I want to thank David D. Fix and co-author, Dr. Steven G. Hamming for giving LadyD Books a fabulous opportunity to review their beautiful children's book (for adults, too) with a very sensitive, timely message.
Sun Moon Daughter
About The Book
Sun Moon Daughter offers parents a way to talk with their children about
divorce. When the Sun and Moon meet in the sky and fall in love, they
produce a heavenly daughter, Grace. Throughout the story, Grace
witnesses and comes to terms with her parent's separation. As children
react to Grace's experience, they are given a chance to reveal their
feelings about what might be going on in their own lives.
Sun Moon Daughter assists both parents and children in working through
what is typically a difficult and complex episode in their lives.
Therapeutic questions and statements written by Steven G. Hamming, PsyD
align with each of the page's themes. Sun Moon Daughter was written to
provide hope to both parents and children as they move forward in
building loving relationships.
My Review
Woven throughout the well-written story is a powerful message of comfort and hope for Grace, and for kids everywhere. The creative characters, plus many warm illustrations will help children who may be hurting and confused, trying to understand why one day their parents are together and then they're not. Feelings are important and divorce is a huge adjustment for Grace feeling like a burden, especially when her Dad (Sun) and Mom (Moon) won't stop fighting. Do they still love her? Can she love them both?The authors provide excellent, engaging questions in the back of the book to help parents and their children deal with issues of respect so that no one gets lost and all feel safe. You'll find a new, meaningful perspective that will empower families with love and support in their relationships with one another. I love the book!
5/5 stars. Highly Recommend for home, school and church library.
Author Interview
Thank you David Fix for this wonderful interview, letting our readers get to know you better.
Tell us a bit about your
book and where it’s available.
Sun Moon Daughter offers
parents a way to talk with their children about divorce. It is available at www.SunMoonDaughter.com and also on
Amazon.com. An iBook version is also available for the iPad.
What was the inspiration
for your book?
Growing up I would hear my
uncle, who is a Catholic priest and who does a lot of counseling, talk about
how kids often feel like they caused the divorce of their parents and also feel
like they have the power to stop it. I just thought about how unfortunate their
false beliefs were and the impact they could have on the children.
What was your aim for this
book? What did you want readers to think and feel when reading it?
Sun Moon Daughter was written
with the idea of inspiring hope. In the story, Grace finds her power in a
seemingly powerless situation. She realizes her ability to create a
relationship with each of her parents. It is my hope that children will regain
a sense of power in their lives.
Do you have any other
books currently available?
No.
What will you be working
on next?
My next book is Jet and
Ruby’s Castle and is in some ways a counterpart to Sun Moon Daughter in the
fact that the two characters fall in love.
How did you originally get
into writing?
My grandfather was a story
teller and inspired me. I’ve always been creative, but writing children’s books
has become my favorite outlet. And all the lessons I’ve learned from playing
music and from creating movies translates to this medium.
What do you enjoy most
about being a writer?
Several people have cried
after reading Sun Moon Daughter because it moved them. This is the greatest
reward.
What do you find hardest
about being a writer?
The writing is fun.
Illustrating takes a lot more work for me. And the business end of the
operation is also labor intensive. When writing, being able to stay in the
zone, weeding out tangents and staying focused, but still maintaining the magic
is the most important thing for me.
Who or what would you
count as your main influence?
My major influences are
Maurice Sendak and Christopher Van Allsburg. Both authors illustrate their own
work and they both tell magical stories that empower the child.
What do you enjoy reading?
I enjoy reading Science
Fiction, Fantasy and metaphysical material.
Who is your favorite
author?
My favorite authors include
John Steinbeck, Leonard Cohen,
George R. R. Martin, Maurice Sendak and Christopher Van Allsburg.
What would be your ideal
writer’s haven for creating your book? Would you have a desk in a quiet cabin
somewhere or an iPad on the beach?
I love to be in nature when
creating. Ideas often come to me when I’m riding my bike. But the bulk of the
work happens in my office in front of my computer.
. To the authors, best wishes and much continued success! I LOVE the book!
“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me." C. S. Lewis
No comments:
Post a Comment
As always, so nice to hear from you!