A few weeks ago, I mentioned to my newsletter subscribers that I wanted to organize a written Q&A session (a.k.a. AMA). People could ask me (almost) anything they want about my magazines, books, projects, etc.

Many people thought the idea was great and encouraged me to do it.

So, I created a dedicated page for this AMA. There, you will find a form that will be used to gather questions. My answers will be published on my blog in the near future.

Please click here to access it.

Cendrine Marrouat - AMA

I envision the AMA as a series, with one question and answer per post. The duration will depend on the number of questions I get, of course.

Have a great Thursday!

Cendrine

I am very excited to announce the launch of my new project.

If you have followed me for a while, you know that I am a fan of Complete the Haiga, a haiku, senryu and tanka prompt project with images created by Josiah. I have been a contributor for quite a while now.

The Fractal Poetrie Project borrows from the concept developed by Josiah. Instead of drawings, I provide fractals. Also, poems are not limited to haiku, senryu, and tanka. You can write any short poem you want.

For more info about the Fractal Poetrie Project and to see the first prompt, click here.

Fractal Poetrie #1

I hope you will consider participating.

Have a great week!

Cendrine

If you are looking for a great place to submit your work, I am always happy to hear from you.

Check out my current submission calls at https://creativeramblings.com/submission-calls.

Current submission calls

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Cendrine

Hello everyone,

How was your week?

I have been busy preparing for the pickleball provincial championships, working on a series of haiga, updating my website, and reading your excellent entries for The Haiku Shack Anthology. Needless to say that time zooms past me!

I have to mention an incredible achievement. At the end of last month, I started noticing an uptick in sales for What Will Happen Next?, a short story I released as a standalone ebook in 2021. After two days, I was already at a few dozens of copies sold. Fast forward to today, and I now am at 350+ copies!

Play like no one's watching - Over Print Shopping Bag

My suspicion is that an influential reader or author in the book community talked about my ebook. This rarely happens to an independent author, especially someone like me, who has a small platform. So, whoever did this, thank you from the bottom of my heart! It came at a time when I really needed it…

In other news, The Haiku Shack Magazine Store has a special promo until April 30, 2026. Anything you purchase is 10% off. All you have to do is visit https://store.creativeramblings.com/collections/haiku-shack-magazine-store, choose any items, and enter HAIKUSHACK007 at checkout.

(Please note that this offer is limited to 25 people. So, hurry!)

The Haiku Shack Magazine Store | Cendrine Marrouat - Artist

As a reminder, 50% of your purchase in The Haiku Shack Magazine Store will go towards supporting the magazine.

Wishing you a wonderful week.

Cendrine

Haiku only!

For more information, visit https://creativeramblings.com/haiku-shack-anthology/.

New challenge unlocked — Calligraphy

When I started my watercolor journey a few years ago, I told myself that the next challenge would be calligraphy.

I ordered a cheap calligraphy set very recently and started practicing for fun. Considering how awful my regular penmanship is, I am amazed at these early results.

Practice makes perfect. I can’t wait to see what I can achieve in 6 months!

I’ll start with my most recent haiku.

The next one isn’t a haiku, obviously. I was just testing a different set of fonts.

Of course, I had to pick lines from one of my favorite poems by the wonderful Emily Dickinson.

Cendrine

Today, I met Bernie Kruchak. He is the founder of the Rooster Town Poetry Shed, a wonderful project that supports Winnipeg poets.

One of my haiku is featured at the Poetry Shed until the end of the week.

Thank you, Bernie!

Hello everyone!

Issue 5 is finally here, and it is phenomenal! If you are a member of The Haiku Shack Magazine, you can now access the issue before its release next week.

Also, congratulations to Nwefuru Godstime Chiadikobi, Mary Gleeko, and Andrea Tillmanns! Those three contributors won this issue’s contest. Each will receive $5 after official release day.

On another note, submissions to The Haiku Shack Magazine: Issue 6 and The PoArtMo Magazine: Issue 2 are now accepted. I have two great themes for you: Water and Childhood goals/dreams.

I can’t wait to read you. Have a great week!

Cendrine

I am very excited to announce that Light Lingers: A Collection of Haiku is available for pre-orders.

Light Lingers invites the reader to appreciate the simple, yet profound ways the little things shape our experiences, reminding us of the beauty found in the present.

Foreword by Poet and Writer Sherri J Moye-Dombrosky.

Release date: November 13, 2025

For more information, click here.

Light Lingers: A Collection of Haiku | Cendrine Marrouat - Artist