About
I live in MN with my wife of twenty two years and my two daughters. When I'm not reading or working on my next novel I create many different relms of ceramic sculpture. I love riding Harley with my wife, Patty, even though she has a nicer Harley than me. I love all kinds of outdoor sports, skiing, jetski, golf, racket ball, ect...My fondest times are spending time with family and friends and I live for rock concerts.
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
On November 15th 2004 I suffered a horrific accident, falling 30ft down to a concrete slab. I suffered a left broken leg and head trauma, causing vestibuliar damage, causing my head to literally spin. It took years for me to recover and during 2005 is when I decided to return to my writting. I found a spiritual sense and presense within me that took me over, like God had a plan for me and that plan of course was writting again and continuing with my artwork (Creamic sculptures). It's still amazing that God spared me on that day, returning to nearly the same physical state I was in before the accident. I wanted to write a story where opinion overrides passion and passion evokes opinion. A story that faces the reader to look at life changing decisions-real delimmas. Women's issues are an explosive topic and hold an emotional bond that reflects in our everyday lives.
Reviews
"...Soto offers readers an inventive twist..." Kirkus Discoveries review<br />"Soto...is a master.." "...a plot twist around every corner..."<br />"...will keep readers on the edge of their seats, and the ending will leave them shell-shocked." ForeWord Clarion Review
