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Also by Edward Eaton:

Orpheus and Eurydice, July 2012
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Rosi's Time, July 2012
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Elizabeth Bathory, July 2012
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Rosi's Castle, November 2011
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Rosi's Castle
Edward Eaton

When Rosi Carol moves to New Richmond, she discovers that the town is haunted -- by her!

Rosi's Doors #1

November 2011
On Sale: November 11, 2011
Featuring: Rosi Carol; Angie Kaufman; Andy Montrose
200 pages
ISBN: 0013493760
EAN: 2940013493766
Kindle: B0069X0ZJI
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Fantasy | Young Adult

Orphaned, Rosi Carol is sent to live with her mysterious Uncle Richard in his eerie castle on the New England coast. Rosi feels even more of an outcast when she discovers the townspeople believe the Carol family has some sort of magical hold over New Richmond. Even her new friends are afraid of her.

She soon discovers there may be some truth to the rumors. For one thing, the castle seems to have a mind of its own with lights turning off and on and doors locking and unlocking with no one in sight. Then there's a strange dark cloud that has been dogging her since the train station, while the ghosts of the Widows from New Richmond's past blame Rosi for their husbands never returning from the sea. Her only allies are a Girl in Black (gone as suddenly as she appears) and Jesse (a paranormal reporter no one else can see).

Can Rosi discover what the Widows want? What about the Girl in Black? Can Jesse help her find the answers or is he another big mystery? And why can't her watch keep proper time?

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5 comments posted.

Re: Rosi's Castle

Interesting analysis and writerly advice as well, regarding the way to make your characters someone with whom to identify. Bravo!
(Lyndi Alexander 1:30pm January 29, 2012)

I love this post. It has depth, thought, and a true
understanding of characters. As an avid reader I
find myself drawn to the characters that you
have listed. I considered them my "friends' as I
read and grew. The written word is able to take
the reader into depths that can be somewhat
foreign but very rewarding. I find I re read
books, such as Tolkien, to even gather a new
perspective of the characters and myself.
Thank you for taking the time to write this blog.
(Carla Carlson 1:55pm January 29, 2012)

Whenever I read a book, in print only, I might add, I put myself in the place of the main character. At least I try to do so, unless there's something in the Author's writing that prevents me to do so. After reading your long posting today, I'm assuming that you were trying to get at the evolution of writing and how technology is having an effect on books - especially when it comes to books on tape. It can be a good thing, at least for people like my Aunt, who was an avid reader, but due to eye problems from advanced age (she's 94), she is almost blind now, and has to refer to books on tape to at least hear books that she would love to read. I have never gone that route, nor have I read a book on a Kindle. I don't own a Kindle, and if I win one, it might be a different story, but I prefer to feel the actual book in my hands and flip the pages. Your book sounds quite interesting, and I love the design on the cover. The artist came up with a winning design.
(Peggy Roberson 2:03pm January 29, 2012)

Great thoughts can stand repeating like "No man is an island". Liked reading your take on community and sharing.
(Alyson Widen 4:53pm January 29, 2012)

"We identify with characters because they have qualities
that we associate with ourselves."

Your ideas are so crazy, and yet so true. People need to
know that they "belong." Looking forward to the book.
(Johanna Dimitri 6:59pm January 30, 2012)