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)