As a story teller I place a part of myself and my experiences in everything I write. I spend most of my time developing the characters, because I feel that people are the most complicated, fascinating and beautiful part of any story. When you read my books my hope is that you will be intrigued, filled with wonder, made to feel a little uncomfortable and then placed on the edge of your seat, kind of like riding a rollercoaster. It is what I feel is the story of life.
— Jeffrey Shapiro
Annie's World
In the act of becoming…
In the act of becoming…Friendship is always enough…It is time to change the focus of our eyes…And see that love is all around us. Friendship is the path of paths…Within me, within you…Echoing forever…In hushed whispers. Yes! We can include…
This morning, I had a revelation…
This morning, I had a revelation…I don’t see as well when you’re not next to me…I don’t hear as well without your presence…If I ever lose you, I will lose part of myself. Alone, I have myself with all my…
I am a mountain lover…
I am a mountain lover…Mountains give me a sense of all things…I lust for the joy of the summit…No matter how long it takes to reach it. Mountains are dotted warmly…More rock than wood…With a blanket of vibrant colors, sprinkling…
Throw another log on the flame…
Throw another log on the flame…Watch everything sparkle as it catches the light…The fire knows how to switch from one language to another…Making everything meaningful to everyone. Let’s wait until we cannot feel the cold…Where we can better appreciate the…
Beware of any sea gull that doesn’t fly away…
Beware of any sea gull that doesn’t fly away…Sitting alone, watching the waves of the sea…I think to myself, “I can’t leave this bird untasted…”Never once thinking that there are “hot heads” among this breed. I am fooled by the…
About Jeff
Jeffrey Mark Shapiro was born in Gloversville New York. Gloversville is a small town about 25 miles Northwest of Albany in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains on the Great Sacandaga Resevoir. Jeffrey grew up in these mountains riding mini-bikes and snowmobiles, fishing the mountain lakes and ponds and getting into the normal amount of mischief associated with a young boy growing up in the wild.
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Book Reviews
"The How I Found Trouble Books are absolutely timeless. I've read both of them at least 3 times, they just make me laugh and feel young. I've given the books to different members of my family and we all have the same reaction. Well done and thank you Jeff Shapiro. And please we need another."
Bill P.
