SORMAG's Blog: Women In Literature

10-year-old Rosetta Blay is at it again! This time the spunky, creative, pig-tailed girl is flying high at the skateboard park. She and her best friend, Paulette, head for the skateboard park early on a Saturday morning. Despite their hopes and wild imaginations, little goes as planned. Two huge surprises are waiting for these middle schoolers at the park, a location that had recently been on the news.

It could be all downhill, but Rosetta thinks fast, just like she often does. But she’s up for a real big task this time. Does she have what it takes to come out on top like she did at the 5th grade talent show?

Before it’s over, the city’s top news station highlights Rosetta, Paulette and a team of talented middle school and high school skateboarders. There’s also Francine, Rosetta’s pesky older sister. She’ll be in high school next year. The way she sees it, that will give her one more reason to try to boss Rosetta around.

Yet, Francine isn’t as smart as she thinks. She needs Rosetta to cover for her. If Rosetta doesn’t come through, Francine could be in a world of trouble with their parents, a talented painter and a marketing executive. Rosetta’s older brother, Leroy, tries to stay out of it, but he is so proud of his 10-year-old sister, he gets mixed up in Rosetta’s fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants plans.

Find out what’s going on at the skateboard park, a huge community spot frequented by kids and their parents. Bring this fun and exciting middle school novel that teaches creativity, leadership, friendship and self-esteem home to the young readers in your life!

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Denise Turney (www.chistell.com) is a professional speaker and writer who brings over 40 years of book, newspaper, magazine, radio and business speaking and writing to a project. She has been listed in various entertainment and business directories, including industry leaders such as Who’s Who, 100 Most Admired African American Women and Crosswalk. Denise Turney’s works have appeared in Parade, Essence, Ebony, Madame Noire, We The People, The Trenton Times, The Pittsburgh Quarterly and Obsidian II.

This talented speaker/writer is the author of the books: Portia, Long Walk Up, Spiral, Love Has Many Faces, Rosetta The Talent Show Queen, Rosetta's New Action Adventure, Awaken Blessings of Inner Love, Pathways To Tremendous Success, Love As A Way Of Life, Gada's Glory, Love Pour Over Me, Love As a Way Of Life, Appointment Book Planner for Creative Entrepreneurs, Book Marketing That Drives Up Book Sales and Escaping Toward Freedom. Her books are available in ebook and print format from all online and offline book retailers.

Why did you choose to write books?

I had an uncanny experience when I was a 10-year-old. I refer to it as my "burning bush" experience. At the end of reading a Gwendolyn Brooks' poetry book, this strange feeling (felt like I was in a spiritual cocoon) came over me. For a few seconds, I sat on the edge of my sister and my bed pondering the feeling. Then, it surfaced from deep within me and gasped and said, "Oh! I'm a writer!" Have been writing since.

What is your most proud moment as an author?

Each time I put the work, thought, inspiration and emotion into writing and finishing a new novel!

Why should a reader read your current book?

Rosetta Blay is a bold, courageous, creative girl who's also mischievous, making her loads of fun, not to mention somewhat of magnetic mystery! Kids learn about the power of teams, confidence, conflict resolution and more while reading (and LOVING!) the Rosetta Blay book series! Rosetta's New Action Adventure is the second book in the series. The first book is titled Rosetta The Talent Show Queen. Don't set your kids up to miss this dynamic 5th-grader! Read free excerpts from both books at - chistell.com

What do you think will be your writing legacy?

Aiming to write at least one masterpiece. Still working on that!

What advice would you offer an author whose book is releasing next week?

Start marketing your book NOW! Use multiple resources to market your book, including social media, podcasts, offline radio, online and offline book festivals, writer conferences, cultural events, postcards, an author website, blogging, videos, posters and so much more!