Studio Guests – Page 5 – SunnyRoomStudio

April 20, 2011

Run Free and Explore

Daisy

Who said it best? Ah, yes, Pablo Picasso. Every child is an artist. The...

April 9, 2011

Taking the High Road

Daisy

Somehow I encountered the gifted Susan Pohlman. And her new book, her inspirational memoir. “Halfway...

March 4, 2011

Out of the Blue

Daisy

As most of you know, when looking for kindred spirits to grace the corridors...

February 19, 2011

The Power of Story

Daisy

Stories. At every level of society. Their universal appeal is undeniable. And though Borders...

February 1, 2011

Creative Convergence

Daisy

During this season of winter torment (it seems I hear more and more people...

January 27, 2011

Beyond Conventional Wisdom

Daisy

True talent must be expressed. And though the author of the next few sentences...

January 8, 2011

First Light

Daisy

As we know from the esteemed poet, Robert Browning, “God is the perfect poet.” ...

December 4, 2010

Universal Connection

Daisy

Writers write for a variety of reasons: to tell a story, to explore creativity,...

November 6, 2010

Writer Behind the Mask

Daisy

“You have to be available to the invisible voices that are swirling around you.”...

October 24, 2010

Metamorphosis via Art

Daisy

One of my goals here in SunnyRoomStudio–a creative, sunny space for kindred spirits–is to...

As a dedicated student of life, society, and culture, writing is a fascinating form of meditation―a way to connect more deeply with the complexities of the human condition. I’m a spiritual thinker in many respects, intrigued by the unknown, the unexplored, and always striving to find solace in the journey.

I see the sun, and if I don’t see the sun, I know it’s there. And there’s a whole life in that, in knowing that the sun is there. —Dostoyevsky

I like to tackle book topics that illuminate the most daunting and intriguing aspects of life. Happy Truth: Last Dogs Aren’t Always Last, for instance, is a memoir that explores the many joys of caring for beloved pets versus the difficult of losing them, but finally, deciding to love again. Another pet is waiting for a good home. And they might be waiting for you.

“Sifting through the world of literature to share the resonance that others have felt for animals throughout the ages, we learn that the author is a keen observer of social intelligence and the best sort of human who is grateful for the magic, warmth, and happiness of animals.” ― Jacqueline Sheehan, NYT bestselling novelist

Other titles include: Ancients of the Earth: Poems of Time, The Silence of Morning: A Memoir of Time Undone, Always Returning: The Wisdom of Place.

Discover more about each title on the Books page, Amazon, or Goodreads.

A member of the Academy of American Poets, Hickman is at work on a new book of poetry and a collection of essays. Academic credits: M.S. in sociology, Iowa State University; B.A. in legal studies, Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.