Lanterna Rally

Author: Bower

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-08-08

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 9781974395187

It was the spring of 1994 when I was struck down without warning... Half my body experienced a sudden, shocking paralysis. Both legs and hands went numb, I was... HOLD IT! STOP! STOP right there! Hey, this is meant to be an inspiring 'authors note', not an 'authors note' downer spot. I feel fine in my spirit and told several new jokes, laughing heartily at every one of them, just last night. You should have been there! I just get so angry at my feet and hands sometimes when they don't do what I tell them, so I just go on without them. Having fun pounding steel on my anvil with a handsome ten pound sledge hammer named Sledge 'the Ham' Hammer. Eventually, feet and hands do show up, but the fun is over now so Sledge and I make a quick get away! We step out for dinner with a beautiful young blond woman, my precious wife. Sledge rides in the back of the truck as always. I just couldn't bring myself to tell all of you my past woes. I'm just too happy this very moment in time. I refuse to let MS define who I am. I define the way it affects me with God's help, with my attitude and cheer. Life is too precious and fleeting to waste time worrying over every little inconvenience that comes my way. So I don't. It was the summer of 2004 when Little Ms. Blue & Mr. Red Who? was conceived. In this case, the chosen medium were pen and ink instead of hammer & anvil, or clay and kiln. Ink drops were brought to life, as it were, on my sketch book and in my mind. Simple, silly drawings, but with personality and spunk. Unlike Rhett Butler and Scarlet O'Hara, sad Little Miss Blue and 'happy go lucky' Mr. Red knew right away that they were meant for each other. Contrasted by grumpy old Cork and mischievous Mop, this simple little ink drop love story is an original you'll want to own and love. For children falling in love with Little Ms. Blue & Mr. Red Who? wanting more of the same, be watchful. Mr. Bower, The absent minded art teacher' counts it a privilege and honor to produce specialty items that compliment this book for you. [A powerful excerpt from the book] Now she really was the bluest little blue drop ever. Life was not worth living any longer. "Blue-hoo" she sobbed and lay down to dry. [Teaser or synopsis] Sometimes life can seem unfair, at others, full of victory. In this drippy love story, Little Ms. Blue & Mr. Red Who?, author and illustrator Bryan A. Bower whimsically portrays the courtship of two little ink drops. A wonderful children's fantasy with a modern twist! Our journey begins with the telling of Little Ms. Blue's many hardships. Little Ms. Blue and Mr. Red Who? doesn't disappoint, leading its young readers forward to a happy ending! Suitable for young children and their caregivers to share and enjoy together. [Author bio: ] Bryan A. Bower, is a nationally honored illustrator. He has displayed his lithographic prints at the Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum, LaGrange Georgia. Bryan is a retired elementary art teacher, turned children's book author. He currently lives with his wife and family near Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Bryan has lived with MS since 1994. He credits his health trials as inspiration needed to imagine the storyline for Little Ms. Blue & Mr. Red Who? It was my privilege to write a 2000 word article entitled "A Father's story about movement" for Exceptional Parent magazine. EP Magazine considers many childhood diseases. This article was in the June 2017 issue with byline of 'Summer Fun' (www.epmagazine.com, go to archive on bottom of page and scroll to June, 2017 issue, online magazine) Additional excerpts from other adventure books that entertain children dealing with childhood diseases, lovingly crafted by Mr. Bower.