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About revrosevan

Rose Vanden Eynden has always believed in magic, which probably explains how she is able to be a writer as well as a wife, mother, medium, massage therapist, minister, and instructor. She resides in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, twin teenaged sons, and a dachshund named after Rudyard Kipling. In her spare (!) time, she enjoys performing in live theatre, watching films, reading, and walking in the woods. An avid believer in a balanced life, she meditates and eats chocolate daily.

Do Your Own #$%! Research!

Posted on May 26, 2012

Beware. Here there be dragons. Well, maybe not dragons. Perhaps just a grumpy writer. I am a published author of both fiction (YAY! It’s still so magical that I can say that!) and nonfiction. Altogether, I’ve published four books, and … Continue reading →

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Early Influences

Posted on March 24, 2012

Recently, I’ve begun writing a young adult novel. I have no idea where it came from. Like most of my ideas, a character just showed up in my head and started talking one day, so I took dictation. She kept … Continue reading →

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A Sucker for a Good Sidekick

Posted on February 25, 2012

My husband, Keith, and I have been together for almost 26 years. We started dating in high school, and after all this time, we know each other pretty darn well. Since the beginning of our relationship, I’ve noticed something about … Continue reading →

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That Blank Screen

Posted on January 28, 2012

It’s the perfect day for writing. The kids are occupied with friends. The sky is overcast, threatening snow, and a blanket covers my knees and feet. The dog is burrowed underneath, his long, lean body pressed up against my leg … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2011

When I was a little girl, Christmas Eve was a magical night. My father took my brother and I out in the car to look at the houses that had lights on display. We would drive through nearby neighborhoods, oohing … Continue reading →

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