“The Lady in The Woods”
Book illustration, design + layout: Shauna Rae — www.shaunarae.ca

Excerpt 2 from my upcoming picture book,
The Lady in The Woods

September’s arrival meant the beginning of a new school year and no more daily visits to the Lady in the woods. Fortunately, my newfound enthusiasm for learning eased the sorrow of our separation.

After I had settled into the new routine at school, I paid another visit to Una. I was so excited about seeing her again that I dashed through the forest, barely taking notice of the fiery autumn splendour all around me.

My first glimpse of Una saddened me instantly. An old woman I barely recognized greeted me. She had aged not just by weeks or months, but many years. Her hair had turned gray, and her face was etched with fine lines. It was only when I looked into her dazzling, multicoloured eyes that I knew for certain it was Una.

She listened attentively as I told her about life at school. It wasn't long before I forgot how much she had aged. I felt as if I had known her all my life.

“The Lady in The Woods”
Book illustration, design + layout: Shauna Rae — www.shaunarae.ca

A Gossamer Web

Greetings everyone!

Welcome to my web. My name is Gossamer Penwyche and this is my forum for discussing things that matter to me, and making connections with people who feel the same way. If you respect and revere our beautiful Earth, are in awe of the magnificent Universe, seek out magic in the mundane and poetry in the seemingly prosaic, then this is a web you won’t mind being caught up in for a while.

I’ve written a couple of books, with another one on the way, and one glance at my web will tell you what you need to know about my interests and sensibilities. Just know that nothing I believe belies any physical laws of nature. But some of what I have faith in isn’t scientifically quantifiable – yet. Ah, the pleasures of pondering the unknown!

This web of mine is about what I know, and would like to know. I won’t always have answers, but maybe you’ll enjoy some of my questions.

So please, smile as you browse my little web. It’s supposed to be fun.

Blessed be.

– GP

Illustration: Shauna Rae — www.shaunarae.ca