becoming SUNRISE

becoming SUNRISE, a collaboration by Mary W. Cox and Jen Walls
softcover, 64 pages with full color illustrations
available for pre-order here.

I have known the writer and poet Mary W. Cox from, far far away much longer than I have ever been in her physical presence.  Yet this tiny, MIGHTY woman remains an integral part of my creative ether.  We share an umbilical cord of mischievous mojo and philosophical leanings, along with a large portfolio of paintings illustrated by her haiku poetry.  A collaboration which began many years ago and birthed one book already (blue wild) tumbled headlong into a second project, which was scooped up by publisher Better Books and editor extraordinaire Leslie Rindoks.

Today, we are delighted to announce the birth of becoming SUNRISE, a new book of poetry illuminating art (cue wild dancing and twirling!!!!!!)

To the left is a little snippet of the magic we make together -  this powerhouse of poetry and one malarkey-filled painter.

​"Do you doubt?" she asks.  I do not.  This woman wields words like a sorceress, weaving a web of savory and sweet, snarky and serious.  

The publishing world is not an easy place for tiny tomes like these.  This is a very small press run, fitting of an exquisite volume meant for a few kindred hands to hold.  You won't find it on Amazon.  And it won't likely make us rich or famous.

But becoming Sunrise will give you a little sense of wonder and whimsy, philosophy and quirky mash-ups.  Don't we all need that?

​We have a second chance to dazzle in the book world because of your support, dear readers!  Our first volume created enough of a buzz that we have only a few copies left.  Your encouragement kept our collaboration rolling and grabbed the interest of a publisher.  We are grateful from the bottom of our two hearts.

Mary. W. Cox and yours truly in Charlotte, 2016

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If your sound is on, you might have heard a catchy tune on my site today.  This is thanks to the AMAZING MIKE at Tiny Anthems, who wrote a theme song for me: "Jen, Deftly Summoning Unknown Birds Like It Ain't No Thang (But It Is A Thang)"  Am I the only artist with a theme song?  

Unusual things of unusual feather,
Are brought together.

​Sounds like the lyrics of collaboration!  Want to listen again?  Click here and find the anthem on my landing page!