Blackberry Jam

Blackberry Jam follows Jacy, Zane and their mother when they go blackberry picking and accidently ruin a fairy party. Their quest to set this right leads them to a broken-winged butterfly, an otter slide, a feral cat and other creatures in the forest who sometimes help and sometimes hinder their journey to conquer the enemy of the fairy clan. This enchanting story is infused with kid-humor, vivid descriptions of the ancient forest ecosystem, realistic life lessons and magic. It is a delightful experience for parents and children alike to share.

Blackberry Jam is the enchanting story of what happens to Jacy, Zane and their mother when they go blackberry picking along the railroad tracks in the woods near their Grandpa’s Cabin. Their adventure starts when they accidentally ruin a fairy party in the forest, incurring the wrath of the fairy clan. Their quest to set this right leads them to a broken-winged butterfly, an otter slide, a ferrel cat, and a number of other creatures in the forest who sometimes help and sometimes hinder their efforts to complete the task assigned them by the fairies. The story is infused with kid-humor, vivid descriptions of the ancient forest ecosystem, realistic life lessons and magic. This book is beautifully illustrated by Disney animator Kelly James. It is a delightful experience for parents and children alike to share.

Author Debera White-Waters lives in Northeast Oregon with her husband Ken, labradoodle Gretta, and tuxedo cat, Bobbie. Her extended family includes Ken’s three children and six grandchildren, her father Earl, stepmom Ginny and sister Teresa. In addition to 30+ years of restaurant experience and 8 years of retail pharmacy work, Debera volunteers for many committees and non-profit agencies. She is passionate about environmental protection and her local domestic violence and sexual assault agency, Shelter from the Storm, where she has worked as an employee, volunteer, and board member. She has done three medical mission trips with Global Health Outreach. Debera has traveled extensively for pleasure apart from her volunteer work. She lived in the Alaskan Bush (in a tent!) for five months, and she studied massage in Thailand. She has made many excursions to Hawaii, Mexico and the Bahamas. Debera’s hobbies include crafting in her deluxe craft room, snowshoeing, skiing, hiking, meditation, cooking, whitewater rafting, and camping. She also raises ornamental sunflowers, which she sells at the local farmer’s market from the Calistoga Wagon flower cart her husband built especially for her.