Tiffany Sunday

Author | Poet | TEDx Presenter

Poetry

August New Book Update

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Hello Readers,

I hope you are all staying cool!

Where did the summer go? It seems like yesterday we were preparing for the Memorial Day holiday, and now I am shopping for back-to-school supplies.

In the July newsletter edition, I discussed the fall release of my fourth collection of short stories, poems, and essays.

In addition to the Collections book, I am writing a holiday theme short story collection. Every year, I search for a holiday themed book that is not overly sappy, unrealistic or worse filled with too much drama. Therefore, I am writing a holiday book that I crave to reach each year.

As I have mentioned in previous posts, monthly newsletters are the best source for the latest news and information about book release dates. To sign up for the newsletter, send your name and email to info at dillon five dot com.

Thank you for your continued support!

Tiffany

Tilton House Press Crowdfunding Campaign

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Hello Readers,

As I wrote in my previous blog posts, I’ve had to republish To Be Human – Always and Insatiable Consumption of Being.

With inflation and the shortage of book paper, the production cost of publishing has increased. Since we moved from a print-on-demand to a traditional style of publishing, each of the new titles had a print run of 100 copies.

Therefore, to assist with the change’s setup costs and support the publisher of my books, Tilton House Press – which I launched in 2018 to gain complete creative and publishing control over my books, we (my team and I) have launched a crowdfunding campaign.

As a micro business owner, I have a talented team of editors and book designers. I am proud of the work we do and our small team.

Please share our crowdfunding campaign with family and friends who love supporting book authors and small independent book publishers.

Any support is greatly appreciated! All donors receive VIP status and receive new book discounts and future swag.

As always, keep reading,

Tiffany

New Book Release – Insatiable Consumption of Being Second Edition

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Hello Readers,

I’m excited to share the release of the second edition of Insatiable Consumption of Being. As I wrote in my previous post, the decision to switch to a new distributor and book printer resulted in creating second editions of Insatiable Consumption of Being and To Be Human – Always.

Working with Lynne Knight during the edits and creation of new work for this book was amazing. I gained so much as a writer, and discovered a talent for flash fiction and short stories. The transformation that occurred during the editing process is profound.

This edition includes new poems, edits to the existing poetry, and new flash fiction stories. A few poems from the original publication were not included in the second edition. For the first time, I wrote a couple of poems about being dyslexic.

The book is available from our new distributor Itasca and will be available soon at Barnes & Noble and independent bookshops.

A Silver Lining Leads to a New Beginning 

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Several years ago, a stranger offered advice as we waited for our haircuts. We were talking about life and the problems we were encountering. Then, as his name was called, he turned to me and said, “I discovered there is always a silver lining. The fun is finding it.” To this day, I can recall the memory and his advice.  

For me, 2022 has been an interesting and challenging year, both professionally and personally. So in April, I started encountering problems with my book distributor, which only compounded my stress. The company stopped paying royalties, books disappeared, and readers didn’t receive their orders. 

After weeks of researching a solution, I realized the only way to solve the problem was to change distributors and republish all my poetry collections. All reviews and work I had done would disappear. However, I knew continuing with the distributor would only make matters worse.  

The advice I received so long ago kept looping in my mind, telling me to search for the silver lining. Finally, weeks passed, and I knew I had to take a chance and change distributors. The best part of this transition was being introduced to a brilliant new editor and book designer. Little did I know, she would be my silver lining. Thinking back, I never thought I would say, “I am glad” the previous distributor created so much stress and then failed to correct the problem, but I am. Because if I had not made the change, I would not have met my new editor. 

Taking risks isn’t easy because we are unsure of the future, the unknown. Listening to the advice I received, I searched for the silver lining. I glazed across the ocean of possibilities and imagined a better path. So often, we become caught up and trapped by the drama of the problem that we miss the silver lining. 

Even as a writer, I struggle to think of the words or phrases that could describe the transformation that occurred working with my new editor – she has helped me become a better writer and is now an invaluable part of my writing process. 

I am excited about the new editions: To Be Human – Always and Insatiable Consumption of Being. The books also honor my editor’s artistic skills as a book designer. 

Both books include new content, design, and editing. In addition, new flash fiction stories were added to Insatiable Consumption of Being. 

The first editions of my poetry books have been removed from the market, and Proper Grey Areas will not be re-released as a second edition. So instead, I am writing a new book focusing on fiction and dystopian short stories. 

To Be Human – Always Second Edition is available now from Itasca and will soon be available at independent bookstores and Barnes and Noble. 

May you always find a silver lining, 

Tiffany 

Tiffany Sunday, Poetry Night Discovery Workshop, April 6, 2022 – Dallas Public Library

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Tiffany Sunday will be conducting a poetry discovery workshop on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at the Forest Green Branch of the Dallas Public Library.

Are you new to poetry, as a reader or a writer? Discover the art of poetry and the poet within you. Tiffany Sunday will share different styles of poetry and discuss how poems have the power to transform our lives. During the second part of the workshop, she will offer inspiration for new poets and guidance on how to start writing poetry.

During the workshop, Tiffany will discuss poetry, read a selection of poems, and discuss the importance of poems and art. Attendees will have opportunities to write and to discover their inner poet. Tiffany will also read from two previous collections, To Be Human – Always and Proper Grey Areas.