About
R.M. Hamilton is a lifelong resident of the Chicagoland metropolitanarea. In 1994, he graduated from Fremd High School in Palatine,Illinois. R.M. has worked in the printing/graphic arts industry forover 14 years. He currently resides in the western suburbs of Chicago.
R.M.realized his lifelong passion for writing, for which he has a naturalcreative talent, and wants to share his gift with others. R.M. wrotehis debut dark fantasy novel "Unscarred" which was self-published in2006. He also writes short stories and poems for anthologies andmagazines. In June 2007, he won the First Place Prize for FOX TV's "Onthe Lot" for a writing contest. R.M. Hamilton also created andadministrates the "Authors of MySpace" profile on Myspace.com where hepromotes independent through NY Times bestselling authors. "Hello, My Name Is James" is his second novel and is published by Blue Planet Publishing.
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>
Reviews
<p> 4/5 Stars </p><p>James Schilling is what's commonly known
as a "loveable loser": he's a pretty decent guy, but he's not a hit
with the ladies, and his job doesn't exactly cause him to jump out of
bed in excitement every morning. Things soon change for James, though,
when he gets a layoff scare at work one day, leading him to re-evaluate
his life and think long and hard about how to make it better.
Eventually, he decides to reconnect with his absentee father - who long
ago abandoned him and his mother - in an effort to reconnect with his
past and fill the lingering emptiness he feels inside...little does
James know, though, he can hardly prepare himself for what the
surprises of his future hold in store. <br /><br />In Hello, My Name Is
James, author R.M. Hamilton has created the quintessential everyman in
James Schilling. Readers of all ages are sure to identify with James'
personal quest, as well as relate to his various struggles with
identity, fulfillment, and ultimate inner peace. Written in an
easygoing, straightforward style, Hamilton's tale unfolds at just the
right pace, aptly chronicling the personal and professional
metamorphosis that James undergoes. As such, his transformation can
serve as inspiration for readers who may find themselves trapped in
similar circumstances, on a perpetual quest for personal liberation. <br /><br />A
pleasantly enjoyable read, Hello, My Name Is James will surprise the
reader with its powerful, not-so-subtle message regarding the rewards
of taking life by the reins and forging your own destiny. If Hamilton's
narrative inspires more people to do the same, true happiness in life
will no longer remain as elusive as commonly thought. <br /><br />Linda Waterson <br />Apex Reviews </p>
