Annette's eagerly awaited third book, "Just Shy of Stars," has been published by Spartan Press/Kansas City, MO. This collection of poetry reads like a journey across the continuum of emotion with stops at the most poignant places.

Thank you for the book order! I'm awaiting a delivery of more copies! - Annette.

"Annette Hope Billings has a rare gift for words that simultaneously sets us on fire and soothes our souls." - Miranda Ericsson Kendall, Topeka & Shawnee County Library

Annette Hope Billings is an award-winning poet/playwright/actress dubbed by her fans as "Maya of the Midwest." Her body of work includes poetry, short stories and plays. A nurse for decades before becoming a full-time writer, her broad range of life experiences and deep penchant for caring come through clearly in her writing. Her previous books include "Hope's Wife" and "A Net Full of Hope." Her work is also included in several anthologies of poetry and short stories.“You are either going to do this love thing / or you’re not."