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Q&A with Carol Parker, Author of The Fish Dress
Learn more about Carol Parker, the author of The Fish Dress, published by Kat Biggie Press (October 2020).
Q: Why did you write this book, and who did you write it for?
A: While living in Maine for thirteen years, my sister and I often visited thrift shops in search of eclectic items. At one shop, I spotted the fish dress, black and white with fish bones and strange symbols, and had to buy it. I noticed that when I wore it, acquaintances and strangers seemed mesmerized by the dress and heavily complimented me. At some point, I asked myself, “What if….?” and before I knew it, I had a story idea of a magical dress that empowers its wearer to overcome obstacles and discover her true self. My most likely readers are female millennials and up, who enjoy reading books that have a unique story line, engaging characters, and strong dialogue. A reader might want this book solely for entertainment, or perhaps she might like books set in a New England coastal town. Also, she might like books with magical elements and time travel. She might choose this book because it deals with mother-daughter relationships, romantic liaisons, and letting go of the past, to heal.
Q: What is your favorite part of the book?
A: I like the past life regression scenes with Nora and psychic Rosie Deerborn best. They take three journeys, where Nora discovers she is Marguerita de Roche, born in 1832, in the mountains of Andulasia, Spain, rescued by gypsies after a blizzard kills her family, and later kidnapped by soldiers and taken to be raised by nuns.
Q: When did you start writing books?
A: I started writing poetry at eight years old. I began writing my first novel when I was ten—historical fiction. I have never stopped writing, and also enjoy composing music and writing song lyrics.
Q: How is this book different from other books on the same shelf?
A: Originally I thought my book fit the Magical Realism genre, but I was told by an editor that it is not Magical Realism but “Fiction with Magical Elements”, the reason being that my story is not set in a magical world that operates according to specific rules of that world. My book is not set in a magical world, but with the time travel component, it is different than most fiction novels.
Q: Where does the tension in your novel come from?
A: Nora Jenkins, a divorced teacher in her forties living in Maine, feels heartbroken that her daughter has cut off all contact. Nora turns to her sister Grace for emotional support and advice on how to get her daughter back into her life. Nora feels helpless and like a failure as a mother when her sister tells her she just has to wait until her daughter is ready to talk.
Angelica Jenkins, 19-year old daughter of Nora Jenkins, is dealing with heroin addiction and is in prison for drug offenses. She feels like a loser and too ashamed to accept her mother’s and family’s support and refuses their attempts to contact her in prison. Deep inside, all Angelica has ever wanted is to make her mother proud.
Thank you, Carol!
The Fish Dress is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
MOTHER SETS A NEW COURSE TO HELP FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH A DUAL DIAGNOSIS OF DOWN SYNDROME AND AUTISM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Alexa Bigwarfe
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MOTHER SETS A NEW COURSE TO HELP FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH A DUAL DIAGNOSIS OF DOWN SYNDROME AND AUTISM
Teresa Unnerstall is the author of a? new book that best-selling NY Times Author Lisa McCubbins likens to What To Expect When You?re Expecting
Aurora, IL ? May 1, 2020??[Columbia, SC]? The study of individuals with a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism is a relatively recent research area, according to Dr. George Capone, director of the Down Syndrome Clinic and Research Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD, who writes, ?Because this philosophy is relatively new to medical and educational professionals, there is little known about children and adults with DS-ASD medically or educationally.? (Source)
It was against this backdrop of unclear answers and a lack of reliable medical guidance that Teresa Unnerstall gave birth to her son, Nick, diagnosed with both Down Syndrome and Autism. 26 years later, Teresa has written a powerful memoir that doubles as a guidebook for parents navigating the same waters. A New Course: A Mother?s Journey Navigating Down Syndrome and Autism, is the book for families who feel like they don’t fit in with their local DS or autism support groups because of their child?s dual diagnosis, and are struggling to cope with this unique challenge.??
?My desire to […] write a memoir was prompted by a particularly rough evening, when I felt very much alone. I had yet to meet any families that were dealing with the struggles that we were having with our son,? writes Teresa.
New York Times Best-Selling Author Lisa McCubbin, says, ?Just like What to Expect When You?re Expecting and What to Expect the First Year have become the bibles for new parents, Teresa Unnerstall?s A New Course is bound to become the bible for parents who find themselves raising a child with Down syndrome and autism. Part autobiography, part how-to-manual, this amazing book offers the stark and often heart-breaking reality of raising a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities.?
For more about Teresa Unnerstall, please visit www.teresaunnerstall.com.
A New Course: A Mother’s Journey Navigating Down Syndrome and Autism, is published by Kat Biggie Press and is available everywhere books are sold.?
More about Teresa Unnerstall
Teresa is the mother of two boys and lives in the Chicago area along with her husband. Her youngest son, Nick is 26 years old and a graduate of Metea Valley High School. Nick has a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism (DS-ASD). A New Course: A Mother?s Journey ?is her memoir about raising Nick which is forthcoming May 5, 2020. She has published articles and book reviews related to the special needs population. Teresa is a speaker and advocate in the community and a frequent guest lecturer at Aurora University and Northern Illinois University. She is a Dual Diagnosis Specialist and Consultant, for the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area, offering expertise on dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism. Teresa is available for consultations, webinars, podcasts and speaking engagements offering her expertise on dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism.?
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Sandie Leigh to publish debut children’s book
In December 2019, Sandie Leigh will debut as an author and illustrator with her charming children’s book, Behind the Secret Garden Door. This story introduces Teddy MacDougal, an adorable pup based on her own West Highland white terrier, or Westie. Teddy’s adventures are sure to make you chuckle.
Fall in love with cuddly Teddy MacDougal, an inquisitive West Highland white terrier on his mischievous adventure behind the Secret Garden Door. Once inside the garden, Teddy learns about the perils of the garden specifically, the Red Fox of Kennelworth. Meet all the woodland creatures from the author’s garden like the three yellow finches, Farrel the Frog, King Elliot, a monarch butterfly and even Teddy’s human little sister Charlotte. As an outspoken westie, Teddy finds himself struggling to fit in with his new friends and discovers a life lesson along the way that will leave you longing for the next book.
The book will be available on pre-order in early November.
What Do I Do? by Kimberly Calabrese
How to Help a Loved One Cope With The Loss of a Child
Each year in the United States, approximately 12,000 children ages 1 to 19 will die, according to the CDC. 1 in 4 women will experience a miscarriage, and over 11,000 infants will die in their first year. While these are things no one wants to talk about, it?s likely that you will know someone that loses a child, infant, or pregnancy. The loss of a child is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a parent.?
So many people are completely paralyzed when it comes to saying or doing the right thing to support their friend or family member after their child dies.? No one knows that as well as a parent who has been inundated with requests, or even worse, ignored by their friends and family who didn?t know how to respond to them after the child died. Kimberly Calabrese experienced the loneliness after the devastating loss of her child and has since dedicated herself to helping others who have suffered their own tragic loss, by providing a resource to the friends and family with guidance and action steps for helping a family grieving a child.
Kat Biggie Press is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of our newest title, What Do I Do?: A Step by Step Guide for Friends and Family to Support Anyone Who Has Lost a Child, by Kimberly Calabrese. (ISBN 978-1-948604-44-4, ebook 978-1-948604-45-1)
Currently available for pre-order everywhere, What Do I Do? is slated to be released on August 6, 2019.??
As Kimberly says, ?You never get over the loss of a child, you evolve.?? In her book, ?What Do I Do??, her mission is to reach as many people as she can with the intent of aiding the healing process for those who have lost a loved one.?
Filmmaker Jessica Steinman Sternin says, ?…this book is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants to support and love someone through their darkest hours.??
Digital ARCs? are available by contacting the publisher or filling out this form.?
Download the full press release HERE.
Congratulations to Keri T. Collins on Earning Best Picture Book 2019!
Congratulations to Purple Butterfly Press author, Keri T. Collins on her recognition by Book Excellence Awards for Best Picture Book 2019? for her book, You Can Call Me Katelyn.? It was a great honor to work with Keri on this book, and we’re looking forward to her second title, A Big Change for Daisy, coming later this year!
About The Book
What happens when you don?t like your name? There?s nothing you can do about it, right? But not Katelyn. She didn?t like her original name, and she did something about it!
Join Katelyn on her journey as she teaches kids and parents both that if you decide to live your dream, nothing is impossible. Be who you want ? it all starts with a choice, no matter your age.
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About The Author
Keri Collins is a children?s author who helps kids and parents better themselves by making better choices. There are times when problems can seem insurmountable, but taking action and making one small choice can get the ball rolling, and lead to all kinds of happy outcomes.
Her first children?s book is You Can Call Me Katelyn, published by Purple Butterfly Press in 2019. It’s about a girl who doesn?t like her name, and follows her journey as she makes the choice to change it.
She also blogs about parenting and kids issues, and offer plenty of tips and other advice at http://keritcollins.com/reading-room/
Her second book, A Big Change for Daisy, is forthcoming from Purple Butterfly Press.
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For Media Inquiries, contact info@katbiggiepress.com
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