About
~~As a child, I lived on the outskirts of Hastings, East Sussex., England. I spent a great deal of my time paddling around in streams, fishing for monsters in the local pond, or climbing to the top of the highest tree in the forest. Basically I loved to roam and explore the countryside. The one constant I still enjoy to this day, only now it’s my companions, Jet and Ozzy, my two black Labradors who are doing the splashing. It’s also been a good long while since I climbed any trees.
I moved to the town after I married in 1987. By the time I was 33 our family was compete following the arrival of our third child.
My story writing began back in the nineties, just as a bit of fun, for my three, then young, daughters.
Inspiration to write my first story came after watching my girls playing with their pet rabbits, Genie and Fluffy. I re-named the bunnies Milly and Molly, the plot was about them being "rabbit knapped" from their cage one night. After a succession of fur quivering incidents they finally escaped to the forest where they were taken in by their, wild, cousins.
I continued writing, on and off, from there on, when I had the time, which was not that often.
After many years and many drafts I finally had a number of stories as I considered finished. But I hid my light under a bushel as apart from having read the odd bed time tale to my girls, way back then, no one else had ever read any of my work.
It’s just a dream, I thought, for someone like myself to be able to get a book publishing deal. But eventually and after sending off my stories for proofreading I gave it a go. To my surprise, NOT, I was rejected, and after several attempts I threw in the towel.
It wasn't until my eldest, Abbigail, Jade, whom by this time was grown up, married, had a four year old son and another on the way, that the desire reignited to give it another try. Abbigail had been poking around in the cupboard and had come across my forgotten stories. After taking one and reading it to her son, Riley, she suggested I looked at self-publishing and e-publishing. And that, to coin a phrase, is history.
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
As a child, I lived on the outskirts of Hastings, East Sussex., England. I spent a great deal of my time paddling around in streams, fishing for monsters in the local pond, or climbing to the top of the highest tree in the forest. Basically I loved to roam and explore the countryside. The one constant I still enjoy to this day, only now it’s my companions, Jet and Ozzy, my two black Labradors who are doing the splashing. It’s also been a good long while since I climbed any trees.
I moved to the town after I married in 1987. By the time I was 33 our family was compete following the arrival of our third child.
My story writing began back in the nineties, just as a bit of fun, for my three, then young, daughters.
Inspiration to write my first story came after watching my girls playing with their pet rabbits, Genie and Fluffy. I re-named the bunnies Milly and Molly, the plot was about them being "rabbit knapped" from their cage one night. After a succession of fur quivering incidents they finally escaped to the forest where they were taken in by their, wild, cousins.
I continued writing, on and off, from there on, when I had the time, which was not that often.
After many years and many drafts I finally had a number of stories as I considered finished. But I hid my light under a bushel as apart from having read the odd bed time tale to my girls, way back then, no one else had ever read any of my work.
It’s just a dream, I thought, for someone like myself to be able to get a book publishing deal. But eventually and after sending off my stories for proofreading I gave it a go. To my surprise, NOT, I was rejected, and after several attempts I threw in the towel.
It wasn't until my eldest, Abbigail, Jade, whom by this time was grown up, married, had a four year old son and another on the way, that the desire reignited to give it another try. Abbigail had been poking around in the cupboard and had come across my forgotten stories. After taking one and reading it to her son, Riley, she suggested I looked at self-publishing and e-publishing. And that, to coin a phrase, is history.
So, my advice is, don't supress your talent, or deny your dreams. If you have a story to tell, then write it and then publish it. Unless you try you will never know.
