Shirley A. Aaron

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in Langdale, Alabama, The United States
January 27, 1945

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Shirley is a graduate of Auburn University. She worked forty plus years as an educator. She retired as an Alabama English teacher in 1997. Then, she went to Georgia, where she retired as a media specialist in 2011.
In 2014, She published a book of poetry, DROPS OF LIGHT and began writing TROUBLING THE ASHES, which is based on her life experiences in a small, rural town in Alabama, during the turbulent 60s and 70s, when desegregation of schools revealed anger, hate, and racism throughout Alabama.
Since TTA was released, Shirley has written two more novels and is half-way through another one. SWEET TEA WITH LEMON will be released next spring, which deals with the friendship of three completely different women. One loses her battle with cancer,
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Shirley A. Aaron My answer is probably based on the many years that I taught literature. My favorite fictional characters are McBeth and Lady McBeth, because they're f…moreMy answer is probably based on the many years that I taught literature. My favorite fictional characters are McBeth and Lady McBeth, because they're flawed and complex, They reveal so much about humanity, on so many levels. Also, they offer opportunities to teach symbolism, character development, dialogue, themes, and so much more. If the purpose of good literature is to offer insight into human behavior and to expose the truth of society, then, these two characters do that.(less)
Shirley A. Aaron I keep writing or I research...cars, dresses, politics, baseball, etc., etc. I make a list of my characters' traits...their likes or dislikes, their a…moreI keep writing or I research...cars, dresses, politics, baseball, etc., etc. I make a list of my characters' traits...their likes or dislikes, their appearances, their language. I list themes or conflicts...anything to concentrate on my manuscript. Each day, I write or research some aspect of my manuscript. The lists can be endless and helpful.(less)
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I'll soon be hosting a book giveaway on Goodreads, for my historical fiction novel TROUBLING THE ASHES. Be looking for the event.
I've developed an author website, which I'd like for you to visit at http://shirleyaaron.com/. A blog tab was recently added. My goal is to post something about events that concern my writing.
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Published on October 24, 2016 13:01 Tags: discrimination, drops-of-light, justice, racism, troubling-the-ashes

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“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become." -Steve Jobs”
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“Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.”
Aldous Huxley, Complete Essays, Vol. II: 1926-1929

“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become." -Steve Jobs”
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