Three Times A Charm with Jennifer Adan
Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love introducing my
readers to new authors, illustrators, bloggers, agents, editors or promoters
from the children’s publishing industry.
Today’s guest is author, Jennifer Adan. Tell us a little
about you, please.
Hi my name is Jennifer and I am the writer of children’s
story, I Don’t See Heaven.
I started my love affair with writing at ten years old
during a fifth-grade history class, when I wrote scribbled my first song on a
notebook. I was completely unaware of the career and experiences it would lead
to.
I continued writing almost everyday and when I was 15, I
finally revealed to my parents, through a song that I wrote for them, that I
had hundreds of song saved. They supported and encouraged me to continue writing
and I have yet to look back. I have written more songs, short stories, and
novels that I can recall.
After winning a songwriting contest by Jeffrey Steele, I
took a trip to Nashville to work with him and meet other talented songwriters.
Steele convinced me to make the cross-continental move to Nashville away from
my family in order to chase my dream.
Since moving I have had the time to craft my talent and
since have celebrated the success of a number one hit for Blake Shelton’s “She
Wouldn’t Be Gone" and the Simon & Schuster published book, I Don’t See Heaven.
My recently released book, I Don’t See Heaven, is available
on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles and select stores.
What a great story! Tell us more about your book.
I Don’t See Heaven
is the story of Isabella who is so excited to fly on an airplane with her
mother, father, and baby brother. As the plane takes off the ground and soars
into the sky, Isabella presses her nose against the window. She wants to see
everything! But as the plane glides through the clouds, suddenly Isabella sits
back in her seat and starts to cry.
Isabella is so sad. She thinks she will see her grandpa in
heaven from high up in the sky, but he is nowhere to be found. As her mother
and father try to comfort her, Isabella soon learns the secret to feeling
better.
I Don't See Heaven is the story of a little girl's
journey to the truth as she learns an important life lesson about how to keep
love alive after a death.
Now available on Amazon http://amzn.to/1dPDwuy and
Barnes & Nobles http://bit.ly/LHaBg9
I recommend my book to readers who like:
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The Invisible String – Patrice Karst
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Dog Heaven – Cynthia Rylant
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God Gave Us Heaven – Lisa T Bergren
Now, for the Threes. Share with
us your top 3’s to help us know you a little better.
- Top 3 most admired people and why you admire them.
I admire Walt Disney, Diane
Warren and my mom.
Walt Disney because he started
out as an artist but wanted to do more with his life. He moved across the
country with a tiny dream that he expanded into the Disney empire it is today.
He proved exactly what you could achieve with dreams, when you have the courage
to pursue them.
Diane Warren because she is my
idol songwriter. I have been following her career since I knew who she was back
when I was about 13. She is not only a brilliantly successful songwriter,
but she is outspoken and independent. I was floored when a music publisher
compared me to her. It was quite the compliment.
My mom because she is not only
my rock, she is my biggest fan. I call her when I have great news or
feeling sad. She always encourages me and lifts me up and knows just what to
say to motivate me to greatness. She has taught me everything I know about
starting and running your own business and turning it into a successful
company. She has given me the inspiration to go out into the world and achieve
every dream I wish to achieve. She is my best friend.
- Top 3 pieces of advice for kids these days.
Never give up! If you want
something bad enough, go and get it! Also, put down
the electronics! There is so much focus on technology these days that
kids don’t experience the beauty of life. They look at pictures online
about the most beautiful sunsets instead of walking outside to watch one. As
for me, I have learned that if I am going to be the best writer I can be and
share my words with the world, I have to experience life. How am I
supposed to write about life if I’m not living one? I want kids today to know
that there is a great big world out there to experience and conquer. We have
dreams to achieve and no matter who tells you no or stands in your way,
find another path if that is truly what your heart tells you to do. Live the
life that your future self will be proud to look back on and say, "yeah, I
did that"
- Top 3 favorite places.
My top 3 favorite places are
Disneyland, my parents or sisters house in the Bay Area, and any local pizza
parlor eating pizza…preferably with my little cousins.
Where can our tech savvy readers find you online?
Jennifer, it was
lovely having you charm us on this week’s Three Times A Charm. Best of luck to your
new book and your music.
THANKS!
What an exciting career you're having, Jennifer, in both the music world and the writing world. Your book looks wonderful and such a sweet story for young readers. Best of luck to you and many more books.
ReplyDeleteI know, Jennifer's career combination is so fascinating, isn't it Beverly?
DeleteCongrats to Jennifer! Yup, never give up.
ReplyDeleteSometimes easier said than done, but so crucial in any creative endeavor. Thanks for visiting Mary.
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