My dad says I should blame it all on Vanna. It’s her fault I’ve been away so long! I love the way that sounds. But first thing’s first . . . we need MUSICA to go with our Fairy Tale.
Don’t be mad at us ~ we come bearing gifts . . . I’m sorry I’ve been away so long. I hope I didn’t worry you, I missed you just as much as you missed me! Everyone is happy and healthy around here and keeping out of trouble the best we can. You can see we are surrounded with mini-miracles, Girl and Jack in the same photo!! Yesterday! (Look at his cute folded paws!)
‘Course the whole world is a miracle now that the lilacs are in bloom . . . this is my view out the window from my art table.
Here’s up close and personal, a bee’s-eye view.
Here’s the sky view, lilacs are everywhere on the Island right now ~ it smells wonderful outside!
So here’s more of what’s been happening around here. Besides the fact that we have two new baby squirrels coming to the feeders ~ who won’t hold still for six seconds so I can take their picture, but they are adorable! The tiniest ears in the world.
Our tulips and daffodils bloomed, so perky after that cold winter. You have to call that a miracle!
And then there’s this . . . our ornamental pear tree. I’m very big on spring flowers, I like the shock of it! This does it for me!
We still have a few of these Angelique tulips in bloom . . .
My birthday was perfection, thank you all so much for your well wishes! My dad and his wife Jeanie sent me this darling birdhouse!
And the dogwood did its part by blooming soon after . . .
Heres another photo of the dogwood . . .
When Joe was digging the hole to plant the dogwood, he found that little blue bottle in it. I celebrate that little bottle all the time. Buried treasure! Kind of a fairy tale, don’t you think?
Here’s another picture of the pear . . . I can’t get enough of it. I could live there.
Here it is again, showing off with the weeping cherry and forsythia . . .
And more forsythia, not to be outdone . . .
When we bought this house in 1989, there was a wonderful magnolia in the garden that bloomed every year and made the perfect spring picture for all passers by. In fact, long before I bought this house, I used to drive past it in the spring, just to see all the wonderful flowering trees in bloom. The woman who owned the house before me, Mrs. Bowditch, was a garden lover.
This was her tree, and the legacy she left for us. But one day, this beautiful 
tree up and died, and I’ve mourned it ever since. I know Mrs. Bowditch was looking down from heaven saying, “Susan, Put it back. It’s your job.” It took three years to find the right kind here on the island to replace it with. I wanted the exact same variety. But they didn’t seem to carry it in our nurseries ~ only other varieties, with different flowers. In addition, I find it hard to trust the name tags on the trees, I trust them more if there is a flower I can see.
There was exactly one flower on this one when we found it last year at Vineyard Gardens, but it looked like the right kind!!! So excited, we took a chance and brought it home.
And prayed that it wasn’t some sort of trick. I waited for it to bloom this year, and we got lucky, because it was the right kind! It still has a way to go before it reaches the glory of the original tree, but I am so happy to have this view back! A pure pleasure. Happy Mother’s Day, Mrs. Bowditch.♥ Thank you for the inspiration!
And here we are in the way back . . . enjoying more . . .
Oh yes, we’ve been celebrating by walking through the woods out to the pond and the ocean every day . . .
The leaves are back! We watch seagulls, terns, finches and osprey flit, dive and prey and we do “Morning Science” which always starts with the words, “I wonder why” . . . Big breaths of this air soothes the winter soul. A blessing.
Speaking of blessings, here’s one of the things I missed ~ well, I missed sharing it with you ~ was Princess Charlotte’s Birth Day! Weren’t you thrilled they had a girl? How perfect! And isn’t Kate’s dress adorable?
William and Kate must wake up and pinch themselves every day! Now Kate can shop for baby dresses! Of course we non-royalty types celebrate in our own way, by drinking tea from our new Emma mugs! Not a bad way to go! Too cute! I hope everyone got one . . . Kellee announced their arrival on Facebook . . . I know they’ll sell out from Emma soon, if not already. They always have a limited supply of these special event mugs which is the good news and the bad news!
Another thing I missed with you was . . .
So, Happy Mother’s Day to all of my soul-nurturing Girlfriends. The world wouldn’t be fit to live in 
without you! You are kind of IT. ♥ I just saw a wonderful movie that I think would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift for you. It’s not new, it came out in 2011, so it’s available on Netflix and all kinds of places, even on YouTube. I know you’ll love it. It’s called The Well Digger’s Daughter. It’s French, you have to read subtitles, but it’s easy to get used to and the cinematography is heaven with lovely views of the French countryside. I loved the musica too. And the dad in this movie is wonderful too. Also, the clothes on his five daughters! It’s set just as WWI is beginning. So happy Belated Mother’s Day dearest ones!♥
So where have I been? What is my pitiful excuse? You aren’t buying the Vanna excuse? I didn’t think so.
I’ve been doing this ↑. I’ve been writing our book. I made you a promise to try to have it before Christmas do I decided to put my shoulder into it and make it actually happen. The Musica for today was a hint. I’ve been playing it for inspiration and strength. I think anyone who must march to a finish line would be helped by playing this music.
And this is where I am now. Deep into my watercolors, making new art for our new book, which finally has a name. You’ll be the first to know . . . ready? I’m scared . . . OK, here we go . . .
Here’s the first time I wrote it . . . trying it on for size . . . to be or not to be, that is was the question.
And I liked it! So here’s where I got serious.
And here’s where I started to mean business.
And here’s where there’s no turning back. Yesterday, Kellee posted THE FAIRY TALE GIRL in the web store for presale (everytime I type presale, my auto fix changes it to “resale” and now it’s 
changing autofix to “outfox.” Stop helping me outfox!)
Anyway, this is the book I’ve been trying to write since about 2006 and would not have been happy in life if I didn’t. I had to, even though it’s a completely new thing for me and I had to practice by writing A FINE ROMANCE first. Which was not only fun, but very helpful as far as learning is concerned.
THE FAIRY TALE GIRL began as just one book, but when I added the art and photos and recipes, it was too big, so I had to make it two books ~ The Fairy Tale Girl comes complete with a cliff hanger ~ so very soon we’ll also have the sequel called MARTHA’S VINEYARD, ISLE of DREAMS. And guess what else? They are novels! Based on my diaries.
I know, but it’s true. And this isn’t even all of them! So, of course I’m scared to death! But counting on the fact that
I’m plowing forward despite trepidation. I think you will like it, it’s sort of like the blog only more and longer. For the next month, before it goes to print, I will be digging through old
photographs like this one, laying out my pages in the book with them so you can see what I’m writing about ~ and painting the art so you can go on a little virtual journey with me back to the 1900s. What do you think? A novel with pictures!
For those of you interested in preordering The Fairy Tale Girl, yours will be signed copies and shipped to you first before anyone else ~ as soon after August 15th as possible, on a first-come first-serve basis (because we really never know how many to print of these things). The actual “Publication Date,” when you should be able to find it in stores, is October. That’s so we have time to send books to reviewers.
And now, because I’ve been away so long, and because that was bad, I want to make it up to you by GIVING AWAY the first ten copies of 
THE FAIRY TALE GIRL to ten of YOU! So leave a comment and we’ll have a drawing, and wear poor Vanna out with all the work to choose ten winners! It’s good for her! They’ll ship out the moment they arrive. And BTW, if my Blog is delivered your email address, you need to come here to www.162.240.10.175/~susanbs3/susanbranch/ in order to leave a comment ~ at the very bottom of this post, where you see a row of tiny words, look for “comment,” click there, and voila, leave a comment, and you’ll be entered.
for your support ~ love you Girls.♥ Everyday I’ve thought the same thing as I’ve been writing, “What would the Girlfriends like me to tell them about?” This time it’s a fairy tale, complete with a Prince Charming, a bite of poison apple, and lessons learned! We all have a bit of that fairy tale in us, right? ~ but I’m not telling anymore! Until maybe next time. Previews are only fair. ♥
Have a wonderful day! XOXO
I’m so excited–not one, but two new books to look forward to! I love your painting, your writing, your unique view of the world that shows in everything you do. Simply, I love you! Now off to pre-order The Fairy Tale Girl (what a splendid title!)
Can’t wait to read the new books. Getting ready to place my preorder now!! Glad you’re “back”.
Susan, I was so glad to read your blog today. We haven’t heard from you in so long I was getting worried that something was wrong. I’m glad you have just been very busy. I would love a signed copy of your new book. Please tell Vanna to pick my name! Enjoy finishing the book, and pet the kitties for me; I have three.
I confess, I was worried when your new posts didn’t pop up on my blog tracker. I thought the worst, silly me. So glad you’ve just been busy at what you do best and I can’t wait to see the fruits of your labor!
Welcome back, Susan, and welcome beautiful spring! Time/life continues to quickly take place and so hard to believe we have lived in Northwest Arkansas for 3 years now. Laura writing to you remains a dear memory of hers, and we are so excited about your new ventures in writing! ~ ~ Susan Jones (CLBCQ on Twitter and EngProfSRJones on Instagram) Xoxoxo PS ~ Miss SweetPeasForMe … Any news?!
Hooray!!! I love rereading A Fine Romance. Can’t wait for your new book!
Definitely missed you but understand that you have a deadline. I can hardly wait for the book to be available!
Your whimsy and love for the fantastical gives the childhood wonder I never had. Thank you.
Welcome back! Looking forward to reading your novel!
Susan, you have been missed!! I was beginning to think something terrible had happened to you. You have spoiled us with your closely spaced posts, so now we worry about you when you have to be absent for awhile! Glad to know you are ok! I will be hoping to be one of the blessed 10 chosen to win your new book, and if I’m not, of course I will be buying it! How exciting!
Looking forward to “your” story and the 2016 calendar! The pear blossoms, magnolia, and lilacs are fabulous–love May flowers.
Love Ornamental Pear Trees, they are so so beautiful in every season. When the blooms fall from these trees it looks like a flurry of snow, and when fall hits, spectacular flame-colored leaves. You cannot beat this show.
Curious to know what brand of water colors you use? I just started my first watercolor and pastels class. The soft pastels are easy and so rich in color, what fun. Watercolor is much harder I think for a beginner. Looking forward to exploring and taking more classes. I don’t think I’ve seen your paints in my art store. We are working from tubes of watercolor paint in my class.
Anyhoo, Happy Spring Susan! Can’t wait to read your next book, the title is perfection!
I use all brands. Both tubes and paint boxes — as many different colors as I can.
Hello Susan: Boy we all missed you so much! But wow to have two books coming, it’s too good to be true! I can’t wait and I guess it’s ok if that’s the reason you were MIA. Oh and that movie is one of the best and the Dad was awesome in that movie, just loved it! Going to check out the Witnesses on Netflix I heard it’s good! Glad you’re back! N
I’ve missed you and your delightful stories. But your new books sound wonderful. I eagerly anticipate them. Thank You!
Welcome back to Blogland. I have missed you. So excited about your new books. Can’t wait.
Does anyone remember the title of that adorable kitchen herbs/gardening book Susan shared with us? I believe it was illustrated by Tasha Tudor.
It’s called Kitchen Gardens.
Wonderful news! “Fairytales do come true, they can happen to you, if you are among the very young at heart”. Missed you while you were “gone”
Love your spring pictures – spring came and went so quickly here in WV but oh
so welcome. Missed your blog, glad you are good and working away on your book.
Fairy Tale Girl, ooooh I am so excited!!! We missed you so much, come to find out you were working hard on a special treat just for us, you are so Wonderful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I’m so glad you are back, and I love all of your spring pictures, especially the lilacs! Can’t wait to read your new book – they are such treasures! ❤️
The title is wonderful, I got chills when I read it…! Kind of makes me want to cry! I get the feeling this will be the best kind of fairy tale, too, because we already know in advance about the happy ending. (Ending obviously isn’t the right word, because here you are right now, living a life of ongoing beauty and great works large and small, but you know what I mean!) I guess it goes without saying that I can’t wait to read both of the books, but I have to say it anyway. Best wishes from here, and congratulations!
So great that there is a new book…thanks for the chance at the giveaway!!
Your garden flowers are glorious! Springtime in CA is a bit barren this year. We camped at Red Rock Canyon state park in high desert hoping for wildflowers…..very sparse, due to long drought. But we saw some and they were so sweet along the hiking trail. Thank you for the photos! Kitties so adorable too. Happy writing….cannot wait for new book.
Love, love all your beautiful trees..the earth laughs in flowers..will be wonderful to read your new book. smiles.(*_*)
love reading your blog and would love to read your book i just wish i could paint watercolors yours are so beautiful one thing i hope to have more time to do when i am allowed to retire with our government it seems like it wont be till after 70 now well that only leaves me 8 more years of work maybe that means i will be able to buy your book instead to win would be fantastic. my artistic pursuit will have to stay fibery at least i am able to do them on my commute to and from work 2 hours one way.
So looking forward to the new book!
So good to hear from you. I have missed your posts. You are forgiven because you are working hard on the new book(s). Thank you so much for sharing the spring photos and especially the kitties.
Thank-you Susan for writing us as I have been kinda worried that something not good was happening!! Whew! Plus, I am delighted to hear all about the new books and work that you have been doing. I cannot wait to get my copy!! The title already has me intrigued and excited. I know it is going to be awesome.
Plus all of your photos of the long awaited Spring are fantastic. Indeed it looks like a miracle and transformation from the long months of snow shots out the windows!
Yay for Miracles, darling black and white kitties and great news!!!
It’s the perfect title for your book! Thank you for bringing a little magic to all of your faithful followers.
OK, so you rammed your Volvo into the tree on purpose to make it land on the roof of your cute little house so that you could knock out the power and paint in candle light…teasing you…pre-ordering “The Fairy Tale Girl”…right now!
Audrey.
Ha ha ha, why didn’t I think of that!
So happy to receive your blog. It was a breath of fresh air and so full of wonderful news. Can’t wait to see previews of the new book. I preordered mine already. I love the title! Who doesn’t like a fairy tale?
I was so excited to see a post from you, you always bring such joy with you. I loved all of your Spring pictures, such beauty and a breath of fresh air! I too was so excited about “our” new baby Princess, just adorable. I can’t wait for the new book, so appreciate all of the hours you have put into this!
Looking forward to your new book!!
We who cherish our girlfriends, our soul mates, our kindred spirits….We who love the fairies, the flowers, the trees, the water and the sky….WE ARE THE FAIRY TALE GIRLS! Can’t wait for your new book. All my love to you, Susan, and all rest of our on-line BFF’s! <3 <3 <3
Cannot wait to read the new book! I’ve missed your posts, but it is so worth it because it will put your book in my hands sooner than later!
Whew! I must confess that I was beginning to worry and had been checking daily over the past week for a new post. Thought I had perhaps fallen off the email list; I’m kinda clumsy like that. So it’s quite a relief to know you were just working your fingers to the bone finishing the new book. How exciting for you and me and all the other cyber-girlfriends. Thank you for the day brightener, Susan. Now, please don’t stay away so long. It gets lonely out here!
I wondered where you were hiding. I just preordered book. Great gift for my daughter. We love your everything!
I can’t wait to read your new book! I love fairy tales!!
Welcome back! You were missed! Excited about the new book and also can’t wait to see the 2016 calendars (I always buy the big blotter one for my kitchen wall:)).
So excited about your new book!! I own almost all of your books, so this will definitely be part of my collection. : )
Glad to see your beautiful pictures of spring and please pet the cats for me! Jack looks so wise, and you know he is planning mischief! Looking forward to the new book. Lots of rain and tornadoes in Oklahoma, as usual; lots of glorious flowers and sunsets, too.
Susan, It is so nice to hear from you again. I’ve missed you. Oh, my goodness, two new books to look forward to — I can hardly wait! You are right, you are never too old for fairy tales!
So glad to have you back. I knew-trusted, really-that you were were working on something lovely and exciting. I’d love to have one of the first copies of this magical book.
Please, please pick me, Vanna.
Your yard is amazing! I absolutely love and adore magnolia trees – just so pretty. You did right by Mrs. Bowditch. Congrats on your upcoming books – can’t wait to read them.
Can’t wait to read your new book!
of course I will pre-order one, would love to win one, too
Marcia in Sewell, nj
Kept watch at this sight…..waiting patiently. So glad you got so much done!
Excited for your new book. Thanks
Fairy Tale Girl ~ SO looking forward to your new books!!! Thanks for all your hard work!
Ramona
Beautiful post and now a new book (a novel!) to look forward to!
Yea, Susan! You updated your blog with lovely springtime pics. I am so happy for your newest addition! Can’t wait to read your book.
Finally, you are back. Life is better now!
So happy all is well and looking forward to your novels!
So glad you are back Susan! I’ve missed you so. I am so excited for this new book as I am sure it will be amazing! Can’t wait!
its so good to have you back! It brings me such joy to see your email. Can hardly wait to see the new book:)
WOW, Susan! There are 1,455 comments here already! I guess you are correct – you really are NEVER too old for fairy tales! And I love them so much, I know that I am going to love your new book. Thank you so much for giving us all the chance to win a copy. You are so kind!! . . . and I absolutely love your blog.
I did miss reading about the happenings on your little island – like Spring! But I figured that you were busy creating something wonderful and, of course, I was right. (-:
This month will be the 28 year anniversary with my high school sweetheart. If I win these she will be over the moon excited.
Happy Anniversary Matt . . . I can see your high school sweetheart is a lucky lady!
Hi, Susan,
Winning your new book would be a wonderful birthday (5/18) gift for myself and a welcomed addition to my SB collection, don’t you think?
I did miss you … on the verge of worrying… but hoping it would be good news … and it was! YAY!
Happy Belated Birthday!
Back to reading your post and enjoying your pictures again…
Elaine
Happy Birthday Elaine!
Looking forward to reading your next book! Love the title!
Beautiful blooming trees!!
Congratulations on your adventure in writing! What an amazing achievement!
Can’t wait to see the finished volume! <3
So happy to hear you are fine and am excited to see your new book!!
Oh, I LOVE the name of your new book and can hardly wait to buy one!! Thank you for giving us all a chance at winning one. What a thrill that would be. I am sure it will be a BIG success!! Love, love your blog!! It always cheers me up when I read it. Just found out a robin is nesting on a fish basket by our back door—how neat is that??? Love spring and all of the seasons!! A fan, Joyce Maloney
Glad you’re back , Susan. I love the pink light in spring gardens. Your blog is wonderful because it tries to capture those intangible things like that pink light.
How exciting!!! I absolutely adored “A Fine Romance” and can’t wait to read more of your tales and travels and lessons and more!!
I’m so excited that your time away has produced inspiration for 2 books!! I’ll be pre-ordering as soon as I click Post Comment!! 🙂
Not one but TWO new books??? You are spoiling us and we love you for it! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Hugs to all and those darling kitties!
I think I am comment #1,456 but perhaps I will be one of the ten anyway. Thanks for all of the inspiration.
Oh so glad to see you ! Two books! Totally awesome. I have been very patiently what is a few more weeks.. and yes, I love Kate’s dress!! Baby girl is precious. It will be so fun to see her play dress up with her! Gotta go pre order my book.. I love fairy tales
Can’t wait for the new book(s)! I’ve missed having your blogs but understand that you have been busy! Look forward to what you have in store for us girls. Love you Susan!
So good to have you back with your pretty spring pictures and the news of 2 great books to come. Can’t wait!
Dear Susan,
Oh My Goodness! Wow! So much has happened in such little time. Well, really it was only a month with out hearing from you, but, I new you were up to greatness. Great goodness it was a wonderful book to devour. I can’t wait, all that heavenly reading to do, all so charming and sweet and your style too, you cutie pie! We are never too old for Fairy Tales! I try to make one every day of my life because life is a gift you do not want to waste. Just love, love, love. Thank-you sweet Sue for adding such goodness to our lives. Love You, Wendy-Louise
Here’s one of our wonderful Girlfriends right here! Thank you Wendy-Louise!
Susan, I’m new to your blog and I would like to tell you how much I’ve come to love it. It’s become one of my “go to” places to be inspired and relax. I would love to read your fairytale!
Happy to have all our new Girlfriends here ~ you’ll love meeting everyone!
So very glad you are back with us, I checked every day but knew you were working on the new book…. Can’t wait to read.
How exciting! Know the new books will be wonderful! Everything you do is delightful! Thanks for sharing your life with us and for your generous giveaway!
Heavenly blessings to you, Joe and the kitty cats! Love the miracle picture of them together!
Dearest Susan,
Love the book title….can’t wait to read about your life’s story and all the details that will send your readers’ imaginations on a wonderful adventure.
Thanks for sharing your journey!
It is going to be wonderful. I can’t wait!
I missed you Susan!! Isn’t it nice to be missed, because that means you’re loved❤. OMG if I actually won one of the first copies of your new book I would cry (happy tears). I think the only thing that could make me happier at this point was if Matthew Crawley came back from the dead on Downton. Thank you for writing it and for giving 10 lucky girlfriends the chance to win….but, we all win anyway because we have eachother, right? Love you!!! xxxxxxx
LOL! Matthew! That was unexpected!
Susan…I look forward to your beautiful blog posts!! I save them for a quiet time at the end of the day so I can enjoy every word!
Happy Sunday!! So happy to see your blog post!! Can’t wait for your new book!! 🙂
Oh no, Susan, you weren’t bad to be away so long. We all know you are working hard…..just trying to make us happy…..that’s not bad! A good thing is worth waiting for….in fact anticipation is a wonderful thing! It makes the good thing extra good because you’ve already had the pleasure of waiting and hoping and dreaming and being excited. You have us all in a tizzy now. It’s one of my favorite states of mind! As it is I can barely sleep because I can smell all those plants breaking though the soil, buds bursting into blossoms, little blue eggs being laid… I can’t wait for the sun to come up so I can see what miracles happened overnight. We live in a marvelous world! I love your quote “just find nature’s address and come get your happiness”. Thanks for all the fun! Oh, wanted to comment on the title… Fairy Tale Girl……perfect! As always, DonnaRay
I want to put Kisses on every single comment for every single one of you . . . but I’m trying to be careful of time — each and every one of them is wonderful, love reading them ~ Kisses for you DonnaRay XOXO
So glad all is well with you :), the lilacs are beautiful! Ours were especially pretty this year, several shades of purple in each lilac. Can’t wait to read your newest works…I already know they’re wonderful! Take care!
Susan, I adore the cover of your book!
Oh, Susan, I’m so excited to hear about your new book! I can’t wait! It sounds like everything I love. Thank you for working so hard, to bring us so much joy! Wuv you! Candy 🙂
Dear Susan………..and Joe!
So glad to hear from you Susan that you both are fine! You told us you would be away for awhile writing, but know we have really missed you!
I just preordered 1 book, but don’t want to “share!”, so hopefully I will win another!
Keep writing Susan! Love what you have to say:-)
Hi From Wichita, KS!
Sandy Fox
So happy to read your blog today. Thanks for spreading so much beauty, joy and happiness in our lives. Just pre-ordered my copy of THE FAIRY TALE GIRL!!!
I love the sound of your new book… Please enter me to win one! Thank You…
Hi Susan, I don’t do Facebook or Twitter (I’m lucky to do computer, period!), so I really did miss you. I was pretty sure your blog absence had to do with your book. So glad to know that was it! Glad to have you back on my computer screen!
Susan, I don’t know how you do all that you do but I thank you for the joy your bring to me and the other girlfriends in your life. You make me want to get right back to The Vineyard and soak it all in. Unfortunately that trip is not in the cards right now so I will continue to enjoy it through you.
I am going to preorder your new book right now as I so enjoy your work.
Can’t wait for your new book. I so enjoyed your book A Fine Romance. Thank you for a chance to win a copy.
You do have a fairy tale life! I’ve been worried too about you since it had been so long since you posted. Isn’t spring just wonderful? I love all the seasons but spring is extra special, love all of your beautiful flowering trees. I can’t wait to read your books and would love to win one. I can’t imagine how wonderful you will feel when you have them done and see them in print the first time. FAIRY TALE for sure!
Susan, Happy Spring!! I love all the flower photos and the miracle of having the two kitties together! Can’t wait for your books to come out! Would love it if I could win one!
Thank you for a wonderful post!
Lucy in California
Love your blog and missed your entries. The new books – novels – sound great! I love your way of seeing the world.
Oh how I’ve missed your writing to us. Your lilacs are an inspiration to me…as I’ve been trying to get my one little sprig to grow into a strong, beautiful sweet smelling fragrance . I could smell yours through your post. Happy to hear you are well and of course, to hear about your new books. Looking forward to seeing them soon. Grace and peace.
Glad you are back and soooo excited to read your novels. I am going to preorder now. Thank you for continuing to inspire and uplift.
I am so glad to see that you and yours are all ok. We do worry about you when you don’t post for so long! We need your creative positivity on a regular basis!!
The books sound fabulous! I can’t wait to order them! Enjoy Spring in all her glory! :o)
It’s a wonder how you do all that you do! You’re an inspiration, Susan. Can’t wait to read the new book.
Susan, I love all the Spring photos of the Vineyard – what a difference a month makes! We (my husband & I + 4 others) will be there for a week starting 5/31 to celebrate our 25th anniversary – we were married in the gazebo in Oak Bluffs in 1990. We’ll be looking for a place to renew our vows – doubt we’ll be able to get back into the gazebo. Can’t wait to be there again!
So looking forward to your new books! I have almost all of them!
hi welcome back. Wondering why you use both pan and tube water colors. Prefer one over the other. Beautiful illustrations.
More colors is the only reason.
So excited for this!
O happy day……Susan you were so missed and grateful to have you back. I knew you were on a deadline to complete your book and did say a few special prayers for your success. Got a box in the mail a week ago Friday with a Fine Romance in it and also the blue bird tea pot from my daughter and her family for Mother’s day. Had the book read in two days. The girls in California did a great job of presentation for opening a gift that came in the mail. I feel complete as my daughter knows what is dear to me as a gift and it was a part of you she sent for a gift. Looking forward to your new book.