A Fruit Grower by roots, raised on the Lake Ontario Shoreline. A storyteller by nature inspired by local stories, history, and nature's mysteries and gifts.Anyone knowing the author would tell you that she is most at home under a cherry or apple tree.
Farmer by roots,Teacher by degree,Physical Therapist by credentials,Author by passion.
For more information view Author websites: http://wwww.risingsparrowpress.com and http://www.risingsparrow.wordpress.com
Theme Song, "Dear Daisy" composed by Hiroshi Takatani (video features final instrumental version)
June 2010, the song, "Dear Daisy" was born.
Based on the book Dear Daisy by Jane Marla Ver Dow
Though the years they may change us Some things in life forever remain Like those years we spent together Living life its joys and pain
You taught me all 'bout honesty How the truth would set me free Like a teacher you inspired me Each day beneath that Cherry tree
Chorus) Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter Though eyes can't see I know you're there I feel your presence surround me Your angel wings as they brush my hair
Your smile my summer mornin' Sun Your wisdom my guide no end Your actions more than words spoken Showed me I had a special friend
(Chorus) Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter Though eyes can't see I know you're there I feel your presence surround me Your angel wings as they brush my hair
(Bridge) Say everything now there's a reason Not in ours but in God's time A path our lasting friendship Enough love to last a lifetime
(Chorus) Now "Dear Daisy" as I write this letter Though eyes can't see I know you're there I feel your presence surround me Your angel wings as they brush my hair
To all I met on my summer festival Dear Daisy book signing path...thank-you for your purchases, but mostly I thank you for the joy and support you brought to my life. Sharing stories, laughs, and connecting with you has made all the difference.
September, still Summer and two Festival Weekends with Rising Sparrow Press hosting an Author's Tent for local authors. Books Etc of Macedon and Village Bookmarket of Palmyra will be sponsoring a second tent for local authors. (For Lumberjack Festival both "tents" will be vending space indoors).
Authors from Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties will be there discussing and autographing their books, sharing writing and book promotion projects, and to answer any questions you may have about writing-creating books and publishing pathways.
28th annual Macedon Center Community Lumberjack Festival September 11 & 12, 2010
"Gates open both days at 8AM. Amateur competition will begin on Saturday at 9AM. The events will include log rolling, two-man crosscut, buck saw, chain saw, log chop, and tree falling...At 5PM the grease pole climb will take place, so gather up 4 people and get a team together... On Sunday, professional competition will begin at 10:30AM. All the competitors will use their own equipment. Men and Women events will include the underhand chop, stock saw, single buck, and two-man crosscut. Open events will include springboard, hot saw and ax throw. Demonstrations will be conducted throughout the day. The grease pole final will be held at 5PM. After the grease pole climb we will raffle off gift cards and other items donated by local merchants."
The Rose Lummis, a 1953 Mississippi River Boat, is coming to town for Canaltown Days in Palmyra. Saturday, Sept. 18, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and Sunday, Sept. 19, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Boat tours will leave the Port of Palmyra Marina on the hour. The cost is $10 per person, $8 for kids ages 2 to 12. Tickets will be sold at the Canaltown Days Information Booth and at the boat.
Music Entertainment provided by bands, choirs, dancers, fiddlers...
Jane Marla VerDow Author of "Dear Daisy" Upcoming title "Rising Sparrow"
"Dear Daisy"
"A dream of a child from under a cherry tree...
that came to be under an apple tree...
For everything there is a season"
~ Jane Marla VerDow, Rising Sparrow
"Childhood is nothing more than, absolutely nothing less than, the courage to discover for the first time with innocence and openness, the faith and passion to explore the next, and the inner wisdom to sense the value of each moment along the path."
~ Jane Marla VerDow, Dear Daisy
In honor of Daisy, Author, Jane Marla VerDow will be donating 10% of all "Dear Daisy" book sales to Love Is The Answer to assist HIV/AIDS orphaned children of Uganda.