Robbins' work takes Judge's Prize at poetry awards

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Flagler College Associate Professor of English Elizabeth Robbins

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (02/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Flagler College Associate Professor of English Elizabeth Robbins' book "Freaked" was recently awarded the Judge's Prize in the Elixer Press Annual Poetry Awards.

"The book's poems are broken down into six sections, each one hinting at the various meanings of 'freak,' most commonly, unusual or irregular beings or happenings, but also a sudden turn of mind or, in slang, to experience fear," explained Robbins.

Winning the Judge's Prize not only means having her manuscript published by Elixir Press, as well as the $2,500 prize, but also means being honored by poets she respects.

"I'm thrilled to have won the award," said Robbins. "The judge, Bruce Bond, is a poet whose work I've long admired, and the press consistently publishes poetry collections I re-read and recommend to others."

"Freaked" is due to be published in late 2014/early 2015.

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