Guest: Ronica Stromberg, Author of "The Time-for-bed Angel"
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Buffalo Road Roundup: Miranda Taiber
Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Ronica Stromberg, the author of "The Time-for-bed Angel." Ronica grew up in Southeast Iowa and attended the University of Iowa. From there a series of turns led her to become an author based out of Lincoln, Nebraska.
The book was inspired by her oldest son, Josiah. When Josiah was three, Ronica had a hard time putting him to bed. She would try several times a night and still he would not go to bed. Finally she asked him once "What about your guardian angel? Don't you think he needs a rest?" While of course that sparked a conversation that led away from bed-time, but it also inspired Ronica with an idea for a children's book. She had been reading stories about friendly monsters, geared toward easing a child's fear of the dark, but hadn't found any that speak of angels. Ronica couldn't think of a more soothing idea for a child than that of being watched over by their guardian angel day and night.
Thus, "The Time-for-bed Angel" follows a very active little boy named Andrew and his guardian angel, Sam. Andrew gets into all kinds of messes and scrapes before bed, but Sam is always there with him. In the end, Sam has the joy of hearing the beautiful sounds of Andrew snoring after a long and busy day.
Ronica also spoke of the struggles she had publishing her story. She first made a list of all the publishers in America she would want to work with. She ordered them from her dream publisher on down to those she would try if she had to. After six years of rejections from the publishers on her list she reached the end of it and a final rejection. Her husband asked her what she would do next, and she simply replied that she would try overseas. She sent the book to two different publishing houses in Brittain. It was picked up by Lion, the largest independent publisher of inspirational book sin the UK. It was released first in the UK and then came to America on September 30, 2008.
Ronica will be in Des Moines for the next few day signing books:
Friday, November 14, 7:30 p.m.
Pajamarama reading
Barnes & Noble
Saturday,
Borders
Saturday, November 15,
Meet-and-greet book signing
The Learning Post
-Christmas Basket Project has begun: The Senior Class is connecting with 55 families in need this Christmas. The program will serve 150 kids this year. The greatest needs is coats, hats, and gloves of all sizes. You can contact the Senior Class Moderators for more information.
-Congratulations to the Dowling Swimmers who participated in State: there were two individual swimmers as wella s a relay team.
-Congratulations to the Coaches and Players of Dowling Football on a great season.
-December 5, 2008 will be the Dowling Christmas Luncheon, the location has been moved to the
Hyperian Field Club
7390 NW Beaver Dr
Johnston, IA 50131
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