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Art + Writing = Magic

I’m often asked about my process as an artist. Ditto as a writer. So today I’ll discuss how they intertwined in one of my books, Sprinkling Faerie Dust on Breakfast. Parents had told me about their hard time finding life … Continue reading

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My cat has a flair for the ridiculous.

Google bought YouTube so, after my vid, my other vids start. Or vids that have nothing to do with me. Argh! If you know a way to embed from my YouTube channel without this happening, pls tell me. Til then, … Continue reading

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Writer’s Silly Gratitude Moment . . . with Cat

Scroll down for a silly gratitude moment: me waving proofed index pages around (good grief! But I was happy, plus I like sharing my writing process) after I finally finished proofing galleys. My cat helped! And the book is available … Continue reading

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Revised Back Cover and Cute Kitty Pic

Hiya, ok, I created more white space. It took finagling, so most of the changes are subtle. But they made a huge difference, at least to me; the overall visual flow seems to evoke magic, though maybe I am deluded … Continue reading

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Updates re My Book, the Fundraiser, and My “Authorly” Life

Hiya, the fundraiser brought in a total of $675, for which I am crazy-grateful. I feel such love for and from everyone who helped! I hope the gratitude I expressed to each of them (privately) conveyed my enormous appreciation. I’ll … Continue reading

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Update #2 Re Fundraiser

There’s still time to donate. I’m almost done with layout, then I finish the index, we proof galleys, I make the cover, and then the book gets printed (about two weeks from now). I put a couple of the book’s … Continue reading

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Update Re Fundraiser

Hiya, Only raised $200 so far, but I feel so connected to the folks who donated.  I will self-publish the book whether I raise enough money or not. I don’t know how many more books I can publish this lifetime. So … Continue reading

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Artful Moments of Self-Care

Artful Moments of Self-Care I teach a class called “The Spirituality of Art and the Art of Spirituality.” The most recent group just wrapped up. At its beginning, we each chose an art project that we could finish within the … Continue reading

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Share My Insanity—Reviews

Midwest Book Review gave Share My Insanity a big thumbs up: “an inclusive call to improve one’s own life with its unique brand of humor, very much recommended.” Continue reading

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The Yule Tree Blue Jay

Even physical therapy can be a moment visited by Divinity. Continue reading

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