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Why Write Children’s Books?
Some folks have asked me why I write children’s books.
“You have a master’s degree in Hermeneutics. Why don’t you write commentaries or Bible Studies?” I have written what I hope is a practical book on spiritual warfare called, We Are All Warriors, and I have plans for other similar works in the future.
“You have a doctorate in organizational leadership. Where are your leadership books?” Instead of trying to add to the body of knowledge in the abstract world of leadership, I try to include leadership principles into my other books.
"So why children’s books?” I have been telling bedtime stories to my children and some of my grandchildren for years. I love to see their eyes as I begin to paint a story that makes them use their imaginations and fill in the color behind my words. My first children’s book was The Adventures of Princess Polly and Sir William the Brave: Above the Trees. It was based on a story that I told my daughter, Bethany, many years ago.
I desire to tell stories that have positive characters that meet adventure with enthusiasm and excitement. I love problem-solving so my heroes are usually successful when they use their minds to discover solutions. Friendships are so important as we grow up, and so, part of my motivation in writing for children is to demonstrate cooperative friendships filled with respect and loyalty.
My first book about Princess Polly and Sir William the Brave turned into a six-part series of adventures that find Polly and Billy deciphering mysterious maps in hopes of discovering solutions for their kingdom of Havenshire. It has been great fun collaborating with my talented illustrator, Diane R Berg, who has a wonderful way of making my stories come to life in her drawings.
“You have a master’s degree in Hermeneutics. Why don’t you write commentaries or Bible Studies?” I have written what I hope is a practical book on spiritual warfare called, We Are All Warriors, and I have plans for other similar works in the future.
“You have a doctorate in organizational leadership. Where are your leadership books?” Instead of trying to add to the body of knowledge in the abstract world of leadership, I try to include leadership principles into my other books.
"So why children’s books?” I have been telling bedtime stories to my children and some of my grandchildren for years. I love to see their eyes as I begin to paint a story that makes them use their imaginations and fill in the color behind my words. My first children’s book was The Adventures of Princess Polly and Sir William the Brave: Above the Trees. It was based on a story that I told my daughter, Bethany, many years ago.I desire to tell stories that have positive characters that meet adventure with enthusiasm and excitement. I love problem-solving so my heroes are usually successful when they use their minds to discover solutions. Friendships are so important as we grow up, and so, part of my motivation in writing for children is to demonstrate cooperative friendships filled with respect and loyalty.
My first book about Princess Polly and Sir William the Brave turned into a six-part series of adventures that find Polly and Billy deciphering mysterious maps in hopes of discovering solutions for their kingdom of Havenshire. It has been great fun collaborating with my talented illustrator, Diane R Berg, who has a wonderful way of making my stories come to life in her drawings.
