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! In
fact, it’s free
on kindle from June 15th – 19th. 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 (free from June 15th – 19th;
$3.99 after that), 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.