Sheryl Leă Ferguson

Books Available on Amazon.....

Falling off the Perch – A Guidebook on How to Prepare for Death - Author

Sir William’s Wild Wombat Walkabout - Author

The Walking Stick - Photo Illustrator

Apples for Henry - Photo Illustrator

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ShenArts Veterans Exhibition
November 4-14, 2026

Friday, November 6, 5 - 7pm

Submission Fee: FREE

Exhibit Dates: November 4 - 14

Hours:
*** Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12-5 PM
*** Friday & Saturday 12-8 PM

ShenArts website:
https://www.shenarts.org/

All three of my artwork submissions have been accepted to the ShenArts Veterans Exhibition. Wahoo! The interpretation of "Mount Fuji of the Bamboo Grove" from Katsushika Hokusai's series One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku Hyakkei), published in the 1830's is done in stained glass by my husband John and I.

Free opportunity to collaborate about the writing process!

November 21, 2026

Cost: Free!

When:
Saturday, November 21st
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, please come and pull up a chair!

Join the Handley Library Writers Group for this free event. I'm excited to dive into the writing process for my books with fellow creators.

I'm looking forward to connecting with everyone.

Event: Author Sheryl Leă Ferguson

Where:
Handley Regional Library
100 West Piccadilly Street
Winchester, Virginia

Free Digital Versions hosted by the Library of Virginia*

Sir William’s Wild Wombat Walkabout - Author

Falling off the Perch – A Guidebook on How to Prepare for Death - Author

Apples for Henry - Photo Illustrator

The Walking Stick - Photo Illustrator

There are many sayings that mean you are no longer alive. My favorite is the Australian version which says you have 'fallen off the perch'. Other phrases say: you are dead, you are pushing up daisies, you have passed away, you are forever in our

An unlikely friendship between a dog and a horse is made stronger with the gift of an apple. The book also takes the reader through the growth of an apple tree from blossom to tiny fruit to juicy treat.

A thunderstorm rips through a park, tears a branch from its tree and throws it to the ground. The branch is sad that it is no longer part of the tree and wonders what it will do next.

hearts, you are deceased, etc.

Whichever phrase you may choose, death is a certainty and we need to be prepared.

This is a delicate topic. Many people feel that they have done their part once they have prepared their will. Probably not! This book is intended to help the executor be well prepared with all the information they will need to make their function the least challenging and fulfill your wishes. This book covers the nitty gritty like, what you own, what are your accounts, your internment wishes, special gifts and much more! Preparation is essential for your executor.

Not only does this book offer emotional, practical and legal reasons why you ought to prepare, but there is guidance on what processes may happen along the way.

This book has templates that should be completed for your executors benefit. Once you have filled out the templates in this book, your executor or executrix will have all of the documentation they need to be successful. You will have provided a way to ensure your loved ones know what your decisions were and they will be certain they are making the decisions you wanted. It allows you to have some control of where your precious things will go and how they will be distributed. You can help your loved ones now by ensuring you are prepared.

In addition to the delightful story, a ladybug is hidden in each of the photographs challenging young readers to practice their visual discrimination skills.

Now just a stick, the branch is ushered around the park by its animal residents and human visitors. Each stop brings the stick closer to figuring out how, even separated from its tree, it can be useful.

What happens to a branch that falls off a tree? Follow the stick's adventure as it embarks on an adventure to find a new purpose.

A magnificent and heartwarming quest, this book is a spectacular addition to upper elementary classrooms and school libraries!

Will William uncover a profound new wisdom waiting for him at the jagged peaks of Cradle Mountain? Is true wisdom found in the initial courage it takes to launch a journey—or does the ultimate wisdom lie in the bravery required to leave the comfort of home behind?

Not every legendary adventurer wears boots. Some have a bare nose, a delightfully rotund belly, and incredibly sharp, tough claws.

Meet William, a highly extraordinary wombat. While a peaceful routine of grazing on the sunny shores of Maria Island satisfies everyone else, William is far too restless for a predictable life. Driven by an undeniable sense of wonder, he decides to embark on a grand "walkabout" toward the rugged, mist-shrouded wilderness of Tasmania.

Armed with the lessons from his mother’s bedtime stories, William sets off—but nothing can truly prepare this young marsupial for the unpredictable road ahead. From navigating the piercing, pig-like squeals of territorial Cape Barren Geese to surviving a perilous journey as a secret ferry stowaway, William’s trek is packed with bizarre sights, thrilling explorations, and unlikely alliances.

He may be a compact explorer, but his spirit is as massive as his fierce craving for Silver Tussock grass. As the terrain grows steeper and the challenges multiply, this determined traveler must rely on his sharp wits and summon the courage of a lion.

A Review: Mary R. : Yes! Even death needs a checklist. Please email again, as I was not able to respond to your email. Feel free to introduce Falling off the Perch: A Guidebook on How to Prepare for Death to readers who appreciate practical guidance, thoughtful life discussions and books that can make an uncomfortable subject a little easier to face. Because if we're all eventually going to fall off the perch, we might as well make sure the paperwork isn't waiting until then to fall apart too.

Get in touch

I am grateful for your time spent reading. I am looking forward to your questions, comments or suggestions, Thanks!

E-mail:

sherylleaferguson@gmail.com

About the Author

Trading a pair of combat boots for hiking boots, Sheryl Leă Ferguson loves a good adventure. A United States Marine Corps veteran, she served four years in the Marines before earning her Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership.

She finds inspiration from her love of hiking, photography and traveling. Sheryl lives in Virginia with her husband. Her purpose in life is to bring beauty to the world. She hopes that by reading her books, it too brings happiness and beauty to your life.

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