How Ruth’s new book started life on her mobile
MOST people keep family photos and favourite music lists on their mobile phones, writes James Hastings.
But Ruth Jones stored a children’s book she wrote in between running a successful career and raising two children.
The text lay there for five years while Ruth and husband Rob moved between the United States, Canada and their home in Woodley.
Finally, she downloaded her story called Doug the Bug, polished it off and has now published it to great reviews.
“I used to read to my children but I could never find a book they really liked,” explained Ruth.
“I used to think that I could do better so that’s when I started making notes which turned into a story and Dough the Bug was born.
“I dabbled with it over the years and eventually decided I should publish it. My children love it and people have commented very favourably when I do readings or sell it at various fetes and other events.”
The story of Doug’s adventures is aimed at pre-school children up to the age of six. Ruth hired an illustrator and the finished book is now available on Amazon.
Added Ruth: “Doug the Bug is sad and needs cheering up. Luckily he meets his friend Geoff the Giraffe who helps Doug see things from a different point of view.
“The story is told in a lively rhyming way and encourages young children to find happiness and confidence in being themselves.”
Ruth works four days a week as a senior learning designer providing e-learning training and is working on more adventures for Doug and friends.
“I am thrilled to read the
Amazon reviews as well as those from people in Reading who have bought a copy and tell me their children love Doug. I will be doing a reading at the Charvil fete in September.”
Doug the Bug is published in paperback at £5.99, and is available from Amazon.