Today's post is from Rave Review Book Club introducing author Janice Ross the author of the week selection by the book club. I have not read any of her work, yet but it sounds interesting. Hopefully, you find her just as interesting.
My Dear, Sweet Guyana
The first book in the Island Hopping Series is Jumping Ship. It is a
pre-release novella, and will be followed by the following books:
Trinidad & Tobago
Grenada
Barbados
Saint Lucia
Martinique
Antigua
Guyana
I’ve done extensive research for this series, and hope that readers come
to love the unique cultures of each country. I have a personal connection to
one of the countries. I was born in Guyana, South America and migrated to the
USA in 1980. In fact, I dedicated Jumping Ship to my country of birth.
DEDICATION
Guyana is the only official
English speaking country on the continent of South America. It is situated just
above the equator, bordered by the mighty Atlantic to the north, and somewhat
lost amongst a slew of countries―Brazil to the south, Suriname to the east, and
Venezuela to the west.
In the nation, whose name
means “land of many waters”, there is a mixture of strength, courage and
determination. For many that have lived on the land, or that currently reside
there, they proudly confess, "I am a Guyanese"!
Over its growth as a colony
of the Dutch, French, and British, it has established and re-established its
right to be recognized. No one can claim Guyana as exclusively their own
because the Indians from east and west, Chinese from across the world, and many
blacks from West Africa and beyond have formed deep roots in its resource rich
land.
This is Guyana, my Guyana.
And no matter where I go, no matter whom I love, my heart will forever belong
to my dear, sweet Guyana.
*****
Bio
Janice Ross was born in Guyana, South America and migrated to the USA in
1980. Although her citizenship certificate now reads the United States of
America, she considers herself a citizen of the world. Sure she has not
physically been around the world and back, but she’s travelled in her mind and
dreams.
Janice is an author. She enjoys writing about social issues and personal
experiences. Janice’s debut release was entitled Damaged Girls. She uses the three books in that series to detail
the effects of different forms of abuse, discussing issues that are known to be
taboo. Her next release, Jumping Ship,
is a dedication to her country of birth and an introductory novella to the Island Hopping Series – due out in 2014.
It’s poised to be a colorful and emotional experience of life, love and family.
As of present, she is also a contributor to a short story collection – Just Between Us, Inspiring Stories by Women.
And lastly, Loving Nate is a novella
about the realities of losing one’s self to love.
Janice enjoys reading. And is drawn to stories with distinct characters
that she can love or hate, characters she can form alliances with or characters
that she can swear off and despise. She is also weak for a good cultural tale,
preferably in the form of historical fiction. Janice loves to be taken off
guard by clever language and settings.
Janice is also a devout supporter and promoter of other authors through
social media. She hosts a weekly show, Cultural
Cocktails, on the largest social radio network, Blog Talk Radio.
You can connect
with Janice on
Website: www.culturalcocktails.com
Talk show: www.blogtalkradio.com/culturalcocktails
Twitter https://twitter.com/JGRWriter
&
Connect with Janice at the sites listed above.
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