A Smattering of Smitterings

By Katie Myers

A Smattering of Smitterings is an endearing mix of Katie's life experiences, fictional short stories, poems, and haikus, told in a lively manner which entirely reflects her determined personality, and witty demeanour. It's certain to leave you in tears or smiles, or both, because Katie has a unique way of expressing her feelings. Includes the influential words and story of Katie's very own record, 'Songs for Singing.'

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Apr 21, 2020
• ISBN: 9780244505325

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A Smattering of Smitterings

A Smattering of Smitterings by Katie Myers

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Title Poem

A Smattering of Smitterings

A smatter, does it matter

A smitter, go on titter

A smatter sometimes clatters

A smitter often glitters

These words you may think phoney

A load of old boloney

But the thing that made you groan

Was invented by Ms Jones

Now you know your smitterings

Were you really listening?

Christening this little book

Hair on end a while she took

Nearly drove her hubby mad

Now she's finished I'm so glad

For the words that caused vexation

Only mean a compilation!

eBook Notes

This electronic version of A Smattering of Smitterings is formatted with additional text for screen reader users.

The printed book has a bright pink cover to signify friendship and happiness - while the poems and stories are wide-ranging. The chapter Statutory Stutterings contains copyright and contact details for the author.

After Dedication, Acknowledgements and Foreword sections, the Introduction leads to Songs for Singing, which includes Katie's (45) record story - then the Publisher's Overview sets the scene. Through seven sections of Katie's creativity, each chapter begins with a haiku followed by five individual poems. Chapters 1, 3, 5, and 7 have a story after the last poem. The penultimate chapter, Dreamweaver, has an introduction then a final poem.

End Notes has comments about the book and includes The Cartoon - Don Thompson’s characterised drawing of Katie working on her book. Finally, The Cover Blurb gives a description of the printed book covers, especially for screen reader users.

Statutory Stutterings

The thoughts and explanations expressed in this book are solely those of the author and contributors.

Copyright © 2019 Katie Myers

ISBN 978-0-244-50532-5

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author except for the use of brief quotations in a book review or scholarly journal.

First edition September 2019.

This amazing journey into publishing was written by Katie

and put together by her Dream Team.

Author contact:

[e-mail]

Formatted at Fynevue in England.

No lamp oil was spilt in the making of this book.

Proudly printed and distributed via www.lulu.com

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my mum and dad, Margaret and Jim.

You took me into your hearts and lives when I was 4 months old.

We became a family on 24 December 1951. Your loving care and devotion gave me the happiest childhood, for which I'm eternally grateful. Without your support and great good sense, not forgetting humour, I couldn't have become the woman I am today.

I know you would have been overjoyed with the publication of this book of poetry and prose. Even though you're no longer here, this is just for you my beautiful adopted parents.

Acknowledgements

John Chenery without whose help this book would never have seen the light of day!  My sincere thanks for your help; advice and guidance through the self-publishing maze. A friend I've never met, you have given time with generosity to someone who couldn't do the job herself. One of life's gentlemen!

Writing friends: Gladys Taylor thank you for a blush making foreword; your help,