Sunday, May 30, 2010

"Daisy, some day I'm gunna feed all them children in Africa."...big words spoken from heart when your mode of transport is a tricycle. How can a little one's dream...so off the wall...come true (in a small way, but HUGE way) against such obstacle as hunger and distance, then add the obstacle HIV/AIDS not even heard of ...when I was little? Makes one stop to think, and believe maybe anything really is possible...with belief it could be true or will be true...someday...as a child thinks.

I'll confess reading through this link, reading the kind words from Catherine...seeing Daisy there in the orchard...took a moment to head connect that my eyes were clouding over and full and my mouth was hangin' open. Then I saw me sitting on that tricycle smiling.

Love Is The Answer

Friday, May 28, 2010

Dear Daisy Autographed Copies / Rising Sparrow Press. Also available at Artisans' Loft Pultneyville and Independent Bookstores

Autographed copies of Dear Daisy available through the Author. Email Author for Autographed Copy: jverdow@rochester.rr.com


Dear Daisy is featured and available for purchase at the Gallery of Artisans' Loft, The Landing at Pultneyville, NY

Upcoming Events Historic Pultneyville Homecoming July 17-18, 2010


Independent Bookstores that carry Dear Daisy:

Village Bookmarket, Main Street, Palmyra, New York Blog/Upcoming Events

Books Etc., Main Street, Macedon, NY


What readers are saying about Dear Daisy:

"I am reading "Dear Daisy" right now. From the start, Jane's writing style challenges the reader to really put themselves in the shoes of "little Janie". The words flow as if written by the author's thoughts themselves, not by hand. Very interesting approach, different, and actually quite refreshing.

The book's presentation itself is beautiful-hardcover with gold lettering. I love a print that will look nice in my glass pane built ins!" ~Seth C. Burgess/Wayne County Life

"Something about the way you make words into thought patterns, almost as if I were thinking them instead of reading them. They just seem to float effortlessly off the page. Beautiful." ~Armelle/France

"It took me six days to read it. It will take me a lifetime to understand." ~Frank (Beekeeper)/Rochester

"Dear Daisy is a mesmerizing account of Jane's early years growing up with Daisy, the person who most touched her life while growing up on her family farm" ~Nanette P. Hance/Artisan's Loft, The Landing at Pultneyville


"I couldn't put my book down" "Profoundly written"

"I plan to read Dear Daisy again. Fabulous"

"I could sense Daisy near" "Thought provoking"

"More than a book to read, an experience" "Courageous"

"Engaging and thoughtful; direct, truthful and honest"

"I love the short story format" "A trip down memory lane"

"I Loved it" "A keeper"



A nonfiction, spiritual memoir, Dear Daisy is the storyteller's journal recording footsteps on her life path from days long ago shared with her friend, Daisy (1960's) to the 911 aftermath. Sharing humor, vision, dreams, heartbreaks and challenges, Jane Marla VerDow has written a compelling account that both entertains and challenges one's soulful reflection. Written in a unique style the author refers to as "language layers", Dear Daisy has been described by readers as "enchanting", " profoundly written", and "courageous."

Born and raised on a fruit farm in Williamson, Jane is a storyteller by nature inspired by local stories, history, and nature's mysteries and gifts. The author invites the reader into the world and relationship between an illiterate migrant woman sharing her wisdom with a boss man’s child under cherry and apple trees during the early 1960's. Daisy, an Angel on Earth years later mystically reappears an Angel from Heaven to guide the grown child on her pathway back Home. Dear Daisy is dedicated by the author to her friend,Daisy whose warmth taught her love, whose gift of patience taught her to search for patience with others, and whose soul taught her strength equal to compassion.

Dear Daisy is the author's first novel inspired by and dedicated to her "adopted Grandmother". Recent years she has devoted her time to writing nonfiction and publishing her works through Rising Sparrow Press, established 2003 by the author in the spirit and tradition of Early American Literature. Hardcover bound, 384 pages, Dear Daisy was designed by Rising Sparrow Press to reflect a book of the era in pre dustcover style, book layout, short storytelling format, time era language and values.

For additional information about the author and upcoming writings and books: www.risingsparrowpress.com or enjoy the author's blogs www.storytellersandwriters.blogspot.com and www.lakeontarioshoreline.blogspot.com

Author Bio:
Jane Marla VerDow is a Farmer by roots, Teacher by degree, Physical Therapist by credentials, and Author by passion.
Recent years Jane has devoted her time to writing nonfiction and publishing her works through Rising Sparrow Press (est. 2003 by the author) in the spirit and tradition of Early American Literature.


Upcoming Author Events:

Book Signings and Festivals Author Tour

Dear Daisy is making a 10% contribution for all sales 2010 to HIV/AIDS Orphaned Children of Uganda / Love Is The Answer.

Love Is The Answer Information:


Purchase Autographed Copy : email Author jverdow@rochester.rr.com

Ordering direct through Author saves you shipping costs


Jane Marla VerDow
Rising Sparrow Press

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Author Dear Daisy Book Tour Summer 2010

I love to travel. I love to meet people and to share stories. I love Festivals. I love History and places along Lake Ontario and the Erie Canal, Upstate NY, and the Towns/Villages scattered throughout NY State. I love Photography. I am an Author.

So...why not do it all?

Author Schedule for Summer 2010

Village Bookmarket, Palmyra, NY June 5th 10 AM
Dear Daisy, author, Jane Marla VerDow story sharing and book signing and would love to answer questions about her book, upcoming titles, and to hear about your writing adventures.
Located in Historic Palmyra, a stop along the Erie Canal, Village Bookmarket is "A little store that's BIG on service. BOOKS: Used, Rare, Hard-to-Find, Out-of-Print, Old & Almost New, Local History, Local Authors, Wide Range of subjects, Hardcover, Paperback, Book Searches, Book Repair". Visit Village Bookmarket blog.

Seneca Falls Artisan Festival, July 24 (one day only). I (Rising Sparrow Press) have an invite and confirmation from festival and will be bringing several local authors along for this event. Meet local authors from Williamson, Marion, Canandaigua, Rochester and have a copy of their books autographed at the Authors Tent. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival. Seneca Falls, Woman's Rights, beautiful Seneca Lake one of NYS Finger Lakes all near-by. The Festival and Art Show is happening Saturday, July 24th, 2010 (10 AM-4 PM) at People's Park, Seneca Falls.

Sunday, July 25th I will drive in the opposite direction to East Aurora for the 35th Annual East Aurora Carriage Drive & Competition. . The competition is July 25th and 26th, 2010. I have been invited to the event for picture taking and book signing, Dear Daisy. What an honor!!! Sample of what is to come: Photos

Next stop, another Historic place along the Erie Canal is Macedon, NY. July 31st 2 PM I will be at Books Etc. Here, I will sit down a spell in the quiet, peaceful space John Ceislinki creates at Books Etc., a coffee in hand, to share stories about writing Dear Daisy, the process of writing to independent publishing, swap stories with readers, and share a sneak peek of my next novel, Rising Sparrow.

August starts off with an "aarrrgggg" at the Pirates Festival, Palmyra, NY. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Authors Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.

I'll be one of several local authors available to meet and book sign at the Wayne County Fair August 9-14, 2010 If I'm not at the Village Bookmarket and Books_Etc Booth, anyone knowing me would tell you to check the animal stalls, especially the little goats and horses; or I would be getting food, especially if they offer the clam bake; or strolling along the midway. I confess, I'm a big kid :)

September, still Summer left so a weekend at the Lumberjack Festival, Macedon, NY Sept. 11-12 seems like the best place to be. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Authors Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.

My Last Stop of Summer will be Canal Town Days Palmyra, NY Sept. 18-19. Rising Sparrow Press will be hosting an Authors Tent with local authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. Authors list is now being compiled and I will update as available prior to the Festival.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Love Is The Answer New Page on FaceBook

Follow along with the Progress and Updates on HIV/AIDS Orphaned Uganda Children Projects and Support / Catherine Koch Love Is The Answer Facebook Page

Love Is The Answer New Facebook Page


Quote/Mission of Love Is The Answer Page:
"Building a bridge ... bringing Love and empowerment to orphaned children in Africa
and helping them share their Light with the world" ~

http://www.loveistheanswer.ca/

Rising Sparrow Press/Dear Daisy by Jane Marla VerDow is donating 10% of all 2010 Dear Daisy book sales to Love Is The Answer HIV/AIDS Orphaned Uganda Children.

Email Author for Autographed Copy: jverdow@rochester.rr.com

Ordering Direct thru Author saves you shipping costs.


Or Order Unsigned Dear Daisy NOW thru Pay Pal

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Support for Sparrows



Once upon a time...a little one made a promise to her friend, Daisy...and this week a step is taken. 10% of book sales of Dear Daisy, Author Jane Marla VerDow from Williamson Apple Blossom Festival (May 12th, 14th-16th/"Books in Blossom" theme) will be forwarded to the orphaned children of Uganda. May their homes be safe and may their dreams come true.

Announced May 18th, 2010, Rising Sparrow Press supports sparrows and has decided to extend this 10% contribution for all Dear Daisy books sales this year.

"Not one sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it". ~Matthew 10:29


Dear Daisy is making a 10% contribution for all sales 2010 to Love Is The Answer.

Love Is The Answer Information:
http://loveistheanswer.ca/

Most recent news from Uganda/Catherine Koch blog posting at Love Is The Answer:
Uganda Flooding and the Children


Details on Dear Daisy

Autographed Books are Available through the Author:

Email: jverdow@rochester.rr.com

Purchase Direct from Rising Sparrow Press/Author for autographed copies.

Rising Sparrow Press if purchased direct thru Author pays book rate postage for orders in USA

Library of Congress Cataloging Number: 2004091496
Ver Dow, Jane Marla
Dear Daisy : a novel / Jane Marla Ver Dow
First Printing June 2004
Hardcover 384 pages
ISBN 1-932878-03-3
1. Spiritual -- Nonfiction. I. Title.
$ 27.95
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
Printed in the United States of America

Conversion Update Number :
ISBN-13 Conversion # : 978-1-932878-03-5




Dear Daisy, nonfiction, reads as life is presented day- to-day and by seasons. The author, a gifted storyteller invites the reader into the world and relationship between a Migrant Woman sharing her wisdom with a boss man’s child under cherry and apple trees during the early 1960's. Daisy, an Angel on Earth years later mystically reappears an Angel from Heaven to guide the grown child on her pathway back Home.

Dear Daisy tells a story 2000 years old yet reminds us how challenges continue to play out and that we each contribute to writing the story.

As the story begins, the author caught in a personal struggle of survival under conditions felt oppressive, writes to Daisy. As the reflective search for self and path unfolds, the 9-11-01 story strikes as a Holy War between extremists of Nations. Before the dust settles, 10-28-01 brings world chaos personal. Living the assault aftermath, the author struggles to forgive and declares through writing an Epistle as part of her emancipation pathway that violence as a rightful expression and worship of God is not the God of her faith.


To read what readers are saying about Dear Daisy
http://www.risingsparrowpress.com/readers.htm


To receive an author signed copy email author: jverdow@rochester.rr.com with mailing details and to specify name if you wish.
Hardcover price: $27.95 (plus tax)