Author Talk: Exclusive Interview with Author Amber Basares

Dear Rowland & Gavin-Keith is the story of Amber Basares, a woman's rights activist, searching for her identity and belonging throughout a life of divorce, custody battles, abuse, and bipolar disorder in the military. Upon losing custody of her sons, Amber details her struggles with hope, survival, and determination to flourish despite the struggles presented by her estranged custody battle. Amber's memoir offers a rare glimpse of her monumental milestones, her triumphs, and her struggles to navigate through life without Rowland and Gavin-Keith. Amber hopes that every life she touches will be encouraged to find strength in her weaknesses. Join Amber on this journey, and learn how Amber walked the path of peace during this raging storm. Amber is a nine-year Marine Veteran, with a heart that drives her to pursue change. As an activist within the community of Lima, Ohio. She is driven by women’s rights, minority injustices, and advocating for children. Amber Basares, the author of Dear Rowland and Gavin-Keith, uses her experience with divorce and fighting for parental rights to drive her activism for women’s rights. After losing custody of Rowland and Gavin-Keith in March of 2015, Amber vowed to be a better person for her kids. Amber refused to allow a temporary situation to define who she is or the direction in which her life will go. Although she no longer has primary custody of Rowland and Gavin Keith, Amber uses her relationship with her children as the fuel to her fire. One Mother, One Mission A Note From The Author "Dear Rowland and Gavin-Keith offers a rare glimpse of my monumental milestones, my triumphs, and my struggles to navigate through life without Rowland and Gavin-Keith. I hope that every life I touch, will be encouraged to find strength in all of my weaknesses. Join me on this journey, and learn how I walked the path of peace during this raging storm."