I bet the “My Name” part of this post is why most of you are here, but we’ll get to that in a minute.
I am thrilled to announce that two of my poems will be published in an anthology trilogy called Through Loving Words: A Poetry Collection, Volumes 1-3 with City Limits Publishing. My poems will appear in Volumes 1 and 3, with a release date of 4th Feb. Whaaaaa!

To have something published and physically printed through a publishing house is a dream come true. I am delighted, excited and baffled.
The things is, since joining WordPress and getting to know the poets here, I have read some of the most beautiful words. I’ve read poems that made me fall in love on the page (don’t worry, it’s only on the page) and words which have so perfectly captivated human emotions that I found tears in my eyes. Hence, to have something of my own published really is amazing to me. I guess my encouragement to you (and to me) is that you never really know who is impacted or moved by your words, so keep it up if it brings you joy.

Onto my name…
As I will now be published, I finally have to reveal the name that will appear in the book so you can find it π And here it is… Bree Leto. Yes, I am Bree, it’s nice to meet you.
So my friends, if you’d like to purchase a copy of Through Loving Words, I have a discount code for you (because I treasure you). Simply click on the links below, add to the cart and enter discount code: LOVINGWORDS15 for a 15% discount.
A big thank you to City Limits Publishing for this opportunity and also to my WP Cheerleaders and readers, I would not have submitted anything if it wasn’t for you.
π Secrets (Bree)
Another little treat for those who kept reading… I’m actually on Instagram, I just haven’t announced it. Why? Because it takes effort and energy to regularly maintain, but I am there, come find me if I haven’t found you first.
Congratulations and well done Bree.. ππ
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Thanks Ivor π¦πΊπͺπ
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Hey ST π
Hi Bree,
I am used to ST. Sorry will take a little time. π
Super happy for you. Amazing to know your words are in hard copy. Wow. Exciting it is.
Congratulations! Cheers! (Balloons) (Hearts) (Flowers)
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Haha, thanks Kritika. I actually think I’m so used to being called ST, Secrets and Secret here that I’ll probably still use them π€£π€£π€£π€£ And yes a hard copy is incredibly cool and never something I thought would be possible. It’s amazing what conversations with people across the world can spark in you.
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Nothing is impossible. Being a human we are capable of doing anything we want.
You are right it is indeed amazing. Enjoy ST !
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How wonderful to know about your upcoming books & your name….Many congratulations to you, Bree….I feel like adding “ze” to your name….as in Breeze of fresh air….great achievement Secrets β¨
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Oh Navin, you really are a charmer. Thank you my friend – from your Secret Breeze π
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You’re very welcome, my friend β¨….Bree….Secrets….Breeze….Secret Breeze π
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Congratulations Bree, I am SO HAPPY for you!!!! so well deserved. keep writing π π π To many more hard-copy versions of your work out there π
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Thank you VB! Thank you also for all your support and friendship πππ It may take me some time to recover haha.
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:)))
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Congratulations Secrets Bree!! That is soo awesome!!
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Haha, thanks Akshita π It’s a bit fun having something printed to be sure. To be honest, I’m actually really looking forward to seeing what others have contributed π€£
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It sure is fun!
And that’s goodπ
And you’re welcome
Have a great day ahead!!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come Meet – Secrets as she reveals her Name and support her published work in the Anthology: LOVINGWORDS volumes 1 and 3! Yeah, Bree!!!
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Haha Chuck!!! The wait is over π€£π€£π€£
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Congratulations, Dear Bree!!! It is beyond wonderful to know that your poems will be published in hardcopy and sent out into the world for all to read and love. The first step on your journey to accepting yourself as Poetess Extraordinaire!! I’m so thrilled for you!!! And to finally know you by your name!!
Bravo, Bree, Bravo!
xoxoxo
Chuck
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You are so kind Chuck (Chuckles? Too much? Yeah, I agree π) Thank you for celebrating with me π I shall be Bree the Brave from now on… at least until next week π Onwards… to the next adventure πͺ
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URJW2Wonderful! And never cease to make me smile and be happy, Bree the Brave! ππβ¨π
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Ah ha, congratulations Bree, that’s brilliant! π
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Ah ha indeed. Thanks Tom, I really appreciate your support π
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Oi, I’m also still waiting for your email Tomπ
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Yes! I will get on the case today or tomorrow! π¬
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Congratulations my friend!!!
That really is brilliant news -both on the book and the name reveal. I know both can’t have been easy! π
Good luck!! π€π€π€
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Haha thanks Charmer… I’m not going to lie, I brought this post forward so I could publish it and get it out there π Good Lord what have I done? π
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Haha!!
You’ll be grand πππ€
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Waooo π amazing π
Congratulations ππππβ£οΈ
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Thank you Astha, I knew you would celebrate with me ππ
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Absolutely β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπ€
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Congratulations Bree!
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Thank you Mouse π However, I do believe you should have your own solo book published with all the different forms you are writing. Next on my list is a villanelle, but I’m still trying to work up my courage π π
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Thank you. Very kind of you to say. I’ll get around to it one day π
That’s understandable, Villanelle are tricky. I don’t think I’ve ever written one π€
Congratulations again, Bree. A well deserved honour π
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congratulations, Bree — a lovely name — on having your first poems published, and three at that; it is a moment you will always treasure; look forward to more from you π
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Thanks John! Yes, a girl never forgets her first ππ€£π€¦πΌββοΈ
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HaHa π I’ll pay that π
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and btw villanelles are tricky but manageable and fun to write; you must have a go and you must succeed; I’ll see if I can post one of mine the next few days. Cheers J π
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OK… I will give it a go! πͺπ I would love to see one of yours, yes please! I’ll keep an eye out!
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make sure you keep one eye in π
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Oh, good advice John, I’ll do that instead π
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I’m on my third Villanelle, the first two are terrible π€£ But I’m guessing the more I write and the more I read the better I will get π€·πΌββοΈπ€
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when you’re ready put one up π
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A big wow! Congrats!!! This is super awesome. Hopefully you’ll have lots more publications in the future. And that’s a really cool name (first and last)!
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Thanks for joining in the celebration haha. As for the future.. we’ll see how brave I am. Thanks also for thinking my name is cool π
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Welcome! And welcome! I’m sure you’re brave enough.
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So nice you to know your name – Bree is a beautiful name. Congratulations on the publications and best wishes on your book
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Thanks Shantanu, so kind of you to say (for both my name and the publication).
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My absolute pleasure
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Oh, your words. I think I am crying, Bree. And congratulations! πβ£οΈ Sending virtual flowers
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Oh ππππ Thank you so much π₯²
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Congratulations π₯³
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Thanks Velu π
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Congrats for this…keep going strong…
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Sincerely, thank you for this encouragement.
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