Maryann Busocan Parkinson
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Maryann Busocan Parkinson
by Maryann Parkinson
A story book designed for young readers. When a boy, his loyal golden retriever, and a curious seal cross paths on the quiet shores of Callala Bay, an unexpected journey begins. Together they discover that home isn’t just a place, it’s the people and creatures who find you when you’re lost.
Set against the shimmering coast of New South Wales, The Long Way Home from Callala Bay is a heartwarming story of friendship, courage, and the tides that carry us back to where we belong
A story book designed for young readers. When a boy, his loyal golden retriever, and a curious seal cross paths on the quiet shores of Callala Bay, an unexpected journey begins. Together they discover that home isn’t just a place, it’s the people and creatures who find you when you’re lost.
Set against the shimmering coast of New South Wales, The Long Way Home from Callala Bay is a heartwarming story of friendship, courage, and the tides that carry us back to where we belong
A business owner, part time author who loves crocheting
Maryann Parkinson is an Australian writer whose work explores the intersections of truth, compassion, and the human heart. While raising her children and searching for something to steady her mind and keep her spirit intact she began writing poems. Most of them found their way onto her social media stream, where she captured emotions, real events, and unspoken truths, shaping them into verse that resonated with readers. Those early poems became the foundation of her voice: honest, observant, and deeply human. She is drawn to stories rooted in lived experience the kind that reveal how ordinary people navigate extraordinary moral landscapes. Her writing is shaped by a profound respect for emotional honesty and the quiet resilience of those who speak when silence feels safer.
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