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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Book Launches
One of my favorite parts of publishing - as both an author and a publisher - is book launches.
Every author's launch is different. Mine take place in my house. They're low-key, with food, games, and book readings - and mainly conversation.
Me (on the right) preparing for my first book launch - with the help of a good friend (and cover model for Shrouded Jewels and As Fairydust Settles), Jojo.
K. Newman, signing her first novel, The Lands (published via Rivershore Books).
One of my clients held a launch at a coffee shop earlier this year. She made a point to talk to everyone who came and made us all feel special. I was introduced to multiple people as "my publisher" and "my editor" and loved the titles.
K. Newman and me, showing off her awesome book.
Just this month, Nikki Abramson had a great book launch at her church. There were over 100 people there, and she had a card-making table, a table about her business (Renew Hope), and a dramatic reading of her book, I Choose Hope (published via Rivershore Books).
I manned the book table (as the publisher I knew the prices and how to describe the book) and had the opportunity to meet and talk with almost everyone who came.
What did your book launch look like? If you haven't had one yet, what will you include when you do?
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Author Interview: Nikki Min Yeong Abramson
Today we're excited to share an interview with a recently-published Rivershore author, Nikki Min Yeong Abramson. Her book, I Choose Hope, is a motivational, self-help, inspirational autobiography. The book includes journal questions, pictures, and illustrations.
Can you give a short summary of your book? Finding hope and strength while overcoming challenges and obstacles in life, overcoming challenges, and finding the positive aspects in life.
What genre is your book? Memoir, autobiography, self-improvement, self-help, Christian inspiration, and inspirational.
Who is your book's audience? People who are overcoming challenges, especially the adoption community, and those with disabilities and in the medical field.
What first inspired your book? Friends telling me I have a powerful story and encouraging me to share it.
How long have you been writing, and why did you start? It took me about 3 years to write this book. I had not really written much before. I enjoyed writing but was not really a writer, although wrote for my school's newspaper etc. I started writing as I felt I had a story to share and a message to inspire people.
Where do you write most often? Caribou coffee shops.
What are your ‘author quirks’? Writing to music and reading aloud my paragraphs.
What advice do you have for other authors? Write a little each day, have a notebook that you carry wherever you go and whenever you get inspired write it down, be open and vulnerable, study, and take notes of things you enjoyed. What inspires you will translate into your writing. Don't ever give up. Find ways to grab your audience's attention.
What do you do when you lack motivation? Find strength from friends and myself, pray, listen to music, watch a movie/tv, or see a show.
What do you most want your readers to know? Trust yourself and do what your heart tells you to do, never give up, and find hope and hold on to it.
Nikki's book, I Choose Hope, is an inspirational memoir and self-improvement book about finding hope through overcoming challenges. It is available in both ebook and paperback formats, and in color and black and white. It can be found at the Rivershore website, www.renewingyourhope.com, www.nikkiabramson.com, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords.
Nikki's book, I Choose Hope, is an inspirational memoir and self-improvement book about finding hope through overcoming challenges. It is available in both ebook and paperback formats, and in color and black and white. It can be found at the Rivershore website, www.renewingyourhope.com, www.nikkiabramson.com, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Recent Releases
We are excited to share our most recent books with you!
Fighting for Life: The Midnight Hour by Laura Michelle
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
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
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.
Want to see your book listed here? Contact us to learn more, or view our publishing packages.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
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)
Paperback: ($12.99)
As Fairydust Settles in the Rivershore Books store (autographed copies available)
Hardcover, casewrap: ($19.99)
Hardcover, dust-jacket ($21.59)
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!
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Sneak Peeks!
Happy Thanksgiving!
At Rivershore, we're thankful for both our readers and our authors, today and every day.
Here's a sneak peek at our book line-up for the next few months:
Emilie Phillips, Midnight Captive
A delightful, modern, fairy tale novel
Arthur Marinello, Grandma and the Miracles
A book of personal, honest, and reflective poetry
Nikki Abramson, I Choose Hope
An inspirational memoir and self improvement book, enhanced with photos and illustrations
Jansina, As Fairydust Settles
The sequel to Shrouded Jewels, a modern retelling of David and Michal
Previous Rivershore authors, Don Richardson (Spiritual Invented Creation and Scripts to Recovery) and Laura Michelle (Fighting for Life), will also be publishing two new books of poetry!
Want to see your book among our Rivershore Books titles? Contact the editor at Jansina@rivershorebooks.com to learn what can bring it from written to published!
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Memory Ghosts by Chelise Fry
We are delighted to share Rivershore's newest book, Memory Ghosts by Chelise Fry.
"The battle between hero and villain is one most often fought within ourselves"
This is the first in Fry's History of Eyrthum fantasy series, and follows brothers Reinhold and Lamertyn as they learn the secrets and dangers of Eyrthum. The intensity of the details, depth of the content, beautiful wording, and realistic characters combine to make this a book that draws the reader in and keeps their interest to the end. We are eager to read book 2!
"The battle between hero and villain is one most often fought within ourselves"
This is the first in Fry's History of Eyrthum fantasy series, and follows brothers Reinhold and Lamertyn as they learn the secrets and dangers of Eyrthum. The intensity of the details, depth of the content, beautiful wording, and realistic characters combine to make this a book that draws the reader in and keeps their interest to the end. We are eager to read book 2!
Note: This book is meant for ages 16+, due to thematic elements.
For a limited time, the paperback of this book will be available at the reduced price of $10.99 on Amazon and the Rivershore Books store!
Be watching in the coming weeks for the ebook! The price of the paperback will revert to $12.99 when the ebook is released.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Author Interview: Laura Michelle
Earlier this year we had the pleasure of publishing Laura Michelle's book of poetry. Today we have an interview with the author.
Fighting for Life.
Can you give a short summary of your book?
Like a journal in poetry form, Fighting for Life, is a glimpse into daily joys as well as struggles.
What genre is your book?
Poetry.
Who is your book’s audience?
My book is geared towards people of any age and background, whether they believe in God or not. It is for anyone who may be struggling with breaking the chains of addictions or getting through the torture of past trauma.
What first inspired your book?
My first burst of inspiration came years back when one of my dear friends was struggling with some addictions. To help her I gave her a little collection of poems to read and possibly get some hope from. While sitting with her as she was reading them I could see the hurt and fear in her eyes start to disappear. That day an idea was planted in my heart that maybe if I could touch one person who was hurting maybe just maybe my poems could help others. That has been my main drive; to share my struggles with people in an open honest way.
How long have you been writing, and why did you start?
I’ve been writing for over 10 years. It started as a way for me to vent and sort through emotions and fears with all I was going through at the time with different health diagnosis’s as well as freeing my mind at the end of the day.
Where do you write most often?
I find myself writing mostly in coffee shops or little cafes.
What are your ‘author quirks’?
Hmm, well for one I need to have my earbuds in. It doesn't matter if I'm listening to music or not, they just need to be in. I don’t have a favorite pen, but I do have a favorite color, black. I write everything longhand and number each line as I go.
What advice do you have for other authors?
Be honest in your writing, both with yourself or others. If you want to relate with other people you are going to have to put down the happy façade and share your heart even in the times that it’s broken and bleeding. I can tell you from experience that in those times, those words are the ones that people relate to the most.
Also write every day, even if it’s just a line. Writing is a form of art, and to be good at it will require practice.
What do you do when you lack motivation?
This is why I like to write in public, because I people watch. Seeing them interact with each other and all the different facial expressions; each unique to themselves. It’s good at times to help spark a story idea or recall an old memory.
I also pick a playlist with rap music. It’s one of the only genres that tells a story with relatable emotion and intense feelings.
Another thing I sometimes do is reread things that either I or some of my friends have written.
What do you most want your readers to know?
It may be cliché, but if you work hard and put all you have into it…your dreams will come true. I often wondered if getting my book published was realistic or worth it, but it was my dream and so I gave it my all! And I don’t regret a single moment of it.
And finally, where can we find your book?
You can find it on Amazon, CreateSpace, and the Rivershore Books Store.
My book is geared towards people of any age and background, whether they believe in God or not. It is for anyone who may be struggling with breaking the chains of addictions or getting through the torture of past trauma.
What first inspired your book?
My first burst of inspiration came years back when one of my dear friends was struggling with some addictions. To help her I gave her a little collection of poems to read and possibly get some hope from. While sitting with her as she was reading them I could see the hurt and fear in her eyes start to disappear. That day an idea was planted in my heart that maybe if I could touch one person who was hurting maybe just maybe my poems could help others. That has been my main drive; to share my struggles with people in an open honest way.
How long have you been writing, and why did you start?
I’ve been writing for over 10 years. It started as a way for me to vent and sort through emotions and fears with all I was going through at the time with different health diagnosis’s as well as freeing my mind at the end of the day.
Where do you write most often?
I find myself writing mostly in coffee shops or little cafes.
What are your ‘author quirks’?
Hmm, well for one I need to have my earbuds in. It doesn't matter if I'm listening to music or not, they just need to be in. I don’t have a favorite pen, but I do have a favorite color, black. I write everything longhand and number each line as I go.
What advice do you have for other authors?
Be honest in your writing, both with yourself or others. If you want to relate with other people you are going to have to put down the happy façade and share your heart even in the times that it’s broken and bleeding. I can tell you from experience that in those times, those words are the ones that people relate to the most.
Also write every day, even if it’s just a line. Writing is a form of art, and to be good at it will require practice.
What do you do when you lack motivation?
This is why I like to write in public, because I people watch. Seeing them interact with each other and all the different facial expressions; each unique to themselves. It’s good at times to help spark a story idea or recall an old memory.
I also pick a playlist with rap music. It’s one of the only genres that tells a story with relatable emotion and intense feelings.
Another thing I sometimes do is reread things that either I or some of my friends have written.
What do you most want your readers to know?
It may be cliché, but if you work hard and put all you have into it…your dreams will come true. I often wondered if getting my book published was realistic or worth it, but it was my dream and so I gave it my all! And I don’t regret a single moment of it.
And finally, where can we find your book?
You can find it on Amazon, CreateSpace, and the Rivershore Books Store.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Author Interview: Don Richardson
Today we have an interview with Rivershore Books' author, Don Richardson, with a focus on his first book, Spiritual Invented Creation. His second, Scripts to Recovery, was published earlier this month.
Spiritual Invented Creation and Scripts to Recovery.
Can you give a short summary of your book?
My book is about seven years of my life that defined who I am today. How I’ve survived cancer, additions, family deaths and tragedies, and witnessing my best friend’s death.
Can you give a short summary of your book?
My book is about seven years of my life that defined who I am today. How I’ve survived cancer, additions, family deaths and tragedies, and witnessing my best friend’s death.
What genre is your book?
Autobiography.
Who is your book’s audience?
Who is your book’s audience?
I believe the book is for anyone who is in a hopeless place. It’s for anyone who needs help. It’s for people who can relate to all or any of what I’ve gone through. It’s for people who need motivation to stand and fight for their life and who they are in God.
What first inspired your book?
Not to sound cliché, but God. He’s given me a testimony that has taken me to many places most people don’t know how to deal with. I didn’t write the book for my own fame and fortune, but for God’s hope and truth.
How long have you been writing, and why did you start?
I wrote on and off since about the age of 10. I started writing seriously a little over three years ago (January 2010). When I started writing seriously I was in the midst of quitting drinking. I went from drinking and running away to writing, which taught me to face problems head on. I rarely saw any clear answers, but venting was my newfound freedom.
Where do you write most often?
In my room at my desk with a bright light on, computer on, piles of new paper near, and a box with dozens of pens nearby.
What are your ‘author quirks’?
My quirks probably include too many pens and way too much paper. I know that I’ll use them all and work on it every day, but I like having an arsenal of both. Also, I always have a pen and paper on me wherever I go. If I don’t, I feel naked.
What advice do you have for other authors?
Write any and everything that’s on your mind and heart. Write if you think it’s good or bad. Write for yourself, if you’re angry then write angry, if you’re sad then write sad. There are no rules, no laws, no rhyme, and no reason.
What do you do when you lack motivation?
When I lack motivation I take a break from it, I’ve forced poems and writings before, and am never happy with them. When I get writer’s block I accept it, and realize it’s just a part of being a writer.
What do you most want your readers to know?
I wrote this book to show God’s love, grace, and hope that He has in His children. Also, I personally wrote the book for myself, to sum up several years of pain in a written testimony so I could see the unwritten chapters I have left to live, and books I have left to write.
And finally, where can we find your books?
Warning: Scripts to Recovery contains swearing.
Create Space:
What first inspired your book?
Not to sound cliché, but God. He’s given me a testimony that has taken me to many places most people don’t know how to deal with. I didn’t write the book for my own fame and fortune, but for God’s hope and truth.
How long have you been writing, and why did you start?
I wrote on and off since about the age of 10. I started writing seriously a little over three years ago (January 2010). When I started writing seriously I was in the midst of quitting drinking. I went from drinking and running away to writing, which taught me to face problems head on. I rarely saw any clear answers, but venting was my newfound freedom.
Where do you write most often?
In my room at my desk with a bright light on, computer on, piles of new paper near, and a box with dozens of pens nearby.
What are your ‘author quirks’?
My quirks probably include too many pens and way too much paper. I know that I’ll use them all and work on it every day, but I like having an arsenal of both. Also, I always have a pen and paper on me wherever I go. If I don’t, I feel naked.
What advice do you have for other authors?
Write any and everything that’s on your mind and heart. Write if you think it’s good or bad. Write for yourself, if you’re angry then write angry, if you’re sad then write sad. There are no rules, no laws, no rhyme, and no reason.
What do you do when you lack motivation?
When I lack motivation I take a break from it, I’ve forced poems and writings before, and am never happy with them. When I get writer’s block I accept it, and realize it’s just a part of being a writer.
What do you most want your readers to know?
I wrote this book to show God’s love, grace, and hope that He has in His children. Also, I personally wrote the book for myself, to sum up several years of pain in a written testimony so I could see the unwritten chapters I have left to live, and books I have left to write.
And finally, where can we find your books?
Warning: Scripts to Recovery contains swearing.
Create Space:
Rivershore Books:
Spiritual Invented Creation is also available in the bookstore at North Heights Lutheran Church, Arden Hills campus.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Scripts to Recovery: The Origin by Don Richardson
Rivershore Books is excited to share our newest book, Scripts to Recovery: The Origin by Don Richardson!
This book of poetry (by previously published author of Spiritual Invented Creation) shows in stark honesty the highs and lows of the author's struggles with alcohol, tragedy, cancer, and faith.
Warning: This book contains swearing.
Available on Amazon for $18
This book of poetry (by previously published author of Spiritual Invented Creation) shows in stark honesty the highs and lows of the author's struggles with alcohol, tragedy, cancer, and faith.
Warning: This book contains swearing.
Available on Amazon for $18
Monday, May 13, 2013
Author Interview: Shalight Saja
You may recognize Purple Eyes as one of our latest published books. Today, we have an interview with the author!
What is the name of your book?
My book is called Purple Eyes.
Can you give a short (one to three sentence) summary of your book?
Purple Eyes is a collection of poetry that I wrote as I started the healing process after six years of abuse. It is a diary of sorts chronicling the early stages of my journey toward defining myself by who I want to be rather than by what has happened to me.
What genre is your book? Poetry, fiction, nonfiction…?
My book is subtitled "a biography in poetry," and that's the best way I know to say it.
Who is your book’s audience?
I pray that this book could be helpful for those who have had a friend or loved one experience any kind of abuse. It may provide some clarity or insight as to possible repercussions of abuse. Even more specifically, I pray that it might be a companion to those struggling with these repercussions themselves; that it might be a reminder to survivors that they are not alone.
What first inspired your book?
I realized that I had a story that was not specific to me. I knew that I wanted to find others and struggle through with them. Publishing a book from the poems I had written seemed like a part of the natural progression toward that goal.
How long have you been writing, and why did you start?
I started when I was twelve, but my writing habit really took off when I turned sixteen. In coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, I would write at night when I could not sleep because of nightmares. Eventually, I realized that writing helped me process my thoughts most effectively. So I kept going.
Where do you write most often?
I write wherever I feel most comfortable, which generally ends up being on my floor or outside.
What are your ‘author quirks’?
It's very difficult for me to compose on a computer. I have to write with a black or purple pen on paper, and then copy it onto the computer by typing it.
What advice do you have for other authors?
Don't let anyone stop you, especially yourself.
What do you do when you lack motivation?
I go outside to be in nature, or Google inspirational quotes. Listening to music is a common practice of mine as well.
What do you most want your readers to know?
That they are not alone.
And finally, where can we find your book?
Purple Eyes is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You're also welcome to visit my blog.
What genre is your book? Poetry, fiction, nonfiction…?
My book is subtitled "a biography in poetry," and that's the best way I know to say it.
Who is your book’s audience?
I pray that this book could be helpful for those who have had a friend or loved one experience any kind of abuse. It may provide some clarity or insight as to possible repercussions of abuse. Even more specifically, I pray that it might be a companion to those struggling with these repercussions themselves; that it might be a reminder to survivors that they are not alone.
What first inspired your book?
I realized that I had a story that was not specific to me. I knew that I wanted to find others and struggle through with them. Publishing a book from the poems I had written seemed like a part of the natural progression toward that goal.
How long have you been writing, and why did you start?
I started when I was twelve, but my writing habit really took off when I turned sixteen. In coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, I would write at night when I could not sleep because of nightmares. Eventually, I realized that writing helped me process my thoughts most effectively. So I kept going.
Where do you write most often?
I write wherever I feel most comfortable, which generally ends up being on my floor or outside.
What are your ‘author quirks’?
It's very difficult for me to compose on a computer. I have to write with a black or purple pen on paper, and then copy it onto the computer by typing it.
What advice do you have for other authors?
Don't let anyone stop you, especially yourself.
What do you do when you lack motivation?
I go outside to be in nature, or Google inspirational quotes. Listening to music is a common practice of mine as well.
What do you most want your readers to know?
That they are not alone.
And finally, where can we find your book?
Purple Eyes is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You're also welcome to visit my blog.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
I Thirst by Gina Marinello-Sweeney
I am delighted to announce Rivershore Book's newest published novel, I Thirst by Gina Marinello-Sweeney! (You may remember the interview we had with Gina earlier this year.)
The characters in this book are fun, random, and silly, yet have deeper sides to them. I found myself relating to each of them in different ways, and thoroughly enjoyed following their journeys as they dealt with the complexities of friendship and life. This is the first in a series of three, and I can't wait to read the rest! (Yes, that's a hint to the author...)
From the back cover:
This engaging story is available in paperback on Amazon for $12.99!
Learn more about the book and the author at www.ginamarinellosweeney.com, and feel free to "Like" her on Facebook!
The characters in this book are fun, random, and silly, yet have deeper sides to them. I found myself relating to each of them in different ways, and thoroughly enjoyed following their journeys as they dealt with the complexities of friendship and life. This is the first in a series of three, and I can't wait to read the rest! (Yes, that's a hint to the author...)
From the back cover:
When Rebecca receives a mysterious note from an unknown source, she has no idea how it will change her life. Twenty-year-old Rebecca Veritas is used to being different, but has never felt extraordinary. She is a Dreamer, living in a world of poetry intermixed with the antics of her unique family and eccentric best friend Adriana. When she meets Peter, a young student from Canada who seems somehow to understand her from the start, her perception changes. With "Intermission", the single word in that mysterious note, as inspiration, the two writers embark on an incredible journey to a new world in the form of a story that will ultimately parallel their own lives. Yet, as the story progresses, events remain ever more shrouded in mystery. When unexpected circumstances in the real world throw their lives in disarray, it will be up to Rebecca to find the true meaning of "Intermission" before the curtain closes on the final act.
This engaging story is available in paperback on Amazon for $12.99!
Learn more about the book and the author at www.ginamarinellosweeney.com, and feel free to "Like" her on Facebook!
Monday, April 8, 2013
Character Interview: Abigail Trenket
Abigail is a new character who will be introduced in As Fairydust Settles. She plays an important role in Davey and Mical's lives.
Name: Abigail Trenket
Age: 24
What book/s are you in? As Fairydust Settles
Where do you work? I don't work...I stay home, and cook and clean.
Where do you live? With my husband of five years in a small town in Wisconsin: Diamond Bluff.
Favorite place to relax? In the basement, making jewelry. I take most of it apart once it's made, so I can reuse the beads. I just like making it.
What is your favorite food to eat on a bad day? Who doesn't love chocolate?
What's your biggest regret? This is going to sound terrible, but...jumping into marriage. Nineteen was too young for me.
What is your preferred method of communication? (Face to face, letter, phone call...) Face to face, while holding a warm mug of hot chocolate, and leaving open the possibility of hugs.
What Fruit of the Spirit is God working on you the most in? Oh, that's a hard one. I think the one He's focusing on now--or perhaps I should say the one that I'm focusing on--is Peace. He's helping me be at peace and content with my situation and the results of my decisions.
Questions courtesy of Emily. Thanks!
Name: Abigail Trenket
Age: 24
What book/s are you in? As Fairydust Settles
Where do you work? I don't work...I stay home, and cook and clean.
Where do you live? With my husband of five years in a small town in Wisconsin: Diamond Bluff.
Favorite place to relax? In the basement, making jewelry. I take most of it apart once it's made, so I can reuse the beads. I just like making it.
What is your favorite food to eat on a bad day? Who doesn't love chocolate?
What's your biggest regret? This is going to sound terrible, but...jumping into marriage. Nineteen was too young for me.
What is your preferred method of communication? (Face to face, letter, phone call...) Face to face, while holding a warm mug of hot chocolate, and leaving open the possibility of hugs.
What Fruit of the Spirit is God working on you the most in? Oh, that's a hard one. I think the one He's focusing on now--or perhaps I should say the one that I'm focusing on--is Peace. He's helping me be at peace and content with my situation and the results of my decisions.
Questions courtesy of Emily. Thanks!
Monday, March 25, 2013
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?
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.
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?
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.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Second Proofreader
One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to proofread other's creative pieces. While I do my best to read everything thoroughly, I'm human and sometimes things slip through.
In recognition of this, Rivershore Books now offers a second proofreader option. Emilie and Gina both have excellent grammatical skills and experience editing other's writing, and I am thrilled to welcome them to the proofreading team.
If you would like this service, simply add $1 per page to your order. Together we'll ensure your piece is polished!
In recognition of this, Rivershore Books now offers a second proofreader option. Emilie and Gina both have excellent grammatical skills and experience editing other's writing, and I am thrilled to welcome them to the proofreading team.
If you would like this service, simply add $1 per page to your order. Together we'll ensure your piece is polished!
Monday, March 18, 2013
Character Interview: Davey Blake
Name: Davey Blake
Age: 27
What book/s are you in? Forgotten Memories, Shrouded Jewels, and As Fairydust Settles
Where do you work? I work at Mr. Benson's, taking care of his security system.
Where do you live? A suburb of Minneapolis, in a cottage with my wife Mical.
Favorite place to relax? Outside, in the shade of the trees.
What does the word 'Irresponsible' mean to you? Knowing what needs to be done, and choosing not to do it.
Do you consider yourself to be an introvert or an extrovert? Extrovert, no question.
Is cooking one of your passions? Not as much as it is for my dad, but I do enjoy it.
Describe your life in 3 words. Unexpected. Frustrating. Blessed.
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!
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Age: 27
What book/s are you in? Forgotten Memories, Shrouded Jewels, and As Fairydust Settles
Where do you work? I work at Mr. Benson's, taking care of his security system.
Where do you live? A suburb of Minneapolis, in a cottage with my wife Mical.
Favorite place to relax? Outside, in the shade of the trees.
What does the word 'Irresponsible' mean to you? Knowing what needs to be done, and choosing not to do it.
Do you consider yourself to be an introvert or an extrovert? Extrovert, no question.
Is cooking one of your passions? Not as much as it is for my dad, but I do enjoy it.
Describe your life in 3 words. Unexpected. Frustrating. Blessed.
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.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Author Interview: Gina Marinello-Sweeney
You may recognize Gina from her insightful guest post a few months back. Rivershore Books is thrilled to have been given an opportunity to publish her beautifully written novel, I Thirst. Today, we have an interview with the author.
Gina, can you give us a condensed summary of your book?
When Rebecca receives a mysterious note from an unknown source, she has no idea how it will change her life.
Twenty-year-old Rebecca Veritas is used to being different, but has never felt extraordinary. She is a Dreamer, living in a world of poetry intermixed with the antics of her eccentric best friend Adriana and unique family. When she meets Peter, a young student from Canada who seems somehow to understand her from the start, her perception changes. With "Intermission", the single word in that mysterious note, as inspiration, the two writers embark on an incredible journey to a new world in the form of a story that will ultimately parallel their own lives. Yet, as the story progresses, events remain ever more shrouded in mystery. When unexpected circumstances in the real world throw their lives in disarray, it will be up to Rebecca to find the true meaning of "Intermission" before the curtain closes on the final act.
Did you have a main inspiration?
It really all started with a snapshot of a scene that came to mind my freshman year of college. I envisioned the beginning of Chapter 18 (which will mean absolutely nothing to anyone right now), and it took off. The meaning of the scene--even the tone--and the purpose of the story were very different then. But the picture in my mind remained.
When I finally began to write the novel a year later, things changed. For a while, I discarded the idea that had originally inspired me. I suppose I was all too worried about it sounding cliché. Yet, once again, The Idea tapped persistently on my shoulder...and I finally gave in, telling myself that it was just an "experimental chapter". When an early reader declared that it was her favorite chapter, I realized that I needed to re-think my previous conceptions and actually pay attention to one of the themes in my own book...that something cannot be labeled as "cliché" if it has true meaning. It is my hope that now, about five and a half years after that first vision, it will come across that way to readers.
I Thirst was largely inspired by my understanding of relationships. I think that every writer cannot help but be a psychologist and sociologist in disguise. In order to write a believable character, a writer must get inside that character's head, figure out why he thinks the way he does, and study his interactions with others. Luckily for me, I have always been fascinated by introspection--the workings of the mind and analysis thereof--and human interactions. I tend to joke that I get a bit too analytical at times.
Yet, the most important influence on the relationships of I Thirst was not a psychological study, but my own personal experiences. I am the kind of person who feels things deeply (if, at times, quietly). In that regard, I could really relate to the main character in my novel, Rebecca. A Jane Austen quote may serve to describe her quite well: “There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves; it is not my nature.” Rebecca goes through most of her life with the belief that everyone--aside from, you know, the average, cold-hearted psychopath--cares as much as she does. She has a very loyal heart. I knew that, for the development of her character, she would have to come to terms with the fact that not everyone was like that after all. For a person like Rebecca, that is a shocking realization. Yet, it is equally important that she will find that she is not alone, that there are other "kindred spirits" of a like mind and heart.
The idea for "Intermission", the story within the main story, was sparked by...you guessed it, an intermission. I was sitting during the intermission in a play and the thought crossed my mind that that would make an interesting name of a story. The rest is history!
It seems every author has quirks when they write...what are yours?
Gina, can you give us a condensed summary of your book?
When Rebecca receives a mysterious note from an unknown source, she has no idea how it will change her life.
Twenty-year-old Rebecca Veritas is used to being different, but has never felt extraordinary. She is a Dreamer, living in a world of poetry intermixed with the antics of her eccentric best friend Adriana and unique family. When she meets Peter, a young student from Canada who seems somehow to understand her from the start, her perception changes. With "Intermission", the single word in that mysterious note, as inspiration, the two writers embark on an incredible journey to a new world in the form of a story that will ultimately parallel their own lives. Yet, as the story progresses, events remain ever more shrouded in mystery. When unexpected circumstances in the real world throw their lives in disarray, it will be up to Rebecca to find the true meaning of "Intermission" before the curtain closes on the final act.
Did you have a main inspiration?
It really all started with a snapshot of a scene that came to mind my freshman year of college. I envisioned the beginning of Chapter 18 (which will mean absolutely nothing to anyone right now), and it took off. The meaning of the scene--even the tone--and the purpose of the story were very different then. But the picture in my mind remained.
When I finally began to write the novel a year later, things changed. For a while, I discarded the idea that had originally inspired me. I suppose I was all too worried about it sounding cliché. Yet, once again, The Idea tapped persistently on my shoulder...and I finally gave in, telling myself that it was just an "experimental chapter". When an early reader declared that it was her favorite chapter, I realized that I needed to re-think my previous conceptions and actually pay attention to one of the themes in my own book...that something cannot be labeled as "cliché" if it has true meaning. It is my hope that now, about five and a half years after that first vision, it will come across that way to readers.
I Thirst was largely inspired by my understanding of relationships. I think that every writer cannot help but be a psychologist and sociologist in disguise. In order to write a believable character, a writer must get inside that character's head, figure out why he thinks the way he does, and study his interactions with others. Luckily for me, I have always been fascinated by introspection--the workings of the mind and analysis thereof--and human interactions. I tend to joke that I get a bit too analytical at times.
Yet, the most important influence on the relationships of I Thirst was not a psychological study, but my own personal experiences. I am the kind of person who feels things deeply (if, at times, quietly). In that regard, I could really relate to the main character in my novel, Rebecca. A Jane Austen quote may serve to describe her quite well: “There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves; it is not my nature.” Rebecca goes through most of her life with the belief that everyone--aside from, you know, the average, cold-hearted psychopath--cares as much as she does. She has a very loyal heart. I knew that, for the development of her character, she would have to come to terms with the fact that not everyone was like that after all. For a person like Rebecca, that is a shocking realization. Yet, it is equally important that she will find that she is not alone, that there are other "kindred spirits" of a like mind and heart.
The idea for "Intermission", the story within the main story, was sparked by...you guessed it, an intermission. I was sitting during the intermission in a play and the thought crossed my mind that that would make an interesting name of a story. The rest is history!
It seems every author has quirks when they write...what are yours?
Oh, goodness...I'm not sure if there is a pattern to my madness. I'm a pretty quirky individual--and consistently so--but, when it comes to writing, it seems like my quirks fluctuate based on the scene I'm working on and the current state of my mind. At times, I may write at the computer; in other circumstances, I feel more drawn to the pen. I might write right after an emotional experience or I may reflect days later on a beautiful moment in time. I usually like to write when no one else is around and it's quiet, but I have also had delightful writing sessions to instrumental music or while sitting next to a fellow writer, who is working on her own story. I like writing at odd hours...or, at least, accept it. I love the words "yet", "thus", and "indeed", yet, thus, and indeed, yet, thus, and indeed. I always have too many story ideas at once and can have difficulty deciding upon an object of focus, although it eventually waves frantically in my face, refusing to let me pay attention to its comrades. Then again, sometimes there's a compromise...and two of my stories become one.
I write in notebooks--of various sizes and colors--but random scraps of paper are, at times, grabbed more easily in moments of urgency. (Yes, we writers do take inspiration seriously.) While I may be inspired by the extraordinary, I am also inspired by the most random things in the most ordinary of settings...like the optometry department. (Yes, that is a real example.) Sometimes I "daydream" scenes for my stories before writing them down, but not always. When I do daydream, I often walk around the house in circles, causing my family to believe that I have gone completely insane. My listening skills also go down the drain when I am distracted by an idea. (Sorry, Mom.) I like writing with pens that are pretty, as superficial as that may sound, but sometimes I feel like I shouldn't waste them (as silly as that may sound) and tend to use your standard ball-point pen. I like cross-outs and slashes...and lots of them. Try reading a rough draft of mine; it's a maze...but, hey, there are arrows, which will likewise confuse you. (I suppose, however, that this is a good way to ward off the all-too-curious reader who wants to read a story before it's finished. Because, you know, writing is very secretive...even though most writers probably want to get published.) And I still don't know the answer to the age-long question...whether I love adverbs or adjectives more.
I have consistently found, though, that writing does not come as easily when beckoned. It may be wise to brain-storm, but the worst action that an individual may take is to force himself to write. Trying, thinking, too hard is not always ideal...especially with creative writing. I once advised a fellow writer, “You can’t force it to do anything...or it’s gonna laugh in your face,” that, “by thinking too hard, maybe the inspiration slips out of your brain”. As odd as that may sound, I find it to be true...from personal experience. In those moments where the right word doesn’t seem to materialize or a full-blown “writer’s block” occurs, I feel that it is best to take a step back. This step does not necessarily involve leaving the writing process entirely, but entering another dimension of it. The imagination can often be stirred by something that may closely resemble meditation...a time to think without thinking. Sometimes this may be accomplished by listening to music before writing...or gazing quietly at the sky above, as odd as that may sound. Perhaps that works best for me because it is compatible with my more poetic nature. I would say that I am a poet first, and a novelist second...but I won't because, you know, I'm trying to promote my novel. (Also, the poetry part was a hint.)
Do you have a favorite part of writing?
Ooh, that's a tough one. I love having an idea so persistent that I have to write it down, even if it's 2 a.m. I love that moment in which you keep writing and writing because you're on a roll and somehow the words just come (even if you have to edit some of them out later). I love getting to know my characters so well that I can't bear to say goodbye to them and, thus, determine to turn one book into a series. I love expressing myself through the written word...because it really is the way my heart and mind are translated. I love telling a story, both to myself and a small circle of family and friends...and, now, the world. Sorry for not answering your question...I can't pick just one!
What would you most like your readers to know about I Thirst?
Fred.
(No, seriously.)
Be watching for I Thirst on Amazon and in the Rivershore Books store this spring! We will, of course, announce it here as well.
I write in notebooks--of various sizes and colors--but random scraps of paper are, at times, grabbed more easily in moments of urgency. (Yes, we writers do take inspiration seriously.) While I may be inspired by the extraordinary, I am also inspired by the most random things in the most ordinary of settings...like the optometry department. (Yes, that is a real example.) Sometimes I "daydream" scenes for my stories before writing them down, but not always. When I do daydream, I often walk around the house in circles, causing my family to believe that I have gone completely insane. My listening skills also go down the drain when I am distracted by an idea. (Sorry, Mom.) I like writing with pens that are pretty, as superficial as that may sound, but sometimes I feel like I shouldn't waste them (as silly as that may sound) and tend to use your standard ball-point pen. I like cross-outs and slashes...and lots of them. Try reading a rough draft of mine; it's a maze...but, hey, there are arrows, which will likewise confuse you. (I suppose, however, that this is a good way to ward off the all-too-curious reader who wants to read a story before it's finished. Because, you know, writing is very secretive...even though most writers probably want to get published.) And I still don't know the answer to the age-long question...whether I love adverbs or adjectives more.
I have consistently found, though, that writing does not come as easily when beckoned. It may be wise to brain-storm, but the worst action that an individual may take is to force himself to write. Trying, thinking, too hard is not always ideal...especially with creative writing. I once advised a fellow writer, “You can’t force it to do anything...or it’s gonna laugh in your face,” that, “by thinking too hard, maybe the inspiration slips out of your brain”. As odd as that may sound, I find it to be true...from personal experience. In those moments where the right word doesn’t seem to materialize or a full-blown “writer’s block” occurs, I feel that it is best to take a step back. This step does not necessarily involve leaving the writing process entirely, but entering another dimension of it. The imagination can often be stirred by something that may closely resemble meditation...a time to think without thinking. Sometimes this may be accomplished by listening to music before writing...or gazing quietly at the sky above, as odd as that may sound. Perhaps that works best for me because it is compatible with my more poetic nature. I would say that I am a poet first, and a novelist second...but I won't because, you know, I'm trying to promote my novel. (Also, the poetry part was a hint.)
Do you have a favorite part of writing?
Ooh, that's a tough one. I love having an idea so persistent that I have to write it down, even if it's 2 a.m. I love that moment in which you keep writing and writing because you're on a roll and somehow the words just come (even if you have to edit some of them out later). I love getting to know my characters so well that I can't bear to say goodbye to them and, thus, determine to turn one book into a series. I love expressing myself through the written word...because it really is the way my heart and mind are translated. I love telling a story, both to myself and a small circle of family and friends...and, now, the world. Sorry for not answering your question...I can't pick just one!
What would you most like your readers to know about I Thirst?
Fred.
(No, seriously.)
Thank you, Gina!
Be watching for I Thirst on Amazon and in the Rivershore Books store this spring! We will, of course, announce it here as well.
Monday, March 11, 2013
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, August 13, 2012
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.
Questions courtesy of Kateri and Bonnie. Thank you!
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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.
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.
Monday, August 6, 2012
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 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).
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.
Rosie, Bevin, and Jane can be found in both Forgotten Memories (available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Lulu) and Sanisfreeda (FREE on Smashwords).
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.
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