Poetry As The Year Goes By

About the Book

Poetry As The Year Goes By is Shannon Mazurick’s first published book. It is a collection of a few of Mazurick’s poems. The book is organized into four chapters and each section reflects a season. There are twelve poems per chapter, representing the twelve months in a year. The poems are categorized by season and every poem deals with an aspect of their specific season. Mazurick always had an interest in poetry. While taking poetry courses in college, she got the idea for this book. She would write about nature for class and she became inspired to continue writing poetry. The poems included in this book are for people of all ages to enjoy. 

About the Author

Shannon Mazurick has loved writing since a young age. She resides in Connecticut and graduated Saint Joseph College with a Bachelors degree in English. She also has a minor in Psychology. Mazurick was born with Cerebral Palsy and while she has speech difficulties plus other physical challenges, she always tries her best. She has been using a computer since she was a baby and the computer continues to be a very useful tool for her. She types with one finger.

Writing helps Mazurick express herself and reflect on her experiences. She has wanted to become a published author for a few years and recently found the time to pursue her writing. Poetry As The Year Goes By is Mazurick’s first published book and she is planning on publishing others in the future. Mazurick hopes to inspire others through her writing and through her positive outlook on life. She is also the artist of the picture of the sail boat on the cover.