Learning to 'Sparkle'
Multifaceted Author Releases New Collection of Children's Stories

PARTHENON, Ark. - The Rev. Dr. Jude Arnold presents a unique compilation of newly edited stories originally written by her late sister, Jan Arnold, in the new book, Sparkle (now available through AuthorHouse). The collection follows four books for adults and children previously published by this versatile author.

Sparkle consists of five short stories, accompanied by stunning black and white photography. Each story entertains children while teaching them valuable lessons. The story, "Sparkle", illustrates how people can illuminate others' lives. "Jenny Rides the Black Line" addresses important choices regarding health, exercise and friendship. "Haydaze" consists of fun and embarrassing mind talk. In "Mrs. Nibble's Pies," a rabbit family is robbed and replenished. "Croak" tells the story of how a bullfrog saves his family.

The author's previous short story collection, Marci Gets a Haircut, also highlights stories by Jan Arnold that address real issues for children. "Jesse's Garden" features a boy who is torn between two loves: gardening and baseball. In "Next Stop = St. Louis", a young boy takes the bus alone to visit his older brother. "The Haircut" relates the tale of two sisters and a piano recital.

Arnold's other writing credits include the children's book, The Last Lippizzan, a true autobiography of a horse, and two adult novels that immortalize her sister's story: Jan Does Europe and The Indepth Me. These novels are based on Jan's journals and letters from her sister leading up to and following Jan's tragic drowning in a scuba accident. Jan's story inspires readers while posing interesting moral, ethical and sociological questions.

Arnold holds a doctorate in natural medicine and is an ordained minister and lifestyle consultant. She maintains a mobile day spa and a sophisticated web presence, which includes free alternative and natural health information, political articles, and a bulletin board.