On May 18th, join us here to read my in-depth interview with Fran Orenstein about the writer's life, finding the balancing between family and writing, and also what is like to be a Writing Mama. Fran shared, "Personally, being a published author and poet is a
fulfillment of a dream I have had since I wrote my first poem at age eight.
Part of that dream is to leave a legacy for the future, whether it is simply a
book my grandchildren will enjoy and pass on through the generations, to the
ultimate dream of producing a classic that will live on forever."
A bit more about Fran Orenstein:
Her published credits include a ‘tween mystery series, The Mystery Under Third Base and The Mystery of the Green Goblin, a
fantasy series for ‘tweens, The Wizard of
Balalac and The Gargoyles of
Blackthorne, a ‘tween fiction novel dealing with childhood obesity,
self-image, puberty, and bullying, Fat
Girls From Outer Space, (Sleepytown Press),
and two young adult historical
romances, The Spice Merchant’s Daughter
(Whiskey Creek Press), set in France and
Prussia between 1685 and 1703 and The
Calling of the Flute (Sleepytown Press)
set in Lithuania in 1897.
Moving into literature for adults, prize-winning short
stories and poetry have appeared in various anthologies. A book of poetry for adults
is currently in the works for publication in spring 2012.
The World of Ink Network has been
touring award-winning author Fran Orenstein’s contemporary woman’s novel
with paranormal overtones, Gaia’s Gift published by Word Castle in May 2012.
About little about the Book:
Gaia's Gift is about Rachel Wells, who loses
everything she cherishes in a brief summer storm off the coast of
Florida.Haunted by the ghosts of her past and survivor’s guilt, Rachel turns
her back on the world behind an impenetrable veil of pain.When she receives a
gift from the sea and allows the world to intrude, Rachel learns too late that
some gifts are not meant to be kept forever.
You can find out more about Fran Orenstein’s World of Ink
Author/Book Tour at http://tinyurl.com/6wspudw
