Peace, Comfort, and Joy

Marcia McGee Ashford Author Interview

I Will Dance Across The Morning Sky is a moving collection of poems that invites readers into a world of introspection, longing, and raw emotion. Why was this an important book for you to write?

I wanted to write something to give comfort to those who have lost family members, friends, and pets.

The art in this book is beautiful and perfectly complements the poetry. What was the art collaboration process like with the illustrator Sudipita Dasgupta?

I prayed for the right illustrator and looked for several weeks before finding a children’s book cover created by Sudipita. His style was exactly what I wanted and immediately knew it was just what the book needed.

Studipita in India and I in the states, went back and forth via messenger and email discussing what to put on each page.

Every page is an individual work of art that gives vision to the words.

What was the most challenging part of writing this collection of poetry and what was the most rewarding?

As with every writer the challenge in poetry is to keep it short, use the right words in the right order, and create flow

Rewarding? To see how many lives have been touched with I Will Dance Across the Morning Sky

What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your poetry?

Moments of peace, comfort, and joy

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A beautiful grief and celebration of life picture book for adults and children. Have you lost someone you love? Is your heart aching? Celebrate their life with a comforting poem by noted author, Marcia McGee Ashford, and inspiring, original art by Sudipita Dasgupta.
There comes a time in everyone’s life that a close friend, relative or pet passes to the other side. Children and adults are in need of comfort. This book was created to inspire and raise the spirit of all who read it. Great imagery for children as well as adults. Where do we go? What do we do? Oh, imagine the fun we will have! As you read let your imagination soar!
I Will Dance Across the Morning Sky is a perfect keepsake gift to treasure to celebrate a life well lived, for those who have lost loved ones, friends, and their pet babies.

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