CBS Radio’s Benji Cole interviews Melissa Yandle, author of “The Riverndish”
Melissa Yandle, author of “The Riverndish,” was interviewed by CBS Radio’s host, Benji Cole. The interview in the People of Distinction program is about discussing the message of the book as well as the author’s purpose for writing this masterpiece.
People of Distinction is one of the most wide-ranging radio shows in the United States, hosted by Benji Cole and Al Cole from CBS Radio. People of Distinction is the right fit for authors and readers to discover newly published books, mostly written by passionate and independent authors.
Benji Cole, the host of the program, is a world-class interviewer, video formulator, Los Angeles actor, and filmmaker. He’s shared the acting stage with superstar Tom Hanks.
Author Melissa Yandle is a medical assistant employed at Seattle Children’s Hospital in Washington State. She loves the great outdoors, hiking, camping, fishing, good music, and spending time with family. MJ believes the most important thing is family. Life is too short; hug your loved ones and tell them you love them often. Enjoy every moment with them that you can.
The author shared that, “Growing up I had a creative imagination as most children do. I always had so many unanswered questions, fantasies, wishes and dreams. My life has taken me on many journeys. I have written this book to take you on one and I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I had fun writing it.”
“The Riverndish” by Melissa Yandle was among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB) at the University of Southern California on April 20–21, 2024. The LATFOB is considered one of the world’s most significant literary gatherings. It has been held every year since 1996 with the goal of bringing together the people who create books and the people who love to read them. It is attended by more than 550 authors, celebrities, storytellers, and hundreds of exhibitors. The Los Angeles Times is the country’s biggest metropolitan daily newspaper, with more than 40 million unique latimes.com visitors monthly, a Sunday print readership of 1.6 million, and a combined print and online local weekly viewership of 4.4 million. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Times has been covering Southern California for more than 140 years.
Recently, a Hollywood Movie Script Coverage for “The Riverndish” has been released for the book’s qualification for a Hollywood screen adaptation. The story explores themes of loss, memory, and the enduring power of hope. It celebrates the unseen connections that bind the cosmos, depicting the journey of a wish as a metaphor for the trials and tribulations faced by everyone in pursuit of their deepest desires. The story promises to resonate with audiences through its heartfelt examination of universal emotions, set against a backdrop of cosmic wonder and fantastic adventures.
Furthermore, the story presents the Riverndish, which is a beautiful, magnificent creature from the planet Valarious. Its mystical power grants everyone’s special wishes while keeping its planet magically hidden. This story takes you on a journey through how one special wish took a little longer to reach its destination and how hard the Riverndish worked to make sure it came true.
“The Riverndish” by Melissa Yandle is a heartwarming fantasy adventure that weaves the tale of a hidden magical planet, Valarious, and its dedicated inhabitants, the Valarins, whose sole purpose is to grant the wishes of mankind. Central to their mission is the nurturing of the mystical Riverndish, a magical creature that feeds on human hopes and dreams, manifesting them into reality.
Get to know more about the author and the work as you listen to the full interview below: