Author Archives: Josephine Rascoe Keenan

    Sorry to be late getting back to you, but I fell and cracked my elbow in July, which adventure held me up in writing this blog post. I had hoped that the difficulty produced by the crack in … Continued

The big Launch day arrived, and I am happy to report that In Those First Bright Days of Elvis is pleasing my readers, according to Amazon reviews and the emails and calls I am receiving. I couldn’t be more thrilled. … Continued

  Tomorrow is the day, my friends—the day I and many of you, according to the anticipation and excitement you’ve expressed in emails and Facebook comments to me, have awaited for what seems like forever—LAUNCH DAY for IN THOSE FIRST … Continued

It’s coming, friends, party time! Blue Marble Bookstore in Fort Thomas, KY has graciously offered to host two events for the launch of my debut book, IN THOSE FIRST BRIGHT DAYS OF ELVIS. You are all invited, although I realize … Continued

My first crush was on the cutest boy in the fifth grade class, and guess what! He gave me a valentine! But…he also gave one to everyone else in the class. That notwithstanding, I saved it for years, even though … Continued

When I grew up, we lived in a southern bungalow that had no central heat. Maybe you recognize the gas stove in the picture. It sat a bit recessed inside the mantle and there was no chimney. I vaguely wondered … Continued

 Greetings to you who are so kindly and enthusiastically supporting my debut novel by signing up for notifications on its progress. The entire series is progressing! I have completed the first draft of Book II, not titled yet, and am … Continued

Here’s the latest on my debut novel! Those of you who commented on the title, IN THOSE FIRST BRIGHT DAYS OF ELVIS, helped to convince the publisher not to change it. You have my heartfelt thanks, for I strongly believe … Continued

I started preparing for a writing career in 6th grade when I received a diary for Christmas. It took a long time for me to dedicate myself to writing full time, but in 2006 I “retired” from acting and directing … Continued