Now, we've been blogging for a while, but this is the first ever blog on our new website and we are excite to share with you a story filled with mystery and suspense, family secrets and more, as our first Spotlight. We will be blogging about all the authors and books that Covered By The Rose has had a hand in bringing to life, so please, keep an eye out for our post on social media, and don't forget to show some love and give a like or share. Without further ado, may we present M.E Hembroff, and her story geared towards children and the mysteries they seek to uncover, whether it be in the stars, the sea, or our own attics. There is always something to discover and a lesson to learn along the way....
In Voices of Yesterday- Part One, Kate is confused and overwhelmed about her parents' divorce. Her teacher gives the class an assignment to research and write about a historical event, person or place in Riverdale. Kate chooses the Franklin Manor where she lives with her Mom. Her classmate Rose finds information about a fire that left Kate’s Gran an orphan. Kate sets this information aside until she has completed her assignment. As Kate continues her research, she finds her Great Aunt Rebecca’s journal. She stumbles across a link between the Franklin’s and her family. What is that link? How does it affect Kate?
In Part Two, Kate and her mom spend the summer at her Gran’s farm. Kate helps her Mom sort through the items hoarded over the years. She finds old journals written by her Great, Great Grandmother. Old treasures turn up in unexpected locations. A rift has developed between Kate and her dad. She doesn’t accept that he has a girlfriend who he intends to marry. Will Kate find all the family secrets? Will she resolve her issues with her dad? We had a lot of fun working on this project, from the banner above, to the teaser you will see below, the final layout of the cover and the creation of the video trailer, it is always a pleasure working with a client who knows what she wants, and comes with their own art for inspiration!
M.E Hembroff is truly talented in many ways, including her art! Check out her sketches and her biography below....
"Marjorie was imaginative since early childhood. She grew up on a farm, before television, where there was lots of scope for imagination. Marjorie did art and writing assignments in school. After she had married and moved to Alberta Marjorie took art and writing classes, some by correspondence. Marjorie joined an art club and took part in their shows. At that time she started to have strange dreams. In these dreams, she held a book with blank pages and no cover. In other dreams, there was a series of books with no covers. Marjorie told one of the art group members about the dreams. That artist had learned to interpret dreams. She told Marjorie she was supposed to write the stories and draw the pictures for the covers. Shortly after that Tiny in Gramma Mouse Tells a Story was born. It wasn’t long before the idea for Bess’s Magical Garden surfaced."
Marjorie’s favorite author has always been L.M. Montgomery. In some ways, she felt akin to Anne, the main character in the Anne books. Marjorie has since written and self-published:
* Gramma Mouse Tells a Story
*Bess’s Magical Garden and the sequel, The Mystery of the Hidden Cabin.
*Voices of Yesterday
She now resides in Strathmore, Alberta and her books are sold at local craft sales every fall and Christmas. They are also available online, on Amazon. For more information, check out her Author sites below.
Don't forget to grab your copy of Voice of Yesterday....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/170826681X <<<<< Paperback
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081LHWTCK <<<< E-Book Need more? Check out the Video Trailer we created for Voices of Yesterday....
So much to see, so much to read... We're always creating and when our creations come to life, we will share them all with the world, right here, in this blog. Keep your eyes open so you can get all the details and sneak peeks!!! Until next time, HAPPY CREATING!!!!!!!
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