Poems and Stories from the Heart

by Patricia Scroggins


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Softcover
$11.95
Hardcover
$17.95
Softcover
$11.95

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 7/24/2001

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 192
ISBN : 9780759624696
Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 192
ISBN : 9780759624702

About the Book

Poems and Stories from the Heart is a collection of poems and short stories about people the author has known in the South and just some of her own thoughts about things in general. Included are memories of forgotten times and places and people she has had the honor of knowing both in person and from afar. She has written things just to keep these peoples' memories alive and to validate those who are still living.


About the Author

Patricia Scroggins was born and raised in Southeastern Arkansas with two older brothers on a farm. She began writing as a child when her grandmother and aunt moved to Little Rock; the author missed them so much she began writing letters to them when she was six. Then Patricia discovered she could make up little songs and poems that she could give as gifts when she didn’t have any money to purchase a gift. She felt that was a way of giving a part of herself, which she felt was more important. The author lived in Oklahoma for about three years, in Tahlaquah, Cherokee Nation, and she learned a lot about the Indian ways and the spiritual side of herself. She considers herself to be a Spiritualist, and loves reading Mary Summer Rain’s books and Rita Mae Brown.

Ms. Scroggins loves to collect anything about Elvis, Princess Diana, and Jackie Kennedy. They are her role models, so to speak. She grew up on old time rock and roll music and loves to listen to the oldies. Patricia lives with her two dogs, Jack and Teddy, her horse Misty and her companion Sandy. She helps her older brother raise catfish. Patricia is interested in starting to write short stories. She wishes to continue to write as long as she lives.