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06/20/06

Local Author Publishes Children's Story

Written, illustrated, and published by Deb Rohne, "Bedtime For Mary" is a charming true story proven to create a less stressful bedtime routine and bring smiles to both parents and children.

Deborah Rohne was put on the spot one evening when she couldn't get her four-year-old daughter, Mary, to go to bed. Deb's clever and quick remedy for Mary's bedtime problem inspired her to pen this unique children's story book.

After nearly two years of contemplation, writing, and fine-tuning, Rohne submitted the manuscript to a publisher in Morton Grove, Illinois. While they only publish 30 of the 5,000 manuscripts they receive each year, it was still disappointing to receive that first letter of rejection.

Rohne felt the story still had merit and decided to publish it herself. Armed with years of experience in both photography and computer skills, she digitally enhanced pictures of herself and Mary to create true-to-life drawings as the illustrations in the book.

This book can be used in counseling for parents with kids that are troubled by bad dreams. As a bonus, the book comes with a special gift as security for young children to help them sleep better at night and alleviate bad dreams.

Rohne has published articles in Country Extra magazine about her grandparents and hopes to continue writing about her life and family. An entire "For Mary" collection is currently in the works.

"Bedtime For Mary" is available in various shops throughout Northwood, Iowa. If interested, the books are also on sale at Computer Assistants and may be purchased for $15. To order by mail, please email the author for further information.