Another dream come true

Posted by: Darlene on: June 21, 2010

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Book launch at Albany Books

Yes, that’s me and Ali Baba the camel at the launch for “Amanda in Arabia – the Perfume Flask”.  It was wonderful to see so many people attend the launch and I was so happy to be able to hold it at my favorite book store. Readers of all ages have been enjoying Amanda’s adventures in the United Arab Emirates.  This is what a few have had to say: 

“Amanda in Arabia: The Perfume Flask is an engaging read. Almost immediately I found myself caring about what happened to Amanda and the more I read the more I wanted to be immersed in the exotic landscape that Darlene Foster deftly paints. Once you start reading, Amanda in Arabia is hard to put down.” Josh, adult reader 

” Amanda in Arabia – The Perfume Flask is a fast paced, edge-of-your-seat adventure. The chapters were short, easy to read and flowed smoothly into one another. …These are all admirable features in a great children’s chapter book. Apart from being technically well written, Amanda’s adventure includes things that children of all ages can identify with; family, friends, mystery and fantasy. Even though Amanda in Arabia was written for children, I quickly discovered that I couldn’t put it down and was intrigued from beginning to end. A lovely reminder that we are all children at heart.” Lisa, mother of three

“Just like I was there! I liked reading Amanda in Arabia – The Perfume Flask.  It was really cool that Amanda met a real princess and got to ride on a camel.  I could feel myself in the United Arab Emirates.  My favourite part was when Amanda was riding Ali Baba to go find Princess Shamza because I could feel the excitement in my body like I was doing the same thing.  It was easy to read and the story flowed.  The only part that was confusing was I didn’t know if the guys in the Jeep were good guys or bad guys.  But that didn’t matter too much to the story.  I would like it if my cousin could read it because I think she would like it, too.”  Seven year old male reader 

 To have a book published has been a life long dream  (ever since I had a story published in the Winnipeg Free Press at age twelve).  To have individuals purchase and enjoy the book is almost unbelievable.  To those of you who are struggling to get a book published – don’t give up.  If you believe in your book, someone else will too.  I am so grateful to my publisher Michelle from ireadiwrite.com for believing in me and making tghis dream come true!  

Young fans

If anyone would like to read the first chapter of the book visit www.ireadiwrite.co/Amanda-in-Arabia.html where a digital copy is also available.  Printed copies are available at amazon.com, amazon.ca and amazon.uk 

 

“never let a day go by without a dream”