Happy Fun Fri-Yay my Friends!
The moment we have been waiting for has arrived with the book release, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women, edited and curated by No.1 Amazon Bestselling poet Gabriela Marie Milton and our publisher, Ingrid Wilson of Experiments in Fiction, featuring original artwork by Nick Reeves, which is the icing on the cake. I am so proud to be a featured in it, along with so many talented writers, both women and men.
My cart is full and with my order and that alone, should bring us to being #1 for sure.. 😂. I can’t wait to read everyone’s poems. Here’s the Amazon link, so you can order your copy here as well and share it with your family and friends.

Amazon description:
Award-winning authors, Pushcart nominees, emerging poets, voices of women and men, come to the fore in this stunning, powerful, and unique anthology. These poems testify both to the challenges that women face in our society, and to their power to overcome them. A memorable collection of over 200 poems by more than 100 authors, this anthology is a must-have for anyone. We all can benefit from the poetry of survival, and of healing. We all can benefit from the experiences so beautifully evoked in this book. We can all come together to emerge triumphant from pain.
Gabriela hosted a Twitter talk a couple of weeks ago on our upcoming book, which encapsulated her mission in sharing this book around the world at such and timely time. It was so poignant, giving thanks and hope to woman that paved a path for us in history, moving us from a patriarchal place to freedom, with the hope of ending oppression, violence, sex trafficking, bigotry etc of woman in all segments of life. It was a rich talk and lively discussion.
I was so honored she invited me to talk about what my poems meant during the talk. Sadly, there has a glitch in our technology that day, so we couldn’t tape it. Right before we went on, I practiced mine and recorded the origin of my poem. This is not exactly what I said, but pretty close to it, if you care to have a listen.
Join us for the launch party!
We will be holding a launch party tomorrow at 3pm BST/10am ET. Many of the poets from the anthology will be reading their work live, and the event will be live-streamed via my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCKEXxOdT6LVzjK4-pZNByVg
And how about those Warriors!!!! 💖💖💖 STEPH 💖💖💖 Congratulations! We Love You!










I hope to see you at the launch party. On a really fun note, we are heading to see my son for the first time since he moved to Hermosa Beach, 3 months ago, in a matter of minutes. We’re so excited to share some time with him, So, if I miss you tomorrow, that’s why but I’ll be with you in spirit. I won’t be as active on my blog or reading this weekend but I’ll catch up with you when I return Monday.
Remember you are stronger than anything that happens to you!
Blessings of Love, Strength and Courage today and Always,
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Cindy

It was such a pleasure to publish your wonderful poems. Thank you for being with us and thank you for this wonderful post. On the the party tomorrow.
Thank you so much Gabriela! I am truly honored as you know and you’re so welcome. I have just update mistakes as I was darting out the door.. YIKES!!!
Big hugs and lots of love for a great day!! 💖💖
Congratulations and best of wishes to all involved! 🎉🎉👏👏🤞🤞🙏🙏😁😁 Sounds like a fantastic project! 👍😁
thanks so much Ken!
i really appreciate it!!! And so do they!!!!💖🙏
Big congratulations to you all my dearest friend, I can’t wait to get it on my hands and read all of your amazing poems. I’m sure it won’t take much time to be on number 1 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much dearest Daphny! I’m thrilled you are here and going to get the book. I can’t wait either! I imagine you’re right! 💖💖🙏💖
You’re most welcome! Quick question when will it be available on paperback? As I prefer it much more 😁 I am I’m pretty sure of that ❤️❤️❤️
It’s available on there now? Went from number 4 to # 1 over night!🙌👏👏👏👏
I only saw the kindle version in mine, let me check again. Wow congrates to you all 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations Cindy! Enjoy with your son
Thanks so much Sheereen!!! I will. I’m excited to see new digs and he seems to be happy we’re coming as well. xo 💖
Aha! Have a great weekend with family!❤
Thanks a lot and you too. 💖💖
Congrats!
Thanks so much Sarah! 💖
That is Fantastic! So Happy for you all. 💓 💫
Thanks so much and WE ALL appreciate your kind support!!! 💖🙏
Absolutely, Everyone needs a positive supporter. My friend told me “A supporter needs a support too”. 😁🥰💫
Exactly!! Smart friend. !!!💖💖💖
Thaks soooo much from all! 💖💖
Awesome!
YAYYYYYY !!!! 💖💖👏🙏
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Thanks Sadje! 💖
You’re always welcome my dear friend
Very kind of you!! 💕
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Wonderful, I will order after my trip
Awesome!!! Have the BEST Time!! 💖
Happy fun Friyayy, Cindy! Such exciting news. Enjoy the time with your son.💕💕
you too Grace and that would be Fri-Yay with one i. So many mistakes trying to get outta dodge but all should be fixed fingers crossed now. 🤷♀️😍!
It is and can’t wait to read your fab poem. I will and you have a great weekend too💖💖💖
CONGRATULATIONS FUNyay Cindaaaayyyyyyy!!!!! I know you are sooooo excited about the publication, and I am proud of you my friend. 🙏🏼 Girl, this post is certainly action-packed because I was rooting for the Warriors too, eventhough I’m on the East Coast, but probably because of my hometown hero…Steph Curry! 🥳💙💚🤩 Was that a game last night or what??? 🏆🏆🏆
Girl, you have filled this post with some awesome news and ladybug, let me reiterate…I am proud of you. You have added a lot of FUNNNNN to the rest of my day. Bravo girlfriend!!! 👏🏼🤗💋😘🥰💖👏🏼 Sending you lots of love, great big hugs and lots of sloppy smooches!!! Cheers dawwwwlinkkkk. 🥂😘🥂
Thank you soooo much Dearest Kym.
Awww I’m honored by your kindness and support dearest.
Steph is THE BEST!! i soooo agree. It was a great game and he was sooooo awesome and his honest emotions were so palpable. The team did it for him too and how about Thompson’s recovery and coming back. Omg … I see why you are a traitor..😂😂😂😂
I’m so happy you enjoyed my post dawwwwlink and so much love to you for a great weekending!! 💖💖💖
Oh girl, you have made my day. I am going to do my darnest to have a FANtabulous weekend and you make sure that Ms. FUNyay Cindaaaayyyyy does the same thing too. 🥳 You have much to celebrate even if it is Father’s Day weekend! LOL 🤗💋🌞🌺😎💖🥂 Sending you much love Mommy Nature!
I know you will my dearest!
Think Mother’s Day.. everyday is Father’s Day. 😂😂😂💕
You are a riot girl! Thanks for the laughs. I needed that! 😂😆🤣😆😁
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That’s awesome!!
Congratulations Cindy 😄
Thanks truly .. thrilled! 💖
My pleasure 😄
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How awesome Cindy!!!
Congratulations to all involved in this great labor of love!
I am going to try to be there.
Blessings!
Thank you so much Ana Star! It really is a labor of love and soooo moving to hear everyone’s poems. oh that’s great, Were you there? I got off early as I want to get my feet in the sand!💖💖🙏 Have a beautiful weekend! 🌹
I missed it 🙁
I totally lost track of time.
I think they taped it. The poetry was beautiful and the writers amazing but it was quite long. Always fun to put faces with our blogging friends. 💕❤️
Thank you for your kind words. ❤💫
It’s a pleasure! 💖
Many congratulations Cindy! ❤️
Thank you so much Lisa!
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Congrats, congrats, congrats, Cindy. How wonderful to be featured in Gabriela’s new book. Time to celebrate. 😀
Thanks, Thanks, Thanks and you too! So happy to be sharing the “stage” with you 💖💖
I’m not in this one, Cindy. I wanted to submit, but life was crazy at the time with finishing up a book and lots of family stuff. Next time, I’ll make a point of carving out the time.
Oh wow!! I totally get in. You are a renowned author so there’s that! Totally there is only so much time for sure!! 💕🥰💕🥰
I missed out! But that’s okay. Next time.
For sure!!!💕🌹🌹🌹
Thanks for helping us reach No.1, Cindy! You rock n roll 🎸❤️🔥
You’re so welcome Ingrid! Thanks and so do you! 💖😎😎😎😎
Wow, congratulations, my friend. I hope you do well on launch day.
Thanks for sharing your recording since I couldn’t make the Twitter Spaces talks! I am planning on being at the launch party tomorrow! So thrilled the anthology has now hit #1 in new releases spot!! 👏👏🥳
You’re so welcome Tricia! Thanks for letting
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To be there but we’ll see.. should be fun!! Whooo hoo! Are you teasing here or is it really?
I’m going to prep my lighting tonight so I’ll be ready, LOL! 9 am is a little early for me on Saturday so I REALLY need the ring light on just the right setting! 😄
Hahahaha. And outfit?!. We must glitter gold ha! Try 7 a.m. at the Twitter and I was all dressed up with just voices lol 😂
haha! I was babysitting that morning so couldn’t find a quiet space. I am going to curl my hair for you all fancy writers tomorrow!
Oh wow!!! I’ll have beach hair (if I come ha)
I have to work hard for the beach wave look! 😄
It REALLY is #1 in new releases for poetry anthologies now! I just realized that was what you were referring too!
I just saw!!! Must be the 10
Books I just ordered hahaha. 😂 we have lots of fans 🙌🙌🙌
Yes, our combined star power! 💫
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Congrats Cindy!!! You know how to inspire others!
Thank you truly my dear friend to the end!!💖💖🙏 so much appreciated1🙏🙏💖
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How exciting, Cindy! Congratulations to be among such an awesome group of poets. 🙂 <3
Thank you so much Miriam. I don’t take it for granite, by any means and totally agree. I really appreciate your kind comment. 💖🙏🙏
It’s wonderful and something you’re proud of doing, Cindy! <3 <3
This is so true Miriam!! Thanks !!💕💕
Congratulations and best wishes🎉🥳
Thank you so much Viday!
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Many congratulations Cindy…well deserved…I’m gonna get a copy of it…so many amazing poets being a part of this one of a kind anthology…lots of love ✨❤️💫👏
Thank you so much Navin. I wish you were in it as we were in the first one together. I’m sure you will love it! 💖 It is a great line up! 💖. So muh appreciated. xo thanks and lot’s of love to you💖💖
You’re welcome, Cindy…I’m sure as well that I’m going to love it…much love ✨❤️💫
Very kind! You sure are! The readings today were amazing!! We are lucky to be amidst such gifted writers!💕
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Thanks so much Fred. I’m here and it’s great to be with him. Thanks so much!💖💖💖
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That is fabulous. Congratulations, Cindy! I am so happy for you💖😊
thank you so much Jan!! Sooo dear of you!!! 💖💖💖💖🙏
Congratulations on such a big achievement!!
Thank you so very much!!!💖💖🙏
See you later Cindy..
Your poem was beautiful Mich. Loved seeing you “in person”!! 💖💖💖🌹🌹
A huge congratulations to you Cindy and all the other amazing authors involved. What a wonderful achievement. Enjoy the weekend with your son. Big hugs and warmest wishes from across the ocean. 😍
Thank you so much Miriam. The poetry reading was so wonderful and I so much appreciate your kind hearted message!💖💖
You’re very welcome Cindy 💗
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Big congratulations and best wishes to you, Cindy and other lovely poets of this wonderful anthology. It’s celebration time. Have a nice time with your son, and a great weekend 🎉
Thank you so much KK! The reading was incredible with so many gifted poets!💖💖
It’s wonderful to spend time with him, thank you. Have a great one as well! 💖🙏
You’re welcome, Cindy always 💖💐
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Congrats, Cindy, on the book launch and having your poetry included. Such an exciting event! I recognize a few names among the authors, including a handful of people I admire so much (including yourself). I’m proud of all of you. 🙂
Thank you so much Mike. It’ was a wonderful rich morning the all of the readings are so heartfelt and beautiful. Thank you truly for your very kind hearted words. They are much appreciated by all!💖💖🌹🌹🌹
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Thanks David !!! Awesome readers today my friend!
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It’s so exciting to see the book in print. Mine arrives tomorrow and I’m so excited to read everyone’s contribution. What an amazing honor! I missed all of you today, and am so happy to hear from around WP that the event was amazing, which I knew it would be. Congratulations, Cindy! 💞💞
It really is and mine too ( all 10 of them 😂 gifts) and I can’t wait to get my hands on them. It is certainly an honor and I hope an opening into change! We missed you too as you would have loved putting faces to names but I think we taped it. You were most definitely with us in spirit and I can’t wait to read your poems.
Thanks and Congratulations to you too! 💕🎉💕🎉
Hahaha! That’s fun. Thank you! Have a lovely Sunday, my dear. 💞💞
Totally fun and today is a Funday Sunday!! Thanks dearest!💕
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A wonderful and hearty congratulations to you Cindy. It is so nice to see the book in print. It was nice to hear everyone speaking so beautifully. Keep it going. Thanks a lot.
Thank you sooo much Kamal!!how lovely you went on and listened!!! 💕💕💕🙌🙌🙌🙏
Yes awesome post Cindy. You are always welcome dear 💗💗💗💗💗💗
Indeed it is!!💖💖💖
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That’s great to know, Cindy👍🙂 Congratulations!!
Thanks so much!!
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My pleasure to connect with you, Cindy💕 you are an amazing soul 💕🙂
You are a dear and I appreciate your kind words! 💖💖💖
Congratulations Cindy. I read your awesome work and loved it!
Thank you so much! I’m so honored!
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You’re very welcome Cindy.
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Congrats! ❤️🙏🏼
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Big congratulations!! What an amazing achievement to be a part of this book with all these wonderful writers! 💕💕
Thank you so much Pooja! It really is so awesome as they all blow me away!! 👏
Hearty congratulations dear Cindy. Keep it going. Have a lovely weekend dear. I am so happy for you. Hope you get my message 💖💖💖💖💖👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks so much my dear Kamal-:)
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Welcome always dear Cindy ❤️❤️
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Beautiful photographs Cindy! Congratulations on your work, you should be very proud. Big hugs, love Joni
Thanks my dear friend.. hugs and love back to you! 💖💖
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Thank you Sadge! 💖