Johnny Series

Kwacha

Sometimes you may go off the road but don't give up on what you believe in

You can only know how heavy are the shoes when you wear them

Value relationships......

Why do people always expect poets to act machuwa ai?🤔

Let’s be honest:

Your manuscript won’t publish itself.

You can continue refining, or you can take the next step toward publication.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to submit, this might be it.

Click the link: https://www.iskapress.com/submit-page, review the guidelines, and send your work in.

It's our Happy New Month gift to you. 🧡

📣 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: THE ANNUAL BRIDGETTE JAMES POETRY COMPETITION 2026

Dear Esteemed Poets,

We are pleased to announce that The Annual Bridgette James Poetry Competition returns on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. Submissions will remain open until midnight (BST) on Thursday, 30 April 2026.

Entry is FREE.

🖋 Theme

OUTSIDER

🏆 Prizes

(Paid via money transfer services such as Remitly or Western Union into the winner’s bank account.)

First Place
$100 USD + Publication in the anthology (Winner featured on the book blurb)

Second Place
$20 USD + Publication of two (2) poems in the anthology

Third Place
$10 USD + Publication of one poem in the anthology

Commended Poem
$10 USD

🌱 Ella’s Poems Project – Charitable Awards
• Youngest Submitter – $10 USD
• Best Regional Submitter – $10 USD
• Best Performing Female – $10 USD
• Bridgette James’s Favourite – $10 USD
• Judge’s Favourite – $10 USD

📚 Publication

All shortlisted entries will be offered a contract and included in a winners’ anthology to be published on Amazon KDP.

👩🏾‍⚖️ Judges

Head Judge
Mr Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto – PhD Candidate in Creative Writing at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Teaching Assistant. He holds a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature.

Other Judges
• Mr Osahon Oka – Pushcart Prize nominee
• Mr Gary Bryant – Popular writer
• Dr Jive Lubbungu – Academic

Talented poets from around the world are warmly invited to participate.

Sincerely,
B. James
Hampshire, United Kingdom

🌐 www.ellaspoems.com

Copper Monstera Announces The Launch Of Its Upcoming Anthology🇿🇲

The Copper Monstera () Publishing firm has announced its upcoming anthology launch, set for 2026, with the exact date to be confirmed soon.

Led by founder, Natasha Omokhodion (), the women and money anthology is titled “The Boy In The Red Car & Other Stories” and features thirteen stories from thirteen bright contributors.

The anthology is an exploration of Zambian culture and identity. It celebrates women in business, their hard work, perseverance, and determination. From bustling market stalls to grand Copperbelt mansions, from Lusaka’s publishing houses to hidden corners of survival, these thirteen stories illuminate the complex relationship between Zambian women and their money.

Among the contributors are: Musonda Mukuka, Mukandi Siame, Mwinji Siame, Musonda Nsakanya, Bwalya S Kondwani, Chipo Nyakunzu, Thomas Chisengantambu, Thandiwe Chisala Chibale, Immaculate Regina Sikanyika (Immaculate Queen), Shanon Mutanga, Doreen Mwenda DM, Nchimunya Simbwedele and Natasha Omokhodion.

Cover Art Credit: Nkumbu Design

Congratulations to Copper Monstera and the recipients👏👏👏

👉🏾 Click the link in bio to read more about the anthology. https://jaylit.com/copper-monstera-announces-the-launch-of-its-upcoming-anthology/

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