Welcome to Books by Rose, April 2024!
Do we have a treat for you!
Meet Author Jessica Adams and her daughter, Janelle. This talented young lady not only writes her own stories, she illustrates them, too!
Let’s Meet Jessica Adams First
Why did you decide to publish children’s book, Jessica?
I have always enjoyed writing stories and poems. When an author/illustrator visited my elementary school when I was in sixth grade, I thought it would be neat to write a children’s book someday. I forgot about that dream until I had two daughters who were very messy and didn’t want to clean their toys up, so I came up with a story to inspire them to clean their rooms.
As parents, we can all relate to that one, Jessica.
What has been your favorite part of your writing journey?
My favorite part of my writing journey has been working on my stories with my kids. Another mom thought it would have been neat if my kids illustrated my first book since they are characters in the story. So, for the next books, I had my kids do the illustrations. Now Janelle has become quite the artist and has done an amazing job with illustrating Liam Lion Lost at the Bloomsburg Fair, Back to Grandmom, as well as Firefighter Fox. She’s hired for my next books, too!
I’m excited to hear about that one.
To find out more about Jessica, click on the image below to visit her website.
Let’s Meet Janelle Adams!
I see you wrote and illustrated a book called, Moon-Force 1.
What is your favorite part of your book?
My favorite part is when Mesa meets Ethan.
What is the best part of illustrating your books?
Animating them is a lot of fun after I write and draw my stories.
I bet you that keeps you busy with school and other activities.
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Of course, drawing and designing the characters from the books. It’s also a lot of fun thinking about each character’s designs.
What do you want to do when you finish high school?
Graphic Design
That doesn’t surprise me at all, Janelle. You will do very well at that and will be at the top of your studies with the experiences you have already had.
To find out more on Janelle’s books and talents, join her website here:
More News at Books by Rose
Outside of reading lots of books for this 2024 Goodreads challenge, (see more below) I’ve been working on my next project. You will hear bits and pieces of it over this next year.
There’s a part in the story where I’m researching different eras. I’ve already put a shout out to my family and friends on their memories from that time period.
Here was my question for them.
“If you were thirteen years old anytime during the 90s, what are some of your vivid memories. You can mention brand names, bands you listened to, fads you remember here, I just may not be able to use them in my book. I’ll try best to explain them in general terms, if not, I’ll leave those out.”
So, My Questions For You Today Is…..
What are your 90’s memories? Even if you were not thirteen on that decade, what’s a fun thing that stands out in your mind?
Goodreads Challenge Books 2024 and Reviews
Step into the 1890s America with author Kathy J. Perry’s book, “Finding Strength: During the Panic of 1893” (Emeline Book 2.) Claudia Gadotti, Illustrator, did a beautiful job with the images, as well.
Middle grade readers, and adults alike, will experience Emeline’s journey as she travels from Indianapolis to Missouri to take care of matters which are a huge undertaking, the family farm.
Perry’s impeccable descriptions will take the reader to the settings and hardships which will keep readers turning page after page until the end.
I highly recommend this book for those who want to experience the life of the late 1800s and so much more.
Jennifer Milius’s book, “Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible, and Share Your Message,” is a book which is concise and will help authors and entrepreneurs planning any outside events for their books and/or products.
Milius’s guide is full of ways to learn everything from managing what to do now your book is written. There are many guided questions at the end of each chapter which give you a plan in place for every aspect on what to do next.
Everything from, what events will you choose which are best for you, your book or your product. How will you present yourself? How will you present your book and setup your table, and so much more.
You will learn how to conduct yourself on podcasts and speaking engagements. How will you manage your inventory and the outcome of your profits?
By following these steps in this guide, you will know how to plan and execute successful book events that will help promote your book and connect with lasting customers.
Another book I read last month was not counted towards the Goodreads Challenge because it was under 100 pages, was a book I featured in March.
See, Sandra Bennett’s interview ► here.
That’s all I have for this month.
Please let us know how your March 2024 went.
Any big news to share?
How about projects you are working on?
We’d love to hear from you.
As always,
Happy Reading!
Rosie
Thank you so much for the feature, Rosie! Your support for other authors is so amazing and is greatly appreciated!
I would have been 13 during the 90s! I just can’t recall anything specific from then because it blends in with the 80s for me. Probably most memorable would be listening to Bon Jovi and Madonna. TV shows I can remember that I loved were Family Matters and Full House.
Jessica, it was a pleasure featuring you and Janelle. You both at so talented and it’s always so fun to watch your work.
Thank you for your notes on the 90s. It doesn’t seem that long ago to me in some ways. The more I research this era, the more I find how much our world has grown since then. Did you have TGIF (Friday night T.V.) on your stations back then? Our sons love those nights and enjoyed the shows you mentioned, too.
Thank you always, Jessica.:)
That was so cool learning more about mother and daughter. I wish them both the best! Art and creativity is so important in schools but sadly, it’s not seen that way, considering my art position was eliminated.
I was a 90’s kid. 😃 I loved my portable cd player, Super Nintendo, and roller blades! Lol
Hi Rebecca and loved seeing your note today.
Awe, that makes me so sad to hear about your position being eliminated. I loved teaching art to kids back in the day when I was with our school district. That, and working in the library, were at the top of my list of fun jobs. 🙂
Thanks for your input of the 90s. You and our sons shared the exact same things. Great times, for sure.
Have a wonderful April, Rebecca. Just a few more months and summer will be here! Yay!
Enjoyed reading about the mother-daughter duo. It struck me how Jessica was inspired by an author’s school visit. As someone who used to visit middle schools and high schools while writing young adult novels, it’s nice to know that kids can be influenced to discover the joy of writing and perhaps even become authors themselves one day. Looking forward to hearing more about your exciting new project, Rosie!
Hi Julie, thanks for stopping by with your note.
I was just talking to someone the other day about what you said. Do kids get inspired by “real” people anymore in our world? So much technology is thrown at them in schools today, it worries me they won’t get that chance. Art and cultural programs were very big when our sons were growing up. Once a month, “real” guests came to visit their schools over a variety of things. I’d love to see that come back if schools are no longer doing that.
Thank you for your kind words on my new project. This one will take me quite awhile, but that’s okay.
Have a great April, Julie! 🙂