Recent Releases

We are excited to share our most recent books with you!

Fighting for Life: The Midnight Hour by Laura Michelle

Available on Amazon for $20.00

This book of poetry is a follow-up to Laura's first, Fighting for Life, and continues to tell her story through her beautiful, authentic poems.

GrandMa and the Miracles by Arthur Marinello

 Available on Lulu for $19.50

GrandMa and the Miracles, a hardcover book of poems, is Arthur's third collection of poetry, written throughout the years. He has a delightful, honest way of writing that shows both his humor and his insight.

Life is Crumbly by Jansina, with illustrations by Mary MacArthur

Available on Amazon for $2.99 (Kindle) and $9.99 (paperback)

Also available directly from Jansina for $12 (hardcover) and $10 (paperback)

Called "morbidly cute" by some, this short story is about cookies and the ways they die - ultimately showing that it's not as bad as it seems. Illustrations are by the talented Mary MacArthur. 

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As Fairydust Settles is Here!

Jansina’s newest book, As Fairydust Settles, is now available!

From the back cover:

“Would you have married me if you had known?”

Mical’s question stays with Davey. He doesn’t have an answer.

Mical was wrong to deceive him, and her apologetic efforts may not be enough to keep them together. Will her spiteful father allow them the chance to find out?

This sequel to Shrouded Jewels continues to follow Mical and Davey as they struggle with deception, temptation, and a sometimes bitter reality.

Will Davey and Mical find their happily ever after?

Praise for the book:

“I think it may be her best yet.” – Gina Marinello-Sweeney, author of I Thirst

“Jansina, once again, brilliantly shows how the fairytale can have a happy ending after all.” – C.M. Stewart.

“It has mystery, humor, sadness, happiness, it’s very descriptive, and more. Jansina is a gifted author!” – Liz Ellertson, author of Liz’s Lefse

As Fairydust Settles is now available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats!

Ebook: ($2.99)

As Fairydust Settles on Kindle

As Fairydust Settles on Nook

As Fairydust Settles on Smashwords

Paperback: ($12.99)

As Fairydust Settles on Amazon

As Fairydust Settles in my CreateSpace store

As Fairydust Settles in the Rivershore Books store (autographed copies available)

Hardcover, casewrap: ($19.99)

As Fairydust Settles on Lulu

Hardcover, dust-jacket ($21.59)

As Fairydust Settles on Lulu

You are welcome to purchase paperback or hardcover editions from the author by emailing her at Jansina@rivershorebooks.com. She is honored to sign any copies purchased directly from her!

Character Interview: Jonathan Benson

Name: Jonathan Benson

Age: 22

What book/s are you in? Shrouded Jewels and As Fairydust Settles

Where do you work? I'm a tutor at my college.

Where do you live? A suburb of Minneapolis, with my father.

Favorite place to relax? Up in a tree.

What would your dream job be? Something where taking things apart to see how they work would be part of my every day duties. Engineer? I don't know what engineers actually do...

How do you get along with your Dad? Mostly, we try to avoid each other. It's pretty easy in a house this size. We get along okay when we do talk, though.

Do you play any instruments? The guitar, kind of.

Describe a typical day in Jonathan's world. Oh, boy. Let's see...get up, make breakfast for Dad and me, and leave his outside his office. Then run back downstairs so I don't have to see him...haha. (Kidding.) Study, head to class, come home and study or cook more. I'm so boring. I like the days Davey comes to fix the security system... I help with that sometimes.

And finally, are you hungry? Always. Are you offering to feed me?

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Questions courtesy of Kateri and Megan. Thank you!

Want a question answered in a future interview? Email me atJansina@rivershorebooks.com or visit the Rivershore Books writing forumto give your input!

Are you an author in need of support? Visit Rivershore Books to learn about proofreading, editing, and publishing options, or email me with any questions. I'm here to help.

Character Interview: Mical Blake

Name: Mical Blake (formerly Benson)

Age: 26

What book/s are you in? Forgotten Memories, Shrouded Jewels, and As Fairydust Settles

Where do you work? I don't work...I go to business school at the U of M.

Where do you live? A suburb of Minneapolis, in a cottage with my husband Davey.

Favorite place to relax? There's a student center in the university that's somewhat quiet.

Why don't you trust Jonathan? I trust him enough.

Who do you tend to confide in when you are feeling down? No one, usually. Sometimes Anna, and sometimes Chrissy.

Mira is your older sister, but do you feel like you often act in her place? Not so much now as when we were younger. She seems to be gaining her own strength now.

What is your relationship with your dad like? Nonexistent. That's how it should stay.

Describe your life in 2 words: Messy. Wrong.

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Questions courtesy of Kateri and Megan. Thank you!

Want a question answered in a future interview? Email me at Jansina@rivershorebooks.com or visit the Rivershore Books writing forum to give your input!

Are you an author in need of support? Visit Rivershore Books to learn about proofreading, editing, and publishing options, or email me with any questions. I'm here to help.

Character Interviews: Linda Johnson

Name: Linda (Leelee) Johnson

Significant Other: Frank stole my heart pretty quickly. So I married him. I'd say he's pretty significant.

What is your strongest belief? There is good in all people...some just like to hide it.

How do you like to spend your time? Playing basketball in the park is probably the most fun I could imagine.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go? I have some friends who moved to Wisconsin. I'd love to see them again.

What is your favorite food? Anything from The Diner.

Describe yourself in one word: Joyful.

What type of music could you listen to for hours? Classical piano. It relaxes me.

Do you have a favorite flower? I was never all that interested in flowers, except to say, "Oh, that's pretty." So, I probably do, but I couldn't tell you the name of it.

What prompted you to play basketball? Dad used to play it with Ella and me. I loved it; she didn't.

Do you enjoy talking to Joe? Yeah. He's funny!

What is one of your favorite things to do? You're going to get sick of this word, but...basketball. Swing dancing can be fun, too. It depends on your partner.

Do you enjoy going to the Friday night galas? Usually, yes. There are a lot of good memories there.

What do you like about The Diner? Besides the food? The atmosphere is peaceful and energizing at the same time...and the people truly care.

Linda (Leelee), Frank, Ella, and Joe can be found in the novel, Forgotten Memories.

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Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!

Want a question answered in a future interview? Email me at Jansina@rivershorebooks.com or visit the Rivershore Books writing forum to give your input!

Are you an author in need of support? Visit Rivershore Books to learn about proofreading, editing, and publishing options, or email me with any questions. I'm here to help.

Character Interviews: Rosie Tyler

Name: Rosie Knudson

Significant Other: Do I look like I have time for a guy?

What is your strongest belief? Life should be fun! And meaningful. But mostly fun.

How do you like to spend your time? Doing things with Bevin and Jane. And Katty. And Aiden's a cutie. And...oh, just everyone.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go? Oklahoma. I know that sounds random... but I've heard good things about that place. I'd like to see if they're true.

What is your favorite food? Turkey...stuffing...pumpkin pie... let's just say Thanksgiving food. We should have Thanksgiving all year round. For more than just the food...but the food's a great perk!

Describe yourself in one word: Thilly. (Not silly, mind you. Thilly is sillier than silly!)

What type of music could you listen to for hours? I don't know if I could listen to anything for hours. I'd go a little bonkers. Okay. A little more bonkers.

Do you have a favorite author? You expect me to pick just one? Ha! Oh, fine. C.S. Lewis is pretty great.

What instruments do you play? Piano, sort of. When I sit down and do it. Bevin is much better at it because he actually practices.

If you could speak any language, what would it be? Swedish. Then I'd be able to talk to my relatives in Sweden without making them speak English.

Do you enjoy writing for the Backus Blab? Yes, I love it! Silly question, though. Why would I do it if I didn't enjoy it?

What is your favorite memory? A couple years ago, Bevin (my twin) gave me time for my birthday. He gave me a watch, but more importantly he set aside and entire week and told me I could drag him around and he'd do whatever I asked. It was glorious.

Rosie, Bevin, and Jane can be found in both Forgotten Memories (available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Lulu) and Sanisfreeda (FREE on Smashwords).

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Interview questions courtesy of Bonnie and Megan. Thank you!

Want a question answered in a future interview? Email me at Jansina@rivershorebooks.com or visit the Rivershore Books writing forum to give your input!

Are you an author in need of support? Visit Rivershore Books to learn about proofreading, editing, and publishing options, or email me with any questions. I'm here to help.

Book Excerpt: Shrouded Jewels

Shrouded Jewels is available on Amazon, Lulu, the Nook, and Kindle.

      “Who are we spying on today?” Mical Benson asked, dropping to her knees on the floor beside her sister. They peered through the blinds of the massive dining room window.
     Mira shrugged. “I’ve never seen him before.”
     The dark-haired stranger walked up the long driveway to their front door. He was beyond out of place, as he stood next to their manicured lawn and perfectly trimmed bushes. His hair probably hadn’t seen a brush that morning, and his clothes—jeans and a button-up plaid shirt—were more appropriate for a day on a farm than a business meeting with their father.
     “Watch,” Mical said. “Dad will shoo him away. I wonder how he got through the front gate.”
     Mira didn’t respond.
     “Maybe Eduardo left it open.”
     “Oh, I hope not,” Mira said, with sudden concern for the security manager’s welfare.
     “This being your first offense,” Mical said, lowering her voice in a comical rendition of her father, “I won’t kill you. Cross me again…” She let the words linger.
     Mira shook her head. “Don’t joke, Mical.”
     Mical returned her gaze to the approaching young man. “Why is he here?” She watched his stride with a touch of—she didn’t know what. “You’ve at least got to admire his audacity.”

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