Michael Sullivan is an award-winning writer and a pediatric nurse. In addition, he has performed throughout the country as a storyteller and singer. He founded The Prose Shop in 2005, an online critique group for picture book writers which continues to support a robust community of authors.
Welcome, friends!
Feel free to browse the sampling of my stories and poems and email with any questions and/or comments.
Hey, and my website is now up and running. So, go catch it if you can.
What’s new or newsworthy…
JULY 15, 2010 THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH DATE OF “AN EYEBALL IN MY GARDEN – AND OTHER SPINE-TINGLING POEMS” !!!!
“Spooky” – Poem to be included in “AN EYEBALL IN MY GARDEN – AND OTHER SPINE-TINGLING POEMS.“ Due out in 2010. Marshall Cavendish.
“The Corner” – Poem to be included in“AN EYEBALL IN MY GARDEN – AND OTHER SPINE-TINGLING POEMS.” Due out in 2010. Marshall Cavendish.
“The Sinking Ship” – Poem to be included in “AN EYEBALL IN MY GARDEN – AND OTHER SPINE-TINGLING POEMS.” Due out in 2010. Marshall Cavendish.
“Giant’s Pocket” – Poem to be included in“AN EYEBALL IN MY GARDEN – AND OTHER SPINE-TINGLING POEMS.” Due out in 2010. Marshall Cavendish.
“The Zamboni” – First Place, Nonfiction. Sherwood Forest Literary Journal 2007.
“Pencil Magoo” – First Place, Fiction. Sherwood Forest Literary Journal 2005.
“Let’s Get Creative” - Bridal Guide Magazine, November 2001
“My Day at the Spa” – Bridal Guide Magazine, November 2000.
“Something Wonderful is About to Happen” – Music and storytelling tape with The Brothers Grinn, 1999.
“Where Eagles Sore” – The Stamford Advocate, February 1997.
An awesome compliment
“I love your writing. It’s imaginative, fun, very creative and at times very touching. You clearly understand how kids think.”
- Barbara Rittenhouse
Vice President & Publisher, Special Markets
Publications International, Ltd.
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I had a chance to sit down with children’s author Kevin McNamee and talk about what a wonderful thing it is to be a children’s writer. You can read the interview at:
Sorry for writing Off-Topic … which Word Press template are you using? It’s looking great!!
That’s okay. Sorry it took me soooooo long to get back to you. Here’s what I used. I’m just copying and pasting. I hope this helps….Best of luck on your own project!
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Yes, we Prose Shop members owe you much for creating such a supportive, warm community of writers (and a great place to get a peek at future greats before they hit the book stores). It’s a wonderful place to learn and grow in our craft. You have a marvelous blog, Michael.
Keep writing! You’re really funny.
Allie Wasko
Hey Michael Sullivan!! What a fabulous place to show off your talent! I am so thankful to be a member of The Prose Shop all these years! I’ve learned so much working with you and the other wonderful writers there. Thank you for creating it, and for sharing your amazing skills with the world. I look forward to watching this blog grow in the future.
All my best,
Susie Sawyer