The first selection for this group is the superbly written and unforgettable book, The Rainey Seasons by Roo Cadell, available exclusively as a Kindle ebook. The book follows Mel Rainey as she discovers that life isn't what she thought and there are more invisible possibilities than she could ever have imagined. From a depressed, surly teenage boy, to a crazy aunt, to a mysterious old man to the smart and quick witted Mel, herself, the cast of characters is so unique and enthralling that you will carry them around with you for a very long time.
The writing itself is so good it makes me jealous. (No joke. This is definitely one of those books I wish I'd written.) I truly believe this book is of the caliber of best seller status. And, the way hot teen books go today, this would make for an incredible movie franchise. (anybody out there have any film connections?)
I decided to ask Roo a few questions, which she was kind enough to answer. I hope you'll take a look at her book. It's $3.50 well spent. I also hope you'll enjoy our little Q&A. Now, let's meet Roo Cadell!
Restless Writer (RW): How long have you been writing?
Roo Cadell (RC): Since my mid-teens really, but I only began publishing
about eight years ago, in my mid-twenties, starting with stories written for a
partworks publisher (available monthly by subscription), followed by several
novels written to a fairly strict formula under various names for a packager
that produces series for publishers of children’s books. While I was writing
these I wrote other things for myself, the main project being The Rainey
Seasons.
RW: Why did you decide to go the Kindle ebook route
to publishing?
RC: Honestly? I got fed up of publishers telling me that
the work I sent them wasn’t what they were looking for just then, or that it
was out of tune with the current market. It was never my ambition to write for
a specific market. It might sound conceited, but I only ever wanted to write
for myself (hoping that a few people out there would be interested). So... the
ebook route!
RW: Besides the amazing The Rainey Seasons, you've also
written the adorable Swoozy Noon series. Are you currently working on anything
new?
RC: I’m always working on something new, but never talk
about it until it’s finished. Even then I don’t like to say much about my
writing. Writers write, speakers speak – generally.
RW: Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Thank you so much, Roo! Little do you know that your answers to the last question have made me miss Wales and Bellagio...both places I've visited and agree are beautiful.