Thanks to Medarva at Stony Point Surgery Center for sponsoring this amazing tribute to Richmond moms.

Prizes include over $3,000 of great local swag including a celebration for Michelle and her friends at Brio Tuscan Grill at Stony Point Fashion Park on May 8th, 2013 at 6:00-7:30pm.

• We’ve made a donation to CJStuf.Org for every nomination! They grant $500 gifts to families suffering with illness in memory of Charlotte Reynolds who passed away at the tender age of four. Read more about Charlotte from her mom, Rachel Reynolds.
• Shannon Milligan of Keller Williams Realty matched our donations to CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation = $500 total donation. One family will receive help because of your involvement.

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Prizes are subject to change with many thanks to our generous sponsors, and Michelle will receive: 

My Dear Rosa Jean is Carin’s first book.

Carin Jayne Casey is a Richmond mom and grandmother who is launching her publishing career unlike most local authors–she’s doing so under a pen name.

Because her first book focuses on the abuse of the little girl for whom the book is named and is loosely based on experiences from Carin’s own upbringing, she chooses to write anonymously.

My Dear Rosa Jean, published by Abbot Press, the story surrounds the child’s violent and erratic upbringing as the eldest of six children and resulting tumultuous relationships that ensue in her adult life.

“A recommended read for anyone dealing with abuse. The abusive situations described throughout the book are shocking and sad. Vivid descriptions allow the reader to understand Rosa Jean’s pain and appreciate how she managed to get help and reclaim her faith. Although fiction, the author really connected with schemes that abusers use to control their victims. This is a recommended read for people wanting to understand their own situation or that of friends or family members who have suffered abuse.”

KKH – Amazon

Carin hopes that through Rosa Jean’s story, she’ll be able to share common abuse characteristics to educate readers and to heighten awareness to the prevalence of domestic and child violence.

Over three million accounts of abuse are reported each year according to ChildHelp, and the author’s site, CarinJayneCasey.com has a fantastic list of resources for those seeking help. Contact Carin Jayne Casey regarding book readings and signings for your Richmond area-group or book club. Click here for a free preview of My Dear Rosa Jean.

Her second book, Granny Babysits The Mischievous Five, was just released this week, and we’ll be sharing more on that in a future post.

“This fiction based on a “true life story” kept me spellbound from chapter-to-chapter. A very well written work that took me right into Rosa Jean’s world, which was a true roller coaster of emotions. Its so hard to imagine that those whose paths we might cross in our everyday walks of life may be dealing with such agonizing situations. But on that same note, its amazing how the victim’s strength, courage and faith allowed her to overcome and escape her living nightmare.” Mystrotic – Barnes & Noble

Carin Jayne Casey is an advertiser of Richmondmom.com, and we wish her well in her newly-launched career as an author.