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
Loved the beautiful spring pics. I still miss my old apple tree. It was magical when it would shower blossoms. Lilies of the valley are perfuming the air as I write. Remember the perfume Muguet de Bois? It was lovely. Keeping my fingers crossed for your book. Best wishes to you and yours….
I can’t figure out where to leave a comment, so , I’ll post in the Reply?? Hope I don’t look too internet “lame o”!!! Looking forward to reading the new book!!!!
You’re here and you did great!
Years ago when I had far more creative outlets and the awesome want to create. I always went to Susan Branch books, calendars, ANYTHING to stir my juices.
Stirrings now inside of me tell me it’s time once again to blossom.
A soft blast of inspiration had me google “Susan Branch” where I found the blog! All of your beautiful photos, the essence of you in each word and your newest creative journey have stirred the muse inside of me once again. Poor thing! She’s been sound asleep, but she’s awake now.
Bless you Susan and thank you for always answering the creative call within you….so many of us depend upon it!
Welcome back dear muse! xoxo
so glad you’re finally back! as i said on facebook, i was just afraid you were very ill or something else was wrong. i’m usually very picky about capitals and punctuation but since i broke my arm yesterday (first break ever) this is all too hard.
thank you for the cheerful post – and i do hope i win a signed copy!
once upon a time, I found a wonderful author/artist, who makes my life rich!
Can’t wait to read your new book! Happy Spring to one and all!
Thanks Susan!
I can’t wait to read!!!
Thank you, Susan, for writing another book to share with us!!! I am eager to read it!!!
Where you find the time to do all that you do is beyond my imagination. Thank you for being so generous as to hold a drawing for your new book. Don’t we all love fairy tales? So glad you’re sharing with us.
It looks like you have been very busy! So it’s ok it’s been a while 🙂 I love your watercolor creations. Can’t wait for this new book and now you have me excited for the sequel as well. Happy Spring, Happy Birthday (a little late) and Happy Mothers Day to a wonderful woman who inspires mothers to be better, even in the little things, every single day! Thanks, Susan!
So looking forward to your new book-congratulations! The amount of work you put in to each of your books is truly amazing! I noticed the little wand on your windowsill among your flowers and Beatrix Potter characters-have you been to Ollivander”s? Do you have a secret to divulge to us Muggles?
LOL!
I was so excited to see your post, it had been too long since the last. I can’t wait to see the book when it comes out! I would love to be able to publish something, to be called a writer. I do have a question for you. I am a huge history buff and avid reader, you said your house was formally owned by a Mrs. Bowditch. Is she a relation to Nathaniel Bowditch, the mathematician that worked on navigation? Jean Lee Latham wrote a book about him that was published in 1955 called Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. I know his family resided in Salem, I wondered if some moved to Martha’s Vineyard.
I’m sorry I really don’t know ~ her husband, I believe, was a Doctor who was extremely handy — he built lots of nooks and crannies in the house, including the arbors, a pergola, and the adirondack chairs outside. But I don’t know where they were from, so sorry.
Hello Susan! Thank you for the wonderful surprise of YOU!!! (I was praying you were busy writing and drawing away on your book, and that everything was fine on the island, and all in good health.) Sooooooooo excited about your new books!!! The kitties look so content!!! YOU are our “Spring miracle” among the lilacs, blossoms and green leaves!!!! Missed you!
I eagerly await your new book and would love a copy of it. I am rereading your A Fine Romance as I will soon be traveling to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales with friends.
I eagerly await your new book as I loved A Fine Romance and am soon traveling to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales with friends.
Would love to win your new book! Thanks for the giveaway!
You had me with…”Fairytale”!
Sounds absolutely wonderful Susan, I can’t wait to read it!! And a second one!!! Wow!!
I was so worried about you this last month. I am so glad all is well! Looking forward to your new book.
Please pick me!,
The flowers are finally blooming in Maine too! It has been a long winter this time around, and Spring sweetness is everywhere. So happy to see your new books are on the way!
Dearest Susan,
What a lovely suprise!!! Your new book looks lovely, I’m sure it is! Visiting your “home” and reading of your sweet adventures in life… Your postings always seem to inspire me, for which I want to thank you wholeheartly…
Blessings to you
I am sure you have mentioned it before, but could you let us know what you take your pictures with? They are always so beautiful! I am really happy to hear about your latest book. I loved A Fine Romance-what a treasure!! If, no when, my husband and I go to England, I will follow your lead! Thanks for the wonderful blog.
I absolutely love the title and the cover! I love spring and summer so much, I often feel a bit melancholy by the time August rolls around, but having your book will sweeten any sadness that the shorter days usually bring.
Dearest Susan… I can hardly wait!!! I’ve pre-ordered and will be counting the days until Fairy Tale Girl’s arrival! Should I be lucky enough to win I’ll share a copy with one of my lucky girlfriends!
Susan, I absolutely love the title of your new book, along with its cover! I’m sure I’m not the only one who is charmed already.
You have been missed! So glad you are back! Best of luck with the new books. I’ll stop writing and take care of the preorder right now.
Yours is a blog that makes us smile. Glad you are back.
Can hardly wait for your new book!!! I’ve loved every one of them, and this will be so fun to add to my collection. My three daughters, all in their twenties, also love your books. They have especially enjoyed ‘A Fine Romance’, as two of them went to school in the Lakes District in England. They felt like they were back there again, while reading through your book! Someday, I would love to visit Martha’s Vineyard in the spring, to see all of those pretty flowers! But for now, thanks for sharing them through pictures! Oh, happy day!
Good to know that all is well. I confess as a long time follower I was worried. But good to know how close you are with the books. I was spring cleaning the other day and ran across the Vineyard Seasons cookbooks that started my interest in all things Branch. The pictures of your property are always delightful, as here in drought land there is so much brown…so happy spring Susan!
We have certainly missed you! Would love a copy of the book.
Susan, I feel like I’m still catching up as I just discovered your blog a few months ago (a photo of your Beatrix Potter figurines was shared by a friend on Facebook and I searched until I found your blog). My first thought was, how could I not have know about you all this time! I lived in the northeast for 20 years and have been in the south for 20 years, but reading your delightful posts tugged at my heartstrings and I realize that I’ll always be a New Englander at heart! Yes, I still collect pressed glass (love your pedestal banana dish) and love all things colonial. I’m relishing ‘A Fine Romance’ and want to read it all at once, and then ration myself so it won’t be over too soon! I must admit you’ve had us in ‘withdrawal’ mode waiting an entire month for another post, but finally it arrived with the announcement of your new book. I pray that ‘Vanna’ will randomly select ME!
Hugs,
Dori
I’m not too old for fairy tales! I would love to have Vanna pick my name and win one of your ten books. I’ll also pre-order the book in case I don’t win one. Thanks, Susan – your blog and artwork are a bright spot in my day. I just turn up your wonderful musica and immerse myself in joy!
I love the beautiful picture on the cover of your new book and I also love
the title you chose. I can’t wait to add your new book(s) to my collection!
I think Grandma Moses said, “Life is what you make it — always has been,
and always will be.” Susan, you have made yourself a wonderful life. I think
it is because you see everything as a miracle as in the Einstein quote.
Your love of life, of nature, and all things is very evident in your positive
attitude and beautiful artwork! Thank you for sharing so much of your life
with us! You are an inspiration!! Love xoxoxoxo, Susan L.
Thank you so much Susan!
I’m having trouble getting this to post! I love your books and would love to have Vanna pick my name! Thanks, Susan!
What exciting news and worth waiting for! Can’t wait, but I guess I’ll have to for the new book!!
Susan, I had a “fairy party” for eight little girls at my house on Saturday. We were outside for about two hours, and the idea was they would be filled with delight as they “fluttered” along the garden paths and played “wuzzle float” with their frosted balloons, blew bubbles from their glittered fairy wands, enjoyed delicious fairy food, and searched for hidden treasures for their treasure bags. The evening was capped with a “flight” to the woodland nook where my mom, “The Garden Fairy,” told them the story of the Flower Fairies and how Lily of the Valley came to be. Oh! What a special time and I hope lots of special memories! So when I saw the post about your new book! Oh! I must have it for my library—I hope I win!
What a gift for the girls, how fun!
Looking forward to the new book Have missed your blog.
My favorite fragrant flower is the old fashioned lilac. How can you beat them? I’ve already pre-ordered my copy of The FairyTale Girl, but if I win one, I have the perfect friend in mind. In fact I wondered why I hadn’t ordered two to start with, one for her and one for me. So we shall see! Thanks for sharing yourself with us. What a treasure we have in you.
Lovely pictures of your trees and blossoms! I love the picture of Girl and Jack (as always, sooo photogenic)!!! I am so excited to read your new book/books–yay!
The pictures of your trees and flowers were beautiful. It put a smile on my face. Thank you!
Oh, wonderful spring, so lovely!
Thank you for the chance to win! Looking forward to the book.
Thanks for brightening my day. I am so excited about your books !!! You truly are “The Fairy Tale Girl”. You are extremely blessed.
Hugs, Carol
Missed Girl Kitty, missed Jack, but mostly missed you! Glad to know all is well. I’m so looking forward to your book. I love the title! You are an amazing person – I’m so glad and grateful that I found your books and you! =^..^=
Oh, dear Sue! I can feel the excitement percolating from the FOSB!!!! Ooo0Oo0! We all are so excited! Especially, too, that there will be a second volume on the heels of this one! The team at the studio is excited…the pre-orders are flooding in!!!! Now, we wait!!! That delicious anticipation………..!♥ xo peg
Me too Peg, so excited, still so much to do though! xoxo Love you, say Hello to the FOSB for me!
Oh, you chose a wonderful title, Susan, and I can’t wait to read it! Thank you for sharing your spring pictures from the island, too! We’re having a lovely spring here in Ohio, too. Winter was hard on lots of our plants, but ater cutting many (roses) back to the ground, they’re sprouting strong now! And the peonies about to bloom have never looked fuller, so evidently they enjoyed that weather!!
Thank you for the chance to win this novel. I enjoy your blog so very much. I live in Sag Harbor on the Eastern End of Long Island and relate to your world. Lots of luck with the remainder of your work!
Awesome photo on the book front! Can’t wait to read it! Congratulations!
So glad you’re back! Fairy Tales do come true!
Dear Susan,
Thank you so much for writing your story! Can’t wait to read it!
So glad you are back and all is well; exceptionally well!! A new SB read!! Whoo Hooo….please enter me!
I love your birthday gift birdhouse…adorable!
Yes, you have been missed! I loved ‘You, Louisa and Me Makes Three’ (my daughters are named for the Little Women so Louisa is very special to me) but I wanted more–I checked your blog everyday to see if you had posted about the new Little Princess (because you never miss a beat :)) and looked for your precious posting for Mother’s Day for your loving words about your sweet mother and low and behold you’ve been ‘holed’ up working! Your new book series (it will be a series, right?) looks so amazing–I absolutely cannot wait! So very excited. All us girlfriends hang on your every word and art. Thank you, dear Susan. You are a blessing and a joy to all, we are blessed!
Oh Susan!! Another winner!! I so love all your artwork and musings. My son just bought me ‘ A Fine Romance’ for Mother’s Day and I am enjoying the trip with you and Joe so much! Would love to read your new one and I will even if I don’t win it!
So happy to have you back! I have missed you on your blog. Congratulations on your book. Full steam ahead! Thank you for being such an inspiration and putting a big smile on my face whenever I read your blog, pull out one of your cook books, or read one of your keepsakes. Thank you Susan!
Of course I wish Vanna would pick my name. Fairy Tales – how we all love those wonderful stories. Dreams are made of them. The tiniest, sweetest little fairy is sitting on my index finger and helping me tap out my comment. She is cheering for me to win one of your books.
Love you, Sue!!!!
Janet
I’ve missed you and was worried! Please don’t stay away so long! Can’t wait to read your newest book!!!!
Oh! How wonderful a new story from you, I can hardly wait to get a copy!
Best of luck on wrapping up the book! Terribly exciting!
Glad you are back! I loved A Fine Romance and can’t wait to try your “novel”!
Something I have always wanted to do.
So is Joe working on a new van? Road trip ;o) You both are probably still recovering from AFR tour. I can’t wait to read these next two books!!!!
My heart about stopped beating when I read that The Fairy Tale Girl is almost ready! I thought for sure it was going to take much longer….wow….you have been working your fingers to the bone!!! I cannot wait!!!! 🙂 Congratulations Susan on your newest work of art!!! I am thrilled for you and for all of the GF’s. I confess that I did miss you , but figured that if something was “wrong” you would have told us, so that meant you must be super busy in your studio. I am so happy you are finally getting the most beautiful Springtime there on your island. We have had it so mild and warm (too warm…I think I missed winter!) that we are headed into summer with our gardens and plantings. It is all a miracle….or a fairy tale! xxxxxxx
So glad to see your blog again! The pictures are wonderful…lilacs are my favorite flower and I can almost smell them right here! So glad to hear about your new books. Can’t wait to get them. Thank you for sharing your many talents with all of us!
Dear Susan..Happy ..Happy..Joy..Joy!! Can’t wait for the new book! I have all of them so far! Love reading your blog..keep them coming! Happy spring to you girlfriend!
The scent of lilacs, heavenly. Thank you for sharing the first ten copies of your book with us, a generous giveaway. Your watercoloring is a source of inspiration for me. Happy continuing spring. xo
I am looking forward to reading your new book! Can’t wait! Love the journaling!
Susan,
We have missed you. I kept checking for your blog thinking I was missing something so I was happy when I saw it today. I know you’ve been working hard and I’m anxious to get your new books as soon as they are ready. I think that after all this hard work that you deserve a nice long vacation to somewhere like say … England! 🙂 Hope Joe will take away to relax, enjoy some free time and get ideas for yet another some book someday.
Sue in Fl.
You have hit the proverbial nail on the head! 🙂
Glad to have you back! I am looking forward to reading your fairytale romance. Mine was too. This June it will be 38 years ago I married my overseas pen pal. My only love and best friend.
Lovely!
Love the book!!! I’m sure it will be amazing!
Thank you for bringing a smile to my face whenever I peak into your blog and see the beautiful pictures and stories you share with everyone! Makes my day!
I may not have a magnolia tree (more’s the pity), but I do have several rather large lilacs in various shades in front of my home! Not only do they look breathtaking, but the scent right now is simply divine!
My husband ordered “A Fine Romance”, and now I’ll have to give him hints to look into getting me the next one for my birthday! Something to look forward to!
Happy Spring!!
A new book…much to look forward to!
This is going to sound silly, but now that I know I’ll have your new book in a few short months, I can go ahead and finish reading “A Fine Romance”. I’ve been savoring it because I didn’t want it to end!
When I went to pre-order The Fairy Tale Girl, I noticed that the last date of the discount price was my birthday. I took it as a sign that I was supposed to buy this book as a birthday present to me so I did, but I’d love to win one for my granddaughter.
Thanks for all the thought, time and hard work you put into all your books. I think you did this one in record time.
I love the cover on your new book and hardly wait to get a copy. Maybe I will get lucky and get one of the 10 free copies for my b.d. on August 15th!!
SO, so many comments! What are my chances of winning your new book? Well, maybe……have missed you while you have been busy writing, checking your blog every day. And today…SUCCESS!
I am inspired by your creativity! I so enjoyed A Fine Romance and look forward to enjoying your new “baby”.
Bravo and congrats! I will keep my fingers and toes crossed 🙂
Hello sweet Sue, was so happy to see your new post. I have missed Girl and Jack too! They look wonderful as usual, so glad they are sitting ‘closer’ together, so sweet. Your spring flowers are just beautiful, I love spring with all it’s re-birth, (but I secretly love fall the best). I cannot wait to get my little bitty hands on your new book!!!! Excitement is just too mild of a word to describe it. Thank you so much for all your tireless work you do for us, we love you to pieces as all these comments attest too!! I almost fell over when you said the 2nd would soon be released too! Oh my, too many heart palpitations!! Lots & Lots of XOXOXO’S to you…..
dear Susan, so glad all is well….was wondering if you had been off to England or Scotland without us! but you have been busy painting your fingers to the bone. lovely blog. glad the magnolia tree has been replaced. happy to know you have been out walking. but extra happy to see you back on my very own computer !
Looking forward to your new book, Susan!
Oh, wonderful spring!
So very excited about the new books! I can hardly wait until both are published. Thank you, too, for glimpses of your Fairy Tale home and outdoors. As always, completely enchanting!
Hi Susan,
So wonderful to read your blog again and see the gorgeous spring time photos from the Vineyard.
Spring in New England is beautiful, indeed. And we who live here appreciate it all the more after our hard winter.
Book looks great, too, and can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
All the best as you work towards your deadline to get it off to the publisher!
Cheers and Happy Spring with Hugs,
Nancye T., Wells, Maine
Dearest Susan,
So glad you’re back. I was really getting worried that something was wrong. But should have known you were hibernating in order to get your book completed. Can’t Wait!!! Holy Cow!! A new Susan Branch book…..and then another one! It doesn’t get any better than this. Thank you thank you thank you.
Must get back outside and garden.
Blessings and can’t wait till August!
Carol
Can’t wait to read it!!
Loved re-living spring again in your yard! Looking forward to reading your new fairy tale adventure. Thank you for sharing your heart through your art and your stories!
Awww! I LOVE fairytales! Can’t wait to enjoy!
So glad you’re back! And what a good reason for the break – the treat of a new book to look forward to!! Thanks for all your creative work, can’t wait to see it.
I am so excited. PICK ME!! PICK ME!!
Susan-I preordered The Fairy Tale Girl. Looking forward to it. Will we be able to preorder the continuing book as well? Also, do you have a recipe for Victoria Sponge Cake? I noticed that many tea times in England feature this cake. So happy that you are doing well. Jean 🙂
No but I hope someone else will . . .
I found a recipe for Victoria Sponge Cake in Downtonabbeycooks.com. It seemed fairly easy to make too. I tried google too and it brought up quite a few, you might want to check there.
Oh my a new book – how wonderful – count me in for the win! 🙂
Welcome Back
Happy Spring”
Happy Mothers Day
Missed you! Can’t wait for you new book!!!!
My cousin and I went to hilltop today. We took your book and wore our girlfriends name tags! Thank you for your inspiration for our trip. We have a nice picture to post, if we can.
That is so sweet! I just heard from someone else who went to Chasten (Jane Austen’s town) today . . . and we have other Girlfriends over there too! Very fun! I get to live vicariously through you all! Try to post your photo on my Facebook page — everyone will love it!
Love it! Fairytale girl… can’t wait to read her story …. and dream… : )
Thank you Susan! So glad you share your life with us! Hug those little kitties for me.
I would love to be included in the drawing – loved your spring pictures.
Spring has come and gone here – my irises and peonies are blooming.
Am so glad that you have written another book. My mother, daughter and I loved A Fine Romance and I purchased a copy of it for my mom for Mother’s Day. Looking forward to Fairytale Girl. Thank you for this opportunity.
I am so looking forward to seeing the new book. I like to believe in fairy tales. I also found it fun to see how you actually do the work – from putting lines on the page, to hand lettering to laying the paint on the paper! Thank you for finding your talent and sharing it with the world!
How totally exciting for all of us to have your new book to look forward too!!!!!
You represent many of the things I would have loved doing with my life, but I chose a different path:):). So blessed that I can enjoy that “other” life through you!!!! The best of both worlds:):):) Thank You for being so talented and sharing it all with us!!!!
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I would love to read your book! I really enjoy your blog. (I also have a fellow “tuxedo” with a soul patch so I especially love the kitty pics – my Skippy wants to thank Jack for introducing him to hair rubber bands)
Jack says Hi Skippy!
Welcome back! I missed you…checked everyday for a new post. I was starting to get worried! So excited to read your new book and marvel at your drawings!
Dearest Susan,
Although I have never met you, I feel like I truly know you and even though I don’t really know you, I can say that I think you are the sweetest, kindest and most lovely person I ever wanted to know! I love Girl, Jack, your home and how you live a beautiful and gracious life. I can’t wait for your new novel, The Fairy Tale Girl and its sequel. I hope to visit Martha’s Vineyard someday too.
Thank you Susan, for sharing so much with all of us…your cyber girlfriends!
Love, Jennifer
My pleasure, thank you Jennifer!