Author Archives: June K. Pierce

During the latter part of the winter and still in the midst of our Covid Crisis, I decided to write a novel about the overcrowded British orphanages and the country’s solution to the problem by sending them to Canada, Australia and Africa between 1890 and 1960.  The facts I discovered were close to unbelievable inContinue reading “New Novel Focuses on Relocation of British Orphans Prior to 1960”

It was such a thrill for me to receive notice of being a finalist in the Indie Excellence Book Awards.  After several years of feverishly writing novels and children’s books, I had been encouraged to enter a few contests.  Whether I’m winning or I’m just in the running, it was wonderful for my book, Restitution, to beContinue reading “Finalist in Indie Excellence Book Award”

Hello to all! What a great feeling after a very long winter to see all the signs of spring! This past season was a very productive writing time for me.  I have just finished a new children’s book called The Little Boy and the Bunny, (Now on Amazon) which is an addition to my skill series. Continue reading “Signs of Spring”

In this brave new world we find ourselves in, I strongly encourage everyone to write.  We are masked faces, struggling to survive this pandemic.  One doesn’t have to try to place themselves in the character or imagine feelings, thoughts or dialogue.  We are living it! The setting is anywhere in the world.  Plots are numerous,Continue reading “Write Your Pandemic Story”

It is interesting that during this pandemic, I have found a peace that I have never known.  I have been careful, wearing my mask and distancing socially, so that I have been alone with quiet time to reflect, write, and think about how fortunate I am as I watch others stand in long lines, unemployed at foodContinue reading “A Time of Reflection”

It seems almost impossible that for all the years that I remember, there have been bullies.  For all the great advice that has been levied to eradicate it, it still exists.  I am of the mind that it will always be present.  It is through my books, Buford the Bully, Buford Finds a Home andContinue reading “October is Anti-bullying Awareness Month.”

Dear Readers, I am excited to be exploring a new genre for me—a volume of short stories!  I’m hoping that my brother, Bill Kelley, will be joining me in this venture.  We are both busily writing and editing and hope to have this new book out by the first of the year.  Bill and IContinue reading “All in the Family”