Martha McClanahan Pierce's memoir Picked Out Special earns 5-star reader reviews

Martha McClanahan Pierce, an author, photographer and storyteller based in Stuarts Draft, Virginia, says her memoir Picked Out Special is receiving 5-star reviews. The book is being recommended by readers looking for an adoption story built around faith, family and love.

It is paired with a children's story written for young readers about being loved, wanted and belonging. Cornflowers appear throughout the book and across Pierce's website. She writes that they represent Germany, the country where she was born, and that their blue petals stand for loyalty, love and hope. Both the memoir and the children's book can be found on Amazon.

Pierce came to writing later in life. She has been married to her husband, Ron, since 2000. She has three grown children, Ron has three grown children, and together they have 15 grandchildren. What started as an idea for a children's story grew into The Little Sprouts Garden Collection, ten stories for young children featuring garden characters who face big feelings and challenges, including friendship, kindness, patience, confidence, perseverance, generosity and self-acceptance. Titles in the collection include Wally the Worm and Bella the Bluebird, Andy the Ant, Lucy the Ladybug, Sammy the Snail, Catie the Caterpillar, Barney the Beetle, Freddy the Firefly, Betty the Bee, Tommy the Turtle and Charlie the Cricket. Pierce describes her work as sharing stories that inspire, encourage and celebrate what makes each person special.

A new children's series is taking shape, with farm animals helping young readers explore big feelings. Readers, parents, educators and media representatives can reach Pierce by email at marthamcclanahanpierce@gmail.com. More information is at marthamcclanahanpierce.com, and her books are listed on her Amazon author page.

About Martha McClanahan Pierce

Martha McClanahan Pierce is an author, photographer and storyteller based in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. She writes The Little Sprouts Garden Collection, ten stories for young children featuring garden characters who face big feelings and challenges, along with related titles such as Little Sprouts ABCs and 123s, a coloring book and holiday stories. She also wrote Picked Out Special, a memoir about adoption, faith, identity and home, published with a companion children's story. A new children's series, Friendly Acres Farm, is in progress. Her books are sold on Amazon, and her website includes a section for parents and educators.