Authors and Illustrators Database

Born: 09/25/1947  Chillicothe
Parents: John Alexander and Virginia Balko Bailey
Spouse: Donald Charles Parker
Children: Rachel, Natalie, Philip
Address(es):
Permanent:
P.O. Box 87555
Canton, MI 48187
Contact Information:
Phone: 734 455-6467
Fax: 734 455-6467
Email: [email protected]

Image	Title	Genre	Audience	Publisher	Date
	Ghost stories from Canton - Rev. ed. of: Ghost stories and other tales from Canton.	Folklore, Michigan History	Adult	Canton, MI : Canton Historical Society	2004
	The Water's Edge	Historical Fiction	Adult	Canton, MI : Snowy Creek Press	2001
	Postcards from the Past - Video of interview with Betty Yahr, Rockford Peaches.	Non Fiction	Adult	Canton, MI: Canton Community television	1999
	Ghost Stories and Other Tales from Canton	Folklore, Michigan History	Adult	Canton, MI : Canton Historical Society	1998
	Michigan Psychiatric Society Newsletter - Managing editor	Non Fiction	Adult		1997-1998
	Graphic News - Managing editor; Printing Industries of Michigan newsletter	Non Fiction	Adult		1997-1998
	An Oral History of Our Community	Michigan History	Adult	Women's Club of Plymouth	1995
	Canton Memories: A Collection of Oral Histories - Archival video series.	Michigan History	Adult	Canton Historical Society	1995-1996
	Crossroads of Canton - Editor, Canton Historical Society newsletter	Michigan History	Adult		1995-1998
	Canton Township: A Community in Transition - Used in the Canton Historic District Commission's Public Awareness Program	Non Fiction	Adult		1991
	Other writings: - Articles published in Publishers Weekly, Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Detroit Free Press, Canton Observer, Detroit Metropolitan Woman, Holland Sentinel and The International Old Lacer Bulletin

What is the aim or goal of your writing: "I have found that success as a writer requires dedication, persistence in the face of rejection, and the sheer determination to succeed. It also includes networking with other established writers and with individuals in the extended publishing world, as well as pursuing every opportunity available for professional development. Lastly, I read everything I can -- books about both the art and the business of writing; historical fiction, mainstream fiction, mystery, suspense, and time travel; historical non-fiction, and non-fiction in other fields; newspapers and magazines. Each enhances my understanding of how to use language with grace and power, and how to structure the story artfully."

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

Will also accept letters from teachers and students.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Name	Date
Managing editor of Michigan Psychiatric Society Newsletter when publication received two Certificates of Honorable Mentions and an Award for Five Years of Continued Excellence from the American Psychiatric Association. - Award received for following years: 1998, 1999	1998-1999
Nominated for a national Oral History Association Media Award for the archival video series, Canton Memories.	1997
Historical Society of Michigan Award of Merit for Canton Memories.	1995
Historical Society of Michigan Award of Merit for Crossroads of Canton.	1995

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