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Name:  Sally Ann Roberts (aka Forestdawn)

Location: In the wooded mountains of Wolf Creek, Oregon

Age:  51

Pets:  One cat.. her name is Cat

Favorite Poet:  Edgar Allan Poe

Favorite Poem:  "The Bells"

How long have you been writing poetry?: I have been writing poetry for over thirty years, and counting.

What/Who inspires you to write?: I was first influenced by Dr. Suess' "The Cat in the Hat" at the age of nine. I loved the twisted way he had with rhyming words. I couldn't wait to write my first poem. I kept a journal and wrote in it every day.
At nineteen, I'd discovered the works of Edgar Allen Poe. WOW! I thought. Dark and gothic was totally different that Dr. Suess' work, but indeed another spark urged me on. Such a variety on writing poetry. I was hooked.
Now I owe all my accomplishments to none other than James and Marie Summers here at Shadow Poetry, for without their continuing support that keeps me writing, I would have given up. So hats off to James and Marie!!!

Favorite Quote or Motto: "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart." - Helen Keller

Writing Awards, Publications, and other Achievements: Through Shadow Poetry I have won over 20 certificate awards for creative writing. Through Poetry For Thought I have won over 10 certificate awards. I have been published in may poetry anthologies, and newspapers. And I am in the process to be published in other works as well. Currently, I have my very own chapbook featuring 91 of my poems in "Confetti Leaves."

Confetti Leaves by Sally Ann Roberts ISBN 978-1-932447-09-5 $10.00 + shipping

Petals in the Wind by Sally Ann Roberts ISBN 978-1-932447-92-7 $10.00 + shipping

Additional Poet Information: Thanks to the wonderful people here at Shadow Poetry, I have a collection of ninty-one of my poems in a personal chapbook called Confetti Leaves. In addition to this, my second volume of poetry entitled "Petals in the Wind" was released in April 2007.