Poetry published in Black Fox Literary Magazine

Winner of Fox Tales Art of Deception Poetry Contest

Dear Readers:

I am very pleased to share that my poem “Secrets Beneath Our Skin” was selected as a winner of the Black Fox Literary Magazine’s Art of Deception contest. You can read the poem on their site by clicking on the link above on the underlined title (trigger warning: miscarriages). I hope you’ll check out Black Fox and consider supporting them.

Don’t you love the phenomenal artwork they created?

Many thanks for your continued readership and support. I welcome your comments at any time!

Suzanna

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