Welcome to the website of Penny Zeller, author of Hollyhocks. 

Little Naniekyns has severe food allergies to most of the plants and leaves in the forest.  Her food choices are limited to grass blades while her friends enjoy various different forest delicatessens.  Join Naniekyns and her friends, June-Bug and Aunt RudyBee, as they attempt to find a delicious food that Naniekyns can eat without having an allergic reaction.  Travel on an adventure where the well-crafted text and enchanting illustrations will captivate audiences of all ages.

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Summary:

How can the man Andi loved and shared her life with for last twenty-five years no longer care for her? Faced with the difficult decision of staying in or leaving her marriage, what will Andi choose?

Excerpt:

"Andi drove away from the house, watching it recede in the rearview mirror. The Christmas lights her husband, Ross, had recently hung dangled from the eaves and the driveway was cleared of last night's heavy Wyoming snowstorm. This was the home she had lived in for a large portion of her life, the home into which she had poured so much of her heart and soul.

Yet Andi didn't know where she was going as she sped down the winding drive, only that she had to get away.

Life with Ross had become too painful.

As she turned onto the main road then rounded the bend in the road, she could still see the smoke rising out of the chimney from the fireplace they had saved for months to build. The river rock surrounding the fireplace alone had cost a bundle but it hadn't mattered for the house had always been warm.

It was lately that hearts had grown cold..."

What's being said about "Hollyhocks"...

A delightful story with many appealing characters, which will be sure to find a special place in the hearts of children dealing with allergies.  Ms. Zeller is not afraid to write about the difficulties children can encounter in their lives.  -Christine Valentine, author

It is a joy to see a heart-felt dream become a reality.  This happens in Penny Zeller's delightful tale of three wee creatures.  Two friends with love and determination search of a solution to Naniekyn's problem.  The illustrations cleverly depict the problem and the search.  -Barbara Dafoe, former teacher

Zeller discusses allergies, a growing topic of today's society, in a delightful storybook format.  Her charming story relays the serious message about allergic reactions in an understanding and empathetic manner.  Her story combined with vivacious illustrations will certainly hold children spellbound.  As a Mom, a must read! - Rita Akin, field of social sciences and mother of two

What is being said about
"The Decision"...

Reviews:

"The theme of The Decision is an all-too-familiar situation known to many couples, but the conclusion is positive and uplifting. Penny's gift of sharing from the heart is most inspiring."--Betty L. Alden

"Sometimes we all have hard decisions to make. The Decision is excellent because it illustrates how to bring about a happy ending to a difficult decision."--R.M. Brown

"Penny Zeller's, The Decision, is a book of enduring love, a love that stands the test of time and major life changes. A love we can only hope to be blessed with in our lifetime. Penny never ceases to amaze me with her diverse talent, from children's books to history and romance. She is a very gifted writer."--Kim Ordahl