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Author: Sherri Elizabeth Tidwell
Publisher: Mascot Books
Pages: 38
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
The Daffodils Still Grow is a full-color illustrated book
that portrays life after a loved one dies as seen from the observations of a
motherless child. “Beautiful and inspiring.”
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- The Daffodils Still Grow is available at Amazon.
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- Watch a narrated video of the book at YouTube.
- Discuss this book at PUYB Virtual Book Club at Goodreads.
Can you tell us what your book is about?
The
Daffodils Still Grow: A Book for Grieving Daughters is a full-color
illustrated book that portrays life after a loved one dies as seen from the
observations of a motherless child.
Why did you write your book?
As a child and teen, I wrote about
things I experienced. Dealing with tragedies as a child can sometimes leave a
person feeling alone and misunderstood, but writing helps release those
emotions, especially if you feel you can't talk about those things with other
people. The Daffodils Still Grow: A Book
for Grieving Daughters was inspired by diary entries I wrote as a child
while grieving for my mother. It gives a voice to children who experience that
loss and also shares some hopeful insight about how a mother’s love and legacy
continues on.
Who influenced you to write your book?
My mother was an elementary school
librarian, and she believed that when I grew up, I would write and illustrate
children’s books. I wanted to create and publish at least one children’s book
in her honor.
What would you do
with an extra hour today if you could do anything you wanted?
I would definitely write and create artwork.
What do you like the
most about being an author?
When I receive letters from people
telling me that my writing gave them a voice and helped them know that they
aren't alone, it makes me feel like there’s nothing more valuable in this world
than I can do other than to write for them.
What kind of advice
would you give other non-fiction authors?
I simply go by the old advice,
“Write what you know.” I think that by doing so, the writing comes from an
authentic place and has the ability to connect with others on a deeper, more
personal level.
Sherri Elizabeth Tidwell is giving away a The Daffodils Still Grow T-shirt!
Terms &
Conditions:
- By entering the giveaway, you are confirming you are at least 18 years old.
- One winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter to receive one The Daffodils Still Grow t-shirt
- This giveaway begins February 1 and ends April 29.
- Winners will be contacted via email on April 30.
- Winners have 48 hours to reply.
Good luck everyone!