Hi Allie: Thanks for your kind words about my books -- and for sending along some of your delightful poetry. You're on your way to be a writer, too. I like what you said about being powerless (in a way) as a child-- but being creative gives you wings to fly with your imagination and wonderful wor... more

Hi Allie: Thanks for your kind words about my books -- and for sending along some of your delightful poetry. You're on your way to be a writer, too. I like what you said about being powerless (in a way) as a child-- but being creative gives you wings to fly with your imagination and wonderful words -- and always be free. Hugs to you from Joan Hiatt Harlow

I have learned throughout my young years, that kids have absolutely no control on any adult decisions that are made and I am POWERLESS when it comes people older than me. The only thing kids have control on is their destiny (sometimes), their imagination, and their creativity. It is obvious that kid... more

I have learned throughout my young years, that kids have absolutely no control on any adult decisions that are made and I am POWERLESS when it comes people older than me. The only thing kids have control on is their destiny (sometimes), their imagination, and their creativity. It is obvious that kids can make SOME better decisions than adults because they are learning and have learned and will not forget, when adults have already forgotten. SO, ADULTS LISTEN TO KIDS TOO. (Who knows what works in their minds- that could be good or bad)

Dear Allie: Thanks so much for the sweet e-mail regarding my book, THUNDER FROM THE SEA. I'm so glad you enjoyed it --(despite a few tears!_)and I hope you'll keep in touch. I think you might like MIDNIGHT RIDER, too. It's about a girl in 1775 Boston. Girls especially write to tell me how they l... more

Dear Allie: Thanks so much for the sweet e-mail regarding my book, THUNDER FROM THE SEA. I'm so glad you enjoyed it --(despite a few tears!_)and I hope you'll keep in touch. I think you might like MIDNIGHT RIDER, too. It's about a girl in 1775 Boston. Girls especially write to tell me how they love that book. Hugs from Joan Hiatt Harlow