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Robin Gorley

Robin Gorley

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I was born and raised in Denver Colorado. I am the oldest offour siblings. I moved to California in 1980 where I finished high school,graduated from our local college with a nursing degree. Shortly after Igraduated from college, I met my husband. We married in 1987, and will becelebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary on Oct. 21st. In 1993, we were blessedto give birth to a 7 lb 1 oz boy...Steven is now 15, and is the joy of ourlife. WE have since added to our family with our pit-bull Roxy, and one of herpups that she had in January. They are Brown-Sugar. From there, I owned andoperated a nonprofit organization, which closed in 2005.

Throughout my life, I have been a poetic writer. I not onlylike writing poetry, but I love to read poetry from all ages, and all walks oflife. In the summer of 2004, I sought out a publisher, and by 2005 my firstbook was published. Since then I have published three more books, and lookingforward to publishing more. In addition, to my poetry, I have also been awardedmany awards for my poetry. I want to encourage you all to stop by my websiteand take a look. You can purchase my books online as well. My website addressis www.alifetimeofwords.com. Enjoy!

To help support my book signings, and events I have a homebusiness on the side doing desktop publishing, creating websites, and manyother things. I am also heavily involved in the small community of Casmaliawhere I reside...I am on the board of directors water district, and have beensuccessful in securing two major grants for our water projects. I am also amember of Altrusa International, Inc. of the Central Coast, where I serve astheir Communications Chair, and I am serving as the board secretary. I am amember of the Santa Maria Women's Network where I currently serve on theirboard of directors as their secretary, and Vice President.

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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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;">Tarra Young</span></strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /> &quot;Robin has written a collection of poetry that I found to be very uplifting and inspiring. When you are feeling down, these poems will lift your spirits and give you a feeling of hope. Robin is a very talented poet.&quot;<br /> —<em>Romance Author/Poet</em></span></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;">Pier Tyler</span></strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /> &quot;Robin's book A Lifetime of Words: Spirit For The Soul captivates you, motivates you to ask what you will, and moves to inspire you to evaluate where you stand with God. Robin's writing mission is helping multitudes by reminding you what prayer, faith, and love in god can do for you. It impels you to be bold and stand on His word as you share it with others. I know because I am forever changed after reading &quot;And God Said No&quot;, &quot;New Found Strength&quot;, and &quot;Pathway&quot;. This is a highly recommended read. Simply stated: Noteworthy.&quot;<br /> —<em>author of Abstract: A Kaleidoscopic Collection of Poetry</em> </span></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;">Terri Ann Armstrong</span></strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /> &quot;Robin Gorley's A Lifetime of Words Spirit For The Soul is another vivid, magnificent and majestic portrayal of Robin's heart and soul. Like her first book. A Lifetime of Words, Robin reaches into her life and brings out her deepest feelings. Her love for the Lord is evident and rings eminently through the pages of this crisp and loving portrayal of who the Lord is to her and the role He has played in her life. &quot;<br /> —<em>Author of My Soul Has Spoken</em></span></p><p></p>