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
October is soon—how exciting! Looking foward to both books.
I have missed you so but that news makes it all worthwhile! Good luck with this adventure friend!
SO wonderful to hear from you…we’ve missed you! Thank you for all your hard work, this new book looks like such fun!! <3
Glad to hear everything is well and you have been hard at work. I can’t wait to read your new books!
I am sitting here on my porch listening to the birds and the wind chimes. The only thing that would make it better is a good book. . . Love the way you inspire me Susan.
I was nervous that you were sick or some thing! So glad to hear from you and how delightful two new books! Thanks JoAnn
I love a good HEA! My daughter and I can’t wait to read about yours.
I can only say “excitement”. Yes, I am excited to read hear about your book,
it sounds like just the kind of book that would touch my heart.
You have been busy. So glad you’re having fun creating another book for us.
I must go over to the web store to preorder The Fairy Tale Girl. I’m also hoping for one of the first 10 copies. That way I will have an extra special copy for myself and an extra special copy for a gift.
Always nice to see the changing of the seasons on Martha’s Vineyard. I always enjoy your photos inside the house and all over the island. Thanks for checking in and sharing the latest from your corner of the world.
Welcome back, Susan! I’ve missed your blog but knew you’ve been very busy with the book. I love the name you chose and can’t wait to get a copy! A signed copy would be wonderful. To WIN one would be awesome!!
Missed reading your blog. I can’t wait to read your new books!
I took my granddaughters to see the new Cinderella and told them to always believe in fairytales, how exciting to know that you are writing one. . . can’t wait to read it. Thank you from someone who believes!
Dear Susan I like to be apart of the wonderful group of girlfriends to say how happy we are to hear from you and read your wonderful post,see the kitties and how Spring is unfolding in your part of the world, so so happy!!! I notice your little angel cards among your water colors,I have them too,it seems I always pick the message I need the most for the day 🙂 Can’t wait for your new book so excited. Thank you, xoxoxoxo
So glad and relieved that nothing bad was happening in your life, you were only working on making a dream come true! Hurrah for you! Put my name in the hopper for the drawing please!
Cannot wait to read your next book. I tell all my friends that THE vineyard was named for me.
Welcome back & I WAS getting worried. Seems it was worth the wait! I wish I could share our San Joaquin valley produce with all of you. Berries every day! Pray for rain for us.
Thanks for the dogwood pix. reminds me of home (S.C.) . Can’t WAIT for the new book(s)!! Glad alls well and you are back. Proud to call you a girlfriend! Much love to you and yours xo
I’m so excited for your new books…Love the titles! I re-read A Fine Romance all the time!
Good to hear from you! Thrilling news! Cannot wait to read the new book!
Looking forward to the books!
I have been sooooooooo curious about the title of your new book, and am tickled that there will be 2 new books! And I am so glad that you’ve come back to us girlfriends, too. You were missed!
Warmly, Ann
So glad to hear from you again. I was getting worried (it’s in my nature, as I am a nurse); you have us so spoiled with your frequent rays of sunshine to brighten our days. Oh, the flowers. I can almost smell them and see them swaying in the breeze. I saw The Well Diggers Daughter in the theatre near me when it first came out. I loved the movie! You would love the theatre, as it is very old fashioned- home baked cookies and coffee and tea, as well as the usual popcorn. Before the movie starts, one of the persons working that night walks to the front of the theatre and tells us a bit about the movie before asking everyone to please turn off their cell phones. So personal. It’s a venue for independent and foreign films mostly, but it is my favorite theatre. Can’t wait to read your new book, and I look forward to meeting you again at a signing. Until then- enjoy the Spring and say “hello” to the ocean for me.
Lawdy, you worried me girl! I thought something was wrong, but saw you visit a bookstore so then I knew you were being a busy bee! Hope Vanna picks me! And I knew you’d have a happy birthday, because it’s SPRINGTIME! 🙂
So glad to see a post from you! Spring rushed in here, too, after such a long winter. All the blossoms seemed to pop out of the ground, or the branches, all at once – like a jack-in-the-box! Now, with so little rain, the pollen is a thick layer of green dust everywhere. I have no ornamental flowering trees in my yard, so I’m quite envious of your pear and magnolia trees. I am looking forward to your next book!
Oh, I would LOVE to win one of these!….my fingers are crossed.
“The Fairy Tale Girl” is the perfect title for a book by you because you catch the “fairy dust” light of life and spread it around to all of us blessed readers. Thank you and cannot wait to read the first, second, third….
Hi Susan,
I’m so excited to read the new book! Your life had always seemed like a fairy tale girl to me. I have read A Fine Romance over and over. SO I can’t wait for the new book. You give so much of your self to us – it is like not other author! So excited!!
Love, Sue from Simi
Awe Susan!! I am SOOOO excited to read your new books!! 🙂 I can’t wait!! 🙂 I DID preorder it through your store, but would LOVE to be entered into the contest anyway!! It would be wonderful to give one to my Mom to read!! I think she would like it!! She is such a wonderful, fun girlfriend for me!! 🙂 It’s so nice to be able to share fun and adventure with her! Thank you Susan for your books!! And your blogs! You bring LOTS of smiles into my life!! 🙂 🙂 <3
Oh Susan I can hardly wait! Not one, but TWO new books where I’ll never want to put them down! Thank you for always thinking of us. LOVE the picture of Jack and Girl – how did you happen to catch them posing together?
Hugs to you and Joe and the rest!
Rose
They did it all by themselves. A miracle. Believe me, there would be no “arranging” them for a photo! 🙂
So glad that you are blogging again! You are a special part in all of our lives. All of us hope we win a book!
Another SB book! How very exciting!
This is happy news indeed! I can’t wait to read your new book! If I do not win it I will certainly buy a copy. I still reread A Fine Romance as it is so inspiring.
good grief! You have been one busy lady!! BTW…Kate dress is by Jenny Packham. It is so adorable and resembles Laura Ashley’s dresses from the early 90’s. Also looks like some of your fabrics!
Your garden looks like mine did a month ago so guess we are a little further along. I did get lilacs this year but they are so pale they look almost lightish pink! Now I have iris blooming, snowballs, clematis, lavender etc all going great guns. Love your magnolia…truly beautiful and I bet smells divine. Happy late Mothers Day–mine was sad this year as it was my first one without Mom.
🙁 That had to be hard. xoxo
Your spring flowers are gorgeous!! Just love the title of your new novel!! and more to come! Cannot wait to read it Susan! If it’s anything like your blog, it will be utterly delightful!
The new book title just sounds magical! Can’t wait! And crossing my fingers to win one of them!
Missed you Susan but looking so forward to your books! Glad you had some relaxing days to work on your fairytales 🙂
Susan, you have been gone just long enough for me to have visited England for 2 weeks and a special trip to Hilltop Farm, you were our inspiration to get there. Was a cold, misty day and as we ran from the gift shop up the trail, hail starting coming down……was a very, very special moment getting inside and the fire was going for us..lol
Love the title of your new book The Fairy Tale Girl, will be sure to pre order, don’t stay away so long again, dear friend, sweet lady.
Happy you got to see it, Cindy!
We were given plenty of time to visit inside Beatrice’s house, so enchanting and we even had the first parking space of the day. We ate lunch at a little pub quite near the parking lot, Tower Bank Arms, had a sage colored archway with a clock overhead, those thinly sliced cucumber and salmon sandwiches were divine there.
So glad you’re back, Susan!! We missed you.
Congratulations on the progress with your book! Can hardly wait to see what you’ve created for us. Good luck with the rest of the process.
Best wishes,
Erica from California
I would LOVE a chance to win!
Thanks, Bev
Oh, oh, oh! Around a year or so ago I told you I had figured out what your next book would be about and now I think I am right! Can’t wait to read both of them to confirm or not! Looking forward…
I look forward your new books!!! So pleased to read you again in this marvelous post about SPRING!
Oh Lordy….I am SOOO excited about these books which I have pre-ordered of course. I’ve been waiting a long time for this story. I don’t know if I can wait…. Thank you for writing them…they make great gifts. However…my core feeling is to hoard them, so I have a hard time sending them off to other homes. Again…thank you for all your hard work.
LOL, core feeling!
So excited about the new book(s)! Can’t wait to get mine!
Last April, my husband and I traveled to England and France to celebrate our 50th birthdays and knowing each other for 25 years! We had a wonderful time exploring Paris, Giverny, Canterbury, London and so many amazing places! By the time we made it home to our little farm in East Texas, all I could think about was anything French or English and immersed myself in it all! One of the movies I found was “The Well Digger’s Daughter”. As a new “nana” to two adorable grandsons, I have had to come to terms with some tension surrounding the competing grandparents. The line from the movie concerning the grandson has stayed with me and I tell myself it whenever the green eyed monster rears its ugly head. “I am theirs”, they are not mine. All I can do is be the best grandma that I can possibly be. It’s a wonderful movie. I also wanted to tell you that I donated to National Public Radio and was told I would receive “A Fine Romance”. Although I do love Candace Bergen, I was so disappointed to find her new biography in the mail and NOT a Susan Branch story…Oh, well:( I will just have to purchase it myself! Good luck on the new book! I don’t think you ever outgrow a fairy tale.
Now see? That’s just not fair! 🙂
Such exciting news! Can’t wait for the new books. It was such a nice surprise to have your new post in my email. I have missed you! Wonderful, beautiful pictures, as always. Enjoyed catching up with you.
Oh, SO exciting! I can’t wait for the book(s).I’m definitely going to pre-order. And, Susan, how incredibly beautiful your flowers are! I’m pretty jealous of your lilacs! I have some in my NY yard but not here in SoCA. I miss them if I don’t get back east early enough, like this year.
They are really going strong right now. Our spring came all at once it seems, everything at the same time this year.
Happy Birthday to you, dear Susan! You grace us with your sunshiney outlook on life 🙂 How blessed you are to get all that love through those cherished family calls. Thanks for sharing the pictures of the lovely bouquets…and finally, Spring’s arrival on the island. I know exactly what you mean about unearthing that little treasure of a blue bottle. I also collect sea/river/bay glass, but it’s a real thrill when we find an old bottle – even parts of bottles are exciting to me. And thank you for sharing those pictures from your visit to the Alcott’s Orchard House. I love May’s owl painting above Louisa’s fireplace – it is beautiful. I enjoy your posts so much.
And congratulations on the new book! Can you tell us who that romantically dressed, but sadly headless, couple is on the cover? Looking forward to it!
They have heads inside the book!
Dear Susan,
I love your work…its so authentic and it makes me feel like I am in the fairytale…
Thank you for sharing…
Sunny greeting from the netherlands
Sounds wonderful! So glad you are blogging again. I missed you!
Missed you, glad your back. looking forward to the new books! Put me in the drawing. Thank you, joyce
Was worried, a little, but thought you were hard at work. Can’t wait!
I was worried about you too like many of the others. I so look forward to your emails and the photos of your home and your kitties. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of your new book. How exciting it would be to be selected by Vanna.
wow! you have a lot of comments on this post! Most be everyone wants a copy of your book. me too me too! Always love everything you post, it always feels like Im getting a little breath of the that island air!
have a great day!
xoxo
vivian
You too Vivian!
I missed reading your blog!! I am so looking forward to your new book.
I love the pictures of your house. Love the kitties too! The chipmunk at our house are very busy.
So wonderful to hear of your progress on the new book, or books! Very much looking forward to October! (Without wishing away the summer, of course!) Thank you for the wonderful spring bloom filled post!
Hello Susan! How exciting for you and for ALL the girlfriends. I can hardly wait …
**T*H*E**F*A*I*R*Y*T*A*L*E**G*I*R*L*** 🙂 Simply magical my dear 🙂 The anticipation was worth the wait … perfection. And a giveaway? You never cease to amaze. Don’t forget to wear your invisible crown ♥ xoxo
I’m excited for October but I’m willing to revel in this beautiful spring first and then enjoy hot summer. My mother will be 90 in October and she is going to love receiving your book as a gift. I guess I’ll have to order two!
So excited about your book and can’t wait to read it. Loved the blog as well with all the gorgeous photos of your flowers and shrubs. The Angelique tulip is so pretty. I feel a bit behind with our plants this year. We’ve been away and I need to get to the garden centre this week to get bedding plants. Haven’t decided what to go for this year. Will it be petunias or busy lizzies? Whatever we decide, we’ll definitely have geraniums, it’s not summer without them in terracotta pots!
Us too. We managed to keep two big ones alive all winter! So we already have them outside blinking in the sunlight!
I missed your blog but figured you were working on your books. Funny how we get so used to looking forward to your beautiful illustrations and what is going on in your beautiful area and your life. When I get up during night cause can’t sleep I read your blog. So lately since you didn’t blog I just re read older blogs and Willard to relax me. Would love to add one of those precious first issues to my sb collection. Keep on writing and painting
A fairytale happened to me too, so I would love to read about yours! Welcome back.
I can’t wait for your new book. Happy Spring to you, Joe, and the “kids”.
Missed you tons!!!! But so excited for your new book. It shall be marvelous. And, thanks for the movie tip. I love foreign movies.
Hugs and the best to you, Susan, Joe and kitties.
Welcome Back Susan–I’m sure it’s been as hard on you as it has been on us! Boy, there’s a lot of competition for this give-away–Vana will have to dive really deep to give everyone an even chance! Thanks for checking in on us, we’ve been as quiet as we could be while waiting. (grin)
Oh hello Susan, I was a little concerned about your absence and was hoping you and Joe were well, I should have realised you were busy with your new book. I’m really looking forward to reading it, though it will more than reading, if it’s in a similar style to A Fine Romance, I love that book and wallow in it! Many blessings, enjoy your spring, we are in autumn here in Aus.
Just can’t wait for those books!!! I know they are going to be SO good!!!! The titles are making me think of a modern Anne of Green Gables!!! (You know…Anne of the Island..) So excited that we now have a little Princess Charlotte to oh and ah over!!! Keep up all your good work!
Glad to see you are back Susan..I’ve missed you. I can’t wait to read about all of the tales in The Fairy Tale Girl. Just as in The Fine Romance…I can slip inside and enjoy the adventures. You inspire me Susan.
Hi Susan, So happy you have returned. I would look everyday since April 15th. It was well worth the wait and looking forward to reading your new books!! Gonna add them to my collection, unless I win 🙂
Welcome Home!
Lucy
You must be so excited……congratulations!!
Looking forward to your new book…
Enjoy your gorgeous Spring : )
HI Susan- SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK!@!@!@! We were all getting worried- and we should of known you wouldn’t be gone except for a very good reason- and the new book is a good reason…….I even sent Peg a message in F.O.S.B. on Facebook- to check on you…….but so glad you are OK! I have already pre-ordered the book- but would LOVE to win a copy- they make great gifts!!!!!!! I can get someone else hooked on you! So looking forward to the new book- i can’t wait to read it- and then oh a sequel i can’t wait…….(probably spelled sequel wrong) but love you – love your blog- love your books- products- all of it……have a wonderful day!@!@!@!@ xoxoxo
I am so delighted to see your blog, I really was starting to worry about you, ask my mom!! Several times a week I would text her and ask if she had heard anything about you, if everything was ok……and look here you are!! The Fairytale Girl is perfect. I thought I was the only one until I met you, well…..started reading your blog that is. I think it’s the perfect title. I can’t wait to read it!!!
Thank you Susan for this opportunity. You’re right, you are never too old for fairy tales!
So glad you’re back! You were missed greatly. I start each day with you.
~Good Morning~ happy to see a new blog post~ Take care!~
We are planning a walking tour of the Cotswolds after reading a A Fine Romance, wonder what I will want to see after reading your new book? Even living 10 minutes from Seal Beach CA, you inspire me to head to the pier when I see pictures you’ve posted!
Thanks for your new post. Reading your blog always makes me smile and sets a happy mood for my day. Looking forward to the new books!
What a great cover! Can’t wait to read it. I know what I getting for a couple of special Christmas presents now–and a present for myself.
I love the beautiful flowers in your garden. How fortunate to have had someone start it for you! Thank you, Susan, for sharing the beauty of Martha’s Vineyard with us.
So looking forward to the new book/s. Spring in your spot in the world is absolutely stunning!
So I hope that you continue to take the time to ‘smell the roses’ so to speak, in spite of your push to meet your deadlines. Please let us all know as soon as we’re able to pre-order The Fairy Tale Girl. Blessings.
Welcome back Susan! We’ve missed you, glad to hear all was well.
You’re so brave to move on to the next phase of your creative life. I hope all of us who follow your blog give you courage to on…though I think you have plenty of your own. You can be sure I’ll be pre-ordering Fairy Tale Girl if Vanna doesn’t draw my name.
Congratulations!
Can’t wait to read the new books!!!
Hi Susan,
Glad you are okay. I get worried when I don’t hear from a friend for a while. Just ordered your new book. Can’t wait.
Jayne
Your delight in nature and the ordinary things in life make my heart sing. Looking forward to your new book(s)!!
Can’t wait to read your latest and greatest!! Thanks for sharing with all of us.
It was lovely to hear from you again and to see your beautiful pictures of spring in your part of the globe. I’m excited about your new books! You have been very blessed. Thank you for sharing with us!
You post brings back wonderful memories of the summer I spend waitressing at the Edgartown Inn, afternoons at the lighhouse beach and biking everywhere. So excited about your new book release!! I can’t wait. Esp. as I now live in Oregon, your reads bring me back to a place that holds many special memories!! 🙂
How exciting your world has been! I so admire how you take on new challenges and persevere to your goals. You are our inspiration. I love all the pictures of the beautiful Spring flowers. I have lilies of the valley in bloom and the air is perfumed with their intoxicating fragrance. Best wishes for all your work and have a lovely week.
I am about to burst with excitement….like my Peonies! You should see them…so beautiful & bursting with the most heady fragrance! I’m so glad we are friends!! 🙂
Can’t wait to read more about your life’s journey❤️
Hello Susan!
Obviously, we have all missed you sooo much, but know it was for a very good reason. I hope that everyone has in their hearts and minds the courage to do something special with their lives, for themselves, their friends and family, or for anyone who needs a smile or a hug along the way. You show the way by example and give us all a chance to come along. Hooray and Congratulations to you (and Joe, who supports all your efforts) on the road to publication of your new books! All the best, Marty
Thankyou again Susan for an opportunity to win, a sighned copy would be delightful. I love,love, love the pictures of your cats!We moved into our new home in Feb. under tons of snow.What a wonderful surprise in spring to find tulips, daffodils, Magnolia tree overlooking a pond,and the most beautiful bleeding hearts also maidenhair ferns amongst the rocks around the pond.Also a lilac tree in the back corner. We are so thankful.
Can’t wait to real your new book!!
♡☆♬♔♡☆♬ Good~Morning Sweetest Sue….. 1st…You Have Been MISSED 🙂 2nd….Welcome~Back!!!! 🙂 3rd….CONGRATZ!!!! 🙂 Pink~Champagne for Everybody! Your (“OUR”) New Book is Pure~Magic! OMG! “The Fairy Tale Girl” There is a HUGE SMILE on Me Pumpkin~Face!!! 🙂 & My Wings are All~A~Flutter!!!! 😉 Bravo My Dear!!!! 🙂 Whew! I Know You Have Been Working So Hard…..Breathe! Hugzzz! Love! Joy! Yay! (Twirl with Me!) 😉 Now The Second Book…”Martha’s Vineyard, Isle of Dreams” Beyond Perfection…or Should I Say…Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrfection…..(The Photo of Girl & Jack) Meowzers! 🙂 Thank~You Sweet Sue for This Wonderful Blog~Post…for Finding The Time to Give Us Updates! This is All Very Exciting News! One Of Our Girlfriends…. Jo Calls All Of Us “The Ladies of The Branch” & We Truly Are! Yay! 🙂 Sending Lots of Springtime Pixie~Dust To You & Joe & The Kitties & The Girlfriends…..& My Wings are Crossed For Everything Magical to Happen! Make~A~Wish Everybody! I Love You Sweet Sue! xoxo Poof! ♡☆♬♔♡☆♬♡☆♬♔♡☆♬♡☆♬♔♡☆♬ P.S. Thank~You For All Your Tweets Too! Yay! xoxo 🙂
Sweet Sue! xoxo Poof! 🙂
Two books!Can
Beautiful blossoms! I can almost smell them! I would love to win your new book!!
Oops,meant to say Can’t Wait
Glad to know that everything is good and you are OK! I love the title of your book and the cover picture!!
Very exciting post and I am looking forward to The Fairy Tail Girl!
What a fun thing to look forward to.