Books by Sueann Wells

As life as we knew it crashed to a halt due to COVID-19 in March 2020, all non-essential businesses closed, schoolchildren shifted to remote learning, and we all shifted to lives of relative isolation. It wasn't all roses and rainbows, but I cherished the opportunity to write. Poetry gushed forth, let loose by the daily news, our conflicts du jour, my hike-inspired reflections. We all have our own voices, our own pandemic stories to share. Though I was not a frontline worker at a hard-hit hospital, nor witness to a loved one's death from the virus, I have my own perspective to share. This collection showcases the authenticity of pausing our harried lives, letting ourselves deal with necessity, but also letting our hearts and souls digest the virus, the social unrest/injustice, the politics, all the crazy of the world along with a healthy dose of stillness, self-reflection, and quasi-philosophical consideration of the bigger picture, the greater humanity. Even when the pandemic passes, jobs and economies rebound, schools resume 'normal' operations, may we please remember to appreciate all that surrounds us that is good. We can rise above the pandemic madness and be the best humankind we can be.

Why must people fight? Why canÕt people get along? We can do better. Do whatÕs Right even when itÕs hard. Be the best You you can be, and let your self shine as inspiration to others. This volume takes readers on a journey through humanity's heart. The myriad authors' words and lessons shine above the darkness. Authors grapple with challenges and continue to strive to be better people in their own lives. You can do the same. You can make a difference. We can. We must.By knowing and writing our hearts, we will make the change we wish to see.~""This is what we need today in order to change America, because our nation has lost its way. We are angry and divisive and want to blame everyone else for our problems. This is wrong. We are a nation of immigrants and diversity, and we must accept and acknowledge the contributions of all."" - Laila S. Dahan, ""Dear Parents""

We all have mothers who have impacted who we are today. We must reflect on and grow from the lessons they have shared. In this volume, you will find inspirational pieces by writers and photographers who seek to celebrate these lessons. No matter what relationship we have with our mothers, we must understand our pasts to make our futures great. Reflect. May the Mother Muse inspire you to be the best human you can be. If we all seek love, peace, and understanding, this globe we share will shine. Let's make our legacy a great one!

This variation on the classic folk fairy tale of Stone Soup takes readers to a common suburban neighborhood, in which the Strassner family has fallen upon hard times, but the young children in the area are hard pressed to look beyond rumors to understand the real situation of the neighbor they pass each day. The kind patriarch of the neighborhood, Mr. Drum, is disheartened to hear the neighbor children share such disgust of the Strassners, especially eight-year-old Jonah, their ugly duckling classmate. Mr. Drum convinces the children to contribute to his soup concoction for the neighborhood block party. The children converge in this preparation, bringing into their folds Jonah Strassner, whom they come to find they have severely misjudged. This variation on the folk tale brings the message of inclusion and acceptance home to all readers, young and old.