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Author, Jane Marla VerDow
Never thought we’d be here
In some place of last time
No words left to say
So just hold on to today
You spoke of fear and heartache
I didn’t know what to say
I spoke of steps and mountaintops
You smiled and said, “It’s OK”
For all we know
This may only be a dream
For all we know
The end not what it seems
So let’s hold on to this night
Close our eyes, open hearts
Pray tomorrow never comes
Let love hold this moment, just this moment
Let love hold our tomorrow
Love, hold this moment, this may only be a dream
Love hold our tomorrow…
The end not what it seems
(Love, hold this moment, let this be a dream
Love hold our tomorrow…)
c Jane Marla VerDow January 24, 2011
Song by Jane Marla VerDow (lyrics) and Hiroshi Takatani (composer)
"Love Hold Our Tomorrow" c)2011 VerDow&Takatani,All Rights Reserved
Song Background Story:
Original lyrics were written Jan. 24 to reflect the end of a relationship...my own...the story of a last night together. The Vernal Equinox is significant to that relationship (our beginning anniversary and two other events in our shared lives).
As the music for this song was first being written by Hiroshi...a delay, March 11, 2011...forever a day to live on in the hearts of both Hiroshi and myself...the day of Japan's earthquake and tsunami...moments later here in the States my Mom's health crashed. Ironic how the music has an angelic sound near the end...I lost my Mom 3/20/2011, the Vernal Equinox.
The night before, the largest full moon I can ever remember...and I knew (that next day being Sunday-unable to get Hospice support)...it would be up to me to fulfill her last wish of going home to go Home.
Funny how life writes itself...
Releasing Vocal Mix "Tomorrow A Day" VerDow-Takatani.
Anke Zohm recorded the vocal track for "Tomorrow A Day" at Music Pool Tonstudio, Germany (http://www.musicpool-tonstudio.com/). Special thank-you to Anke Zohm and Volker Kaczinski.
VerDow-Takatani All Rights Reserved Music Hiroshi Takatani Lyrics Jane Marla VerDow
Lyrics "Tomorrow A Day"
Living life this day, then next not easy How many years can pass us on by Tears flood the ground erode the pathway So many prayers felt wasted on the sky
(Verse 2) Mountain peaks always seem one step beyond And dreams too many days fail to come true Tomorrow a day not sure I want If not to hear the words, "I do love you"
(Chorus) So where went the hope of sunrise So where went the peace of sunset Memories my heart can't seem to forget Lost now wondering why we ever met
(Verse 3) Our love lost to broken promises Our hearts torn in half let go too soon Tomorrow a day not sure I want If I should hear the words, "I once loved you"
(Chorus) So where went the hope of sunrise So where went the peace of sunset Memories my heart can't seem to forget Lost now wondering why we ever met
(Bridge) My heart now knows full story true Half lived dreams that were meant for two Tomorrow a day not sure I want Should I hear the words, "I always loved you"
(Chorus) So where went the hope of sunrise So where went the peace of sunset Memories my heart can't seem to forget Lost now wondering why we ever met
Tomorrow a day not sure I want Should I hear the words, "I always loved you"
"Tomorrow A Day" Orchestra Version Lyrics : Jane Marla VerDow Music Composer : Hiroshi Takatani
Anke Zohm, recorded the vocal track for "Tomorrow A Day" at Music Pool Tonstudio Wiehl, in die kreative Idylle des Bergischen Landes unweit von Köln/close to the creative idyll of the Bergisch land of the Cologne, 1/14/2011. http://www.musicpool-tonstudio.com/ (Volker Kaczinski)
This is a sample of what the singer hears under the headphones while recording. Sheet music optional. This arrangement is in the key of G. (Video attached for your viewing-listening pleasure only)
One of my favorite songs by Anke is featured on her YouTube Channel:
For more music by Composer Hiroshi Takatani visit his Profile at Soundclick.
Hiroshi welcomes Ratings on Soundclick for "Tomorrow A Day", and on our previous collaboration with Buddy Sutton, on song "Dear Daisy" (based on book, "Dear Daisy" by Jane Marla VerDow) as well as all 34 songs Hiroshi has available on Soundclick.
Hiroshi is working on the Final Vocal mix for "Tomorrow A Day". Soon to be released so stop back later.
Lyrics Jane Marla VerDow (USA) Music Composed by Hiroshi Takatani (Hyogo,Japan)
"Tomorrow A Day" (Song Lyrics)
Living life this day, then next not easy How many years can pass us on by Tears flood the ground erode the pathway So many prayers felt wasted on the sky
(Verse 2) Mountain peaks always seem one step beyond And dreams too many days fail to come true Tomorrow a day not sure I want If not to hear the words, "I do love you"
(Chorus) So where went the hope of sunrise So where went the peace of sunset Memories my heart can't seem to forget Lost now wondering why we ever met
(Verse 3) Our love lost to broken promises Our hearts torn in half let go too soon Tomorrow a day not sure I want If I should hear the words, "I once loved you"
(Chorus) So where went the hope of sunrise So where went the peace of sunset Memories my heart can't seem to forget Lost now wondering why we ever met
(Bridge) My heart now knows full story true Half lived dreams that were meant for two Tomorrow a day not sure I want Should I hear the words, "I always loved you"
(Chorus) So where went the hope of sunrise So where went the peace of sunset Memories my heart can't seem to forget Lost now wondering why we ever met
Tomorrow a day not sure I want Should I hear the words, "I always loved you"
Living life this day, then next not easy How many years can pass us on by Tears flood the ground erode the pathway So many prayers felt wasted on the sky
Mountain peaks always seem one step beyond And dreams too many days fail to come true Tomorrow a day not sure I want If not to hear the words, “I do love you”
(Chorus) So where went the hope of sunrise So where went the peace of sunset Memories my heart can’t seem to forget Lost now wondering why we ever met
Our love lost to broken promises Our hearts torn in half let go too soon Tomorrow a day not sure I want If I should hear the words, “I once loved you”
(Chorus) So where went the hope of sunrise So where went the peace of sunset Memories my heart can’t seem to forget Lost now wondering why we ever met
(Bridge) My heart now knows full story true Half lived dreams that were meant for two Tomorrow a day not sure I want Should I hear the words, "I always loved you"
(Chorus) So where went the hope of sunrise So where went the peace of sunset Memories my heart can’t seem to forget Lost now wondering why we ever met
Tomorrow a day not sure I want Should I hear the words, “I always loved you”
Theme Song, "Dear Daisy" composed by Hiroshi Takatani (video features final instrumental version) June 2010, the song, "Dear Daisy" was born.
Based on the book Dear Daisy by Jane Marla Ver Dow
Though the years they may change us Some things in life forever remain Like those years we spent together Living life its joys and pain
You taught me all 'bout honesty How the truth would set me free Like a teacher you inspired me Each day beneath that Cherry tree
(Chorus) Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter Though eyes can't see I know you're there I feel your presence surround me Your angel wings as they brush my hair
Your smile my summer mornin' Sun Your wisdom my guide no end Your actions more than words spoken Showed me I had a special friend
(Chorus) Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter Though eyes can't see I know you're there I feel your presence surround me Your angel wings as they brush my hair
(Bridge) Say everything now there's a reason Not in ours but in God's time A path our lasting friendship Enough love to last a lifetime
(Chorus) Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter Though eyes can't see I know you're there I feel your presence surround me Your angel wings as they brush my hair "Dear Daisy"
To all I met on my summer festival Dear Daisy book signing path...thank-you for your purchases, but mostly I thank you for the joy and support you brought to my life. Sharing stories, laughs, and connecting with you has made all the difference.
Every year, now 9, I have remembered the dates 911 and 1028 by doing something to send a message to the World.
Every year since I started blogging, there is always this post on 911:
"Today, this 911 we come together to remember our World's Family members...may we always reflect on our challenge as the survivors..."
Every year since I started blogging, this message is repeated on 911 and 1028:
"As individuals and as churches, we have need to determine if our mission is to light candles and to keep candles lit, or to blow candles out. I still believe that one candle and that candles united in purpose create the World’s path of creation and life, or can be used to ignite the fire of destruction. If we seek Peace, whether the War is between Nations or the War is between peoples, our own stone and our own flame is really all that any of us have control over."
~ Jane Marla VerDow, Author of Dear Daisy
Content Synopsis Dear Daisy, nonfiction, reads as life is presented day-to-day and by seasons. The author, a gifted storyteller invites the reader into the world and relationship between a Colored illiterate Migrant Woman sharing her wisdom with a boss man’s child under cherry and apple trees during the early 1960's. Daisy, an Angel on Earth years later mystically reappears an Angel from Heaven to guide the grown child on her pathway back Home.
Dear Daisy tells a story 2000 years old yet reminds us how challenges continue to play out and that we each contribute to writing the story.
As the story begins, the author caught in a personal struggle of survival under conditions felt oppressive, writes to Daisy. As the reflective search for self and path unfolds, the 9-11-01 story strikes as a Holy War between extremists of Nations. Before the dust settles, 10-28-01 brings world chaos personal. Living the aftermath, the author struggles to forgive and declares through writing an Epistle as part of her emancipation pathway that violence as a rightful expression and worship of God is not the God of her faith.
Dedication (Dear Daisy) This work is dedicated with all my love to Daisy. Her warmth taught me love, her gift of patience taught me to search my heart for patience with others, her Soul taught me strength equal to compassion, and through her love and guidance I learned to reach for my World.
Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over and whispers, "Grow, grow."
~ The Talmud
Martin Luther King Jr. (Jan) and Black History Month (February), an anniversary I also remember each year with some act of saying thank-you and honoring. A cause certainly, but mostly reflects my choice to honor, Daisy who from my eyes was the humble, unyielding heart and soul of Dr. King's message.
Daisy, my Spiritual Mentor
My faith was born under the cherry or apple tree. As a child, Daisy was my teacher. She could teach about God by a smile, the way she held out her hand, how she listened to my stories, by her patience, and by the strength of her character and Spirit.
As a child, I understood nature, sensed how life should be, accepted what it wasn't on most days, placed hope in tomorrow by living today, and trusted my instinct to know right from wrong and direction. She taught by her compassion and gentleness to judge fairly or not at all, by her tolerance I learned to look for the good in people, and that the best way to teach was by being or reaching for the best within myself. Daisy as my friend, I sensed early on that we are all God's children; that more makes us the same than different and the contents of a person's heart measures Soul and worth.
Author Jane Marla VerDow honors Candaisy "Daisy" Mitchell in the National Women's Hall of Fame, Book of Lives and Legacies.
On this day, January 21, 2008, the day we set aside to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and to remember his "I Have A Dream" speech, the Civil Rights Acts, the marches and protests for civil liberties and freedoms, I would like to honor the woman who first taught me about "Dr King".
Our shared story is told in Dear Daisy, my first novel inspired by and dedicated to my "adopted Grandmother". The Lake Ontario Shoreline of Upstate New York is the place I call home and where my heart will always center to the farm, this place God gave me to connect each harvest season with Daisy. I will forever be grateful for this relationship and for the wisdom Daisy shared with a "boss man's" child under cherry and apple trees. It will always be etched upon my heart that Daisy, my Angel friend on Earth 1959 through the 60's, years later mystically reappeared my Angel from Heaven to guide this grown child on her pathway back Home.
A quote from Dear Daisy expresses best why Daisy is honored in the NWHF Book of Lives and Legacies... "I hoped the World would sense the role Black Grandmothers play today, and especially the role Colored Grandmothers played in the transition from "slave" or "free slave" to soil and fruits; each day establishing roots and opportunity branches children and children's children know today. This would be my dream. My heart pictured Daisy's rightful time to speak, an "illiterate" adopted Colored Grandmother, a poor migrant traveler rich in Soul and Spirit bridging generations and color divide, a leader in Dr. King's positive peace army."
She will forever be known to myself, friends and family by her less formal name, "Daisy". She didn't need a civil rights movement. Her presence, love and compassion told all there was to learn. Daisy used the canvas life gave her and planted seeds in fertile ground; hearts.
Daisy, my friend, Love Always,
"Miz Jane"
On September 8, 2010 hearing songs playing the airwaves for hatred and intolerance and voices of compassion, religious freedom, and tolerance competing...I wrote.
"I heard the songs, "Amazing Grace" and "We Shall Overcome" that year on that day, 9/12. The song waves hung with the dust for awhile...at least until other voices started to sing another song, the cry of war and retaliation.
I wrote then and now of the teachable moment and the healing potential then available in Dear Daisy, (written between 1999 and copyright release, 2004). I questioned there, too the wisdom or lack of, watching my country choose to follow false leadership and distortion of truths, and sit through the "shock and awe" of war, rather than listen to the song of the sparrow.
There is something powerful in education and learning called the Teachable Moment. In healing arts there is a Healing Moment where there is pure alignment of the physical-emotional-spiritual. On 9/12 we had both a Teachable Moment and a Healing Moment very visible and palpable centering and radiating from the heart and soul of NYC and the field of Pennsylvania...to the World. We lost that moment 2001. We've lived and continue to live and pay for those choices. What will we do on this the 9 year anniversary? Another moment of choosing..." (Rising Sparrow)
2010, the song, "Dear Daisy" was born.
Based on the book "Dear Daisy" by Jane Marla Ver Dow
Though the years they may change us Some things in life forever remain Like those years we spent together Living life its joys and pain
You taught me all 'bout honesty How the truth would set me free Like a teacher you inspired me Each day beneath that Cherry tree
Chorus) Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter Though eyes can't see I know you're there I feel your presence surround me Your angel wings as they brush my hair
Your smile my summer mornin' Sun Your wisdom my guide no end Your actions more than words spoken Showed me I had a special friend
(Chorus) Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter Though eyes can't see I know you're there I feel your presence surround me Your angel wings as they brush my hair
(Bridge) Say everything now there's a reason Not in ours but in God's time A path our lasting friendship Enough love to last a lifetime
(Chorus) Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter Though eyes can't see I know you're there I feel your presence surround me Your angel wings as they brush my hair
Music Composition and Final Music Mix : Hiroshi Takatani (Hyogo, Japan)
Vocalist: Barbara Hunn (Williamson, New York)
Vocal Recording : Andy Calabrese, Calabrese Recording Studio, (Pittsford, New York)
Photos and Video : Jane VerDow
The Full Orchestra Version (Demo-approaching final mix) was shared as August turned to September. Theme Song "Dear Daisy" by Hiroshi Takatani
"Theme from Dear Daisy" Video Dedicated to 911 survivors.
We create the world each day with our choices. One choice- one candle and candles united in purpose...ignite the fire of destruction.
My view this choice would follow "In protest of what it calls a religion "of the devil," a nondenominational church in Gainesville, Florida, plans to host an "International Burn a Quran Day" on the ninth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks...The Dove World Outreach Center says it is hosting the event to remember 9/11 victims and take a stand against Islam...it invites Christians to burn the Muslim holy book at the church..." One candle, Pastor Terry Jones.
I see some caught between choices with the Islamic Center at Ground Zero debate. Pain is hard to tell another to let go of, the message has to come from within. Respect, tolerance, understanding on all sides, and with more time passing...maybe a solution of hearts and minds will know the path to choose.
One choice - one candle and candles united in purpose create the World's path of creation and life
One candle, NYC Singing Policeman, Daniel Rodriguez
"As individuals and as churches, we have need to determine if our mission is to light candles and to keep candles lit, or to blow candles out. I still believe that one candle and that candles united in purpose create the World’s path of creation and life, or can be used to ignite the fire of destruction. If we seek Peace, whether the War is between Nations or the War is between peoples, our own stone and our own flame is really all that any of us have control over."
~ Jane Marla VerDow, Author of Dear Daisy
And I leave you with my words, my personal story, a question and a statement from Dear Daisy
"Violence delivered by others of this World in the name of Allah, is a "sin", yet violence in the name of God is a "virtue" ? I ask, what is the value of one sparrow or one person to thousands in the eyes of Allah or God? He created each one on their day. God is God regardless of His Name."
~ Epistle written by Jane Marla VerDow, February 14th, 2002 (message addressed to Christian Faith and Church)
Autographed Copies of Book Dear Daisy available through Author : Rising Sparrow Press
September, two Festival Weekends with Rising Sparrow Press hosting an Author's Tent for local authors.
Books Etc of Macedon and Village Bookmarket of Palmyra will be sponsoring a second tent for local authors. (For Lumberjack Festival both "tents" will be vending space indoors).
Authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties will be there discussing and autographing their books, sharing writing and book promotion projects, and to answer any questions you may have about writing-creating books and publishing pathways.
A nonfiction, spiritual memoir, Dear Daisy is the storyteller’s journal recording footsteps on her life path from days long ago shared with her friend, Daisy (1960′s) to the 911 aftermath. Sharing humor, visions, dreams, heartbreaks and challenges, Jane Marla VerDow has written a compelling account that both entertains and challenges one’s soulful reflection. Written in a unique style the author refers to as “language layers”, Dear Daisy has been described by readers as “enchanting”, “ profoundly written”, and “courageous.”
"Childhood is nothing more than, absolutely nothing less than, the courage to discover for the first time with innocence and openness, the faith and passion to explore the next, and the inner wisdom to sense the value of each moment along the path."
~ Jane Marla VerDow, Dear Daisy
"A dream of a child from under a cherry tree... that came to be under an apple tree... For everything there is a season"
~ Jane Marla VerDow, Rising Sparrow
As the story begins, the author caught in a personal struggle of survival under conditions felt oppressive, writes to Daisy. As the reflective search for self and path unfolds, the 9-11-01 story strikes as a Holy War between extremists of Nations. Before the dust settles, 10-28-01 brings world chaos personal. Living the aftermath, the author struggles to forgive and declares through writing an Epistle as part of her emancipation pathway that violence as a rightful expression and worship of God is not the God of her faith.
Dear Daisy is dedicated by the author to her friend, Daisy whose warmth taught her love, whose gift of patience taught her to search for patience with others, and whose soul taught her strength equal to compassion.
In honor of Daisy, Author, Jane Marla VerDow will be donating 10% of all Dear Daisy book sales to Love Is The Answer to assist HIV/AIDS orphaned children of Uganda.
Author, Jane Marla VerDow will be available for Dear Daisy book signings, to answer self and independent publishing pathway questions, and to share print, photo, and video projects Rising Sparrow Press is currently working on these final months of 2010.
Interested in memoir writing or family and event scrapbooking? Jane shares your interest and hobby. Samples of what can be done to enhance with writing and storytelling will be available.
Featuring "Dear Daisy" song lyrics by Buddy Sutton
Additional song lyrics and video storyline by Author Jane Marla VerDow
The question most often posed by readers after reading "Dear Daisy":
"How did you find the patience with people, the arrogance from those claiming to be Christians?"
My answer: I held courage that moment...through the grace of God. I searched my heart for patience that moment and the minutes after...through the grace of God I found it on some level.
The overcoming minutes I mostly searched to find something else...first strength and courage to hold my ground...boundaries, so many levels violated then and after in that room...arrogant.
Next observing people, drifting in and out from wishing for or expecting an awakening from those there who shared the moment, watched, observed and did nothing. I expected people to wake up, to own truthfulness of what they had witnessed. Rather, moving on to the next scripture or next hymn or song, or to hear the sound of their own voices...as if nothing had happened,expecting more from me...some declaration of my faith that day...arrogant.
After, next days and weeks...the cover-up and justifications...some God package or God way (theirs) I was to accept and "grow to become a mature Christian". Hearing that, nothing could grow there except anger. That confirmed my feeling that in faith there was no room in my heart that I would allow for that level of arrogance from another.
I looked to the skies at night. I revisited next weeks my Lake and believed in what my Lakewaters had revealed to me that June day of 2001. I trusted my God and my Faith. To move beyond this 1028 day 2001 I trusted the words and guidance Jesus had given..."dust your feet" and move on...
I've spent the years following finding my way, trusting my faith, searching my mind for understanding. On a personal side, I search to understand why 1028, the reason. The day 911, too comes as an anniversary when righteousness of another faith declared same message. Still now, each day I search to comprehend how righteous actions of people of all faiths, of all politics, the seekers and takers of power, the extremists continue to play on and on...
Each day I search my heart each step I travel to forgive. That's my part to play. I owe that to me, not for them.
I've come to a place of hindsight, now knowing more than I did back then when Dear Daisy was being lived and written. I have come to accept "it" and the meaning of my life. That has nothing to do with others, never did, especially none of them.
This is instrumental and lyric version of "Dear Daisy" without vocals or melody
I have been blessed to be involved at every level of bringing this forward. A dream come true.
Special thank-you to Buddy Sutton (Ireland) and Hiroshi Takatani (Japan), my friends from my greater universe and world. A dream come true.
Interesting side notes: June 9, the day the lyrics of "Dear Daisy" were first written would have been a likely day of June to hear from Daisy and Jim when I was a child sharing with my family the probable date they would arrive up North for the year and harvest season.
June 21, 2010 was the date I first heard demo of song "Dear Daisy"...so based upon time zones and posting, was written June 20 or 21st.
June 2o or 21, of any year were the most common dates that they would arrive "home" on the farm with my family.
June 21, 2001 was a significant date in my life with the story told in book, "Dear Daisy".
Life moments, how they happen, and the Timing...Amazing !!
July 24th, 2010 (one day only), local authors of Upstate New York will once again come together under the Authors Tent. The event: The Seneca Falls Arts Festival. Meet local authors from Williamson, Marion, Canandaigua, Rochester and have a copy of their books autographed.
Seneca Falls, Woman’s Rights, beautiful Seneca Lake one of NYS Finger Lakes all near-by. The Festival and Art Show is happening Saturday, July 24th, 2010 (10 AM-4 PM) at People’s Park, Seneca Falls.
Local Authors attending this year:
Author Michael Pealo, author of August Storms: Journey Of An Abused Woman. Michael became aware of the tragedy women trapped in abusive relationships, especially attempting to free themselves from an abusive relationship face while serving in his nursing career. Heart-mind struggle to understand, Michael researched this serious issue and wrote his book based upon true life experiences.
Michael Pealo is passionate about telling this story, increasing public awareness, educating women and travels nationally to share the truth he discovered.
Donna Bennett, author of Petey and the Mean Pirates is a delightful 27 page paperback children’s book (ages Preschool-4th Grade) that appeals to both kids and parents, alike. Written to speak to the common childhood belief that all pirates have to be rough and tough and aggressive, Petey the pirate is different, using something other than swords, angry words, and bullying. The Ice Cream Pirates, an “illustrate your own” and “create your own depictions of the storyline”, teaches children the basics of entrepreneurship as they help the pirates open their own ice cream shop. A 27 page paperback (First-Fifth Grade), a book you and your child will cherish forever.
Also available from Three Chiquitas Publishing, Sherry Widmer’s Wild Animal Kid Songs, a compact disc (CD) and Seven Days At Camp EAGR!, a children’s book (written for the Epilepsy Association of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton) increases awareness about childhood epilepsy. Author website / Three Chiquitas Publishing Website
Jane Marla VerDow, author of Dear Daisy and upcoming title, Rising Sparrow, both editions Independent Published by Rising Sparrow Press. Dear Daisy, Hardcover, case bound, 384 page, nonfiction-spiritual memoir is the storyteller’s journal. Rising Sparrow Press designed both books to reflect a book of the 1960’s era in pre dustcover style, book layout, short storytelling format, time era language and values. Sharing humor, visions, dreams, heartbreaks and challenges, Jane Marla VerDow has written a compelling account that both entertains and challenges one’s soulful reflection and has been described by readers as “enchanting”, “profoundly written”, and “courageous.”
Rising Sparrow Press also produces and publishes book related items, photography, postcards, and prints. An education background, Jane teaches self-independent publishing, author promotion pathways, creative writing-media projects, and speaks on nonviolence topics. Rising Sparrow Press Website
Author Brooks Tenney, in his novel, Killing Mauritius depicts Islamic terrorism with the storyline set in the Indian Ocean. New Silk Road (novel) centered in Central Asia, deals with Afghanistan drug traffic reach to the world. The Ten Thousand Things is set along China’s ancient Silk Road and writes an account of China’s activities in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Always an entertaining author-speaker, Brooks Tenney draws his writing and topics from his engineer training and professional background (Xerox, GE, and Chance Vought Aviation) and the author’s imagination to create his action-adventure fiction. In addition to the author’s crisp and entertaining writing, the reader is taken into the storyline by Tenney’s extensive topic and setting research. “Timely” and “thought-provoking”, all three books are great adult reads so well written as fiction, to cross the reader’s mind of the possibilities of nonfiction in our modern world.
On Monday, July 12 from 2-4 pm, local author and storyteller Jane VerDow will present a writer’s workshop for teens at the Williamson Free Public Library. A Williamson native and author of the nonfiction memoir Dear Daisy, Jane will discuss the opportunities for self-publishing and self promotion today and will provide advice and insight into developing a writer's own voice.
This event will be fully participatory, so if you have a laptop, bring it!
Jane will be on hand again on Monday, July 19 from 2-4 pm for a follow-up round table discussion. Teens are invited to bring their work to the library and get advice and feedback. This is your chance to learn from a professional!
These programs are free, and open to teens ages 13-18.
For more information, please call the library at (315) 589-2048.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
"Daisy, some day I'm gunna feed all them children in Africa."...big words spoken from heart when your mode of transport is a tricycle. How can a little one's dream...so off the wall...come true (in a small way, but HUGE way) against such obstacle as hunger and distance, then add the obstacle HIV/AIDS not even heard of ...when I was little? Makes one stop to think, and believe maybe anything really is possible...with belief it could be true or will be true...someday...as a child thinks.
I'll confess reading through this link, reading the kind words from Catherine...seeing Daisy there in the orchard...took a moment to head connect that my eyes were clouding over and full and my mouth was hangin' open. Then I saw me sitting on that tricycle smiling.
"I am reading "Dear Daisy" right now. From the start, Jane's writing style challenges the reader to really put themselves in the shoes of "little Janie". The words flow as if written by the author's thoughts themselves, not by hand. Very interesting approach, different, and actually quite refreshing.
The book's presentation itself is beautiful-hardcover with gold lettering. I love a print that will look nice in my glass pane built ins!" ~Seth C. Burgess/Wayne County Life
"Something about the way you make words into thought patterns, almost as if I were thinking them instead of reading them. They just seem to float effortlessly off the page. Beautiful." ~Armelle/France
"It took me six days to read it. It will take me a lifetime to understand." ~Frank (Beekeeper)/Rochester
"Dear Daisy is a mesmerizing account of Jane's early years growing up with Daisy, the person who most touched her life while growing up on her family farm" ~Nanette P. Hance/Artisan's Loft, The Landing at Pultneyville
"I couldn't put my book down" "Profoundly written"
"I plan to read Dear Daisy again. Fabulous"
"I could sense Daisy near" "Thought provoking"
"More than a book to read, an experience" "Courageous"
"Engaging and thoughtful; direct, truthful and honest"
"I love the short story format" "A trip down memory lane"
"I Loved it" "A keeper"
A nonfiction, spiritual memoir, Dear Daisy is the storyteller's journal recording footsteps on her life path from days long ago shared with her friend, Daisy (1960's) to the 911 aftermath. Sharing humor, vision, dreams, heartbreaks and challenges, Jane Marla VerDow has written a compelling account that both entertains and challenges one's soulful reflection. Written in a unique style the author refers to as "language layers", Dear Daisy has been described by readers as "enchanting", " profoundly written", and "courageous."
Born and raised on a fruit farm in Williamson, Jane is a storyteller by nature inspired by local stories, history, and nature's mysteries and gifts. The author invites the reader into the world and relationship between an illiterate migrant woman sharing her wisdom with a boss man’s child under cherry and apple trees during the early 1960's. Daisy, an Angel on Earth years later mystically reappears an Angel from Heaven to guide the grown child on her pathway back Home. Dear Daisy is dedicated by the author to her friend,Daisy whose warmth taught her love, whose gift of patience taught her to search for patience with others, and whose soul taught her strength equal to compassion.
Dear Daisy is the author's first novel inspired by and dedicated to her "adopted Grandmother". Recent years she has devoted her time to writing nonfiction and publishing her works through Rising Sparrow Press, established 2003 by the author in the spirit and tradition of Early American Literature. Hardcover bound, 384 pages, Dear Daisy was designed by Rising Sparrow Press to reflect a book of the era in pre dustcover style, book layout, short storytelling format, time era language and values.
Author Bio: Jane Marla VerDow is a Farmer by roots, Teacher by degree, Physical Therapist by credentials, and Author by passion. Recent years Jane has devoted her time to writing nonfiction and publishing her works through Rising Sparrow Press (est. 2003 by the author) in the spirit and tradition of Early American Literature.
I love to travel. I love to meet people and to share stories. I love Festivals. I love History and places along Lake Ontario and the Erie Canal, Upstate NY, and the Towns/Villages scattered throughout NY State. I love Photography. I am an Author.
So...why not do it all?
Author Schedule for Summer 2010
Village Bookmarket, Palmyra, NY June 5th 10 AM Dear Daisy, author, Jane Marla VerDow story sharing and book signing and would love to answer questions about her book, upcoming titles, and to hear about your writing adventures. Located in Historic Palmyra, a stop along the Erie Canal, Village Bookmarket is "A little store that's BIG on service. BOOKS: Used, Rare, Hard-to-Find, Out-of-Print, Old & Almost New, Local History, Local Authors, Wide Range of subjects, Hardcover, Paperback, Book Searches, Book Repair". Visit Village Bookmarket blog.
Seneca Falls Artisan Festival, July 24 (one day only). I (Rising Sparrow Press) have an invite and confirmation from festival and will be bringing several local authors along for this event. Meet local authors from Williamson, Marion, Canandaigua, Rochester and have a copy of their books autographed at the Authors Tent. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival. Seneca Falls, Woman's Rights, beautiful Seneca Lake one of NYS Finger Lakes all near-by. The Festival and Art Show is happening Saturday, July 24th, 2010 (10 AM-4 PM) at People's Park, Seneca Falls.
Sunday, July 25th I will drive in the opposite direction to East Aurora for the 35th Annual East Aurora Carriage Drive & Competition. . The competition is July 25th and 26th, 2010. I have been invited to the event for picture taking and book signing, Dear Daisy. What an honor!!! Sample of what is to come: Photos
Next stop, another Historic place along the Erie Canal is Macedon, NY. July 31st 2 PM I will be at Books Etc. Here, I will sit down a spell in the quiet, peaceful space John Ceislinki creates at Books Etc., a coffee in hand, to share stories about writing Dear Daisy, the process of writing to independent publishing, swap stories with readers, and share a sneak peek of my next novel, Rising Sparrow.
August starts off with an "aarrrgggg" at the Pirates Festival, Palmyra, NY. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Authors Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.
I'll be one of several local authors available to meet and book sign at the Wayne County Fair August 9-14, 2010 If I'm not at the Village Bookmarket and Books_Etc Booth, anyone knowing me would tell you to check the animal stalls, especially the little goats and horses; or I would be getting food, especially if they offer the clam bake; or strolling along the midway. I confess, I'm a big kid :)
September, still Summer left so a weekend at the Lumberjack Festival, Macedon, NY Sept. 11-12 seems like the best place to be. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Authors Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.
My Last Stop of Summer will be Canal Town Days Palmyra, NY Sept. 18-19. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Authors Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.
A Fruit Grower by roots, raised on the Lake Ontario Shoreline. A storyteller by nature inspired by local stories, history, and nature's mysteries and gifts.Anyone knowing the author would tell you that she is most at home under a cherry or apple tree.
Farmer by roots,Teacher by degree,Physical Therapist by credentials,Author by passion.
For more information view Author websites: http://wwww.risingsparrowpress.com and http://www.risingsparrow.wordpress.com
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