Ode to the Great Blue Heron: A Poetry and Prose Anthology

Estimated: 50 to 90 pages perfect bound Estimated: 50 to 90 pages perfect bound  tentative 1 Apr–30 Apr 2026

Old Mountain Press  will publish a collection of poetry/short stories by a number of writers. Our goal is to gather enough quality poems and short shorts for an estimated 50 to 90 page book with the theme of anything relating to, waterfowl, beaches, oceans, lakes, rivers, towns on or around the water, nature, spring or summer. Would like to have as many poets and prose writers involved as possible. Requirements are below. Authors receive publishing credit and retain all rights to their work but agree to the inclusion of their poem in this collection of poetry.

• Author must have rights to the poem (previously published OK). 
• Poem may not exceed 37 lines micro prose may not exceed 325 words (this includes title, blank lines, and author's name). 
• Poetry lines that  exceed 55 letters and spaces will wrap and count as two lines.
• Only one poem/micro prose per writer, so give it your best shot:-)

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Oh the Joy: A Poetry and Prose Anthology

Estimated: 50 to 90 pages perfect bound Estimated: 50 to 90 pages perfect bound  tentative 1Sept--30 Sept 2026

Old Mountain Press  will publish a collection of poetry/short stories by a number of writers. Our goal is to gather enough quality poems and short shorts for an estimated 50 to 90 page book with the theme of  the love of animals or best friends OR Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, Valentine's Day or fall/autumn or winter.  BIG plus if both themes (travels and Holidays) are covered! Would like to have as many poets and prose writers involved as possible. Requirements are below. Authors receive publishing credit and retain all rights to their work but agree to the inclusion of their poem in this collection of poetry.

• Author must have rights to the poem (previously published OK). 
• Poem may not exceed 37 lines micro prose may not exceed 325 words (this includes title, blank lines, and author's name). 
• Poetry lines that  exceed 55 letters and spaces will wrap and count as two lines.
• Only one poem/micro prose per writer, so give it your best shot:-)

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In A Land Far Away: A Poetry and Prose Anthology

Estimated: 50 to 90 pages perfect bound Estimated: 50 to 90 pages perfect bound  tentative 1 to 30 Apr  2027

Old Mountain Press  will publish a collection of poetry/short stories by a number of writers. Our goal is to gather enough quality poems and short shorts for an estimated 50 to 90 page book with the theme of  travels to distant lands or places spring or summer Would like to have as many poets and prose writers involved as possible. Requirements are below. Authors receive publishing credit and retain all rights to their work but agree to the inclusion of their poem in this collection of poetry.

• Author must have rights to the poem (previously published OK). 
• Poem may not exceed 37 lines micro prose may not exceed 325 words (this includes title, blank lines, and author's name). 
• Poetry lines that  exceed 55 letters and spaces will wrap and count as two lines.
• Only one poem/micro prose per writer, so give it your best shot:-)

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