Episode 10 - It’s Time to Be Braggadocious: Amping Up for the Blaze Without Burning Presale
Episode description
In this exciting episode of Argh! Not Another Podcast About Book Publishing, William May shares the behind-the-scenes journey leading up to the presale campaign for his debut poetry chapbook, Blaze Without Burning (Available Now for Presale!). From the emotional highs and lows of preparing for publication to the strategy of finding the right audience and publisher, William pulls back the curtain on what it takes to bring a deeply personal project to life.
Hear his heartfelt gratitude to Finishing Line Press for their leap of faith, and special thanks to the Marsa Media Group - Denise Marsa, Meggie Dimitrova, and Melissa Nastasi - for their incredible support and guidance in making this dream a reality.
Support independent poetry by preordering your copy of Blaze Without Burning today! Presales are open until April, and every order makes a huge difference. Let's keep the art of poetry alive - one book at a time.
About Blaze without Burning:
Blaze without Burning, William May’s debut collection, offers readers of poetry a deeply personal, intricately structured exploration of resilience, transformation, and human connection. Scheduled for publication in May 2025 from Finishing Line Press, this chapbook stands out for its innovative approach to form: each poem in the first section is paired with a “twin” poem in the second section, two poems sharing a title but presenting distinct perspectives.
More than a simple stylistic choice, this twinned structure forms the heart of the chapbook, allowing a thematic and emotional resonance that provides an opportunity for the reader to reinterpret and re-experience what has been presented.
As in life, nothing in these poems is singular or fixed, but every moment, emotion, and choice communicated within this work has its counterpart. William May’s Blaze without Burning exemplifies the ways poetry can illuminate, and ultimately connect us all.
Order your copy now: https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/blaze-without-burning-by-william-may/
Tune in, share the journey, and let’s set the world ablaze - without burning!
If you're curious to learn more about me or explore my other literary endeavors, visit www.williammaywrites.com. Stay connected by following me on social media for updates.
Produced by Denise Marsa & Meggie Dimitrova. Mixed & mastered by Paul A. Harvey. (C) 2025 William May, All Rights Reserved