<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Jeanne - Marie Elder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeanne - Marie Elder]]></description><link>https://www.jeannemarieelder.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:31:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jeannemarieelder.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Spark Behind the Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every author has that one moment where they realize their imagination is a force to be reckoned with. For me, that moment happened in the middle of a theater script-writing class during my undergraduate studies. Our assignment was simple: take a classic childhood story we loved and recreate it. I suppose I let my excitement get the better of me-or perhaps I was just daydreaming as usual-because I missed the part about using an existing  story. Instead, I sat down and let my imagination run...]]></description><link>https://www.jeannemarieelder.com/post/the-spark-behind-the-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0b283bd4edb574fd3751e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:57:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00b093_70cf234db8ea46f991260b5803d84176~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeanne Elder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Scenes: The Power of Persistence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bringing The Big Escape  to life has been one of the most rewarding journeys of my life, but it certainly wasn't a straight line from A to B. If there is one thing I’ve learned throughout this process, it’s that you don’t need to have all the answers to start-you just need the courage to begin. Embracing the Unknown When I first sat down to turn my ideas into a book, I’ll admit I didn't entirely know where to start. There was no "perfect" roadmap for navigating the world of children’s...]]></description><link>https://www.jeannemarieelder.com/post/behind-the-scenes-the-power-of-persistence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0b220934ce5779171fc2b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:56:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00b093_76e4a1a726d04386801ac012a543746f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeanne Elder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[About the Author]]></title><description><![CDATA[~Creating stories that linger long after the final page~ Writing has always been my way of exploring the world. As a child, I discovered that words were a powerful tool for self-expression and creativity. I was fortunate to be guided by teachers who recognized that spark and encouraged me to pursue the craft, teaching me early on how a single story can change a person's day-or even their life. Today, that same passion drives me to create for a new generation, turning the "what ifs" of my...]]></description><link>https://www.jeannemarieelder.com/post/about-the-author</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0b07b832a840dd471110a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:54:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00b093_6e4c4419e8d24f88a451a39aabef3137~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeanne Elder</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>