FanStory wrote to Douglas Paul: Congratulations! Recognized Writer February 2018!
    Dean Kuch: As our beloved Robyn Corum might say, HUZZAH, Doug!
    Congratulations, my friend. A well-deserved honor indeed!

    ~Dean photo slathering blacky_zpsbr7nlbvg.jpg -
    MelB: Congratulations, Douglas! Well earned! -
    Sugarray77: Well done and well deserved!! Congrats. -
    mvbrooks: Well-deserved recognition?congratulations, -
    kiwisteveh: Let me add my congratulations to the list!
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    Jay Squires: Congratulations, Paul. FanStory doesn't just give these awards out to anybody. That means you are a somebody! -
    rspoet: Congratulations!! Great choice.
    Poetic Badger will have something to say about this, I'm sure! -
    IndianaIrish: I'm so happy to see you have been awarded this incredible honor, Douglas. Congratulations and best wishes. -
    royowen: Congrats Douglas, Well deserved, Roy -
    RGstar: Well done, author. best wishes -
    Ulla: Congrats!!! So well deserved. I'm so happy for you. :)) -
    zanya: Congratulations zanya -
    Sherman541: Congratulations!! Well Done and Deserved!
    Sherman541 -
    CC Mack: Congratulations Douglas -


FanStory wrote to Douglas Paul: haiku (footprints in the snow) finished second in the contest "Jisei contest (haiku)"


FanStory wrote to Douglas Paul: haiku (pouring rain) finished third in the contest "haiku - city"


Douglas Paul: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HAIKU CLUB LIST OF WINNERS!!!!


CONFIRMED POETS SELECTED FOR THE HAIKU CLUB WATER CHALLENGE=
:
-Brenda Bickers
-Dean Kuch ( pending contract submission)
-Douglas Paul ( pending contract submission)
-GBR ( contract in the mail)
-IndianaIrish
-Michael Cahill
-Michael Mann (grasshopper2)
-Nika 2016 ( pending contract submission)

The Haiku Club Board of Directors is working hard to get the First Ever Fanstory Haiku Anthology Book. We meet once a week, sometimes more, to select the cream of the crop, the best of the best, the haiku that are going to be included in our Haiku Club Anthology, to be published this year.

We are pushing hard to get this book published as fast as we can but taking the time to select your haiku carefully and professionally.

It's not an easy task because so many excellent haiku to choose from


Douglas Paul: DaMommy is having computer issues and may not be able to get back on FanStory for a couple of days. She asked me just to let people know she is not ignoring us


FanStory wrote to Douglas Paul: haiku (weathered cardboard box) finished second in the contest "haiku city"
    Jannypan (Jan) : Your haiku was sad. But its form & message were great. CONGRATULATIONS~ -
    Lu Saluna: Congratulations Doug, nicely done. Lu -
    Chrissy710 : Well done Douglas a great haiku Cheers Christine -


FanStory wrote to Douglas Paul: Embers of the Soul finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Contest"


Douglas Paul: Just got my first printed copy of my first book ever, "Creatures That Rhyme". What an exciting day!!! I have to say I am impressed with the quality from LuLu. The paper they used is pretty heavy so there is no bleed through of the color images.

The tracking on another 12 books shows them arriving tomorrow, so I should be able to get the signed copies for those who wanted one in the mail on Saturday.
    brenda bickers: Well done Douglas, I will be ordering mine on Amazon as a signed copy from America to England will be expensive.
    Good luck with the sales.
    Brenda:))x -
    misscookie: I just read your wonderful new Praise God.
    Take care.
    Cookie -


Douglas Paul: My website for the new book is now up and running

www.douglaspaulcreationsllc.com


Douglas Paul: Starting to make progress on the details of actually becoming an author in the real world LOL. Formed a company last week called Douglas Paul Creations LLC. Reserved that domain name and set up a facebook page. Please friend me on facebook if you can. Website will be coming soon.
    DIS-illusioned: I'll join your company--only if it has free donuts and cappuccino. -
    I am Cat: I 'liked' your page, it didn't give me the choice of friending... ;) -


FanStory wrote to Douglas Paul: Free Me finished third in the contest "Triolet Poetry"
    Jannypan (Jan) : AWESOME! What a way to win for your first attempt at triolet. -
    Douglas Paul: Thank you, Jan. Pretty lucky for my first attempt. -
    C.J. 16: Congratulations Doug. Free Me is a super poem that deserved the win.

    Best wishes for much happiness and success in the future. Your work is awesome! -


Douglas Paul: I just want to pass on a true gem that I have recently disovered. I have hired mvbrooks (Maureen) to edit my adult poetry -The Book of Common Man - and she also edited my limerick book. SHE IS PHENOMENAL. I would highly recommend her if you need any editing help.

Thank you so much, Maureen.
    joycetreasures: That was very kind of you Douglas to share this information. I joined FanStory today and I'm trying to understand the system (rewards and points.) God Bless -


Douglas Paul: I have written off and on for many years. I never did much with it until now, but after the encouragement I have received here, I want to proceed with trying to publish a childrens book. I am just beginning to research how that is done. and could surely use any help that those who have published could give me. I have set up an email address to better communicate with fellow writers and potential publishers. Please send me a "heads-up" if you have any suggestions. The email address is ...dppoet7@gmail.com
    Mary Wakeford: Good for you, Paul! Congratulations! I am so happy for you! -
    bichonfrisegirl: Congrats, Douglas Paul! How wonderful for you! Wishing you good luck and all the best in the publishing of your book. -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Douglas and good luck with the publishing of your book -
    Chrissy710 : Well done Douglas, it will be a winner no doubt, your limericks are excellent good luck with it Cheers Christine -