Ross E Silke: Sorry I am away over the Christmas holiday season right now, but rest assured I'll be back soon. I'm still writing and have two new books being published at this time on Amazon you can look for under my first and last name: The True Story of Christmas: The Real Story, and Santa Plans to Retire, a short story book for all ages. God bless you this Christmas! Warm hugs. Also, look for Christmas Eve Sonnets by the Fireplace 1-3 now available on Amazon. :0))


Ross E Silke: I was recently accepted into Tyndale with a scholarship to finish my education. The award was quite unexpected for all the work I've done to date. Very excited; in the English and Bible Studies/Worship and Creative Arts. I hope to fulfill my potential in the coming years in the field of arts, writing, teaching, and education. Have a very merry, beautiful Christmas!
    Ross E Silke: Thank you! I'm very excited. :0)) It's hard to find a good institution that's founded on the Word to study at as previous institutions I have attended are not making it difficult to be successful in. -


Ross E Silke: I'm taking some time off FanStory at this time; thank you for all your support and helping me to become a better writer! I hope to be back soon. Enjoy the new season of Fall--here in Ontario, Canada. I appreciate all my FanStory fans and hope to be in touch again soon. Please look for my book publications on Amazon under my first and last name. Blessings,
    Ross E Silke: Thank you so much! I'm so enthused about writing this season as I return briefly. I have also lowered my prices on Amazon for the winter/Christmas season. :0)) All best, -


Ross E Silke: I'm happy to announce that I completed a Certificate in Academic Writing at Queen's University in Canada where I have been attending. I took courses in Effective Writing, Creative Writing, Modular Writing, and Literary Non-Fiction to obtain this. I'm concluding my time at the university now after many years and leave with this to help with my writing endeavours. I felt to share.
    Ross E Silke: Thanks, rosehill. Yes, lol, time to get moving with it. :0)) -
    WryWriter: Congratulations! Do toss us some morsels of your newly found knowledge! -
    Ms. Snyder: Wow! Mr. Silke,
    That is fantastic!!! Congratulations!!! I knew when I started to read your writing there was academia there, lots of talent and a special perspective that I truly enjoy... -
    Ross E Silke: Thanks, Ms. Snyder, you are very encouraging! I've always loved school since the start in Kindergarten and never gave up toward education--you can't put a price on it. :0)) I hope I can teach someday, lol--I enjoy being in school too much, and it's like another school on here. :0)) The more diplomas the better, LOL!! --just as long as it doesn't get too crazy. :0)) -
    Ross E Silke: Thank you, Julia. :0)) It's been many years but I think I found my niche. Best always, -


Ross E Silke: Summer is a time to celebrate in the sun and rhyme up some summer salad poetry. :0)) I'm sure in a month we will want the summer to go away and embrace Fall and Winter again; until then, write in the sun! Best,


Ross E Silke: Am I allowed to announce this? I'm so excited that I made my first ever book sales this week after publishing on Amazon.--I didn't think they would really sell so it's very encouraging. I much enjoy the writing process and will keep working toward bettering myself and my writing as I find it opens up a whole new world apart from the natural world we so often get consumed in. Thanks for all your help.
    LG Wolfe: Not only should you be announcing it, you should be yelling it from the rooftops and dancing from the chandeliers! What an amazing moment. Congratulations Ross! -
    Ross E Silke: Thanks, LG for your wonderful encouragement! I am very very excited and will definitely take time to celebrate. :0))) -
    Angela Hayes: Would be nice to know the name of your book, could be an interesting read, since I'am working on my book of poems :) -
    Ross E Silke: You can find my books listed at the bottom of my profile page, or search my author name, Ross Silke, on Amazon. -
    Eric M McChesney: CONGRATS! That is so awesome. Go for it, announce to the world, this is a huge accomplishment! -
    WryWriter: How wonderful!! I hope your work hits the bestseller list soon!! Your writing is fantastic! -
    Ms. Snyder: Congratulations Mr. Silke!! Now blast the news and I hope to see you read somewhere near Atlanta!!! Cheers, Fonda -
    Ross E Silke: Thank you for all the support and encouragement!! :0))) Yes, I hope to blast off everywhere soon, lol. Thanks Ms. Snyder, Wry, Angela, Eric, LG. -
    Ross E Silke: Thank you, Jeff!! I really appreciate the support. -
    Sally Law: Congratulations, Ross. A fine accomplishment in one so young, too. Be blessed! Sally Law :+)) -
    Ross E Silke: Thanks so much Sally!! :0)) You've been a big encouragement. -


Ross E Silke: Poetry is a great way to heal in writing from the heart, and then it is contagious when we share it to help others. When we're facing life challenges and circumstances, poems can help overcome them and conquer our mountains. In a way, it is like a weapon that fights to heal our soul and gives us more control over life's ordeals.
    LG Wolfe: Very well said Ross. I completely agree. -
    mrsmajor: From my own life experiences, and my poetry, I most certainly do agree with you.. -
    Ms. Snyder: Well Mr. Silke that in itself was poetry... a nice free verse! -


FanStory wrote to Ross E Silke: Congratulations! Honorable mention in the reviewing contest!
    moongirlwriter: Hooray, you received an honorable mention!!! Congratulations Ross! -
    Ross E Silke: Thanks, everyone! I'm very honoured and thrilled by this being my first honourable mention. Maybe someday soon I'll win something. :0)) -


Ross E Silke: "God bless us, everyone!"--Charles Dickens, 'Tiny Tim', in "A Christmas Carol." :0))
    WryWriter: He does, though some may not notice they are alive and can always turn to Him. God loves us, everyone! ; ) -


Ross E Silke: Happy Easter! Find time to celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones this precious season, and take time to remember its true meaning at the cross of Calvary. Spend time thanking God for every good thing and praying in the new season with your hearts desires, hopes, and dreams. Best to all and to yours as well,


Ross E Silke: Happy Palm Sunday, April 14. Today we celebrate, the weekend before Easter. :0))
    Irish Rain: Happy palm Sunday Mr. Ross, blessings to you! -


Ross E Silke: Happy Resurrection Holiday season (Easter) to everyone!! I don't think it's too early to post a special greeting! May you, your family, friends, and loved ones be blessed as we celebrate this season. Don't forget to put chocolate (preferably those in the shape of rabbits) on your list too, and try to get out to a Sunday service to remember why we celebrate. :0)) Best,
    Ross E Silke: Thanks, Jan! Happy Resurrection Holiday season to you and your family! God bless! -


Ross E Silke: Writing is a way to heal the mind and soul; we write to help ourselves then we want to display it for others to read, thus passing on the torch. But we should always write with others in mind too so they can best understand us, after all the writer has the most information, but often times we forget that the reader may not know. Author notes are handy for that as well. :0))


Ross E Silke: Happy spring!! March 20 marked spring equinox! It is a new season of newness!! Happy resurrection holiday season as well, approaching in less than a month! It's a great time to write about these seasons too!
    Colin Lowley : Yes and to you Ross Spring is truely a wondrous time. Well done our sun. -
    Ms. Snyder: Happy Spring Mr. Silke!!! You inspired me! -
    Ross E Silke: Thank you! I'm honoured, Ms. Snyder! You can call me Ross, lol. -
    Ross E Silke: Thank you, Poet monster. Spring is a new season of joy for all of us. :0)) It's fun writing about the season as there's so much to explore. -


Ross E Silke: I find writing poetry is a great way to battle through life's harder days and to even gain some authority over life's cares by writing about them. It doesn't have to be perfect but writing gets the emotions on paper and clears the mind and heart. It gives us courage to face life, our poems.