Desoto Author, R. Jay Berry, Releases Fifth Novel, Forever Friends Eight on Ten
Author R. Jay Berry recently released her fifth novel and book 2 in the Forever series, “Forever Friends Eight on Ten.” This forever book is based on actual events and reveals the story of eight women who became longtime friends at their place of employment. “Because at some point, everyone has those forever moments in their lives whether its love or friendship, everyone can identify with this friendship story,” the author explains. Through this interesting story, Berry pens their friendship from the beginning until present day and highlights events that sealed their friendship.
According to the author, her inspiration for writing “Forever Friends Eight on Ten,” came from the lessons taught to them from their mentor and supervisor, Winona Ragle. These on the job lessons and constant communications helped seal their friendship and comradery that grew over time. “I believe that after reading “Forever Friends Eight on Ten” friends will remember the beginnings of their personal friendships and will relive those moments that brought them together.
- Jay Berry is also the acclaimed best-selling author of the “Sunday Rose” trilogy, which chronicles the story of her maternal grandmother. Additionally, Mrs. Berry is the author of “Forever Love,” book 1 in the forever series. “Forever Love” tells the never ending love story between two people and the struggles they encountered. All four of her books carry the themes of faith, family, and friendship, and are all historical fiction based on real occasions.
Mrs. Berry received her formal education from Ursuline Academy, Texas Woman’s University, and Amber University, respectively. She is a retired educator from the Dallas Independent School District after 30 years of service where she was the Executive Director of the Academic Services Department. She is also a proud member of the New Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She has been married to her husband, Bernard, for almost 39 years and they have one son Stephen, daughter-in-law Jewel, and a German Shepherd named Strawberry Sundae.
The first book launch/signing for “Forever Friends Eight on Ten” will be September 16, 2017, from 1-3 p.m. at the Half Price Book Store located at 711 N Hwy 67 Cedar Hill, Texas 75104. A second book signing is scheduled for September 30, 2017, from 1-4 p.m. at the Desoto Library located at 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., Desoto, Texas 75115. Come and bring your family and get your autographed copy of “Forever Friends Eight on Ten” or any of the “Sunday Rose” trilogy books or book 1 in the forever series, “Forever Love” by author R. Jay Berry.
