19 Quotes & Sayings By Viola Shipman

Viola Shipman was born in East Orange, New Jersey, and grew up in Newark. She was educated at the University of Miami, Huron College, and the University of Iowa. She received her MFA degree from the University of Iowa. Her writing credits include three collections of poetry, two novels, three novellas, six short story collections, a children's book, short fiction for adults and juveniles, and essays on literature and art Read more

Her works have been translated into German, Norwegian, Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, Greek, Hebrew and Hungarian. Her story "The Cold Equations" was included in "Penguin Modern Classics" (2005). She has received grants from the National Endowment of the Arts and has had five stories published in "Best American Short Stories".

Some of her work has appeared in "The Best American Short Stories", "The O. Henry Prize Stories", "The Pushcart Prize", "The Best American Mystery Stories", "Best Women’s Erotica 2007" by Cleis Press Inc., "Best Women’s Erotica 2008" by Cleis Press Inc., "Best American Mystery Stories 2008" by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, "Best Lesbian Romance 2008" by Cleis Press Inc., "Best Lesbian Romance 2009" by Cleis Press Inc., "Best Gay Romance 2009" by Cleis Press Inc., "Best Lesbian Romance 2010" by Cleis Press Inc., and “Paranormal Romance 2010” edited by Bella Andre. She is also the recipient of a grant from The Lannan Foundation for her work chronicling women's experiences with domestic violence.

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The morning light shimmered through the trees and gave the lake an otherworldly hue. Everything in summer Michigan seemed to have a soft shimmer to it, as though God had hung gauze over the sky and softly scattered glitter on all His creations. Viola Shipman
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The Dragonfly CharmEmbrace The Magic of Nature & Life Will Be Filled with Good Fortune Viola Shipman
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The Mustard Seed CharmWith Faith As Small As A Mustard Seed, Then You Can Move Mountains: Nothing Will Be Impossible Viola Shipman
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A Mother & Daughter's Love Is Never Separated Viola Shipman
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I hear my family's voices in the jangling of my charms. Viola Shipman
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The Kite CharmFor A Life Filled with High-Flying Fun, Play with the Wonder of A Child Viola Shipman
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The Sewing Machine CharmTo A Life Bound by Family, The Thread That Ties Us All Together Viola Shipman
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The Hot Air Balloon CharmLife Can Be Filled with Adventure If You Let Yourself Soar Viola Shipman
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The Ice Cream Cone CharmYou Will Never Work A Day Once You Discover A Passion That Makes Your Life Rich & Sweet Viola Shipman
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The Puzzle Piece CharmTo A Life Filled with Friends Who Complete You Viola Shipman
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The Loon CharmTo A Life Filled with A Love Whose Voice Always Calls You Home Viola Shipman
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The Book CharmYour Story Will Never End As Long As Your Chapters Are Shared Viola Shipman
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The Shooting Star CharmTo Be Lucky in Love, You Must First Believe in Miracles Viola Shipman
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The Snowflake CharmBe As Unique As A Snowflake: Embrace All Your Dimensions Viola Shipman
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Draw outside the lines! Make the sky purple instead of blue! That's what it looks like to dreamers! Viola Shipman
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What wish did you grant me?" Lolly asked. "I can't tell you, " the little girl said very seriously. "But if you believe, it will come true. Viola Shipman
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If I had to describe the scent of Michigan in spring and summer, it wouldn't be aparticular smell — blooming wildflowers or boat exhaust off the lake — it would be a color: Green. Viola Shipman
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I've had an amazing life. One filled with blessings I could never have imagined. Depressed is the last thing I am. Realistic, yes. Sad, never. Viola Shipman