The Author Chat Show with Lynda D. Brown

Meet author Birgitte Rasine. She's stopping by the Author Chat show to 'chat' with me about her book, The Jaguar & The Cacao Tree.

About the book:

If you liked “The Golden Compass” and “The Chronicles of Narnia,” be prepared to fall in love with mythic fantasy all over again. The Jaguar and the Cacao Tree pulls you into a mesmerizing world that blurs the lines between science, mythology, and the hidden magic of nature most adults find all but impossible. One of the world’s authorities on chocolate, the C-Spot, calls the book “a strong contender for the best [chocolate] title in the last 5 years.” When American-born Max and Maya-born Itzel open the pods of the Sacred Cacao Tree one night, they unwittingly unleash forces that threaten the past and future of the world’s most desirable food—and awaken two mythic beasts guarding the very DNA of chocolate. This book is perfect for book club discussions. A sequel, a coloring book, and an interactive game are all in the works for fans.

About the author:

Birgitte Rasine is an award-winning author, journalist, producer, and entrepreneur whose work marries sustainability with storytelling, mobile apps with print books, and art with technology. She is the author of numerous literary works and articles, and has spoken on topics ranging from media to sustainability on three continents. Birgitte’s books and mobile apps have been recognized by design and publishing awards and honors from organizations such as the Eric Hoffer Award, International Academy of Visual Arts in Los Angeles, Press 53, and the Alliance of Independent Authors.