Angela Q. Bertone's Blog

Thank you Pat Morris for having me as your guest.

Please take 15 Minutes and watch this video. If you agree sign this petition and let the Tangipahoa Parish School Board know that you will support them in their stand for equality. Let our voices be heard.

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It is time we all take a stand for our freedom and speak the truth. Let Freedom Ring!

Some have asked, “How did you write and publish a book?” Well, here is the short of it:

1) I wrote my story, leaving the critical mind on the shelf and letting the creative heart and soul have control.

2) I hired my editor to engage her critical mind and make my art professional.

3) I hired an illustrator to make my words come to life. First, she and I would read the story and write the descriptions of what I wanted the illustrations to be for each scene. Then she would sketch them and ask for my approval. After that, she would bring them to life with amazing color and emotion. Take a look at what an amazing evolution these images underwent:

She would start with a rough draft of each scene.

Sketch of Joseph teaching Mary how to skip rocks.

Then she would fill in the sketches with color and detail.

The finishing touches would then bring the whole picture to life.

After all the illustrations were complete, my illustrator laid out the book with the designated script and the file was uploaded for publishing. There are a lot of little boring details that I’ve left out, but I won’t tire you with those. The birthing of a book is a labor of love. I hope you love the treasures hidden in every book just for your sheer delight.

Thank you Action News 17 for sharing my press release. God bless you and your work. Click here to read the release.

Black-eyed Susan among the Roses: A New Orleans Memoir is the first published novel for author Fran Gervais, who grew up in New Orleans and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I recently had the pleasure of conversing with Fran about her background and her story.



Q: Tell us a little about where you grew up.

A: I grew up in New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.



Q: Who was the most influential person in your life?

A:The most influential person in my life was my maternal grandmother, who was a gracious, artistic, Christian lady who made me feel safe and worth something.



Q: What is your favorite book of all time?

A: Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott.

Q: Is there a book that you can say changed your life, and how?

A: To Kill a Mockingbird created more awareness in me about civil rights and love of fellow man. Even though I already practiced those values, I became more compassionate toward others of all walks of life.



Q: What was your favorite childhood book?

A: Heidi.

Q: Who is your favorite hero or she-ro?

A: Condoleezza Rice.

Q: If you could meet anyone in the world who would it be, and what would you say to that person?

A: Laura Bush. I would tell her that I would like to have had her as one of my childhood friends.

Q: Is there any book out there that you just have to read next?

A: The Help is the next book on my list to read.

Q: What inspired you to become a published author?

A: I wanted to tell my story to the world, and what better way would there be?

Q: In a sentence or two, make me want to read your book.

A: My story is a passionate one, filled with both joy and sadness. It will help you heal from any hurt you may have experienced throughout your life.

Q: What is your favorite quote?

A: “Never, never, never give up.” — Winston Churchill

Q: Where can others purchase your work and find out more about you?

A: Black-eyed Susan among the Roses is available on Amazon.com. I plan to open a Facebook page soon.

Hello Everyone, I am so tired of coming to the end of the year and having boxes of receipts and dreading the upcoming tax season.

So I am going to try the portable Neat Desk (Click Here Now to read more about it)

I will let you know what I think. If you have used it please comment below and tell us if you like it. The reviews on Amazon are pretty good and I have a friend who loves it too.

Here goes.

Oh no! Not tax season again.