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Inkberry Books: December 13th at 7:00 PM

Author Ellen Wilkin and Illustrator Lisa Larsen

Snow Signals

The poems in this book are about winter, both external and internal. The poet begins by relating to the interior space inside her own room, then moves on to seek a deeper connection with nature. She observes then responds to pre-dawn skies, ice, snow, and glittering sunrises. She 

expresses her curiosity about birds -- especially owls -- and their ability to fit into the natural world better than she does. The poet then focuses on the planets and the stars in the moments between night and day. She sees in the relationship between Earth and its moon, and among other planets and moons, the human qualities of patience, love, and sacrifice, but also the ability to give and take. Finally, the astronomical and earth-bound elements combine to give her sudden insights, some simple and some complex, that she is compelled to share with others.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ellen Wilkin is a poet, essayist, and fiction writer who spent 20 years in the computer industry as a technical writer, manager, and teacher. She grew up on the poetry of Shel Silverstein, Edgar Allen Poe, Emily Dickinson, and Coleridge, and has always kept her ear open for the playfulness of language as well as its meaning. She and her husband ran a poetry salon in Longmont, Colorado for 10 years.

Ellen participated in the National Novel Month many times and is now working on a science fiction time-travel novel based on the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. She is also the author of a European travelogue and a contributor to/editor of The Poetry Jam Sessions. This is her first book of poetry.


Her latest writings can be found at www.ellenwilkin.com.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Lisa Larsen is an artist and illustrator based in Boulder, Colorado. Inspired by nature and her travels, she works across multiple media—most often Acrylics, Watercolor, and Gouache. An avid gardener, she naturally gravitates toward florals, which frequently take

take center stage in her vibrant, expressive compositions.

In addition to creating art, Lisa runs an art licensing agency and leads workshops for artists interested in licensing their work.

When she's not immersed in paint or tending her garden, Lisa can be found outdoors mountain biking, backpacking, snowboarding, or cross-country skiing—always gathering new sparks of inspiration along the way.