Goodreads asked Cynthia L. Schaefer:

What are you currently working on?

Cynthia L. Schaefer I am working on a companion to Present Peace. It contains backstories, inspiration and writing prompts for my readers. I’ve always been curious as a reader about what the poet meant in their poems, so the companion offers this as backstories. Present Peace is a product of my awakening and I wanted to write more about what inspired this awakening while encouraging my readers to gain their own insights through journalling.

I’m also working on editing my next collection, Cherished Little One: Poetry for Moms with Toddlers, that dives into the ups and downs of motherhood. Beyond the housework and childish meltdowns, there is a quiet space to laugh, love, reflect and unwind. I knew this space as my walk-in closet once the kids were asleep or on my back porch before they woke up. This collection is a tribute to the demanding and beautiful moments of raising toddlers.

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