Cheryl Martin:  

Life I am a published writer/poet/photojournalist who has published numerous books and chapbooks. My latest book, "Haiku For You: With Some One Room School House History," is a children's book for kids of all ages. It has been available now for a few months and is captivating readers. My fine art photography fully illustrate this book, as well as some historic photographs from the 1800's which showcases one room school houses from that era. My Haiku is inspiring, and, educational at the same time. Prior to that, "Cheryl's Musings: A Day In The Life Of An Award Winning Poet & Photographer" was released in September of 2008. It is a slice of life vignette with my busy career for about a year and a half. Inside, there are some award winning photos of mine, and, at the end, there is a mini-writing guide to inspire the muse and artist in all of us. It is a great book! Of course my first book, "Woman Reclining was published over three years ago, and, is still quite popular. "Woman Reclining II" will be available later this year. "Woman Reclining is a book of epic and narrative poetry, with a smattering of haiku, "Woman Reclining", is popular amongst those who love to read literary art. My best selling chapbook is titled, "Haiku For You", a children's workbook which teaches youngsters and those young at heart the art of writing some haiku. As of this time I only have a few copies left! I've sold this publication to fellow authors, educators, parents, and grandparents. You can contact me if you'd like to purchase any of my published work, and, if you plug in the title, "Woman Reclining", you'll see my webpage through Outskirts Press. You'll also see mention of my two latest books there too, and, some of the stores that carry my books. The year of 2008 was a very busy one for this author. I collected numerous awards, inclusive of the Bronze Medal through the 2008 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition. In addition to that, I won another cash award for a Haiku through the PAN competition in Milford, Michigan. Additionally, I won an award for a historical fiction story for children through the Lowell Council For The Arts. This story will be in book form, and, "The Cornstalks Are Whispering" will be released in a few months. Also, as a freelance writer and award winning photographer, I've netted other publication endeavors for my work, and, had my first solo exhibit of my fine art photography late in 2008 and early into 2009. I will be putting together another exhibit too. In 2007, I was notified of my win through the 76th Writer's Digest Writing Competition. I've worked hard all of my life to produce excellent prose in poetic form, and other styles. I believe that poetry is something that everyone should appreciate, and learn from too! I'll be promoting this award as it is significant to my work, and my future accomplishments. My name is listed with the other winners in the bo...Expand for more