Creative Bond
Honoring Our Medium Community with Exclusive Carols
🌟💖 Hello, Medium community of 5000 creative souls!
I’m sending you all my warmest gratitude and best wishes for being a part of this fantastic adventure. In this post, I’ve tagged writers who have inspired me, as well as others whose work I’ve recently discovered and appreciate. It is my way of recognizing your unique contributions to this thriving community.
Please read until the end and share a traditional song from your culture or region. Let us spread joy and appreciate the rich diversity of our global customs! 🎶
And if you don’t want to be tagged in future tales, let me know! 🌟💖🎉
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Looking Back on a Year of Writing and Community.
It’s been a year and a half since I started my Medium journey, a year of FOM, and a year of New Literary Society. During this time, I’ve read thousands of stories and met many valuable creators.
We thank our editors, Sal Gallaher and D. Denise Dianaty, for their essential assistance, work, and direction.
Our community has given us strength, both professionally and personally.
We recently hit 600 readers and have approximately 200 writers.
We’ve had fantastic Author Interviews with writers from all over, most of which have been translated into Romanian. We’ve also had the Summer Memoir Contest, and the Winter Wonders Drabble Contest is currently underway.
We are preparing for a second wave of featured stories and many new projects in 2025.
To lift our spirits, here are some Christmas carols that I translated into English last year.
Also, be sure to stay until the end for a literary surprise.
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“Oh, What a Wonderful Word,” Romanian Christmas Carol translated by Julia Kalman
In Bethlehem, where Mary, fair,
Concluded her journey with gentle care.
In a humble abode, so meek,
Near that town, where stars do speak,
She birthed the promise in the air.
To shepherds on the vast terrain,
A message sung, a joyous refrain.
Today, the wondrous One is here,
As foretold by prophets near,
In a shepherd’s shelter, love to gain.
Swiftly, shepherds went with glee,
To the sacred spot, by the tree.
Found a Child with radiant grace,
Innocent smile on His tiny face,
In awe, they praised in jubilee.
In His name, the Holy Son,
Descends to earth, the chosen one.
To be born, to grow, to save,
In His love, our souls he’ll crave.
Final Thanks
A special thank you to all our fantastic Writers, Followers, and Friends for being the heart of our community. I have something special for you…
Although the New Literary Society will not accept new Author Interview submissions until (probably) March 2025, the first writer to respond will have the opportunity to be featured in a promotional interview. Also, keep in mind that we’ll translate this interview. Don’t miss out — this is my way of thanking each one of you for being… you!
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Please, clap, engage, and… stay tuned for the next Christmas story…! But, most importantly, a profound thank you to each one of you. Your unwavering support has been invaluable.
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