The Eleanor Series
Eleanor Clark, author
Leaving a Legacy for Your Children
People
from north to south, east to west are celebrating the summer months in a
variety of ways: leisurely days at the neighborhood swimming pool, a family
vacation to the beach, camping out with loved ones. In the midst of this fun
season, don’t forget to give your kids the very best sort of vacation—the kind
they can take in their imagination!
Today
I’m interviewing octogenarian, Eleanor Clark, a vibrant woman in her golden
years who has written a lovely series of books for girls called The
Eleanor Series. The books released a few years back in hardback, but
she’s in the process of putting them out as e-books. Exciting news for parents
on the lookout for great literature for their kids!
Eleanor, welcome! Can you tell us a little about
yourself?
Perhaps I should start
by telling you that I just celebrated a very important birthday—my 80th!
And yes, I’m still very active! I’ve spent years researching my family’s
lineage. After discovering some exciting stories, I decided to write them down
in The
Eleanor Series. I spend every day telling others about my books and
sharing my love of faith, patriotism and godly character. What a wonderful life
I lead!
So, the
stories in this series are based on real-life experiences?
Yes, loosely based, anyway! I’ve fictionalized several very real
stories, going back to my 8x great-grandmother! My family instilled a wonderful
legacy in me and I want to pass that on to my children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and to all of my readers, as well.
Can you tell
us about the book you're featuring today?
Today I’m featuring the first book in the series: Mary
Elizabeth, Welcome to America. I’m so tickled to announce that this
book is now available in e-book form! I’ve waited for this day for some time,
so I’m very excited. Here’s a little tidbit about the story: Mary Elizabeth's life undergoes a dramatic change
when she leaves the only home she has known for another world far away in a
place called America. The journey aboard the ship not only teaches her about
perseverance but also that making a home in a new world has its share of
challenges. Join Mary Elizabeth as she lives one of the greatest adventures of
a lifetime and learns the importance of family and the value of perseverance.
So this book
is already out in print?
Yes, the entire series
released in hardback a few years back. Hardback copies are still available. All
seven books are available at Amazon.com or by contacting me through my website.
Will the
other books in The Eleanor Series release as
e-books as well?
Yes, and I'm so excited about the adventure ahead! The books
will release one per month over the next six months with the final story, a
Christmas story, releasing in early December. Here's a list of the titles and release
dates:
- Mary Elizabeth:
Welcome to America (June 15th )
- Victoria Grace: Courageous Patriot (July 15th)
- Katie Sue: Heading West (August 15th)
- Sarah Jane: Liberty's Torch (September 15th)
- Eleanor Jo: The Farmer's Daughter (October 15th)
- Melanie Ann: A Legacy of Love (November 15th)
- Eleanor Jo: A
Christmas to Remember (December 1st)
What sets
these books apart from the American Girls series?
The American Girls series is a wonderful collection for girls, but
my stories have something those books do not: faith elements. The salvation
message is evident in every story, as well as a deep love of God and country.
Not only will children get a comprehensive history lesson through the exciting stories,
they will also receive a greater understanding of the role their faith plays in
modern-day life.
I seen the
book is intended for girls. What about my son? Well he enjoy it too?
I’m thrilled to report that some of the series’ biggest fans are
boys! And adults, too. I’ve been tickled to see people young and old, male and
female, enjoy these stories. Here’s what one reader had to say: We purchased four of the Eleanor Jo
books for Christmas gifts for little girls on our list and after reading the
book, we intend to order several more. We will be proud to give this book to
any young children. We began reading the book, just to review the content and
could not put it down. (Ella & David Lott, A reviewer,
11/07/2006)
How do I order
a copy of the book?
Mary
Elizabeth, Welcome to America is immediately available on kindle
or in hardback (through my website).
What are you
offering my bloggers today?
One lucky person will have an opportunity to win a hardback copy of Mary
Elizabeth welcome to America when they leave a comment at the end of
this blog!
You’ve been
a delight to interview, Eleanor! How can we stay in touch with you?
Thank you so much for having me! Readers can reach me at:
My website: www.eleanorseries.com
My facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eleanor.clark.50
My Eleanor Series facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheEleanorSeries
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Eleanor_Clark
Friends, please check out Eleanor’s series. I think you’ll love it. The
Eleanor Series
will be a wonderful addition to any library. It will also inspire parents and
grandparents to research their family’s history. So, this summer, as you’re setting
your sites to the school year ahead. . .take a moment to look back at where
you’ve come from. Then, be prepared to leave behind a legacy of love!
About the
Author:
Eleanor Clark lives in central Texas. She is the matriarch of the
family that includes 5 children, 17 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Born the daughter of a Texas sharecropper and a child during the Great
Depression, Eleanor was a female pioneer in crossing economic, gender,
educational, and corporate barriers. Eleanor was an executive for one of
American's most prestigious corporations and founded her own highly successful
consulting firm. The appreciation of her American and Christian heritage comes
to life along with her exciting and colorful family history in the youth
fiction series, The Eleanor Series.
About the
series:
There are seven books in the series that highlight the
lives of young girls throughout American history. The stories are based on the
true-life accounts of author Eleanor Clark’s family history. Each book focuses
on a particular character trait and is laced with the pioneering spirit of one
of Eleanor’s true-to-life family members. Twenty-first century readers are sure
to relate to these amazing, character-building stories while learning Christian
values and American history. Modern parents will be blessed as their children
learn countless lessons from the pages of each book in the series.
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