Chicken Lips is a children's fictional short story about animal life on Mr. Brown's farm and how the chickens got their beaks. George the rooster is the main character and the story explains how he helps his chicken friends feel better. When the author observed students at his daughter's elementary school applying way too much lip balm on their lips over and over again, he thought that too much of a good thing can sometimes be harmful. About the Author The author is an army veteran and served in the 1st Cavalry division. He served overseas for almost two years, as well as other duty stations over the years. He has always had a passion for writing. He has a great love for his country - the only greater love he has is for his wife and his daughter, Alexa. He and his family of four, including their dog Peek-a-boo, reside in southern Nevada. M. W. Smith has also written A Mother's Day Wish, a short story about a mom and her daughter.