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The author, a competitive individual, shares their journey of self-publishing their first poetry book, “Old & UnWise,” at the age of fifty-eight. While navigating the challenges of a niche market, the author sought validation through positive feedback and awards. They faced setbacks, such as poem rejections, but cherished uplifting moments, especially when their book won two awards, including the Veneration Award for Best Debut Poetry Collection, providing a much-needed boost.