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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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!
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Angel's Forever Home~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books
Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved
A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist
