Author whose poem appears in book benefiting American Cancer Society says writing helps her cope with some of the sad experiences in life
By Tammye Nash
Dallas Voice
FORT WORTH - When she submitted a poem to writersway.org, Fort Worth
writer Terri Rimmer didn't realize part of the proceeds from sales of the anthology she hoped to be a part of would benefit the American Cancer Society.
But when she found out her poem was selected for the anthology called
"Spirit of Strength," Rimmer was glad to know her poetry would help benefit such a good cause, she said during a recent interview
"I have had a lot of friends and family members who have had cancer.
Quite a number of them have died," Rimmer said. "In fact, the day I found out my poem had been chosen for 'Spirit of Strength,' a good friend of mine told
me they think she has bladder cancer."
Editor Kristen M. Biss said "Spirit of Strength" - a special print edition
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