About
Phillip Overton is the author of three novels, Last Wish of Summer, A Walk Before Sunrise and The Long Way Home. A writer with the ability to create extraordinary tales from the ashes of ordinary circumstance, his works have been compared to Nicholas Sparks and William P Young, author of the NY Times bestseller The Shack. With a background in poetry spanning more than two decades, he has also released four collections of poetry, with more work planned for the future.
A Penny for Your Thoughts
Description
<p>Have you ever loved, been loved, been confused about love, or suffered from loss of love? All these feelings have been captured and shared in the words of heartfelt poems, compiled over many years by a former teacher and award-winning author.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon now shares her thoughts in this book of feelings. "As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years."</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love & Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets. Some poems are simply plays on words.</p><p><strong>A Sign</strong></p><p>In the depths of my winter</p><p>I heard a small bird -</p><p>Braving the cold,</p><p>Bringing the word.</p><p>He gave my heart hope</p><p>As I heard him sing -</p><p>Three little notes</p><p>Promising spring.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of 10, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's stories that have received 48 national and international book awards between 2011 and 2017. Also a playwright with seven published plays for elementary school children, her works have been performed internationally in over 20 countries. Most of her children's books try to teach something, such as good manners and caring for others. Married for 57 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren.</p><p><strong>Publisher's website: </strong> http: //sbprabooks.com/SherrillSCannon</p><p> </p>
Story Behind The Book
Phillip Overton has been writing poetry for more than two decades, during which time his poetry has won an award and seen him published in a national poetry magazine in Australia.
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<span style="font-family:Tahoma;"></span><div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;font-size:11px;line-height:19px;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Tahoma;">"I have been reading it non stop all day and I just love it."</span></strong></span><br /></div><div style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#555555;font-size:11px;line-height:19px;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Tahoma;">5 star AuthorStand review.</span></strong></span></span></div><div><span><span><strong><span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="font-size:14px;line-height:19px;">"Purchased this book today and I simply love it! Highly recommended! Definitely going to check out some of your other work." </span></span></span></strong></span></span></div><div style="color:#000000;font-size:15px;"><span style="color:#555555;font-size:11px;line-height:19px;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Tahoma;">5 star AuthorStand review.</span></strong></span></span></span></div>
