Jerlene Rose has spent more than half her lifetime as a writer, editor, and publisher. With this book, she tells the story not only of her history, but the evolution of publishing and community journalism. From her first job as an entry level proofreader, she describes the people and events that shaped her life and her career.
She and her staff earned dozens of awards in competition with other Kentucky newspapers. Her success carried her onto the board of one statewide newspaper organization and to the presidency of another. Now retired from full time newspapering, she devotes her time to assisting other authors in getting their books published.
Jerlene's journey has taken her from her hometown near the Red River Gorge to the arts focused community of Berea where she has rekindled her passion for the visual arts.