My New Chapbook to be Published by Finishing Line Press

Posted on June 13, 2017 by robert okaji

From Every Moment a Second

The prepublication sales period for my new chapbook, From Every Moment a Second, begins tomorrow, June 13, and runs through August 11. The book’s tentative release date is October 6. Please note: prepublication sales determine the print run, which means this stage is crucial in terms of how many copies will be printed and how many copies I’ll receive as payment. So if you feel inclined to help, and are able, please order your copy during this period. I will post the order link when it becomes available.

Many thanks to the members of this blog community for supporting my writing. I sit alone in my shack to write, but you are there with me, just a keyboard away. I am truly grateful for your wisdom and humor and willingness to help me traverse the strange and wonderful worlds of poetry and publication.

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Cate on June 12, 2017 at 3:59 pm said:

Congratulations, Bob!

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- robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 4:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Cate. It’s such a pleasure to have another chapbook coming out.
  
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Jazz Jaeschke on June 12, 2017 at 4:09 pm said:

Watching for that order form …

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- robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 4:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Jazz. It was supposed to be up today, but no such luck. Maybe later. I’ve been monitoring. 🙂
  
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Andrew McDowell on June 12, 2017 at 4:17 pm said:

Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 4:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Andrew!
  
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  - Andrew McDowell on June 12, 2017 at 4:22 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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stephanielharper on June 12, 2017 at 4:19 pm said:

SO EXCITED! 😀

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- robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 4:21 pm said:
  
  Me too! Still haven’t seen the cover, but they say I’ll get the art tomorrow. I hope it’s early!
  
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  - stephanielharper on June 12, 2017 at 6:50 pm said:
    
    I’m dying to see what they did for the cover, too!
    
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    - robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 7:46 pm said:
      
      Oh, yes!
      
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lynneburnett2014 on June 12, 2017 at 5:14 pm said:

So happy for you, Bob! Ahem….the moment you’ve been waiting for? Couldn’t resist!

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- robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Lynne! There are so many of those moments! 😃
  
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danielpaulmarshall on June 12, 2017 at 5:26 pm said:

Good lad & glad to be on the other end. i can’t wait to read it.

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- robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 6:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Daniel. It’s always gratifying to learn that it’s actually going to happen!
  
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  - danielpaulmarshall on June 12, 2017 at 6:19 pm said:
    
    i bet it is.
    
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Maryum Khalid on June 12, 2017 at 6:07 pm said:

Amazing! Congrats 🙏

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- robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 6:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, Maryum!
  
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  - Maryum Khalid on June 12, 2017 at 6:48 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome 🙂
    
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trE on June 12, 2017 at 6:25 pm said:

Congratulations, Robert!

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- robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 7:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Tre. Much appreciated!
  
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  - trE on June 12, 2017 at 7:52 pm said:
    
    You are most welcome.
    
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Sunshine Jansen on June 12, 2017 at 8:02 pm said:

Gah! I have to wait til tomorrow? 🙂

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- robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 9:05 pm said:
  
  Ha! If only I could rush the publisher. Alas, they listen to me about as well as the Chihuahuas.
  
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TheFeatheredSleep on June 12, 2017 at 8:18 pm said:

♡

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- robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 9:06 pm said:
  
  It appears to be happening, Candice!
  
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  - TheFeatheredSleep on June 14, 2017 at 3:13 pm said:
    
    YES!
    
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Jeff Schwaner on June 12, 2017 at 8:50 pm said:

W-wait! You get your own shack?!?

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- robert okaji on June 12, 2017 at 9:11 pm said:
  
  Doesn’t everyone? We considered buying a larger house, but realized that building a backyard poetry shack made much more sense, especially since our house was paid off and we didn’t want another mortgage. I am incredibly fortunate to have been able to do this.
  
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Luanne on June 12, 2017 at 10:08 pm said:

Congratulations! So happy for you, and I will be ordering shortly. By the way, I got an email the other day saying they are running 5 weeks behind. So cool that you have a poetry shack!

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- robert okaji on June 13, 2017 at 6:05 am said:
  
  Thanks, Luanne! Let’s hope they make up for lost ground. It’s a small but comfortable shack. I spend most of my daylight hours there.
  
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  - Luanne on June 13, 2017 at 3:22 pm said:
    
    You are lucky to have it!
    
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    - robert okaji on June 13, 2017 at 4:34 pm said:
      
      Don’t I know it!
      
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Tanya Cliff on June 12, 2017 at 10:12 pm said:

I am so excited for you! Best of luck with this, Robert!

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- robert okaji on June 13, 2017 at 6:06 am said:
  
  Thank you, Tanya.
  
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Ellen Hawley on June 13, 2017 at 1:41 am said:

Congratulations. May it take your poetry into many new hands and heads.

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- robert okaji on June 13, 2017 at 6:07 am said:
  
  Thanks very much, Ellen. Another short step…
  
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A. Marie on June 13, 2017 at 4:31 am said:

Congratulations! Three cheers for great poetry, for you are a wonderful poet.

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- robert okaji on June 13, 2017 at 6:08 am said:
  
  You are too kind, A.M. Thank you!
  
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Dermott Hayes on June 13, 2017 at 4:35 am said:

Best wishes, Robert, for the success of your book. I began blogging a few years ago and was hugely encouraged when a poet like you became a follower of my humble output.

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- robert okaji on June 13, 2017 at 6:09 am said:
  
  Thanks, Dermott. We’re all in the same boat here, so to speak, searching for readers.
  
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10000hoursleft on June 13, 2017 at 6:12 am said:

Thought I’d commented but internet on the train must have hijacked it. Congrats- I’d like a copy! Also, in the other comment I said thanks for being a great support and inspiration here on WordPress 😊

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- robert okaji on June 13, 2017 at 6:15 am said:
  
  Mek! Thank you! Not just for your kind comments, but for your support and good humor. You always brighten my day.
  
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  - 10000hoursleft on June 13, 2017 at 6:16 am said:
    
    Aww thanks Bob, and you’re welcome 😊
    
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sneffwriter on June 13, 2017 at 7:20 am said:

The reason we live….to share the words of truth to those who hear…..congrats Robert!

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- robert okaji on June 13, 2017 at 7:30 am said:
  
  Thanks very much, Susan.
  
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saynotoclowns on June 16, 2017 at 4:44 am said:

Just ordered mine. So excited.
Congratulations too btw 😀

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- robert okaji on June 16, 2017 at 7:06 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, Vanessa!
  
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  - saynotoclowns on June 16, 2017 at 9:31 am said:
    
    My pleasure!
    
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Temy Hoang on July 5, 2017 at 1:30 pm said:

Congratulations, Robert! However I must say I was a bit disappointed to see that only a chapbook will be printed. I remember I read your comment somewhere last year that a full poem collection of yours would be published this year, thus I was looking forward to it. Anyhow, I’ve ordered a copy and can’t wait to read it! On another note, thank you so much for sending me the postcard and your beautiful poem. 🙂

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- robert okaji on July 5, 2017 at 1:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, Temy! Oh, I think there’s a slight misunderstanding. I have a full-length manuscript circulating among publishers, but no one has accepted it yet. 😦 I also have four chapbooks making the rounds, and it appears that another chapbook, a collaborative effort, will be published sometime next year. But those details haven’t been firmed up yet. And you’re very welcome. I was so pleased to be able to send the card to you.
  
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  - Temy Hoang on July 5, 2017 at 1:52 pm said:
    
    I see. Best of luck with your full-length manuscript and other chapbooks!
    
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    - robert okaji on July 5, 2017 at 3:08 pm said:
      
      Thanks, Temy. It’ll get published one of these days. Or years. 🙂
      
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      - Temy Hoang on July 5, 2017 at 4:02 pm said:
        
        I’m sure it will 😊
        
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