Welcome to Sharon's Writing Corner
I'm Sharon and please allow me to tell you a little bit about myself:
Biography:
Published Author, Certified Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, American Sign Language Instructor, Artist, and Public Speaker
Publication History:
Poems have been published in the following literary journals and collection of works:
A Flood of Contentment
The Best Poems and Poets of 2002
Tetrahedra Journal 2012
Tetrahedra Journal 2013
Nashville State Community College converted the 2012 Tetrahedra into an ebook. The student interviews with the artists and authors are included in the ebook version. ww2.nscc.edu/tetrahedra
Accomplishments:
Editors Choice Award for the poem "The Road to Recovery"
2013 -- 1st place in the TAFCE Western Region Creative Writing Program for the poem "Buffalo"
2019 - 2nd place in Acrylics in the TAFCE Western Region Arts and Crafts Program
2019 - 1st place in Beginner Quilts in the TAFCE Western Region Arts and Crafts Program
Favorite Authors:
J. K. Rowling, J.T. Ellison, J.D. Robb, Andrea Hurst, Jeffery Deaver, Tom Franklin, Cinda Williams Chima, and Cassandra Clare
Favorite Music:
Hip Hop, R & B, Country, and Jazz
Languages:
My career has provided me with rich opportunities to learn about other cultures and languages. My father shared many stories about his time in Japan. His love for the culture and the languages of the Orient inspired me to have respect for all cultures. I have studied several languages including German, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, English, and American Sign Language. I spoke German until I was eight, however, currently, I am only fluent in English and American Sign Language. The phrase "If you don't use it, you will lose it" is absolutely true when it comes to language.
Interests:
Avid Reader, Researching and Studying Other Cultures, Native American History, Native American Culture, and Current Events. SEC and Pro Football, Softball, Hockey, and UFC. Coffee in all its glories and pleasures.
Encouragement for Writers and Aspiring Writers:
I was unaware of the meaning of the word "poetry" when I first started writing at a young age; however, I had a wonderful teacher in elementary school that encouraged my love of poetry and writing. Writing has always been a constant form of comfort and freedom of expression for me. For the past several years I have been developing a Young Adult fantasy series, several romance novels, a couple poetry collections, and a couple of short stories. Rejection letters are opportunities to grow: WRITE, EDIT, REVISE, and DO IT AGAIN. Please don't get discouraged. Continue writing and crafting your masterpiece, because every great author has received a rejection letter or two at some point in their career.
Acknowledgements:
Biography:
Published Author, Certified Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, American Sign Language Instructor, Artist, and Public Speaker
Publication History:
Poems have been published in the following literary journals and collection of works:
A Flood of Contentment
The Best Poems and Poets of 2002
Tetrahedra Journal 2012
Tetrahedra Journal 2013
Nashville State Community College converted the 2012 Tetrahedra into an ebook. The student interviews with the artists and authors are included in the ebook version. ww2.nscc.edu/tetrahedra
Accomplishments:
Editors Choice Award for the poem "The Road to Recovery"
2013 -- 1st place in the TAFCE Western Region Creative Writing Program for the poem "Buffalo"
2019 - 2nd place in Acrylics in the TAFCE Western Region Arts and Crafts Program
2019 - 1st place in Beginner Quilts in the TAFCE Western Region Arts and Crafts Program
Favorite Authors:
J. K. Rowling, J.T. Ellison, J.D. Robb, Andrea Hurst, Jeffery Deaver, Tom Franklin, Cinda Williams Chima, and Cassandra Clare
Favorite Music:
Hip Hop, R & B, Country, and Jazz
Languages:
My career has provided me with rich opportunities to learn about other cultures and languages. My father shared many stories about his time in Japan. His love for the culture and the languages of the Orient inspired me to have respect for all cultures. I have studied several languages including German, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, English, and American Sign Language. I spoke German until I was eight, however, currently, I am only fluent in English and American Sign Language. The phrase "If you don't use it, you will lose it" is absolutely true when it comes to language.
Interests:
Avid Reader, Researching and Studying Other Cultures, Native American History, Native American Culture, and Current Events. SEC and Pro Football, Softball, Hockey, and UFC. Coffee in all its glories and pleasures.
Encouragement for Writers and Aspiring Writers:
I was unaware of the meaning of the word "poetry" when I first started writing at a young age; however, I had a wonderful teacher in elementary school that encouraged my love of poetry and writing. Writing has always been a constant form of comfort and freedom of expression for me. For the past several years I have been developing a Young Adult fantasy series, several romance novels, a couple poetry collections, and a couple of short stories. Rejection letters are opportunities to grow: WRITE, EDIT, REVISE, and DO IT AGAIN. Please don't get discouraged. Continue writing and crafting your masterpiece, because every great author has received a rejection letter or two at some point in their career.
Acknowledgements:
- A special thank you is due to Crystal, Jody, Barb, and Kimi for all of their valuable feedback on my manuscripts.
- A special thank you is due to Judy for her amazing illustration of a dragon to represent Breeze in Shanghai Sunset.
- A special thank you to April Black for designing and illustrating the cover of Shanghai Sunset and the cover for Southern with a Touch of Sass.
