Friday, April 26, 2019

Story Monster Ink Author & Illustrator Spotlight: Rita Gigante, Bobbie Sterchele-Gigante, Donna McDine, and Renie De Mase

Story Monster Ink Author & Illustrator Spotlight
Rita Gigante, Bobbie Sterchele-Gigante, 
Donna McDine, and Renie De Mase


Story Monster Ink recently had the opportunity to chat with the authors/illustrator team behind Angel’s Forever Home (Mascot Books), a true story about a dog who was rescued from a Chilean earthquake, and searches for his forever home. Facing his fear of rejection for not being like other dogs, he embarks on a journey that teaches him the importance of patience, courage, and the willingness to open his heart to others.

Visit with the Rita Gigante, Bobbie Sterchele-Gigante, Donna McDine and Renie De Mase to read their interview and to get to know them better at http://tinyurl.com/y5k5dknr. The team enjoys interacting with readers and welcomes the opportunity for visitors to leave comments and/or questions so they may have the chance to get to know you as well.

About the authors:
Rita Gigante is a sought-out psychic medium, spiritual healer, and published author. Her memoir, The Godfather’s Daughter: An Unlikely Story of Love, Healing, and Redemption, was published in 2012. Rita is co-owner of Space of Grace Healing with her wife Bobbie in Tappan, NY.

Bobbie Sterchele is a registered nurse, a gifted intuitive healer, energy worker, and psych-K practitioner. Bobbie is co-owner of Space of Grace Healing with her wife Rita in Tappan, NY.

Donna McDine is an award-winning children’s author and writes from her home in Tappan, NY. Donna is a member of the SCBWI, NYS Reading Association, and Family Reading Partnership.

About the illustrator: Maureen “Renie” De Mase studied art in New York City and is a mixed medium freelance artist. Renie creates in her home studio in Ramsey, NJ, and is a proud owner of Renie’s Art. Renie is also a member of the Graphic Artist Guild.

Title: Angel’s Forever Home
Authors: Rita Gigante and Bobbie Sterchele-Gigante
Co-author: Donna McDine
Illustrator: Renie De Mase
Genre: Children
ISBN: 978-1-64307-11-3
Publication Date: March 2019
Pages: 32
Price: $14.95 hard cover
Publisher: Mascot Books www.mascotbooks.com

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Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
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1 comment:

  1. Terrific interview! Congratulations to you all on the success of this wonderful book.

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