Thursday, March 18, 2021

This many...




A friend once remarked that it's difficult to keep track of my books. I can hardly argue with that when I regularly have to double-check details myself. This explains the confused look you'll see on my face if you ever happen to ask me how many books I've written. Which, of course, is not the same as how many have been published (also an incomplete figure as it doesn't take into account those that are under contract but not yet released). And the tally never includes the wretched efforts that have been abandoned (not deleted, mind you) at some stage of writing, or, if completed, stories which good sense has kept me from sending out.

I am aware, of course, that a general figure is more than enough to satisfy the innocent curiosity of anyone who happens to venture that dreadful question. Sadly for them, that rarely prevents me from offering (much) more information than their polite interest warrants. 

All the same, it seems the responsible thing to do -- to have a list of publications readily available. So here it is!   

Picture Books

Down Here (2015)
Isabelle Malenfant, Illustrator
Miss Wondergem's Dreadfully Dreadful Pie (2011)
Wendy J. Whittingham, Illustrator
There's a GOLDFISH In My Shoe! (2009)
David Jardine, Illustrator
There's a COW Under My Bed! (2008)
David Jardine, Illustrator
 
Early Chapter Book

Cooper Clark and the Dragon Lady (2019)
Cover art and drawings by
David Jardine

Middle Grade Novels

A Bend in the Breeze (2022)
Birdspell (2021)
The Rise and Fall of Derek Cowell (2020)
Random Acts (2015)
Rain Shadow (2014)
Driftwood (2013)
The Glory Wind (2010)
Tumbleweed Skies (2009)
Speechless (2007)


Young Adult Novels

Standing on Neptune (2023)
Finding Avalon (2020) collaboration with Pamela MacDonald
Counting Back from Nine (2012)
Testify (August 2011)
(Testify has been translated into French and Korean)
Accomplice (2011)
Watcher (2009)
Three Million Acres of Flame (2007)
Sarah's Legacy (2006)
Sam's Light (2004)
KATE (2003)


Shelby Belgarden Mystery Series

Searching for Yesterday (2008)
Eyes of a Stalker (2006)
Hiding in Plain Sight (2005)
Chasing Shadows (2004)
In Too Deep (2003)
Out of the Ashes (2002)

Non-Fiction

More than Words: Navigating the Complex World of Communication (2023)
with co-creators Natalie Hyde and David Jardine
Vanessa Hudgens: Superstars Series (2010)




5 comments:

Peggy Dymond Leavey said...

You are truly amazing, Valerie! I've long admired your work and the speed at which you're able to get those books out there.

Jacqueline said...

I'm wondering where I could find autobiographical information about you - such as where you were born, where you've lived, etc. I am looking for Canadian and Newfoundland authors of children's books for my daughter and I to explore.

Valerie Sherrard said...

I would be happy to respond to your request for information, Jacqueline. Simply email me at valerie.sherrard@gmail.com

- Valerie

Anonymous said...

A _great_ list Valerie! Thanks for making it...adding you to the Oh MG YA Canada Reading Challenge...

Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

You visited stoneybrooke cottage a while back and left such a sweet comment and so I had to stop by the meet the person who left it.

What a treat to see your work here! I can't wait to read a few of your books with my kids and grandkids.

I wish you every success!

Hugs

Linda