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About T. F. Rice

* First book published by HVF was Wyoming Writes: Seasonings For Life (2002), an anthology of Wyoming County, NY writers, writing exercises, and sketches by Michael Sparling aka Mr. Scribbles! First Edition [80] hand-bound and tied with cording, sold out; Second Edition [100] only a few copies still available, Third Edition forthcoming from this printer...

* Also published by Hidden Valley is THE OTHER HERALD (quarterly, print literary/creative arts publication, 4 1/4" x 11", 16-20 pages) Heralding the art of words in Western New York, and beyond... since 2006. More: http://www.otherherald.com

* The bright green book includes writing exercises from TOH!

* Hidden Valley Farm's Authors/Artists are:
Virginia Lee Hines, Gef Rice, various (anthology), Joan Herrmann, Mike Sparling, T. F. Rice.

* The Wind Being is a tool for generating original thought especially from kids; interior pages footnoted 100% copy-able by parents, teachers, etc.

* Wholesale available via email inquiry

 
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Taboos: Poems
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A first book at age eighty-four, TABOOS: POEMS is interesting and daring. Versatile artist, poet and essayist Virginia Lee... More > Hines tackles difficult topics, paints timeless pictures with skillful words, transports readers to far-off places in other times—Iowa, the Adirondacks, Missouri, Chicago, Mexico...

This spirited and progressive poet has long been retired to a quiet life in the Rochester, NY area, where she mentors woman poets in a private writers group, enjoys reading and the company of her children and grandchildren. The topics of Hines’ poems will surprise you, maybe even inspire. < Less
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A first book at age eighty-four, TABOOS: POEMS is interesting and daring. Versatile artist, poet and essayist Virginia Lee... More > Hines tackles difficult topics, paints timeless pictures with skillful words, transports readers to far-off places in other times—Iowa, the Adirondacks, Missouri, Chicago, Mexico...

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There are Monsters Coming Out of My Head
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Hi. My name is Gef. I love to draw monsters. When I draw them they come out of my head.

If you draw your fears, then when... More > the book is closed they are stuck there. Also, if you draw them, they don't look as scary as in your mind.

My monsters are really scary. In this book, you can color my monsters and even draw your own. You can make my monsters pink, or give them moustaches and alien antennas. Imagine!

When the monsters come out of my head, I think they are homesick and they go to live in the basement, or the attic, to be near. I guess I don't care if they stay there.

-Gef Rice, 9 years old,
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Hi. My name is Gef. I love to draw monsters. When I draw them they come out of my head.

If you draw your fears, then when... More > the book is closed they are stuck there. Also, if you draw them, they don't look as scary as in your mind.

My monsters are really scary. In this book, you can color my monsters and even draw your own. You can make my monsters pink, or give them moustaches and alien antennas. Imagine!

When the monsters come out of my head, I think they are homesick and they go to live in the basement, or the attic, to be near. I guess I don't care if they stay there.

-Gef Rice, 9 years old,
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The City/Country Poet’s Guide to Old Forge, New York: Memories of Great Times
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My wish as a writer is for you to have many happy times in the Adirondack wilds and preserve those memories well before they... More > slip away, as I have done in the publishing of this book.
Primarily a book of good poetry, scattered here and there are also "breadcrumbs" to help any reader find their way back to preserving their own memories, as well as funny musings and drawings by the writer and others, and more. Ten blank/lined journal pages complete the book well.
My readers say the poetry is easy-to- read but uniquely powerful in meaning... a great read for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, especially the Adirondacks!
Dear Reader: Peace is there if you only look for it, in this and so many other special places... enjoy your time in Old Forge, New York! < Less
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Writing & Life Exercises That Won't Hurt Your Brain (Too Much)
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This book was written to be accessible to all walks of faith & life. It may be used as a workbook, also in a group setting.... More > Write in the margins & on lined pages. Rice says, Never be afraid to write bad poetry! Writers forget they have a secret power: to destroy the pieces of writing they don't like.

The first section is "Finding Sense": 12 non-religious "Life Exercises". Rice asks readers to think of these exercises as conversations about how to pay attention to life's experiences, to im-press instead of de-press.

The second section is "Writing Prompts". Gentle "Writing Exercises" originally published in The Other Herald, a Western NY literary paper. This is a conversation about resolving writer's block, or rejuvenating your creative writing.

T. F. Rice is also the author of two crossover books, linking poetry with family travel, scrapbooking, & journaling:
The City/Country Poet's Guide to Old Forge, New York: Memories of Great Times & ...to Perry, New York: Small Towns Are Not So Small < Less
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The Wind Being
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A successful life begins with learning to think for yourself! Help a child restore their sense of individuality, inherent... More > worth. In the life of a child, small ideas may make big differences. This story simply asks them to express their own unique ideas about what the WIND looks like, feels like, sounds like… NOTE: TEACHERS, PARENTS, ANYONE MAY COPY THE PAGES WITHIN THIS BOOK FOR ANY USE EXCEPT FOR PROFIT! This book is intended to encourage original ideas; they in no way represent actual data or theories. This book is not suggesting any beliefs whatsoever related to religion, philosophy or science, but instead attempts to offer a starting point for discussion with a child or children, individually or in a group setting. Some pages offer areas for the child to draw or write what they think something looks like. At the end of the book, there is one page entitled "GETTING A CHILD TO TALK", which offers suggestions of approaches to talking to a child about what they think. < Less
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The City/Country Poet's Guide to Perry, New York: Small Towns Are Not So Small
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Any “city” or “country” town offers both peace and fun. It is our CHOICE to look for them... Times can be tough, and... More > filled with the pull of responsibility, but there are always ways to escape. Some of them are “udderly” free, such as watching clouds in day, stars in night. Do you ever take the time? Do you want to? These are questions I must constantly ask myself.

Small towns are misleading on the surface, seeming slow and monotonous, even to those who live in them. With this book, I give you my town: reduced to stories, snippets, poems, projects, ideas, photos, articles, even a few of my “askings”. As you begin to enrich your experience of any town, remember: you create the quality of your life, daily, by the choices you make!

Parts of this book are blank. Use these areas for journaling or add personal mementos. You will find that most of (y)our actions breathe meaning; you possess some area of creativity! Peace and fun are near... < Less
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