A Story Be Told
There are more stories written than any one person could read in a lifetime.
I was invited to be a part of a collaboration with 3 other authors to create this book. We were asked to write thoughts, stories or poems inspired by the illustrations of Patricia Brier, who is an accomplished author and digital fine artist. It was fun to do something very different from creating my children’s books.
I have in the last 2 years met many authors who write and have written books in a variety of styles and genres. Some, like myself, write stories geared to children. I have met through social media and corresponded through email with some wonderful, interesting and creative people across the U.S.A. .
Ryan Cowan is an educator in a California school system. He has written the wonderful story of Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal. It is a creative adventure story of magic and the conflict between good and bad to save a society from disappearing forever. A wonderful read for kids and adults alike. Ryan is a wonderful and genuine person who I thoroughly enjoy corresponding with.
Pam Dixon Oertel has written a delightful story of Lucy Leaf. The story tells about what happens in the life of a maple leaf from spring to fall. A great way to teach children about nature and also how it applies to our lives, too. Illustrated by Elizabeth Overlock, the whimsical pictures are fun to look at.
An author I have become very fond of is from my home state of Ct. In fact she has written 2 stories about happenings during the witch panic in my hometown of Old Wethersfield and the neighboring city of Hartford. Katherine Spada Basto writes historical fiction and has 3 books, those pictured above and another titled” Chosen For Rome, Vestal Virgin”. She is a fantastic writer and story teller. I am looking forward to meeting her in person in Ct. in the near future.
Another author who I have come to know, lives here in Maine. Michelle E. Shores has written a historical fiction story of the supernatural and mysterious events that occurred in a town in Maine in the 1700’s. It can be chilling at times. The events that took place come from documented testimonies of people who lived with the characters in the story. She has been writing a prequel to the book and will be available later this year I do believe.
My 3 books ,shown above ,that have already been published will soon be joined by my newest book which will be available this spring. I illustrate as well as write my books. I enjoy being able to create bright pictures to go with my rhyming stories. I hope everyone will take time to pick up a book. There are so many stories, adventures, information and things in this world to see and experience, even if only through books.
I hope you will look into some of the stories I have introduced here. Read on and enjoy!! Catherine