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Joyce E Bowling
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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. The experiences that I have gained over the years with the variety of students that have passed through my class door as well as my own children has inspired me to write and create a six year old character whom I hope to see in print soon. I have written a book of short stories and poetry about growing up in the hills of southeastern Kentucky. Titled "Kentucky...The Mountains I Call Home" It is now available on most online book stores and will be in stores July 09th. I enjoy writing poetry, short stories, and I love to write children's stories. 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 they 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.
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"
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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 ...
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Poetry
Fingerprints of Time... by Joyce E Bowling
I wasn''t sure where to place this poem, as it could fit in several different categories...I met an elderly lady in years past who was on my mind when I awoke this morning. I recalled her final days a...
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...
Moments... by Joyce E Bowling
There is an old cliche that says; Absence makes the heart grow fonder...I have found this to be true this week as Dennis has worked double shifts and we've only had a few moments together. I'm not rea...
Each Breath I Take... by Joyce E Bowling
Just a few thoughts I awoke with lingering on my mind today......
No Resuscitation by Joyce E Bowling
It seems that death has lingered within our small community during the past couple of weeks, and with death we are often reminded of life...and just how precious it really is......
This Is Not Goodbye... by Joyce E Bowling
It has been a week of tragedy here in the mountains. Shortly after I posted my blog this morning I discovered that a dear and long time friend of mine was found dead. We are unsure of what happened, m...
Mask of Happiness... by Joyce E Bowling
I wasn''t sure what category to place this poem in...and finally decided for relationships. Last week a family who is and has been neighbors and casual friends for many years had a horrible tragedy ro...
Just Like Mamaw... by Joyce E Bowling
A few days ago I found a treasure in a second hand shop...an antique dresser set brush, hand mirror, and the matching shoe brush just like my mamaw''s. The really amazing thing about my find is the le...
My Journey...My Destiny by Joyce E Bowling
Just a little slice of my heart this morning after being awaken with words flowing through my thoughts......
Had You Been Here... by Joyce E Bowling
I miss my papaw as much today as I did when he passed away twenty five years ago......
Magic In Their Eyes... by Joyce E Bowling
I sat this morning reviewing the week ahead inside my classroom. I like to take a few moments and analyze each of my students, to try ensure that I am giving them as an individual what they need. As I...
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?...
Christmas in Kentucky... by Joyce E Bowling
I'm glad to be back at the den, I've missed everyone...Merry Christmas and God bless from the mountains of Kentucky......
Just Outside Their Door by Joyce E Bowling
Our ladies prayer group participates in this rewarding tradition each Thanksgiving. This poem is a glimpse of the year that this tradition evolved...Happy Holidays to you and your family from the moun...
The Hourglass of Time... by Joyce E Bowling
As I lay upon my bed in the early hours of this beautiful Sunday morning I began to reflect upon the year...and thus this poem evolved......
Glimpses of Yesterday... by Joyce E Bowling
Just a few thoughts this morning as I reflect upon days gone by...gone but not forgotten......
Sheltered Dreams... by Joyce E Bowling
I think we all have them, those dreams, hopes, and desires that we do not share with others...I do! just a thought this beautiful Sunday morning from the mountains of Kentucky......
Country Tradition by Joyce E Bowling
I enjoy the garden work that comes with life on a farm, but the rewards are better enjoyed than told! Just a few thougths from the mountains of Kentucky this wonderful fall day......
Whispers In The Wind... by Joyce E Bowling
As I stepped outside this early morning to enjoy the beautiful Kentucky mountains...a gentle breeze caressed my face...the words began to pour from my thoughts onto the page......
Daydreams by Joyce E Bowling
Just a few thoughts aout the place where I find peace, refuge, inspiration, comfort, and joy...Kentucky...The Mountains I Call Home......
Broken Keys... by Joyce E Bowling
It''s funny how one word can trigger a memory...creating a spark, and an entire poem evolve before our eyes! I hadn''t thought about this part of my life in many, many years......
Frozen in Time... by Joyce E Bowling
I awoke last night with the words of this poem on my mind and heart. This is for my husband my one true love whom I have shared twenty eight years of my life with...this one is for Dennis......
The vision by Joyce E Bowling
This following poem is a re-post. I originally posted it last year. The poem is based upon a dream that I had only a few nights prior to the 9-11 tragedy that forever changed lives and history......
Mask of Torment by Joyce E Bowling
I wrote this short poem as I sat quietly in the crowd that gathered for our town''s annual homecoming parade. This poem is based on the life of a family whose success was built upon lies and deception...
Dry Bones... by Joyce E Bowling
A close friend of mine is suffering mental abuse from her alcoholic husband...she feels hopeless, she loves her husband and family and is pleading for prayer...the following poem describes only a smal...
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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....
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News
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!...
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Events
Book Signing 5/9/2008
I will be advertising, signing and selling my book, Kentucky...The Mountains I Call Home....
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Links
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| Kentucky Author Joyce Bowling's Blog Spot
Another place I love to blog...
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Kentucky Author
This is my personal web page
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Published Author
My webpage provided by my publisher
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Lynn Log Farm
A look at our farm that I often write about
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Additional information
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| 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. It will be available in bookstores in July 09th!
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