Expands beyond the safety of pages bound by predictability to explore and often confirm exciting creative possibilities. A shimmering collage of memoir, creative nonfiction, literary journalism, and dizzying flights into poetic observation, this is t
Colorful interactive book for teaching children the ABC's using God’s creation of the animal kingdom and featuring some of His most exotic creature. More importantly the book segues into the very special love God has for children.
Ruan has been writing since she could hold a pen, and creating since she was born (according to her mum).
Background
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My love affair with words began before I could write; I savored the texture of words in my mouth and in my ears, and marveled at the magic of sound and meaning. The love affair was consummated once I could shape words on the page and move them around. I look for beauty and truth in what I write and what I read.
Birth Place
Ashford, Kent, England
Accomplishments
Has just completed a fantasy/fairy tale novel for middle graders, and is working on a second. Seeking agent representation.Received first prize in the Chicago Poetry dot com summer contest, and placed third in the Frieda Stein Fenster Award, as well as sundry other poetry awards throughout the US. My poems and short stories have been published in print and online in the US and across the world, including in India and China.