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Ann Purmell

Born: 11/15/1953   Ann Arbor , MI
Parents: Burton George McGarry II, Helen McGarry
Spouse: Dr. Bruce Hilary Purmell
Children: Michael McGarry Purmell, Hilary Ann Purmell
Address(es):
Permanent :
Jackson , MI
Contact Information:
Phone : 517 784-2613
Email : [email protected]
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Maple syrup season Non Fiction , Picture Book Children New York : Holiday House 2008
Christmas tree farm Non Fiction , Picture Book Children New York : Holiday House 2005 -2006
Image of Giraffes Giraffes Non Fiction , Picture Book Children New York : Random House 2003
Where Wild Babies Sleep Non Fiction , Picture Book Children Honesdale, Penn. :Boyds Mill Press 2003
Image of Apple Cider Making Days Apple Cider Making Days Non Fiction , Picture Book Children Brookfield, Conn. : Millbrook Press 2002
Article on writing successful queries and book proposals, in Chldren's Writer's Guide Non Fiction Adult 2002
Other writings:
- Articles in various publications including Jackson Citizen Patriot, Ann Arbor Newspaper, Jackson Magazine, Guideposts for Teens, Just Kids Ink Newsletter, Michigan Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Newsletters, Woman's Day Magazine
In Other Words, an American Poetry Anthology
- Poem included in Anthology 		Poetry Adult Western Reading Service
What is the aim or goal of your writing: "My success is due to the auto-immune illness which disabled me from every kind of work except writing. Since my illness was diagnosed in 1999, I have poured my energy and concentration into writing. " I write for children because "I love children and have worked with them most of my adult life." "I write as much as my health and family life allow. Writing is not a job, it's a joy."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Attended University of Michigan Ann Arbor , MI 1923

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Full time writer of children's books 2000
Guest lecturer Spring Arbor College Spring Arbor , MI 2000
Freelance writer Jackson Citizen Patriot and Jackson Magazine Jackson , MI 1999 -2000
Geriatric substance abuse nurse Chelsea Community Hospital Chelsea , MI 1990 -1994
Pediatric psychiatric nurse University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor , MI 1986 -1988
Pediatric psychiatric nurse Yorkwoods Center at Ypsilanti Regional Psychiatric Hospital Ypsilanti , MI 1979 -1986
Clerk (Family business) B. McGarry (Retail store) Ann Arbor , MI 1965 -1977

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