About the Author:
I'm Author Jennifer L. Roche. My current book release is Book One of the
Ties Series and is called Healing Ties.
I am now in the process of beginning Book Two of this series which is titled
Severed Ties. I am CEO and Founder of
writing and photography company Rainbows of Happiness LLC, my own brand. I live in DE with my husband of 11 years and
our cat Kasey. I have loved writing and
reading ever since I was a young child.
I have been previously published for poetry, my first love
when it comes to writing, in 1995 in an anthology called the Dappled
Sunlight. This was while I was in high
school. I was also published in the East
Coast Literary Review Spring Edition 2014 which is still available today on CreateSpace,
the Winter Solstice in Australia
My other major writing accomplishments includes my
biographical memoir short work titled Always In My Heart which was chosen for
the Featured Author's Showcase on writersgallery.com, a short story
contribution to the anthology on Random Acts of Kindness, monthly contributions
to Espiral Magazine's House and Home Section and writing the featured article
for the Friendship edition for Smile Magazine for Girls.
I have written and illustrated a three book series for
children which is in the editing phases; teaching children to improve their
self-esteem and self-confidence using a cute elf named Jingles who is very
clumsy. These books are directed at
everyday issues children face. As a
former elementary teacher I had a first hand view of the social interactions
between children so this is why I wrote this series.
Also coming out I have a secret project due out in August of
2016 which is an anthology of books benefitting a cause near and dear to my
heart. All the proceeds will be going to benefit this cause and several authors
have already signed on! This is a very
positive outpouring of emotion for a beautiful show of support! Stay tuned!
I have been selected as Poet and Author of the Month for MuttOnline.com
and interviewed by NY Times Bestselling Author Ana E. Ross on her blog discussing
my future writing endeavors. I have a
lot of upcoming events in the coming months so be sure to visit my Facebook
Author Page for updates!
Links
Amazon Author page https://www.amazon.com/author/
Healing Ties book link on Amazon : http://amzn.com/BO18J4FQDE
Facebook Author page: https://www.facebook.com/
Rainbows of Happiness LLC (my personal company only me) http://www.facebook.com/
My blog: http:// pensivewriter2013@wordpress.
Twitter: @Pensivewriter36
Instagram: http://instagram.com/
Healing TiesA work of contemporary fiction that introduces Andrea and Blythe. Two extremely different personalities brought together by fate as roommates in college. The beauty of these two girls is that they accept one another unconditionally despite their differences. Together they create a unique bond of friendship, that reaches beyond other's comprehension.
Unfortunately, there are those that seek to separate Andrea and Blythe "for their own good". Andrea and Blythe are ripped torn away from their one true friend in life. Forced to continue their life's journey on their own. One of the friends will choose to rise above the pain, following her heart to achieve her dreams. One friend will spiral into a pit of despair when the two girls are apart.
Can an unexpected phone call unite them once more reconnecting their previous bond? Has too much time passed , preventing Andrea and Blythe from healing their friendship?
With an ending that will have you on the edge of your seat, immerse yourself deep into a world of "Healing Ties!"
http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Ties-Book-1-ebook/dp/B018J4FQDE/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
Author Jennifer L. Roche Interview
Tell us about
yourself:
My name is Jennifer L. Roche I am CEO/founder of company
Rainbows of Happiness LLC which is my own writing and photography company I
established in 2013. I live in Delaware currently with my husband Robert M. Roche and
our cat Kasey but was born and raised in New
Jersey
I have a BA from the University of DE
Now I am fulfilling my dream of being a writer. I have always written since a young age, when
I use to write and illustrate my own books for fun.
I was first published for poetry in 1995 which is the
original reason I planned to write. I
have notebooks filled with poetry from all stages of my life. I found that poetry was the reason I was
always able to see the positive in all aspects of life.
AS I grew and changed careers, I noticed that my writing
tended to morph over time as well. That
is the amazing thing about being a writer.
You as constantly growing and changing.
I feel the writing process is like that of a caterpillar slowly turning
into a beautiful butterfly!
How long have you
been writing and what inspired you to write?
If I had to put a true time limit on the amount of time for
which I have been seriously writing I would say twenty years because that was
when I was first published. Although I have been creating poems and stories for
much longer.
The catalyst that caused me to really begin my writing
journey was the work of Robert Frost. I
found his poetry to be so introspective and it really spoke to me on a deeper
level than anything else I had read previously and I am one who loves the
Classics. Jane Austen was another big
influence on my writing but Robert Frost was first!
Tell me a little
about your book.
My current book I just released is Healing Ties. It is Book One in my Ties Series. I refer to it as a contemporary mash-up, and
a work of fiction. I say contemporary
mash-up because there are so many intense themes that the reader will come
across in a short amount of time in this book and the themes match up perfectly
with the characters' moods. As the
reader gets further into the story about Andrea and Blythe, the two friends the
series revolves around, the emotions and themes start to move quicker and seem
to snowball faster and faster until the final chapter which ends with a
climactic bang! Readers will get a lot
of unexpected surprises in this introductory book for my series. The next book in the series Book Two Severed
Ties will pick up right where Healing Ties leaves off, but be prepared for a
much darker, sinister theme!
Who has been your
greatest writing inspiration?
While there are many
famous writers that have written books that have surpassed time yet somehow
still seem relevant to modern day, this whole self-publishing experience has
helped me realize how truly invaluable those writers who are my colleagues are
to me! Their firsthand advice and experiences have helped me weather through
the tricky world of self-publishing. I
have always felt supported and know that I have a circle of friends to turn to
should I need help with anything. Those
authors are my writing inspiration. The
ones who give unselfishly of their precious time and always lend a helping
hand.
What would be your
ideal writing space?
Someplace where the desk faced out towards a large picture
window and the scene was of a small running stream with an arched bridge over
it. There would also need to be cast
iron benches and lots of tall trees for shade.
I think I just described a park but whatever!
If you could meet any
author from any time period, who would it be and why?
Hmm.... perhaps Jane
Austen because I loved all her books or Shakespeare simply because I would love
to know the real meanings behind some of his stories. You have to admire a writer whose works are
still hotly debated by both readers and Psychology students alike!
Now a little more
about you: If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would
you bring (excluding family, laptop, or writing utensils)
1) My Nikon D3300 camera
2) food
3) My Smartphone
We find out the world
is going to end tomorrow. How do you live your last day?
Have a huge family meal with the WHOLE family consisting of
my grandmother's homemade sauce, share special memories together talking
laughing, remembering the good times shared.
Thant's all I need!
If we were to make a
movie of your life. Who would play the
part of you?
Emma Stone
Tell us 5 random
things about yourself.
1) I am up for Image of the Year in Photography.
2) I danced ballet until I left for college.
3) I have been on 10 cruises.
4) I hate broccoli!
5) I have one brother
who lives in CA!
What are three places
you have always wanted to visit but have not yet?
If you could travel to
any time in history, when would you visit?
I am a real history buff so I would love to travel to the
exact moment to be present when they were signing the Declaration of
Independence!
If you could have
dinner with any of your characters, which ones would you choose? What
food would you serve?
Andrea. I feel she
and I would have the most in common. I
would serve everyday fare because Andrea seems to like good home cooked
meals. Perhaps comfort food such as
meatloaf with homemade mashed potatoes, gravy, and biscuits.
Okay, crystal ball
time. Where do you see yourself in 5-10
years?
In 5-10 years my plan is to be a well established Author
with several series under my belt and be on the Best seller's list. I don't have to be famous, but I want to be able
to be making a difference and making people enjoy reading! I hope to have my children's series out and
published as well as my poetry book and perhaps a book of my photography!
Thank you Andrew Hess for the opportunity to interview on
your blog! This was fun! Be sure to pick up a copy of my book Healing
Ties now available in eBook format on Amazon at http://www.amzn.com/B018J4FQDE
and visit my Facebook Author page
hhtps://www.facebook.com/AuthorJenniferLRoche
Happy Holidays all!
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