Who the Heck is CJ Heck ...
and What the Heck Did She Write?
Hi, I’m CJ. Originally from Coshocton, Ohio, I live in Florida with my partner, Author Astrologer, Robert Cosmar.
I'm a published poet, writer, blogger, the author of three children's books, a collection of short stories, an adult poetry book and I've taught poetry workshops for children and done many Author school visits.
I have three daughters, eleven grandchildren, and I'm also a Vietnam War widow.
All of my books are available on Amazon.com. Just type my name in the box at the top and they should all pop up for you.
Barking Spiders (and Other Such Stuff) Poetry for Children
“"CJ Heck's Barking Spiders and Other Such Stuff is a wonderfully entertaining collection of poems, told from a child's perspective. Often funny, sometimes introspective, always honest, these poems form a wonderful introduction for young readers to the magic of poetry and rhyme."—The Midwest Book Review
Barking Spiders 2 (the sequel)
“In this long-awaited sequel to her first Barking Spiders book, CJ Heck continues her journey to help children experience life through poetry with her unique blend of humor, insight and with an understanding that, like adults, children wish to make sense of the world they live in. And when it still doesn't make sense? She helps them see that's okay, too, because it doesn't always make sense.”—Amazon
Me Too! Preschool Poetry
“Preschool: That period of childhood when everything is either black, or white, a time of Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, and the grey area hasn't yet begun. It's the last true age of innocence when mom and dad are the good guys, pretending is a profession, and bugs are only tiny friends. Wouldn't it be fun to have a grownup friend who understands?”—Amazon
Bits and Pieces from a Writer’s Soul (Short & Flash Fiction Stories - Adults)
“CJ Heck has been entertaining children and adults for over a decade with her humor, insight, and unique perspectives on life and the human heart through her children's poetry. Bits and Pieces is her first book strictly for grownups and the twenty short stories are sure to touch your heart.”
Anatomy of a Poet (Adult Poetry)
"There is a brokenness out of which comes the unbroken; a shatteredness out of which blooms the unshatterable; a sorrow beyond all grief which leads to joy, and a fragility out of whose depths emerges strength. There is a hollow space too vast for words through which we pass with each loss, out of whose darkness we are sanctioned into being." —Bri Maya Tiwari
Author’s Note: That quote astutely describes not only my life, but the poetry in “Anatomy of a Poet”. It was written over a period of forty years and is rich with memoir, humor, and at times is sensual in nature.
Published Poet/Writer/Author of 5 books.
Quora Top Writer 2018
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