| Have fun as the class explores 
				ways to spark memories and discover an easy way to begin 
				recording life experiences. She will use excerpts from her book, 
				Arranging a Dream: A Memoir, as examples of life storytelling. 
				Her “feel-good” memoir chronicles the first year she and her 
				husband took a chance and purchased a floral shop and greenhouse 
				business in 1975-1976 to pursue their dream of becoming 
				entrepreneurs. 
 Whether the story is fiction or non-fiction, J.Q. Rose is 
				“focused on story.” She offers readers chills, giggles and 
				quirky characters woven within the pages of her mystery novels.
 
Using her storytelling skills, she provides entertainment and 
information with articles featured in books, magazines, newspapers and online 
magazines. Combining her love of storytelling and her experience in non-fiction, 
J.Q. penned her memoir, Arranging a Dream. 
 J.Q. taught elementary school for several years and never lost the love for 
teaching passed down from her teacher grandmother and mother. She satisfies that 
aspect of her character by presenting workshops on life storytelling.
 
				 
			[Christina VannoyAdministrative Director
 Atlanta Public Library District]
 
				 
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