Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward was born at Andover, Massachusetts. In most of her writings she used her mother's name "Elizabeth Stuart Phelps" as a pseudonym, both before and after her marriage in 1888 to Herbert Dickinson Ward, a journalist seventeen years younger. She also used the pseudonym Mary Adams.

Ward wrote three Spiritualist novels and a novella about animal rights. While writing other popular stories, she was also a great advocate, by lecturing and otherwise, for social reform, temperance, and the emancipation of women. She was also involved in clothing reform for women, urging them to burn their corsets in 1874.

Any and all poets are encouraged to participate in this poetry invitational. About 50 to 100 poems, more or less will be selected and published in a laminated, limited paperback edition.

Please follow the guidelines below.

The following are applicable to all submissions.**

1) Any type of poetry. Not necessarily mentioning Francis Hopkinson but not previously published.

2) One poem only. The poem must be titled and typed. Keep the poem within a maximum of 35 lines. Poem must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.

3) Poet's name and personal mailing address, must appear on the typed page of the poem. Please provide an email address if you have one. Do not attach other documents to the poetry page.

4) There is no entry fee and no financial obligation exists for the poet. This is a competitive invitational.

5) Each poet accepted into this distinguished, commemorative anthology will receive a gift copy of the book. There is a shipping/handling fee of $8.50. (Canadian and foreign checks must be made payable in U.S. Funds)($18.00 to ship overseas by air.)

6) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION MUST BE POST MARKED BY AUGUST 31, 2011.

7) Notification of acceptance by September 15, 2011.

8) Book will be released on or about November 16, 2011.

Send poem and stamped, self-addressed envelope to:

Bristol Banner Books
Elizabeth Ward
59816 Lynn Dr.
Elkhart, IN 46517

(All prices and offers subject to change.)

If you have any questions, please email us:

graceadele@msn.com

Guidelines for the Anthology of Poems and all publication types are available in downloadable PDF format.

To download a copy, click on the link below:

BBB Guidelines

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