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How do we know we will fail, if we never try...Words are powerful and have the ability to haunt, help, nurture, entertain, enchant, and so much more...so I will continue to try.

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I am a first grade teacher who enjoys every challenging day inside my classroom. I am also a wife, mother, and a grandmother. I love the mountains of Kentucky where I was raised, my heritage, my roots! My book of short stories and poetry about growing up in the hills of southeastern Kentucky titled "Kentucky...The Mountains I Call Home"  is now available on most online book stores . I have enjoyed marketing my book, meeting new people, and reuniting with old friends on my journey across the great state of Kentucky. I enjoy writing poetry, short stories, and I love to write children's stories for my students. I love to tell stories and use them inside my classroom, stories of my youth, fables, and sometimes my own twist on fairytales. I also love to sketch and draw...Other than writing I love to read and spend time on our farm, working in our vegetable garden, flower gardens, and loving nature. We have Boer goats on our farm which are very loving animals as well as beautiful. I enjoy crocheting and making gifts for my family, and I enjoy receiving handmade gifts as well. As you can see I am a person of many interests. I have a new children's book near completion and will keep everyone updated, I also have a second book about people in the mountains of Kentucky very near completion as well! I am anxious for the release of both!

 

 



Accomplishments: I have a bachelor of science degree, a master of arts in education, a degree in educational leadership, and am currently working on a degree in special education. I am a member of the Iota Sigma Nu and Phi Beta Capa Honor Societies. I am recognized in both the 2002 and 2004 National Deans Book. I recently won a writing competition "Rushton Writing Competition" at a local college with my short story "A Perfect Ending" I have had two poems published and two short stories in an educational magazine. I recently had an article published in the Great Schools Newsletter. I was named Poet of the year by Famous Poets Society in 1999 and again in 2002. I recieved Editor's Choice Award in 2004 from poetry.com for my poem...It Could Be Me. I have also written three books for my students, one entitled "The Land of The Midnight Sun" and a folk tale about how the skunk got it's stripe entitled "Suzie's Stripe" the third is called Werfle Land, it is a princess type fairytale that combines characters from various stories into one. I have also helped a dear friend edit his book "Waking From Newton's Sleep" it is a text book that will be used in college education classes explaining the diverse methods of teaching elementary students. I recently conducted and taught a professional development training about the art of storytelling within the primary classroom. It was my first and hopefully not my last. I also love attending, listening too and telling stories at storytelling gatherings. My favorite story that I tell was a story given to me by my grandmother, Be Careful What You Wish For. I have found this story to be very true on more than one occasion. In April of 2007 I was voted Poet of the Month on the Poets Nest website with my poem "Forgotten Flowers"

     



Books

Kentucky...The Mountains I Call Home by Joyce E Bowling
A heart warming collection of reflective poetry and short stories inspired by southern applachian living. Available at amazon.com, Book Sense, Barnes and Noble, and will be available in stores in July 2007....
  

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Short Stories

An Evening in the Mountains...
 by Joyce E Bowling
A typical summer afternoon in the mountains of Kentucky....


The Little Lady Who Cared...
 by Joyce E Bowling
This story is about an experience that my sister and I will never forget...I hope that the story inspires you as much as the experience did us......


The Salesman...
 by Joyce E Bowling
This short story is based on a true story that happened to my aunt...I recently read a poem that a den friend wrote about a red bra, it reminded of this story, but better yet another den friend commen...


Going Home
 by Joyce E Bowling
Written shortly after I took that trip back to the place where I grew up...since then I often allow myself to indulge in the childhood memories that I have carefully tucked away. ...


The Miracle of a Family
 by Joyce E Bowling
I wrote this story for a graduate english class I took while working on my masters degree. We were asked to write about our fondest childhood memories...this was one of the easier lessons to write...m...


A Flea-Market Find
 by Joyce E Bowling
I wrote this poetic story about a diary that I found at a flea-market, I really considered it a treasure...I am addicted to antique and unusual books...and the stories that they hold....


Tig
 by Joyce E Bowling
A small piece of one of the fondest childhood memories...learning to love and let go....


Oh, The Conversations We Heard!
 by Joyce E Bowling
This is about one of my favorite places I know..it only exists in my memories, but some of the fondest memories I have...they took place at my mamaw's store....


Be Careful What You Wish For...
 by Joyce E Bowling
This story is based on a true story that happened to me...it was a learning experience...oh and learned to be careful what I wished for!...


The Man in Overalls
 by Joyce E Bowling
I wrote this short story after being blessed with the dream of my grandfather, whom I miss dearly. But I also realized that I wasn't praying as much as I should for my family. I recall this dream oft...


A Depressing Time
 by Joyce E Bowling
I came upon this story that I wrote some time ago, I had actually forgotten about it. It is based on a true story......


A Perfect Ending
 by Joyce E Bowling
I wrote this story so many years ago, I can't remember the actual date. When I was in college working on my Masters Degree I entered a writing contest...just for the fun. I thought of this story that ...



Poetry

The Miles We've Trod
 by Joyce E Bowling
Just a thought this morning...as I sat watching the skies open up and the rain pour down....I took this picture on the way home from Tennessee...as the Kentucky mountains came into view......


I Thought I Saw You Today...
 by Joyce E Bowling
As I passed a neighbor's old homestead the words to this poem filled my heart and thoughts...wanted to share it with my friends at the den....


Sunday Morning Visitor
 by Joyce E Bowling
Our little visitor was beautiful and was a perfect ending to a great weekend here in the mountains of Kentucky......


The Woman in Red
 by Joyce E Bowling
I have always been a people watcher...as there's always a story awaiting to be created and told......


Safe in the Dark?
 by Joyce E Bowling
I awoke with this poem this morning after little sleep last night and much tossing and turning from a sprained ankle...must've been the pain that inspired this...I'm not sure but as we know we must ...


Barefoot...
 by Joyce E Bowling
Life is what we make it... we can enjoy the day, week, years, life by the choices that we make! Just a thought from this Kentucky mountain girl...as I worked/enjoyed my garden yesterday......


A Faded Rose
 by Joyce E Bowling
Awoke this morning with thoughts of my grandmother. She has been gone ten years, but her smile, stories, scent, and spirit live on. Pink roses were her favorite......


A Common Gift
 by Joyce E Bowling
I love to browse the many shelves in the antique shops, flea markets, and second hand stores...as their shelves are filled with memories from the past while new ones await......


Revived Dreams
 by Joyce E Bowling
Just a thought about the new year! I did quit making resolutions, only kept my desires within my dreams, and prayers...seemed easier to me to acheive my goals this way...silently between me and God......


A Splendor of Colors
 by Joyce E Bowling
Just a few thoughts I wanted to share with everyone...while I sit absorbing the beauty and enjoying the days of fall here in the mountains......


Who I Am...Michelle's Challenge
 by Joyce E Bowling
I enjoyed Michelle's poem and challenge I hope many of you take her challenge as well...it was fun! Sorry for the length, but it was hard to narrow it down!...


I Love and Why...Shee's Challenge
 by Joyce E Bowling
I love these challenge writes as they make one stop and examine their own lives giving us the opporutnity to retrace our steps, look into the future, and get to know each other better. I loved Michell...


In Memory of...my Boomer
 by Joyce E Bowling
My heart is heavy from the loss of my best friend of nearly eleven years...my little canine pal Boomer. Remember me in your thoughts and prayers as my heart is heavy from grief......


A Haven It's Not!
 by Joyce E Bowling
This poem was inspired by Louisa Dobbins poem You've Been Had. A realistic look at how drugs has affected her community. As I read about the meth problem in her community, it reminded me of how this ...


A Wonderful Gift...
 by Joyce E Bowling
I took a walk in my garden this evening and found a wonderful surprise awaiting me......


A Speeding Bullett...
 by Joyce E Bowling
A short humorous write about one of those strange moments we all experience......


Poetic Home For Rent II (Jill's Challenge Continues)
 by Joyce E Bowling
This was actually the first poem I wrote for Jill's challenge but decided to post it later! Hope you enjoy, this inspired write it came from a wonderful home that I used to visit when I was a young gi...


Poetic Home For Rent (Jill's Challenge)
 by Joyce E Bowling
This was a fun and unique challenge. I must say that Jill's challenge also inspired a second poem that I will post in a few days...I'm putting the final touches on it! Here goes.......


Within my Heart...
 by Joyce E Bowling
This is the poem that I wrote and placed in the front of the year book that I made for my first grade class this year. Just a few thoughts while browsing the wonderful memories of the year. It was an ...


The Ultimate Test...
 by Joyce E Bowling
As I drove down the road this morning taking my son in-law to meet his morning car pool this poem formed within my mind...just a few thoughts from this mountain girl! ...


Imagine If You Will...
 by Joyce E Bowling
A wonderful day on the farm today allowed me to unwind, relax, work, while also appreciate the day. Just a few thoughts from the mountains of Kentucky...I hope you enjoy!...


Green...
 by Joyce E Bowling
I wasn't sure what category to place this poem in, I felt nature was the best suited. I hope that this poem inspires those who are not already working toward a greener tomorrow to begin today and enco...


What Will You Leave Behind...
 by Joyce E Bowling
I awoke with this question on my mind several weeks ago...since then the words have lingered in my thoughts and my heart as does the question...What will I leave behind? I have removed this p...


Dear Diary
 by Joyce E Bowling
Just a fun write......


Shadows of Their Past....
 by Joyce E Bowling
I've said it before and I'll say it again...I am a people watcher! I enjoy watching others, those whom I know and often those I don't. As I sat in a small crowd of people the other day, it was amaz...



Articles

A Decade of Difference
 by Joyce E Bowling
Our school was honored to be nominated as a finalist in the School Campus of the Year Envi Award at our Tenth Annual PRIDE Ceremony. Kentucky has achieved great success with PRIDE working together for...


It Was A Great Year
 by Joyce E Bowling
I am always talking about my classroom and students so I decided to give you a glimpse of some events inside my classroom......


Our Latest Addition
 by Joyce E Bowling
I am excited to introduce our latest addition to our farm family to my den family! ...


Reliving History in Our One Room School
 by Joyce E Bowling
This article was published in our local paper in effort to keep the one room school on school property. Our city wants to move the structure and use it as a welcome center to our town...I as many othe...


The True Meaning of Christmas
 by Joyce E Bowling
After watching the children in our elementary school light up with excitement as their names were randomly pulled out to recieve thier bicycles...I had to write this article to express that our school...


Proud to be an American!
 by Joyce E Bowling
Browsing through some of my older writings I stumbled upon this article today and thought it would be appropriate to post considering the holiday at hand....


Child Like Faith
 by Joyce E Bowling
This article was inspired by a sad incident as well as a beautiful poem "Prayer Evolves" written by a dear den friend Lew Duffy....


The Natural Beauty of Kentucky
 by Joyce E Bowling
These stunning animals nearly took my breath away......


Proud of My Fellow Kentuckians
 by Joyce E Bowling
Many times I have heard people criticize Kentucky for various things...and like other states there are things that has happened in our beautiful state that I am not proud of. However, the good in our ...


Rebuke the Enemy
 by Joyce E Bowling
Had a thought this morning about this time in my life...it still works...still use, though I would pass it along....


Don't Bury the Past
 by Joyce E Bowling
A brief description of one southerner's view on a favorite word...that continues to live from her past....



News

Third Book Signing!
 by Joyce E Bowling
A night filled with fairy tales......


Second Book Signing
 by Joyce E Bowling
It's going to be a spectacular event!...


Coming Soon...
 by Joyce E Bowling
Kentucky...The Mountains I Call Home is coming soon to the den!...


Kentucky...The Mountains I Call Home is now available
 by Joyce E Bowling
I am very excited about the release of my latest book!...


Contract Signed and Mailed
 by Joyce E Bowling
Wanted to let everyone know that my book "Kentucky...The Mountains I Call Home" is one step closer to reality!...



Events

Third Book Signing... 5/22/2009
Third Book Signing a night of fairy tales......



Additional information

I think that one of my greatest accomplishments, other than still being married to the same man whom I married at the tender age of sixteen, and raising two wonderful children, who have given me two beautiful grandchildren...I am living my dream...the dream of becoming a teacher...I made it happen despite all the odds, I was also the first member of my entire family to earn a college education. I am also writing as I once did...it feels great! Feel free to contact me...I love to hear from you...either by email, message board, or a review... Kentucky...The Mountains I Call Home is now available at amazon.com as well as most online book stores, and at Publish America. Watch my site for upcoming books!

 
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