Excerpt from the Book Friendship Day On Rosy Lane

Excerpt from Friendship Day on Rosy Lane read by the author

An Over Due Book

An Over Due Book

My mother made a scrapbook of all the years I went to school that included my school photograph, report card, and occasional messages from my teacher. In the first grade, I noticed that my parents had to send money to the library for a book that I had lost. A beautifully handwritten note had the following inscribed. "... The money you sent for Carla's library book has been received and is being used to purchase a new book for the library. Thank you for your co-operation. Mrs, White" I do not remember this event. I am not sure what happened to the book. 

Unfortunately, this would not be the only time I had an overdue book. At times the cost of the fees exceeded the price of the book itself. In my defense, though, some books are meant to be read repeatedly. Sometimes the relationship with the characters in the book is so strong that taking a book back to the library is painful, especially when you have an imagination like mine. I have many bookshelves filled with books. I purchased most of them from a bookstore, but I own a few literary treasures because I paid my library fines. 

On Rosy Lane is now available to buy on my website RoseElainePublishing.com or on Amazon. 

Why I Write

 

I am a pushover for a sweet story. Many years ago I lived in England. I went to a used bookstore and bought a book called Mulberry Square by Lida Larrimore for 15 pence (about a quarter in US dollars). I became a fan right away! I did not mind that pages 36 and 37 were missing! Mrs. Larramore's books are full of vivid imagery of gardens and flowers. Of course, there is also romance, jealousy, drama, and a happy ending! I often read Mulberry Square when I needed a little time to myself. It becomes a vacation, where I can visit the characters, becoming familiar friends. These books can be read in a few hours on a Sunday afternoon, leaving me happy and refreshed. There is nothing as delightful as a sweet story, a cup of tea, and a day of rest! A few years ago, my husband gave me a wonderful gift, a collection of Lida Larrimore books, and a second copy of Mulberry Square that included pages 36 and 37! I spent several months of Sundays reading one story after another. I was inspired. I wondered if I could provide a little escape from all the noise to other women like me that could use a little break in the week. The Rosy Lane series began to take shape. I hope your experiences with Rosy Lane Books will leave you refreshed. Check out our full line of products too! Created these books and products with love for my old and new friends!

It's like Betsy always said...

 It's like Betsy always said... Quotes and words of wisdom from a favorite character in the Rosy Lane Series of books by Rose Elaine.