When Dreams There Be: The Ninth Novel in the Rosemont Series

When Dreams There Be: The Ninth Novel in the Rosemont Series

Loretta and Frank Haynes have newborn twins. They’re beautiful and healthy. Frank has everything he wants: a growing family and a thriving business. He should be on cloud nine, not down in the dumps. What’s got him tied up in knots? On a happier note, David Wheeler continues his journey to become a seeing eye dog trainer. His plans to bring a guide dog training school to Westbury are bolstered by the donation of a rare piece of jewelry. The auction of the brooch leads to a staggering twist. Meanwhile, Maggie Martin is sailing along in her new position as president of Highpointe College. Will her late husband’s shady past raise its ugly head and upend her success? Follow along as the kind and generous people of Westbury tackle life’s problems together. Interview with the Author Q: Have you always wanted to be a writer? A: I'm an attorney and have done a lot of technical writing, but knew I wanted to write novels. I thought I'd find time when I retired. Fate stepped in, as it often does, and put me on this path sooner. I broke my neck in an auto accident and suffered from double vision for months. I couldn't read or watch TV, so I conceived the plot for my Rosemont series. Q: Why did you decide to write a series? A: I prefer television series to movies. The longer format of television allows for deeper character development. The same holds true for series fiction. I like to fall in love with a character or hate a character (but root for them to change their ways). I feel like Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi from Alexander McCall Smith's Ladies' Detective Agency series are old friends. I wanted to recreate that sort of connection in the Rosemont series. Q: What other authors do you read or admire? A: I'm a fan of women's fiction, women's sagas, romantic suspense, domestic suspense, crime fiction, and romance. I love Rosamunde Pilcher's later trilogy -The Shell Seekers, Coming Home, and September . Jan Karon's Mitford series creates an enchanting world, as does Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove. My Rosemont series is set in the current day, but I've tried to capture a feeling of camaraderie and connection (among the good guys) that takes us back to a slightly simpler time and place. Q: What are your favorite books? A: In addition to the works I've already mentioned, I adored A Man Called One, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society , and A Long Way from Chicago. Q: Who has had the greatest influence on your author life? A: My dad--without question. He told me or read me a bedtime story every night of my childhood, often adding his own twists and turns to the plots or dialogue. He had an incredible, gentle sense of humor. He also wrote novels--who-done-its--when he retired. Q: What are the high points of your author journey? A: There are 3 things I hold very dear: 1) hearing from readers--especially newly blind adults--that my Guiding Emily series has given then hope and provided comfort, 2) having my novella The Christmas Club and my novel Guiding Emily made into Hallmark Channel movies of the same name (2019 and 2023), and 3) seeing my name on the USA Today Bestseller List. Q: What of your own interests have you written about in the Rosemont series? A: I love my home and all things related to homemaking: cooking, gardening, decorating, and entertaining. I love celebrating all of the seasons and I change my decor for Easter, 4th of July, fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring. ★★★★★ Continuing wonderful series: The recurring themes of family, community, friendship, love, second chances, are heartwarming and each of the interconnected characters plus the new characters introduced in the new books are a delight to get to know. - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ A Pool of Sunshine: "When Dreams There Be" is a delightful story that blossoms in a pool of sunshine where the simple pleasures... are the best. - G eorge E. ★★★★★ Like returning to visit old friends: Barbara's characters are so well developed and consistent that each book in this series feels like going home to visit old friends. No matter how long between visits you pick up the thread and carry on the journey. Barbara's books are always multifaceted, dealing with current life issues. - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ The wonderful community of great people: I love the Rosemont series by Barbara Hinske. It gives you the feel of neighbors helping neighbors... You will love this book because of all the good people in it. - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ Awesome book: I think this one is my favorite of the entire series and already looking forward to the next one... I read it in one sitting, because honestly, who needs sleep!!! - Amazon Reviewer