Discover Heaven’s Wait!

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Meet the Vowellans

Intro to Vowellans’ pages

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Inspiration for the Character RJ PLOM

The character of Mr. R.J. PLOM is based on memories of the author’s late father, Robert Marsicano. RJ is the accidental discoverer and key figure of the magical world of Heaven’s Wait. His journey to help the local inhabitants, the Vowellans, is based on the way the real man would have handled such a wondrous journey. So discover a little about the man and the family behind RJ’s development in the stories regarding Heaven’s Wait. See more.
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The Evolution Regarding Heaven’s Wait

Are you curious as to how the world of Heaven’s Wait came to be? Was there a master plan for the world and the book series? No! The ideas weren’t there all at once, and neither were the stories. Story ideas are still in the works, and life experiences along the way are certainly influencing those ideas. Therefore, it would be worth your while to follow Barbara’s journey and her behind-the-scenes learning experiences. Visit and follow Barbara’s blog to see more.
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