I’m a teensy bit excited about this project I’m currently working on to be honest, and I hope lots of others will be excited about it too. The range of works that can go in an anthology, means that both serious things, and silly things can go in there. Could I or should I use an image like the one below, as the front cover of this anthology? (Comments welcome on this question)
An anthology is: A published collection of poems or other pieces of writing. (https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095416186)
So poems, fiction, non fiction, stories, articles, songs, all and any of these can make their way into an anthology. And the works that get published in the anthology I’m working on can be deadly serious, or ridiculously funny, sensible or silly. It will depend on what is submitted for possible publication, and what meets the needs of the editor (Carolyn Cordon).
The editor has been thinking about this, quite a lot these past few days, since the “Plague Invasion” Anthology began to become a possible reality. Thoughts and ideas have flown in, and out, been tweaked and twitched, and at the moment, these are relevant details for those interested in submitting work for this anthology.
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Plague Invasion Anthology
Up to three poems, or 1,500 words prose, fiction or non fiction.
For prose, up to three pieces, up to that 1,500 limit as above.
All accepted writers can buy one copy of Plague Invasion at cost price * this point may be changed to ‘All accepted writers will receive on copy of Plague Invasion for free (plus p&h)’
Further copies for accepted writers will be available at half retail price.
All prices are plus p&h.
If I end up going mad, or broke doing this, it was probably still worth it.
That final point was a bit of silliness, I am feeling confident that I can do this, and my sanity will remain intact, as much as it ever is … Haha, humour in times of challenges is a fine thing, if we can find things to laugh about, life seems to flow better, much, much better.
Did someone mention toilet paper?
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I would really appreciate knowing what you think about any of this, Good, bad or indifferent, I need the feedback to keep going, and going in the best directions, thank you!
Carolyn Cordon - Creative 
I think it’s a lovely idea:) In addition to the literary aspect, the historical value of such an anthology is not to be neglected. Assuming that this becomes history soon:) Good luck!
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Thank you,
I am very much aware of the historical importance of this, and hope it will be a valuable look at the time when disaster hit us, and we did our best to step up and keep going, as best we could. A time to remember, as it drifts off into the past.
I would love to see what you may write! Feel free to send me some of your thoughts too, if you have something you might like published in this anthology.
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I believe this will take off, Carolyn, with your energy and enthusiasm behind it; the cover, of course , can be playful but must be arresting; I’m really not sure about toilet paper, though it is representational of the madness: other opinions will need to be canvassed
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Yes, there is a fine photographer in our writing group, and I’ve sent her a message about this. I hope to get a positive response at our (online) meeting this afternoon.
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The coronavirus has generated thousands of new bloggers writing about the lockdown, and other consequences of the pandemic. All of this will become extremey valuable material for future historians in centuries to come.
Many thanks for following my blog.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you Pete,
is there any chance for something from you, for the Plague Invasion Anthology? I’d love to read what you may write about, related to Covid-19.
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I am currently reading a book to review for a magazine commission. If you remind me in a week, I will see what I can do. 🙂
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OK, if I remember, I’ll remind you, thanks.
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