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How To Give Back When You’ve Been On The Receiving End

The Collaboration, blog promotions, Colleague-Interviews here and there, Meet The
Poet Feature, Book Reviews on WordPress and there, and here, here, and now
participation in a Book Tour: I never knew it could get so good. It has surpassed
all my wishful expectations.

THANK YOU.

The camaraderie and warmth and acceptance I feel here on
WordPress is not something to be taken lightly, and I don’t.

But how does one give back? Can one give back to such a community?
Well, I will do it the best way I’m able: I’ll continue by way of Amazon purchases,
Reviews and social media promotions. That is my promise, but while I promise, I
want you to keep in mind that I’m a slow reader (I cannot help this; don’t think
I can change). But the reviews will come–count on that!

Today, I invite you to join me on a Book Tour.

Is a Book Tour like a library on wheels? I think so. And I’m overjoyed to invite you
to one hosted by another giving friend, D.L Finn, who has gifted me her precious
time today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Hop on, my lovelies, and continue reading more about this at D.L. Finn’s
website for “A Book Tour”:

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New Release! “In the Shadow of Rainbows” by Selma Martin @SelmaWrites #writingcommunity #readersoftwitter #poetry #poetrycommunity #debut
Author D.L. Finn Website
Embrace your inner child by reading a good book!

Thank you most dearly, Denise.
I appreciate you doing this for me
and my debut poetry collection.
And I’m most elated that you also
posted your review on Amazon and Goodreads.
Thanks from
the bottom of my heart.

“the wind disguised from me
the cry of the river
you won’t hear it either
unless you climb the bank
the poem disguised
itself from me
it hid in burrows
and places I wouldn’t go looking:
inside shadows, whispers and echoes
until one day I saw rainbows on my eyelashes
—come with me, I’ll help you find your poem…”
— In The Shadow of Rainbows: A Collection of Songs of Presence by Selma Martin

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  1. writerravenclaw July 25, 2023 Reply

    We can all help each other, especially when we know the pitfalls of publishing because we have done it ourselves.

    1. Selma Martin July 26, 2023 Reply

      So right, Diana. This community is the best by far.
      It’s in lifting another human that we get anywhere.
      May we look down only when we’re helping someone up. Up. Up. Only then.
      Thank you. I love your altruistic words of wisdom.
      Now let’s contaminate the world with more kindness. Bless you. XoXo

  2. rajkkhoja July 25, 2023 Reply

    Beautiful sharing book tour. Nice write up poem.

    1. Selma Martin July 26, 2023 Reply

      Thanks so much, dear Raj. I bless you xoxo 📚 👏🏽

  4. Ingrid July 25, 2023 Reply

    This was lovely to read, Selma – well done!

    1. Selma Martin July 26, 2023 Reply

      Thanks, dear Ingrid. Glad you caught this. 🤹🏻‍♀️ I bless you dear one. XoXo

      1. Sadje July 26, 2023 Reply

        👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  8. D.L. Finn, Author July 26, 2023 Reply

    We are all here to support each other, Selma. It was an honor. Xo

    1. Selma Martin July 26, 2023 Reply

      Big hearts on everyone here. I’m growing a big one too 🤣 it’s contagious. XoXo

  9. Michele Lee July 26, 2023 Reply

    Selma, thank you for your positive presence and community building abilities. A joy to visit here! 💐

    1. Selma Martin July 26, 2023 Reply

      Always open to your visits my sweet. Bless you. XoXo

  10. Kajal July 26, 2023 Reply

    I love to see you posting about promotions and community reviews. Makes me so happy. I have been following your works for a few years now and I can’t tell you enough how much you deserve it all. Congratulations on everything, Selma and I’m going to post a review on Goodreads soon🌻

    1. Selma Martin July 26, 2023 Reply

      You just took my breath away with this loveliness— remember that YOU are just as wonderful. I know.
      I can feel your soul.
      Thanks dear one. Bless you. I wish you miracles XoXo

  11. Ellie Thompson July 26, 2023 Reply

    Selma, what an excellent review from D L Finn, as well as from many others. I am so pleased that everything is so positive and going so well for you. I love your poem, too. I wish you more happiness and further success with your new book. Xx 🌹😘💕

    1. Selma Martin July 26, 2023 Reply

      Thanks so much, dear Ellie. Your words are a blessing as they are. And so are you. Stay sweet. XoXo

  12. Jacqui Murray July 26, 2023 Reply

    Lovely introduction from Denise. You can’t do better than having her talking about your book, Selma.

    1. Selma Martin July 27, 2023 Reply

      Aww. This shy mama is enjoying the kindness. Thanks so much for noticing me. I bless you, Jacqui. Xoxo

  13. Cindy Georgakas July 29, 2023 Reply

    You do a great job on giving back and what a great intro from Denise, Selma.
    💗

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