Books by R Jay Berry

This six-year-old child was put in a position that she never forgot that shaped the person that she became. Even though Clara was only six years old, she was smart beyond her years; and while she loved her family, she had already determined that the life she was going to have was going to be totally different from the life she was experiencing thus far. R. Jay Berry is the bestselling author, educator, storyteller, and speaker. She began her writing journey after a thirty year career at the Dallas Independent School District and retiring as Executive Director of Academic Services. Wanting to highlight stories based on actual events and the themes of Christian faith, family, and friendships, she released the Sunday Rose trilogy and the Forever Series. She is a proud member of the New Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mrs. Berry lives in Desoto with her husband of 40 years, Bernard, and their German shepherd, Strawberry Sundae. Their son, Stephen, daughter-in-law Jewel, and grand puppies Peanut Brittle and Sadie live nearby.

R. Jay Berry is the bestselling author, educator, storyteller, and speaker. After a thirty year career in the Dallas Independent School District, she retired as the Executive Director of Academic Services and began her writing career. She is the acclaimed author of the Sunday Rose trilogy and the Forever Series and Christian faith, family, and friendships themes are encompassed in each book. Mrs. Berry and her husband, Bernard, live in Desoto, Texas and have been married for 38 years. They have one son, Stephen, daughter-in-law Jewel, and family dog, Strawberry Sundae.

The decisions Rose made all those years ago still haunt her and continue to affect all of her relationships. She has never gotten over the love she had for her first husband JJ and the end of their marriage. Her second marriage is over and Rose is determined she will never fall in love again. While she is fully aware of the mistakes she has made throughout her life, her decisions and actions continue to be the same. The Sunday Rose series is a historical fiction account of certain events that happened in the life of my maternal grandmother, Georgia Mae Biggins, also known as Mama Georgia. I want to thank her for telling me about her life all those years ago but most importantly, for giving me a launching pad for my imagination. This allowed me the opportunity to spin a great story around her life and fulfill my passion for writing. Thank you Mama Georgia for always being there for our entire family, but especially being there for me. Author R. Jay Berry is a retired educational administrator whose love for the Lord and her family have led her to write this historical family sketch. R. Jay lives in Texas with her husband, Bernard, and their dog Strawberry. They have one son Stephen and daughter-in-law Jewel.

Rose's dreams of becoming a singer have been overshadowed by death. The story continues with Rose having to deal with the death and burial of her baby son while still being a mother to her baby daughter. Rose knows that the death of her son was her fault and that her husband blames her. After the funeral for her son, Rose realizes that her husband, JJ, is having a hard time forgiving her. To make matters worse, Rose suffers yet another tragedy. Endorsements The First Sunday is a must-read! R. Jay Berry did a phenomenal job of telling Rose's story leaving the reader wanting more. The author carefully crafts the novel by painting a vivid picture of each character and interweaving the character's lives leading to a cliff-hanger ending. When is book 2? Christi Mayes Multi Academic ProgramS (M.A.P.S.) Educational Consultant After reading The First Sunday by R. Jay Berry, I actually felt as though I was transported back in time. I am not an avid reader but I finished reading the book in one day. I could not put it down and I can't wait for book 2 in the Sunday Rose series. Karen Coleman La Quinta Management Author R. Jay Berry has captured your attention in this down to earth conversational style from the opening pages of The First Sunday. It draws you into a story line that you can easily relate to and leaves you anxious to find out what happens next. Cherlyn 'Penny' Jacko First Lady, Greater Golden Gate Baptist Church Author R. Jay Berry is a retired educational administrator whose love for the Lord and her family has led her to write this historical family sketch. R. Jay lives in Texas with her husband, Bernard, their son, Stephen, and their two dogs.