Walks with Maggie

About the Book

In Walks With Maggie, the author offers philosophical anecdotes on some of the lessons life offers to us through simple activities like walking the dog. The book is a collection of thirty short essays and features a West Highland white terrier called Maggie. Set in Northern Michigan's popular Leelanau County, the reader becomes acquainted with the author's pets and the unique, attractive features of the area.

The description of each walk offers a thoughtful personal reflection as well as vivid images. These descriptions give insights into everyday lessons from life as well as living in this popular summer vacation area during all seasons of the year. The book is made even more appealing by photographs of the characters, locale and the authors own pen ink and watercolor illustrations.

About the Author

Jo Anne Scharbat Wilson was born and raised in Michigan. After a career as a teacher of French and a school administrator, she went on towork as a writer and consultant for severral major publishing companies. Her previously published works include numerous educational articles, textbook material and a co-authored foreign language textbook for middle schools.

In recent years, Jo Anne turned from educational writing to more personal and creative literary endeavors. She also began watercolor painting and has exhbited and sold her artwork in galleries in the U.S. and France. In Walks With Maggie, she explores a philosophical approach to life's everyday activites while incorporating her love for animals, nature and painting.

Jo Anne divides her time between Northern Michigan and the village of Saignon, Provence, France. She is currently working on several books including Letters From Provence and a memoir, Times Change. She can be contacted through her website www.meetmeinprovence.com.