Local Newspaper Article

Get Aquainted with Webster
By Jason Roessle - Mission City Record - November 08, 2007

The story of a mischevious little book store cat has been brought to life through the talents of a pair of Mission women.

Author Heather Neufeld has been telling stories to her grandchildren for years, and decided to write some of them down about five years ago. This simple act planted a seed in her mind that eventually blossomed into a new children's book.

"Webster is a cat who lives a pretty good life", said Neufeld. "He spends his time in a book store, but feels something is missing in his life and he starts getting into trouble - so much so, the store owners begin looking for a new home for Webster."

Neufeld was inspired to write the book after returning from a vacation in Oregon where she spotted a cat napping in a book store. "He was an adopted stray," she explained. Excitement gripped her, and as soon as she got home on a Friday, said a quick prayer asking God to help her see the story through, and put pen to paper. Come Monday, the book was complete.

Friend Carmen Braun has drawn throughout her life, but had never illustrated a book before. She and Neufeld collaborated on a few short stories, ones Neufeld wrote for her grandchildren, and to which Braun enhanced with artwork.

"Within one week I did the drawings," noted Braun.

When the pair began shopping around for a publisher, they decided to join forces and start their own company, RoseLaine Publications. The short book is suitable for kids between five and ten.

The book will be available for sale for $6.95, including taxes. (See sidebar for order information)

Webster update

Cherry Hill Elementary has ordered more Webster books, which is very exciting.
Emails have been sent to all HPSS staff about Jaida's Tribute Fund and Webster. The entire school district will also be sent the information and we hope for big sales.

Meet the Author and Illustrator of RoseLaine Publications

Heather Neufeld, a mother of 3, has always had the desire to write. She recently starting testing out her active imagination on a very captivated audience... her 7 grandchildren. Starting by simply telling them stories, she eventually moved into writing the stories down and searching out an illustrator to bring her characters to life. Heather now has one children's book published with more on the way!

Carmen Braun is very creative and has always been involved in the arts, from basic drawing and music, to fashion and home design. Carmen was very excited to team up with Heather and not only use her talents for the book's illustrations, but also benefit some excellent charities.

Heather and Carmen found that they worked so well together as a writer/illustrator team, they decided to put their combined talents into the publishing business. RoseLaine Publiations was established in September 2007 and in November of the same year, "Webster" was published. A second book is currently in the works and is set for publication in 2008.

RoseLaine Publications will always focus on children's charities, with a portion of all proceeds going to a selected charity.