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
As always your words, pics and drawings are great-I have all your books-thanks so much for all your inspiration!
I love following you and your amazing artwork on your blog., Loved the the two little girls the other day!
I also enjoy your photos of your beautiful home and the trees and flowers! I look at the mountains of Colorado with the deer who munch on flowers ! I’ve never been to your area but was raised on the west coast where the flowers were as beautiful and the ocean was always intreaging!
Love the kitties together! Looking forward to sitting outside and enjoying your new book. At the moment I am hooked on the “Maisie Dobbs” series of books by Jacqueline Winspear. Maisie is a young English woman so if you haven’t read them I am betting you would enjoy. Thanks for sharing your everyday joys!
I am sure that your readers will enjoy your book as much as they enjoyed looking at your flowering plants.
What a relief to hear from you Susan, I was worried. Can’t wait to read your new book (s)!
I love the title and cover of your new book! I can’t wait to read it and thank you for all your hard work to bring it to us!
Susan
I am a fairy tale girl.
Can hardly wait for your new book to come out. Have your first book beside my couch and it was signed when you came to Rainy Day Books in Fairway, KS. Hope you will come again. What is the status of a new cookbook I think was going to be pancakes and/or breakfast? Have a lovely day, Susan.
Sharon
I am so happy to have my ray of sunshine back! I think one reader said it best…”separation anxiety”! Such big news, too! I have pre-ordered your exciting new book, but wouldn’t say no to winning an extra copy either. Thank you, Susan for continuing to spread your special brand of peace, joy and happiness throughout. Your inspiration and positive motivation have filled a void for so very many people.
Laurie, Nico’s mom
Dear Susan, Thank you for the lovely post…you have been missed! Love the title, love the cover… I’ve pre-ordered and now can hardly wait. Yipee!
– Julie
Dear Susan,
I so look forward to your letters, they always cheer me! As for the squirrels… we have many that frequent our feeders and just this morning I noticed one of the mommas, with her bare tail from lining the nest with her fur, stuffing herself with seeds as fast as she could so she could get back to her babies. It will be fun to see how many babies she has had this year when they come out to the feeders. Many of our flowers have come and gone and the trees are all green. Spring is my favorite season! The earth has once again renewed itself!
mind how you go, Yvonne
So happy to read your new post today and see all the lovely photos. Can’t wait for the new book. Hoping Vanna chooses me!
I love the way you decorate your home and landscaping. I have followed you ever since you had recipes in Country Living. So enjoy your website.
We’re NEVER too old for fairtales! I’m excited to read it!
I love the way you decorate your home and landscaping. I have followed you ever since you had recipes in Country Living. So enjoy your website and receiving your emails.
I was so thrilled to see your email in my box! My busy day ground to a complete halt while I got caught up! I wish we could bottle the fragrance of all the flowering trees, and then we could be refreshed on those hot, stuffy, muggy days of summer!
I am so looking forward to your new book, and have my fingers crossed, hoping that my name is drawn. It’s going to be tricky to get my yard work done that way, but I will do what I can. LOL
Congratulations on being brave enough to try something new and out of your
comfort zone! I can’t wait to read it – :- )
The book news are wonderful, I am so happy for you and for all of us who get to read it!
Hi, Susan missed you! Loved the beautiful pics. The Lilacs brought back so many memories of my grandma. She had a lilac tree outside the bathroom window. It smelled heavenly! Can’t wait for your new book!! Waiting and hoping to win a copy! Take care.Loretta/Calif.
Another SB book to look forward to 🙂 🙂
Fairy tales…..so fun! The flowering trees have put on quite a show this year. Mother nature is so cool! Thanks for the chance to win one of your books 🙂
I would love to go on a walk like you do everyday by the ocean. I love your beautiful
Garden.
So glad you are back! Totally missed your sweet blog and the glimpses into your adorable world. I so admire your work ethic and focus.
The book looks wonderful. Can’t wait for the delight! Xo
Dear Susan,
I’m so happy to hear from you! Spring looks so spectacular in the Vineyard! I’m glad to know that you’ve been working hard and that there isn’t some other sad tale to explain your silence…..I’m looking forward to your new book.
Love,
Candy in California
I’ve always loved lilacs but never lived where they bloom! Once I visited Nantucket in May so I could actually smell the fragrance. It was heavenly. I can’t wait to read your new book!
glad your back! what a wonderful surprise the beautiful flowers love angel tulip.
The book looks wonderful. The delight to look forward to shall come in time! Xo
The book looks wonderful. Congrats. Looking forward with delight!xo
Your yard and garden are just breathless, I am reminded of my mom when I saw all your lilacs, they were one of her favourite flowers and I am wondering if it had anything to do with her being born in the month of May, sadly I lost my mom some 31 years ago, but whenever I see those soft mauve lilacs I am always reminded of her and still miss her, your new book sounds like an adventure one keenly anticipates and one that does not disappoint, am looking forward to it coming out.
There you are! At last you have returned to us….and in all your Spring glory. Here in the MidWest most of the blooming trees, etc. that you have pictured are finished so it is like having two Springs to see these beauties.
And you have written a NEW book! What a delightful surprise. We are never too old for a Fairy Tale.
Now I will make a cup of tea and cinnamon toast just to comtemplate all of this…..and re-read your post. So I don’t miss a thing.
Hi Susan – You had me at Fairy Tale! I can’t wait to read your new book! Best wishes and happy spring!
I’m so excited to read your Fairy Tale, Susan! Our fruit trees are finally in bloom here in Chilly Chilmark! We are far behind VH! It’s like another world! Your flowers are all beautiful!
May we all live happily ever after!
What a beautiful blog post! I so enjoy the photos of the cats and garden–thank you for them. Where it concerns the lilacs, I have to tell you about this quirky thing I do. I cut one flower bedecked stem and put it a baggy and then in the freezer–so I can look at it during winter. It keeps beautifully and cheers me considerably during snow time. Good luck with your new book! ~~Lynda
So fine to have you back in blogland. You have been a busy girl indeed.
Loved all the Spring photos and I am happy to know that the book is on pre-order.
Dear Susan,
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful spring garden! Living in Arizona, we don’t get the bad winters you do, but we miss your gorgeous springs. I especially miss the lilacs. The fragrance! Nor do we have lilies of the valley, another one of my favorite flowers. Do you have any in your garden?
I look forward to seeing your new book. Whether I win it or not, it will be in my collection.
Sincerely,
Janie Horn
What a lovely surprise your post is! Time to take a break from the housework (no yard work today – it’s raining), get a cup of tea and a little snack, and enjoy a visit with a friend. Thank you for always being a bright spot in my days.
I can’t wait for your new book – August is too far away!
Love your blog. Would love to win your book! Was having a less than perfect day –your blog certainly made it a better one:) Thank You!
oooh… can’t wait to read your new book! i love fairy tales!
Yours will be especially delightful. Thanks for brightening our world!
How exciting for us all! I’m really looking forward to jumping in to your adventures. Thank you for stretching spring freshness. I’m in Wichita Kansas and we are long past tulips and buds-we get a few scorchers and all the little blossoms pack up and fly away calling, “see you next year,” as they go. I’m feeling almost related-my birthday is April 12th too! Along with Gladys Tabor! And David Letterman and David Cassidy, (remember how cute he was on the Partridge Family?), but it tickles me most that you and I share a birthday. I had a tea party with all my girlfriends. Thanks for your tender hearted writing!
Late Birthday greetings to you Elizabeth!
I am so excited to read your two novels! Your blog and books are a wonderful diversion from a heavy work load. I’m drawn into another world . . . just like I might be with The Fairy Tale Girl!
This. All of this makes me so happy. How lucky are we to have you in this world?
You are such a breath of fresh air Susan B….!! Love your yard all in bloom! Oh what a sight it is after all that snow this past winter. Can’t wait to see and read your new book! Heading right now to preorder my signed copy. ♥️♥️♥️ Joy in Vancouver, Wa.
I’ve been missing your posts. I figured something wonderful must be in the works – and it is/was! I know writing a book takes lots of work, but think of all the joy it will bring to your “world of girlfriends!” Your spring pictures are lovely. Here in W. Washington, the lilacs are past prime: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are all blooming (at the same time is unusual); and we’ve had some lovely spring days. It’s been cloudy and drizzly, but that just makes us appreciate those sunny days all the more! Enjoy your spring – aren’t all the scents just heavenly?!
Congratulations on the new book, and I am sending you wishes for great success with it.
Susan, your yard is gorgeous; I love lilacs and magnolias as well! We are all so lucky that you’ll be sharing your new book with us soon. I hope I’m one of the ten lucky winners.
I’ve missed you Susan!!! Thanks for the post and for working so hard on the book! Excited to get it! Just preordered my copy. Thank you for being you!!! Donna (Idaho)
I check your blog with such anticipation that when you weren’t there for so long, I was quietly concerned. Glad your absence wasn’t due to one of life’s bumps in the road. You do, after all, have your own life. How exciting, a new book! Wow, looking forward to it’s publication. Love the photos you posted – Kitties, your lovely garden in bloom, ocean, just beautiful!
How great to know a new book is coming! You may think this is your first Fairytale book, but every single book you have ever done has a wonderful and magical quality to it! Cannot wait for you newest addition to everyone’s library!
Susan, I would dearly love to win a copy of The Fairy Tale Girl. A Fine Romance was wonderful and this one will be, too. Hope I win….. and so glad to hear from you again!
Hi I’m glad to see you back blogging. Will we be able to get The Fairy Tale Girl through Amazon in the UK?
Yes, I’m sure they’ll have it — they got A Fine Romance.
What a lovely blog. I love reading about Spring bloomings (is that a real word?) and seeing your beautiful gardens. I never really thought too much of Spring as my favorite time of the year. Autumn ruled as #1 for many years.
However, since the winters have been so cold and so stormy, I found myself really enjoying the pastels and the fragrances of Spring. To be outside and be able to dig again is such a joy.
That position that Jack held with his paws tucked in is so sweet. My Mom used to call a similar pose “the meatloaf position” — when cats get hunched down and tucked their paws under so that it looked like they would fit into a meatloaf pan.
Happy Birthday and Happy Spring, Susan.
So glad you’re back! I’d love to win one of your new books, so be sure that
Vanna gets to bed early the night before the drawing.
I’m so excited to read the new book! And it’s really not all that far off, is it? Thank you, Susan!
Such exciting news about the new book! Thank you for sharing the lovely photos of spring at your house and especially for the one of the darling kitties!
Love the story of your magnolia tree! We are in the process of relandscaping our small backyard and we are going to plant a white star magnolia in the fall. After living in Boston many years ago, I soon came to yearn for yellow and green colors after New England winters! Yellow tulips–oh, my! My eyes feast on the colors of spring. It is always so “tasty,” even here in Idaho. Thank you for sharing your photos (and art!) with us. I can’t wait to see your lovely new book!
Hi Susan
I am so happy your back!!! I missed your blog posts. But so happy you are well and enjoying this beautifiul Spring. I love the name of your new book and the cover is gorgeous! I hope I win a copy, but if I dont’,I will be purchasing one thats for sure. Can’t wait to read it
happy day Susan
deezie
I’m 65 and still believe in Fairy Tales, Miracles, and Santa Clause! And I believe in you. It would be an honor and priviledge to win one of the first 10 books. But just in case, I’ll pre- order some now. Thank you for your dedication and determination. You are a blessing to me!
So exciting about your new books! I loved A Fine Romance and can’t wait to read the next one.
Just the other day I realized that I/we hadn’t heard from you in awhile. Thanks for your update! It was good to hear from you. I’m looking forward to your newest book.
yea, so happy to hear from you again. I was about at the end of being able to wait any longer! so, good timing. and of course, good news! I love your wedding dress–so…you! charming. looking forward to just more and more of everything, xox, sandy 🙂
So glad the book(s) are coming along nicely!
Love all the flowers! Spring is just about everywhere now! How gorgeous it is!!
Keep writing!!
I am a believer…your ‘fairytale’ book on my shelf will be my dream come true.
I’m so happy for you and completely excited for this book! It sounds divine and I think we can all do with a few fairy tales in our lives. I was slightly worried we haven’t heard from you in a while, so I am glad everyone is well.
I LOVED ‘A Fine Romance’ and I would be so happy to win a copy of Fairytale girl (if I am allowed to enter from the UK? I hope I am!) Fingers crossed and thank you for the chance. Love the cover and the title x
Yes, you are, we are a world wide admiration society!
There was a TV commercial several years back saying that a day without ______ (what?) was like a day without sunshine. That’s exactly how I’ve been feeling as I’ve looked for your posts These last weeks. Your photos inside and outside your home calm me some days and excite me on others. Good medicine.
Cannot wait for this book!
According to ‘Google’ it’s “A day without orange juice is like a day without sunshine”!
I am so very excited! I sure could use a fairy tale about now (who couldn’t). I love all your books and am beyond excited to read this one.
xoxo
So glad you’re back. Missed you so much I thought I was stating to developing the DTs!
I wasn’t worried about you but kept thinking there must be something wrong with my computer because you never go this long without a post! Living vicariously through you and your garden as we don’t have much in our yard with the Calif drought. Looking forward to your new book!
Susan, I am looking forward to your new book(s)! I admire your courage to accomplish all you have with your special vision of the beauty of life, and your wonderful talents. Thank you for sharing them. I need to follow your example and not be too timid to share my own gifts as well. Keep up your joyful work! I wish you the very best, and I hope I am one of those blessed to win one of your new books!
Fairytales are my favorite kind of stories. I’ll look forward to your book. I’m glad that’s what you’ve been working on. I thought maybe you’d snuck off to England and didn’t tell us.
Would I do that?
Dear Susan!
I am so glad to see a new Blog! I have looked every day, sometimes two or three times and today Viola! you truly make me happy and give me new ideas,.recipes and new things to think about. In a way I am having a whole new education through the things you do and write about. Good luck with the new book and I can’t wait to get my copy. Thank you so much Susan,happy Spring.
Lovely pictures, thank you so much for sharing. Girl and Jack are wonderful together..miss my cats, but still waiting for the go-ahead to bring a new one home. Your flowers and trees certainly made it through the winter well..we have a lot of snow and water after-effects to deal with when we get back to N. Mich…Looking forward to seeing your new book, it sounds just great.
Take care.
Oh, sorry, I forgot, you go right ahead. 🙂
Susan, I love your books, writingd, and blog. They are especially good for my soul. Thank you.
Here’s to believing in Fairy Tales!!!!⭕️❌
I’m soooo excited! I loved “A Fine Romance” and know I’ll love your new books also, as you are the best, Girl!!
Well, to be totally honest, I never believed in fairy tales, but am willing on this my 65th birthday, to give them a try. Never too old, right? So should I win, I will read and try to properly believe 🙂 Don’t you LOVE lilacs? Mine just started the shriveling up process, so it was nice seeing yours. Thanks for this fun way of validating womenfolk . ( 🙂 )
I love your adventuresome spirit Susan! 🙂
Good Day Susan! So happy to see your letter for I was getting very concerned about your absents from your blog. Happy all is well at the homestead. Your photo’s totally relax me and I find myself returning to view them again and again.
It would be a fairy tale to be able to win your newest addition to your book family.
Happy Spring! Linda
Focus is an important part of bringing things into manifestation (that, and a little faery dust!). Good going, girlfriend! So excited to see a post from you — they always, always make my day (if not my week). This is going to be some sweet, old-fashioned love story fiction with some spice and sassiness to it, I’m sure! You’re the best, Susan! Thank you so much for sharing yourself with the world. We need you.
I was just thinking about you today……..and here you are! Fairy tales are the best!
I’m going to be here flyfishing in the gorgeous wilderness of Montana for 4 months and would sure love to win a copy of your new book, “The Fairy Tale Girl.” I’m so excited to know about your new book!
Who doesn’t love a Fairy Tale!
I could use a fairytale about now. Would love to win your new book. Glad to see your post today and all the beautiful flowers. Thanks for sharing.
Dear Susan,
Thank you for not keeping us in the dark any longer! I was so happy to see your new blog post in my email today. And yes, you are excused. You have the most perfect excuse ever. So looking forward to your new book and will pre order as soon as I put the period on this sentence!
Love your site! Wondered what you had been doing since I wasn’t getting any postings from you. So Fairy Tales do come true.
Work it Vanna!! Please choose me as one of the 10 very lucky winners!! Susan, you’re an inspiration – always.
Oh Susan, we all knew you were up to something delightful. How exciting…a novel! Yes, please, continue to spoil us.
Happy Weekend Everyone!
~M xo
So nice to hear from you again, with all the special spring-time wishes and news, especially of your new book! Can’t wait to read it.
I am soooooo relieved to hear all your news. I was getting worried. Thank you so much for all the beautiful flower photos and the story about the tulip tree. . .very touching. Pleased to know that all your snow is nourishing those Eastern blossoms. Amazing out West the flowers bloomed as well, but a wonder in this severe dry spell we are living. I too am excited for your new book and can’t wait to pre-order a few copies for gifts. I know it will be wonderful! Can’t wait to see your book tour schedule. 🙂
How exciting! 2 books are better than one; twice as much anticipation.
Oh, Susan, you’ve done it again! Created something wonderful I/we simply cannot live without! Thank goodness for talented, creative women like you who make the world a much lovelier place just by you and your offerings being in it. I can’t WAIT to see this one. I have nearly every book you’ve ever written and treasure each of them. Giant cyber hugs and love to you and yours.
What a relief to hear from you today. I’ve missed you and was really beginning to worry that something was wrong. Glad it was the book that was keeping you away. Loved looking at all the wonderful Spring color in your yard. We’re way past that here in California. I’m missing my Summer plants and color already. Just couldn’t plant all the annuals this year because of the drought. I’m saving all the water I can to use to keep my five redwood trees and four Japanese Maple trees alive as well as a very prolific lemon tree and orange tree.
Would love to have the Fairytale book. I so enjoyed “A Fine Romance”.
Of course we will preorder!
Always fun to have something to look forward to
especially during the summer!
Thanks!
ps don’t need to respond…we know your are “listening” :))))
I love your blog and your newsletter. Now we have Fairy Tales.
Oh! A new book and a fairy tale to boot. congratulations !
I was looking for you every week….glad you are back. Happy Spring and it is almost summer!
Dearest friend I’ve never met,
You cannot imagine how relieved I am to read that you four dears (the furry ones must be included) are well! I was worried! Almost called 911 after not seeing a word on your website. So, I just kicked in more prayers.
And now I am so thankful that I hardly can’t wait to read your new book!!
Is that the cover? Is that you and Joe? The woman on the cover looks African American, are you two in costumes?
You’ll have to wait! It’s all a mystery! And part of the fairy tale.
I so believe in Fairy Tales. My marriage is one of those that just gets better day by day. Come November, we will celebrate 49 years.
Getting ready to order another A Fine Romance for my friends birthday. I’m so excited (with you) for your new book. The water colors alone are worth having a party about!
I love seeing all the blooms and your sweet kitties there. Thank you for sharing spring with us. This has been a grand one even here on the central coast.