Showing posts with label Jane Marla VerDow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jane Marla VerDow. Show all posts

Sunday, February 20, 2011

"Tomorrow A Day" Anke Zohm

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"

© Jane Marla VerDow, Oct. 20, 2010

Monday, September 20, 2010

Dear Daisy, Theme Song and Author Path




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"

© Buddy Sutton June 09 2010
Additional Lyrics Jane Marla Ver Dow


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.

Sincerely, Author, Jane Marla VerDow

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Author Volunteers Time for Summer Read Program

Williamson Free Public Library offers Summer Read Program

Calendar of Events at Williamson Free Public Library for July, 2010.


Press Release

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.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Dear Daisy Autographed Copies / Rising Sparrow Press. Also available at Artisans' Loft Pultneyville and Independent Bookstores

Autographed copies of Dear Daisy available through the Author. Email Author for Autographed Copy: jverdow@rochester.rr.com


Dear Daisy is featured and available for purchase at the Gallery of Artisans' Loft, The Landing at Pultneyville, NY

Upcoming Events Historic Pultneyville Homecoming July 17-18, 2010


Independent Bookstores that carry Dear Daisy:

Village Bookmarket, Main Street, Palmyra, New York Blog/Upcoming Events

Books Etc., Main Street, Macedon, NY


What readers are saying about Dear Daisy:

"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.

For additional information about the author and upcoming writings and books: www.risingsparrowpress.com or enjoy the author's blogs www.storytellersandwriters.blogspot.com and www.lakeontarioshoreline.blogspot.com

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.


Upcoming Author Events:

Book Signings and Festivals Author Tour

Dear Daisy is making a 10% contribution for all sales 2010 to HIV/AIDS Orphaned Children of Uganda / Love Is The Answer.

Love Is The Answer Information:


Purchase Autographed Copy : email Author jverdow@rochester.rr.com

Ordering direct through Author saves you shipping costs


Jane Marla VerDow
Rising Sparrow Press

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Support for Sparrows



Once upon a time...a little one made a promise to her friend, Daisy...and this week a step is taken. 10% of book sales of Dear Daisy, Author Jane Marla VerDow from Williamson Apple Blossom Festival (May 12th, 14th-16th/"Books in Blossom" theme) will be forwarded to the orphaned children of Uganda. May their homes be safe and may their dreams come true.

Announced May 18th, 2010, Rising Sparrow Press supports sparrows and has decided to extend this 10% contribution for all Dear Daisy books sales this year.

"Not one sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it". ~Matthew 10:29


Dear Daisy is making a 10% contribution for all sales 2010 to Love Is The Answer.

Love Is The Answer Information:
http://loveistheanswer.ca/

Most recent news from Uganda/Catherine Koch blog posting at Love Is The Answer:
Uganda Flooding and the Children


Details on Dear Daisy

Autographed Books are Available through the Author:

Email: jverdow@rochester.rr.com

Purchase Direct from Rising Sparrow Press/Author for autographed copies.

Rising Sparrow Press if purchased direct thru Author pays book rate postage for orders in USA

Library of Congress Cataloging Number: 2004091496
Ver Dow, Jane Marla
Dear Daisy : a novel / Jane Marla Ver Dow
First Printing June 2004
Hardcover 384 pages
ISBN 1-932878-03-3
1. Spiritual -- Nonfiction. I. Title.
$ 27.95
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
Printed in the United States of America

Conversion Update Number :
ISBN-13 Conversion # : 978-1-932878-03-5




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 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 assault 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.


To read what readers are saying about Dear Daisy
http://www.risingsparrowpress.com/readers.htm


To receive an author signed copy email author: jverdow@rochester.rr.com with mailing details and to specify name if you wish.
Hardcover price: $27.95 (plus tax)

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Between Yesterday and Tomorrow

This song says it all...
at any crossroad...
any questioning moment...

all uncertainty, yet a dream of a tomorrow


Sunday, November 22, 2009

Orchard Songs

Recently I spent a few days stepping back into my orchards, especially the one I've come to know as my deer sanctuary. Named for the apples that remain there on the ground after frost and harvest time and for the deer who find them, but mostly for how content my heart feels in that shared space.

So for that and no other reason, I decided to share an older post on this blog. A time remembered in my thoughts or a reminder to you, the reader, to from time to time, take a step back. Read an older post on this trail...for maybe that time, like this time is heart shared and only separated by this abstract concept called, time.



The beginning….
Songs of the orchard played in my mind as words appeared on paper.
I thought of Daisy and her home with Jim…

Nearing the ending…
At the depth of my heart I knew the Truth of my singing the folk songs in the orchards with the wind…

As I wrote…
Songs of days long ago lived then gone, never outgrown, continued to play in my head and I hummed along as words appeared on paper…



Songs of the orchard…closest I’ve ever found to poetry; truly, the inspiration for such…
words playing on canvas.

Winds blow then fade. One moment of time changes the world, or at least our perception.

There standing, sitting, being, holding her space-filling her space; Daisy.
Learned lesson, the one that came to me just watching Daisy, no words; she needed none:
Just hold your space-fill your space. Her message, so clear to me now.


So truth told, I learned about blank space in writing from her, and from holding my space while the winds did their own game. Filled in the space between with orchard songs. Daisy by nature didn’t use many words. The gaps between allowed me to just be, there with her.

So I learned most about words by time spent in listening and waiting. Let them be. Give them space and respect. Honor the life rhythm of each and every. Together, they find their own place and share.

Blank space in writing is where you, the reader comes…to sit and be.

Blank space, that’s where all the “what ifs” live.





From somewhere deep within, there was a voice calling me home. I had to listen. When a child of any age hears that voice, there’s no denying it, least not to yourself, especially when the call becomes a whisper.
Jane Marla Ver Dow
Dear Daisy, 2004



Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely.
~ The Land Before Time

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Dear Daisy Website

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