Sharon Rose
Author Interview - Sharon Rose
Author of Through The Garden Gate
When Miles stumbles upon a neighbor’s mysterious gate, he steps into a world of wonder—where talking animals, fluttering fairies, and extraordinary plants await. Inspired by native ecology and brought to life through lush, timeless illustrations, this gentle adventure encourages children to look more closely at the natural world around them.
Author Interview - Sharon Rose
Author I draw inspiration from:
Cicely Mary Barker, "The Flower Fairies"
Author Interview - Sharon Rose | Author I Draw Inspiration From
Favorite place to read a book:
On a hammock, in a garden
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with:
Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11): Authored or co-authored several books, including Return to Earth (1973), Magnificent Desolation (2009), and No Dream Is Too High. I would ask him to tell me about what he saw while he was in space... classified details and all.
Author Interview - Sharon Rose | Book Character I’d Like to be Stuck in an Elevator With
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author:
During the pandemic
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook:
I prefer harback and paperback books, Computers and digital screens emit high-energy blue light which suppresses melatonin production and disrupts circadian rhythms.
The last book I read:
Real Magic, by Dean Radin, PhD. Fascinating. Makes me want to go back to school to study quantum physics.
Author Interview - Sharon Rose | The Last Book I Read
Pen & paper or computer:
Initially pencil and paper.. watercolor sketch pads.. then washed in color and ink. I sketch storyboards and scenes along with rough drafts of the manuscript.
Book character I think I’d be best friends with:
Anne of Green Gables. Her vivid imagination and she cant help but be true to herself.
Author Interview - Sharon Rose | Book Character I’d be Best Friends With
If I weren’t an author, I’d be a:
My main profession is a garden designer.. but if I had more time... an artist.. or adventurist ;)
Favorite decade in fashion history:
Marilyn Monroe-era fashion (1950s–early 1960s)
Place I’d most like to travel:
Egypt to see the pyramids
My signature drink:
Red wine from the Pacific Northwest region
Favorite artist:
The permanent exhibition of Claude Monet’s Water Lilies (Les Nymphéas) at the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris
Anything else you'd like to add:
My hope is that the book I wrote sparks curiosity in children, encouraging them to ask questions, to observe more closely, and to remain engaged in the magic of discovery.
Above all, I hope it inspires children to step outside, to explore, and to form a deeper connection with nature—and that it creates space for parents and children to bond, perhaps sharing this story together at bedtime.
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About Sharon Rose:
Sharon Rose
Sharon Rose is an award-winning garden designer based in San Francisco, California.
As the owner of STUDIO SF Landscape Design, founded in 2018, she specializes in revitalizing natural landscapes and creating unique garden spaces.
With over two decades of experience and extensive knowledge of California native and Mediterranean plants, Sharon’s work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Sunset Magazine, and Luxe Interiors & Design.
In her free time, she enjoys gardening and teaching children about the magic and wonder of plants.
