I'm delighted to announce

The selected writers for 'The Rejection Palace' Anthology

Hi all,

It’s been a total delight to read your submissions for ‘The Rejection Palace’. I’ve chosen the writers for the first anthology book.

The book will be an ebook professionally designed and edited. It’s due out before Christmas. The project is one very close to my heart and one I’ve invested a year of time in using

Suzy Walker

Heart Leap writing classes as my anchor and support.

The writing I’ve done for the most part has been cathartic and writing I don’t plan on sharing. That said, I have felt compelled to share more about WHY I’m working on a three year long project about rejection and some writing I felt able to share.

You can read more here; https://creativelyconscious.substack.com/t/the-rejection-palace

Congratulations to;

1. Amber Horrox

2. Danusia Malina-Derben

3. Jacky Power

4. Lauren Powell

5. Linda Curtis

6. Louise Tilbrook

7. Mary Ann Rollano, RN

8. Sarah Tinney -

   Saz’s 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. Stacy Smith Rogers -

   Stronger Girl

Thank you ALL for your bravery and wisdom. 💫

There were 25 submissions and priority was given to those who are members here at

Creatively Conscious by Claire Venus

. I would publish them all if I had bandwidth and time. If you weren’t chosen for the anthology, you are WELCOME to publish your piece on your own Substack and tag me and I’ll collate them all into a post towards the end of the project.

If you want to submit for round two, your deadline is 1st January and the form is here. There will be 8-10 spots and I’ll also revisit the first round of pieces. Again priority will be given to members here at

Creatively Conscious by Claire Venus

who have financially supported my work. It’s a project of reciprocity and hope.

Here’s to the next chapter!

Claire