MSullivanTales.com

Poems, Prose and Play

 

Welcome to MSullivanTales, a site of poems and prose for children.

Michael Sullivan is an award-winning writer and a pediatric nurse. He has carried his unique brand of humor into schools and theaters throughout the country.
So step right up.  Loosen those jowls a little.
And enjoy!

 

 His blog is available at http://msullivantales.wordpress.com/.

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What's new...                                                                                             What’s newsworthy...

WE HAVE A DATE!

"AN EYEBALL IN MY GARDEN - AND OTHER SPINE-TINGLING POEMS" will be published July 15, 2010.

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"Spooky" - Poem to be included in "AN EYEBALL IN MY GARDEN - AND OTHER SPINE-TINGLING POEMS." Due out in 2010. Marshall Cavendish.

"The Corner" - Poem to be included in "AN EYEBALL IN MY GARDEN - AND OTHER SPINE-TINGLING POEMS." Due out in 2010. Marshall Cavendish.

"Sinking Ship" - Poem to be included in "AN EYEBALL IN MY GARDEN - AND OTHER SPINE-TINGLING POEMS." Due out in 2010. Marshall Cavendish.

"Giant's Pocket" - Poem to be included in "AN EYEBALL IN MY GARDEN - AND OTHER SPINE-TINGLING POEMS." Due out in 2010. Marshall Cavendish.

"If you haven't smiled since Saturday" - Bumples, June 2010

"The Zamboni" - First Place, Nonfiction. Sherwood Forest Literary Journal 2007.

"Pencil Magoo" - First Place, Fiction. Sherwood Forest Literary Journal 2005.

"Let's Get Creative" - Bridal Guide Magazine, November 2001.

"My Day at the Spa" - Bridal Guide Magazine, November 2000.

"Something Wonderful is About to Happen" - Music and storytelling tape with The Brothers Grinn, 1999

"Where Eagles Sore" - The Stamford Advocate, February 1997.

 
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I recently had a chance to sit down and chat with children's author Kevin McNamee. Here's my interview.
http://kevinmcnameechildrensauthor.blogspot.com/


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"When I needed to tell my story there was only one person I could trust. And since he wasn't available I had to tell Michael Sullivan. He better not have messed it up."
- Philbert
"First Flight of The Philbert"


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“Bock bock brrrg bock.
Bock! Brrg bock bock. Brg. Michael Sullivan? Bock.”
- Brrg
“Chef Blarney Cooks a Crocochicken”


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“I thought Mr. Sullivan’s portrayal of life as a wolfman was completely inaccurate. We don’t just run around and haunt kids in nightmares. We’re branching out. Trying to do some in the daytime now. I drive a school bus three mornings a week. Scares the heck out of kids.”

- Wolfman

“The Journey Stone”


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“It’s not easy talking about the sadness my babies face and finding that part of them that sometimes they need to hide real good. Mr. Sullivan has sat upon the rockin’ chair with me. I think that says enough.”

- Mama Kai

“Mama Kai”



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"I love your writing. It's imaginative, fun, very creative and at times very touching. You clearly understand how kids think."

- Barbara Rittenhouse

Vice President & Publisher, Special Markets
Publications International, Ltd.

 


On my storytelling adventures with The Brothers Grinn:

 


“With imagination, wit, and razor sharp improv, this troupe is like Second City for kids (of all ages).”

- The Westchester/Connecticut Weekly

 


“The Brothers Grinn are a delightfully entertaining troupe that combines interactive storytelling and original music to create an enjoyable time for everyone. The quick wit and sharp improvisational skills of The Brothers Grinn make storytelling the way it was meant to be ---fun! Their creativity and humor is an experience to behold.

- Louisiana Renaissance Festival




State laughs anyone?


 

“I find myself writing to you with only the highest praise from our audiences about the quality of the performances of The Brothers Grinn. I am so grateful that you explored new ideas with us and produced a fine performance. We respect your professionalism and look forward to the next opportunity to bring delight to the children and adults who enjoy your work. Thank you again for a wonderful afternoon.”

- Brooklyn Museum of Art

 


“What a delight! I can’t recall having so much fun in a library. I felt we had truly traveled to fantastic places to meet fantastic characters. The audience was completely enchanted.”

- Pelham Public Library

 

 

“Think ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?' with 'Shrek' and a little of ‘The Princess Bride’ thrown in, and you’ll get the idea of what a performance by The Brothers Grinn is like.”

- Ocean Avenue Elementary


“I would highly recommend The Brothers Grinn storytelling troupe. They are a group of very talented, entertaining and interactive storytellers/actors. The Brothers Grinn enthusiastically involved students and teachers, holding the attention of all. The teachers remarked on the program being a great motivator for writing activities. This was an inspirational way to kick off our Read Across America celebration.”

- Nathan Hale School


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Some of the places I’ve traveled to: The Bronx Botanical Gardens, The Bronx Zoo, The Brooklyn Museum of Art, Bruce Museum of Art, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, The Emelin Theater, JFK Library and Museum, National Storytelling Festival, The NY Renaissance Faire, The Maryland Renaissance Faire, The Louisiana Renaissance Faire, The Rich Forum, Rye First Night, Stepping Stones Museum for Children, The Toyota Comedy Festival, and Schools and Libraries and Bookstores throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Virginia.


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