Jean Johnson
Tell your readers a little about yourself, where you grew up, where you live now, where you went to school etc. Let them get to know the personal you.
I am the youngest of 5 children, I grew up in the Yucatán Jungle of Mexico. We moved to Mexico when I was 5 years old.
We love animals and have always had a menagerie of beautiful creatures. Growing up I had an anteater, an Ocelot, a sloth, a Toucan, twin jaguars (who lost their momma) Horses, parrots and many more.
This love for animals helped inspire me to include animals and details about them in my children’s books.
Hoping to share the love of these animals with them.
I am Married 28 years and have 3 grown children. I was born in Texas, however
now we live in Kansas.
What inspired you to author this book?
We welcomed our first Granddaughter in 2021 and we nicknamed her Rynnie Roo. One night the Characters just came to life in my head. I rolled over, grabbed my computer and began creating the character and within a few days I had a book. It all happened very quickly.
Where did you get the inspiration for your book’s cover?
A few months before Dinosaur Valley in Glen Rose had dried up so much new dinosaur tracks emerged. This intrigued me as I have always loved Dinosaurs and at one point thought I would be an archeologist. Funny how things change and flow and work together. Now I include them in all my Rynnie Roo children’s books.
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Who has been the most significant influence on you personally and as a writer?
Funny as it sounds Jim Davis. Yes, I know he
created Garfield the cat, but the wit and simplicity of the characters is what
I love the most. I hope to share similarly with my books. Short, and yet
entertaining so everyone can enjoy them.
What were your
struggles or obstacles you had to overcome to get this book written?
Honestly, I didn’t struggle at all with this book. It wrote itself in a few days.
Tell your readers about your book.
Rynnie Roo is a Kangaroo. She likes making new
friends and going on adventures.
She imagines herself going to different states in the United States, and
learning about towns within those states and what types of dinosaurs were found
there.
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Who is your target audience, and why?
Children 3 to 8 years
To the children I have seen read the book 3 to 8 seem to enjoy it the most. I think because the pictures are bright and the store is easy to follow.
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What do you consider your greatest success in life?
My children. Let me explain.I have done a lot
in my life, been an editor of a women’s magazine, I worked in the music
industry, video production and producing, worked in commercials and ads.
Of all these things, the most fulfilling has been watching my children grow up
and have children of their own. Life is full of ups and downs, but I have found
my peace. That is success to me.
What one unique thing sets you apart from other writers in your genre?
That I develop my own storyboards, & covers. My background gives me the tools to work and feel comfortable with the end products. I don’t know many that do that.
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WHERE TO BUY THE ENGLISH AND SPANISH EDITIONS
Kindle Rynnie Roo's Adventures: Dinosaur
Valley
https://a.co/d/45oZIVL
Paperback Rynnie Roo's Adventures: Dinosaur Valley
Spanish Kindle
Las aventuras de Rynnie Roo – El valle de los dinosaurios (Rynnie Roo's Adventures) (Spanish Edition)
https://a.co/d/91GTD5U
Spanish Paperback
Las aventuras de Rynnie Roo – El valle de los dinosaurios (Rynnie Roo's
Adventures) (Spanish Edition)
https://a.co/d/giuNzrf
CONTACT THEA AUTHOR
Authors
Page
https://www.amazon.com/author/rynnieroosadventures
Goodreads
Spanish https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/142242088
English https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123201849
Instagram
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