World of Words by Elias Tobias

Expand the Free Open Poetry Forum on the World of World by Elias Tobias to beyond poetry to other styles of submissions, such as regular guest writers with columns.

As part of a special celebration, readers of the World of Words by Elias Tobias were invited to vote for their favorite poems on the poetry blog and the results are in. "All I can Say" was the top vote getter.

The video experience on the World of Words by Elias Tobias is expanding with a new series, The Poetry Corner, where poet Elias Tobias reads his favorite poems in short segments.

The New Year will bring changes to the World of Words by Elias Tobias. No regular schedule of posts will happen. Also, the contract for the column by Rev. Abernathy will end.

Sand Castle Productions has been acquired by Red Dot Media Management, an organization created by the owner of the “Word of Words” poetry blog. Sand Castle will become property of Red Dot Media Management.

The World of Words by Elias Tobias celebrates its third year in a new format and a new host this month. On Feb. 12, 2007, Poet Elias Tobias has launched the transformation of his then nine-year-old Web site to a professionally-designed poetry blog.

Rev. Paul Abernathy, one of the founders and original members of unofficial Lambda Sigma Chi Fraternity at Ball State University, will be starting a column, "All Things Considered," as part of the World of Words by Elias Tobias.

The webmaster of the World of Words by Elias Tobias has created the Official Fan Club Web Site for the poetry blog.

Beginning soon The World of Words by Elias Tobias will be accepting paid advertising for each daily blog entry. The opportunity is a basic classified ad with a hyperlinked logo at the end of each post. Advertising agencies are invited to inquire.

Les Aventures du Cow-boy Cosmic is French for "The Adventures of the Cosmic Cowboy," and it is a new poetry book that has appeared at the World of Words by Elias Tobias on Sundays in September. It will continue to be placed in that slot.