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Unicorn and the Master's Glory is a magical story of creation. I've tried to steer clear of any one religious belief, but the story does rely on the idea of a creator who Unicorn calls Master. It is a story of the earth and the things that live and move upon it. It's about the spark of life that is carried in the body, the part that many of us ignore. My hopes are to teach the young and the old to care for life, to see the potential in the beings of this world. To care, to love, to respect. The story begins on a world that has no existence until the Master blows life into it and creates one living beast. His name is Unicorn. This world is not like our world today. It's a colorless world with all the magic of life glistening in Unicorn's horn. Unicorn is sad as he has no one to share his life. And as he moves about the earth, he is torn. The Master sees Unicorn's sadness and does something magical, but the Master is concerned for the welfare of his earth. Our world today is filled with chaos and hate, self-righteousness and suffering. But what can we do? One way is to teach our children the values of life. It's time for all of humanity to care. The book is in poetic verse which will delight young children ages 3 and up. I've found even adults enjoy the reading and drawings. By using this favorite children's book character, Unicorn can teach a child how to care.

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Everything in the universe has glory hidden inside itself, but it often requires the right person with the right instrument to bring it out and make it shine. In accomplished poet and illustrator Linda McGowan's beautifully rendered poem, Unicorn and the Master's Glory, a magical unicorn, blessed by the Creator, brings color to the pages of our world and a qualia of meaning to its own. There is much of value and beauty to reflect upon in this book. Andrew Garvey, author of The Color of Poetry, Quietus and Mind Control Empire Pretty deep. The opening phrases make me think and compare; the closing passages make me want to give mankind a bit more trust. It is a very big concept. Steve, grandfather I thought the poem was very well done and really flowed nicely. I really like the words 'Be sure to look with a loving heart and from the hate you do you depart.' Good meaning for all. Good stuff! Daniel, father and a grandfather

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"Linda McGowan began her love for writing in college where she graduated in 1995 with a bachelor's degree in fine art. In 2004 she received her Master's degree in curriculum and design and spent 17 years, 1996 to 2013, teaching art, photography and graphic design in several Colorado junior colleges as well as art appreciation at Adams State College in Alamosa. She also worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs in Alamosa and Buena Vista where she taught art, photography and storytelling. She has struggled between children, work and trying to keep herself active in the arts, but as her children reached adulthood, she found more opportunity to engage in her art and storytelling. ""Unicorn and the Master's Glory"" has been a long time coming. It was a Senior computer art project in her last year of college in 1995. Finding time to recreate this children's book in watercolor while juggling kids, a job (sometimes 2 or 3) and a business was not easy. But with the turn of the century came more time for artwork and exhibits and a book that was published in 2001 called ""Lame Johnny Creek"". ""Unicorn and the Master's Glory"" stayed on the back burner until a few years ago. It began with a push from her children to ""get it done!"" It has taken her a couple years to finish the watercolors and fine tune the poetry. During her teaching at both the colleges and the Club, Linda found that telling stories was most gratifying, even more so than her drawing or painting. As time continues to fly and retirement is not far ahead, Linda plans on spending her time on storytelling with art as an emphasis. Linda McGowan began her love for writing in college where she graduated in 1995 with a bachelor's degree in fine art. In 2004 she received her Master's degree in curriculum and design and spent 17 years, 1996 to 2013, teaching art, photography and graphic design in several Colorado junior colleges as well as art appreciation at Adams State College in Alamosa. She also worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs in Alamosa and Buena Vista where she taught art, photography and storytelling. She has struggled between children, work and trying to keep herself active in the arts, but as her children reached adulthood, she found more opportunity to engage in her art and storytelling. ""Unicorn and the Master's Glory"" has been a long time coming. It was a Senior computer art project in her last year of college in 1995. Finding time to recreate this children's book in watercolor while juggling kids, a job (sometimes 2 or 3) and a business was not easy. But with the turn of the century came more time for artwork and exhibits and a book that was published in 2001 called ""Lame Johnny Creek"". ""Unicorn and the Master's Glory"" stayed on the back burner until a few years ago. It began with a push from her children to ""get it done!"" It has taken her a couple years to finish the watercolors and fine tune the poetry. During her teaching at both the colleges and the Club, Linda found that telling stories was most gratifying, even more so than her drawing or painting. As time continues to fly and retirement is not far ahead, Linda plans on spending her time on storytelling with art as an emphasis."

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