We awarded the first Marsh Hawk Press Poetry Prize in 2004. Below are comments by our previous winners: |
Either She Was, by Karin Randolph Winner of the 2007 Poetry Prize
"Only a winner can say with any certainty that a contest was truly fair. The Marsh Hawk Press Poetry Prize was in fact open and blind. The press was entirely professional throughout the process to the published book. My editor, Tom Fink, was both accessible and warm and a pleasure to work with. My thanks to Marsh Hawk."—Karin Randolph
Blind Date With Cavafy, by Steve Fellner Winner of the 2006 Poetry Prize
"I had been trying to get my book of poems out for eight years. I gave up a number of times during the process. Everyone hears stories about how contests are fixed or rigged or you can only win if you have the right connections. When Marsh Hawk contacted me that I had won, I couldn't believe it. I felt vindicated that you could win a contest without having any connections—without knowing the judge or any of the people associated with the press—that there were places out there that read them blindly and made good on their word. I cannot believe how great my experience was with Marsh Hawk Press. They responded to any email right away. They were open to all of my suggestions. The cover designer did a brilliant job, and was more than willing to take any of my suggestions, which of course, was a moot point—she created something spectacular immediately. When your first book is being created, you want to know that someone cares. Marsh Hawk Press made me feel my book was loved with their abundance of thoughtful attention. I could not have asked for a better experience." —Steve Fellner |
Under the Wanderer's Star, by Sigman Byrd Winner of the 2005 Poetry Prize
"From start to finish, the folks at Marsh Hawk did a wonderful job of communicating and putting together my book. The process was efficient, and the finished product was a dream come true. My heart-felt thanks to everyone involved." —Sigman Byrd |
Watermark, by Jacquelyn Pope Winner of the 2004 Poetry Prize
"I really appreciate the efforts of everyone at Marsh Hawk in getting the book out. Because I know a number of people who have had frustrating and disappointing experiences with publishers, I realize that my very positive experience is not something to be taken for granted. I’m very pleased to be published by Marsh Hawk Press—thanks again!" —Jacquelyn Pope |
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