Queen of Spades

Queen of Spades

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"If I were to describe myself, it would be Life Writer.  Although I mainly write poetry and prose, I don't limit myself to a certain style or a certain subject.  I write about what I can relate to or if I can mirror someone else's experiences."~Queen of Spades

Queen of Spades has been writing since the age of eleven.  She made her Internet poetry debut in the mid 1990's at Fireseek (later renamed Urban Poetic), then branched out to participate in International House of Poets as well as ventured into spoken word with talents featured at Vocalized Ink and Hose of Ra.  She served as a hostess on the poetry collective, Soulful Branches, Simply Words, as well as participated on the accompanying CD, Soulful Branches: Words and Sounds.

Afterwards, she published her first collection of poetry, Spaded Truths, soon followed by her second collection of poetry, Private Pain.  After an almost seven year publishing hiatus, Queen of Spades returned with Reflections of Soul.  In celebration of her birthday, she released the Eclectic collection, featuring Eclectic: Skin Edition and the deluxe version, Eclectic: Beyond the Skin.

Her upcoming projects include the 2nd edition of Spaded Truths: Themes and Proclamations as well as a revamp of Private Pain.  In addition, Queen of Spades is composing her first short story collection, Continuous Drips, with a targeted release date of winter 2014.

Queen of Spades also serves as an reviewer for The Review Board as well as Editor-in-Chief and columinist on All Authors Magazine.

A Penny for Your Thoughts

A Penny for Your Thoughts

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<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. &quot;As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years.&quot;</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; 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>

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