Follow the adventures of delightful young farm animals who are just like you. Fern Valley is home to a group of wonderful animals who have fun and face some of the same problems children everywhere do. Roberta and Mildred Cornstalk are creative chickens dealing with the loss of their beloved granny, and they're looking for something to do to cheer them up. Want to know what adventures they find? Want to know what happens to Roberta and Mildred's brother, Edward, when he goes fishing, what birthday surprise is in store for Betsy Woolrich, or what lesson Kimmy Curlytail learns when she keeps something that isn't hers? Then follow this endearing cast of characters as they enjoy their time together and learn important lessons. A perfect addition for any child's personal library and a joy for families to share, Fern Valley is a collection to be treasured for many years to come.
Having recently read Mukkove Johnson's biography, a fellow author friend, I am inclined to re-write mine. Her biography was so beautifully and eloquently written, as if speaking to a friend, that I was inspired.
So let me begin by thanking you for taking this opportunity to find out more about me. Although I was born in Oakland, California, my family moved around several times when I was quite young. I have lived in Sandpoint, Idaho where my younger brother was born; I have lived in Collville, Washington where I rode my first school bus (something which I still abhor to this day); and when I was seven, my family and I moved to Willard, Ohio where I lived until adulthood.
To this day, I still live in Ohio in the small town of Shelby where I have been widowed, re-married, and have given birth to a beautiful daughter who is the light of her father's and my eyes. It was she who actually inspired me to write my book Fern Valley-A Collection of Short Stories and her father who encouraged me to pursue my dream of becoming published.
The fact that I chose to write about farm animals is directly related to the fact that my childhood friend lived on a farm. It was a magical place to visit and the place where I became a big fan of chickens and gathering eggs. The characters and events in Fern Valley are loosely based on people I knew and events my brother and I experienced growing up.
I have many loves besides writing. I love to travel, I love to bird-watch, and I love to bake. I also like to craft, play board games, attend auctions, take photographs, do book reviews, flower garden, and volunteer at my daughter's school and our local library.
I'm not sure what my future will hold in terms of writing or in general; but I do know this, it will be interesting!
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