My dad says I should blame it all on Vanna. It’s her fault I’ve been away so long! I love the way that sounds. But first thing’s first . . . we need MUSICA to go with our Fairy Tale.
Don’t be mad at us ~ we come bearing gifts . . . I’m sorry I’ve been away so long. I hope I didn’t worry you, I missed you just as much as you missed me! Everyone is happy and healthy around here and keeping out of trouble the best we can. You can see we are surrounded with mini-miracles, Girl and Jack in the same photo!! Yesterday! (Look at his cute folded paws!)
‘Course the whole world is a miracle now that the lilacs are in bloom . . . this is my view out the window from my art table.
Here’s up close and personal, a bee’s-eye view.
Here’s the sky view, lilacs are everywhere on the Island right now ~ it smells wonderful outside!
So here’s more of what’s been happening around here. Besides the fact that we have two new baby squirrels coming to the feeders ~ who won’t hold still for six seconds so I can take their picture, but they are adorable! The tiniest ears in the world.
Our tulips and daffodils bloomed, so perky after that cold winter. You have to call that a miracle!
And then there’s this . . . our ornamental pear tree. I’m very big on spring flowers, I like the shock of it! This does it for me!
We still have a few of these Angelique tulips in bloom . . .
My birthday was perfection, thank you all so much for your well wishes! My dad and his wife Jeanie sent me this darling birdhouse!
And the dogwood did its part by blooming soon after . . .
Heres another photo of the dogwood . . .
When Joe was digging the hole to plant the dogwood, he found that little blue bottle in it. I celebrate that little bottle all the time. Buried treasure! Kind of a fairy tale, don’t you think?
Here’s another picture of the pear . . . I can’t get enough of it. I could live there.
Here it is again, showing off with the weeping cherry and forsythia . . .
And more forsythia, not to be outdone . . .
When we bought this house in 1989, there was a wonderful magnolia in the garden that bloomed every year and made the perfect spring picture for all passers by. In fact, long before I bought this house, I used to drive past it in the spring, just to see all the wonderful flowering trees in bloom. The woman who owned the house before me, Mrs. Bowditch, was a garden lover.
This was her tree, and the legacy she left for us. But one day, this beautiful 
tree up and died, and I’ve mourned it ever since. I know Mrs. Bowditch was looking down from heaven saying, “Susan, Put it back. It’s your job.” It took three years to find the right kind here on the island to replace it with. I wanted the exact same variety. But they didn’t seem to carry it in our nurseries ~ only other varieties, with different flowers. In addition, I find it hard to trust the name tags on the trees, I trust them more if there is a flower I can see.
There was exactly one flower on this one when we found it last year at Vineyard Gardens, but it looked like the right kind!!! So excited, we took a chance and brought it home.
And prayed that it wasn’t some sort of trick. I waited for it to bloom this year, and we got lucky, because it was the right kind! It still has a way to go before it reaches the glory of the original tree, but I am so happy to have this view back! A pure pleasure. Happy Mother’s Day, Mrs. Bowditch.♥ Thank you for the inspiration!
And here we are in the way back . . . enjoying more . . .
Oh yes, we’ve been celebrating by walking through the woods out to the pond and the ocean every day . . .
The leaves are back! We watch seagulls, terns, finches and osprey flit, dive and prey and we do “Morning Science” which always starts with the words, “I wonder why” . . . Big breaths of this air soothes the winter soul. A blessing.
Speaking of blessings, here’s one of the things I missed ~ well, I missed sharing it with you ~ was Princess Charlotte’s Birth Day! Weren’t you thrilled they had a girl? How perfect! And isn’t Kate’s dress adorable?
William and Kate must wake up and pinch themselves every day! Now Kate can shop for baby dresses! Of course we non-royalty types celebrate in our own way, by drinking tea from our new Emma mugs! Not a bad way to go! Too cute! I hope everyone got one . . . Kellee announced their arrival on Facebook . . . I know they’ll sell out from Emma soon, if not already. They always have a limited supply of these special event mugs which is the good news and the bad news!
Another thing I missed with you was . . .
So, Happy Mother’s Day to all of my soul-nurturing Girlfriends. The world wouldn’t be fit to live in 
without you! You are kind of IT. ♥ I just saw a wonderful movie that I think would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift for you. It’s not new, it came out in 2011, so it’s available on Netflix and all kinds of places, even on YouTube. I know you’ll love it. It’s called The Well Digger’s Daughter. It’s French, you have to read subtitles, but it’s easy to get used to and the cinematography is heaven with lovely views of the French countryside. I loved the musica too. And the dad in this movie is wonderful too. Also, the clothes on his five daughters! It’s set just as WWI is beginning. So happy Belated Mother’s Day dearest ones!♥
So where have I been? What is my pitiful excuse? You aren’t buying the Vanna excuse? I didn’t think so.
I’ve been doing this ↑. I’ve been writing our book. I made you a promise to try to have it before Christmas do I decided to put my shoulder into it and make it actually happen. The Musica for today was a hint. I’ve been playing it for inspiration and strength. I think anyone who must march to a finish line would be helped by playing this music.
And this is where I am now. Deep into my watercolors, making new art for our new book, which finally has a name. You’ll be the first to know . . . ready? I’m scared . . . OK, here we go . . .
Here’s the first time I wrote it . . . trying it on for size . . . to be or not to be, that is was the question.
And I liked it! So here’s where I got serious.
And here’s where I started to mean business.
And here’s where there’s no turning back. Yesterday, Kellee posted THE FAIRY TALE GIRL in the web store for presale (everytime I type presale, my auto fix changes it to “resale” and now it’s 
changing autofix to “outfox.” Stop helping me outfox!)
Anyway, this is the book I’ve been trying to write since about 2006 and would not have been happy in life if I didn’t. I had to, even though it’s a completely new thing for me and I had to practice by writing A FINE ROMANCE first. Which was not only fun, but very helpful as far as learning is concerned.
THE FAIRY TALE GIRL began as just one book, but when I added the art and photos and recipes, it was too big, so I had to make it two books ~ The Fairy Tale Girl comes complete with a cliff hanger ~ so very soon we’ll also have the sequel called MARTHA’S VINEYARD, ISLE of DREAMS. And guess what else? They are novels! Based on my diaries.
I know, but it’s true. And this isn’t even all of them! So, of course I’m scared to death! But counting on the fact that
I’m plowing forward despite trepidation. I think you will like it, it’s sort of like the blog only more and longer. For the next month, before it goes to print, I will be digging through old
photographs like this one, laying out my pages in the book with them so you can see what I’m writing about ~ and painting the art so you can go on a little virtual journey with me back to the 1900s. What do you think? A novel with pictures!
For those of you interested in preordering The Fairy Tale Girl, yours will be signed copies and shipped to you first before anyone else ~ as soon after August 15th as possible, on a first-come first-serve basis (because we really never know how many to print of these things). The actual “Publication Date,” when you should be able to find it in stores, is October. That’s so we have time to send books to reviewers.
And now, because I’ve been away so long, and because that was bad, I want to make it up to you by GIVING AWAY the first ten copies of 
THE FAIRY TALE GIRL to ten of YOU! So leave a comment and we’ll have a drawing, and wear poor Vanna out with all the work to choose ten winners! It’s good for her! They’ll ship out the moment they arrive. And BTW, if my Blog is delivered your email address, you need to come here to www.162.240.10.175/~susanbs3/susanbranch/ in order to leave a comment ~ at the very bottom of this post, where you see a row of tiny words, look for “comment,” click there, and voila, leave a comment, and you’ll be entered.
for your support ~ love you Girls.♥ Everyday I’ve thought the same thing as I’ve been writing, “What would the Girlfriends like me to tell them about?” This time it’s a fairy tale, complete with a Prince Charming, a bite of poison apple, and lessons learned! We all have a bit of that fairy tale in us, right? ~ but I’m not telling anymore! Until maybe next time. Previews are only fair. ♥
Have a wonderful day! XOXO
I was worried about you! Thank you so much for the beautiful spring pictures! I love this time of year. We went to three parts of the country just to get images of Spring. Can’t wait for your new book to come out!
I am on my second Gladys Tabernacle book, she was so insightful! I just can’t thank you enough for introducing her to me!
I can’t wait to read Fairy Tale Girl! I love all of your books, and your blog always makes me smile. Thanks for all the happiness you bring us!
I love reading your blog Susan and a fairy tale written by you would be wonderful!
Your photos are so pretty- thanks so much for sharing.
Oops Tabernacle!!!spellcheck is determined! Taber,Taber,Taber!!!
So happy you finally got in touch with us!! Last week at our scrapbooking group, you were the topic of conversation . . .where is our Susan? I jokingly said watching “Outlander”!! (I hope you are – it’s fantastic!). Seriously though, we knew you were working on the book so we can have it by Christmas. Yay!! Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos – especially the lilacs! My mom’s favorite!
Dearest Susan…..I am so thrilled to find your new book is about to be published…….Late last night I found the little tickle on Facebook to go check your shopping site and there at the very top was the book…….So I immediately preordered the book…..it was almost midnight and I cannot wait to receive my copy……however if I were to win a copy I have a dear friend who is battling cancer and I sent her the Fine Romance book which she adored…….and will send this book on to her, for I am sure we will both enjoy this book also…….as we love all that you create……Thank you…..Kathleen
Finally your back! Love those kitties!!!! Sign me up! Debby
I would love to win your book, but I will happily buy it if not!!! Pam
I am so happy and excited – I can hardly wait! I have been missing your wonderful messages but I knew you were doing something AMAZING – and I was right! Oh, thank and thankful for YOU!
Of course you are forgiven and it did cross my mind that you were holed up writing & painting your new creation. Just have to tell you that I read A Fine Romance twice and cried through both times. Good tears. How wonderful that you share your life with us.
So excited about your new book and love the title……it is perfect!
My mother had planted a magnolia tree at the house I grew up in. It was gorgeous after living there for over 30 years. It’s always a special memory for me when they bloom in the spring.
I’m so excited about the new book! You inspire creativity in me and help me to make our home and our lives happier and more magical. Thank you!
My mind is already dreaming of that fairy tale…can’t wait to read it. Much success on this book!
Very excited about the new books. I love your artwork and your blogs so I hope I’m lucky this time.
I was SO sad the wait was Sooooooo long between blogs! I checked at least twice a day!! So happy to see your blog today and I’m going right over to the website to pre order my book!! I loved A Fine Romance and I’m looking forward to reading this one soon!!!
Hi Susan,
So very very good to have you back with us. The book looks absolutely charming. Thanks for everything and blessings.
Hi Susan, Well now we know why we haven’t heard from you in a while. You were super busy with this new book. It sounds delightful. Glad to hear all is well in your world. Can’t wait to read it. Hugs, Gail xo
You have certainly piqued our curiosity, can’t wait to read The Fairy Tale Girl!
I love your idea and can’t wait to see the book. Oh, that falling in love would always be like a fairy tale. I had been wondering why you’ve gone all quiet but I know how that goes. Sometimes I go a little quiet, too.
Your spring pictures are lovely. Here on the west coast of Canada, spring is ahead of the east side of the continent. Our lilacs have come and gone, the rhododendrons are beginning to wane, and the roses are just now bursting into bloom. The daylilies have buds and the big salmon-coloured poppy in my front bed is in the process of birthing about two dozen blossoms.
Can’t wait to read this!!
Hi Susan…I love having something to look forward to…I can’t wait to read The Fairy Tale Girl…Thank you for writing it just for us!!!
I enjoy all your writings on your blog soooo much!!!! They make my day and even if we will never meet I feel you are my friend. I look forward for the book to come out as I have been waiting patiently for months. I believe we live in a “Fairy tale” world and I am sure I too am a fairy tale girl.
Hi Susan,
Yay!!! Wonderful to hear from you and loved your springy post! I’ve been enjoying my tulips and now iris, plus the new plants just picked up from the greenhouses. It is a magical time of year. I’m so excited to hear more about your next book, and especially that we’ll have double the pleasure with two books in succession. I do hope to win an autographed copy, but also hope that you might do another book tour. I enjoyed your Goshen, IN stop last time, but we have many other lovely places for you to consider a stop at in the area!
Oh, I have missed hearing from you. But I am delighted at the progress on the book. I can’t wait to order it and the second one. It will be fabulous, just like you!!!
Oh please, oh please, oh please, pick me! 😉
p.s. I love it..can’t wait!
So excited about your new books, something to look forward to in our long, drawn out hot summer here in AZ! So in love with your garden and seeing everything in bloom! It must be heaven after such a cold winter! I think I would’ve been tempted to buy your home for the landscaping alone!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos!
Fairy Tale Girl sounds fun!
Hi, Susan! Glad you’re back. CONGRATULATIONS on finishing our book. I always think it’s so sweet that you call it ‘our’ book. The cover is beautiful! Thanks for all your hard work. (Just watched American Pharaoh win the Preakness!) Your blog is amazing today. Off to preorder!!!
Fondly,
Nancy (from Bakersfield)
Can’t wait for your new book. A Fine Romance was wonderful! I loved the art and the story, it felt like I was there.
Welcome back! Have missed you terribly! Oh my can smell the lilacs all the way from Oregon…love the springtime fairy landishness your garden produces. Here’s hoping…
Spring time at your house is so gorgeous! I love lilacs and dogwood! Always a sign spring has arrived for me!
How exciting Miss Susan !!! I too have been away. So sad though, our Mr. Jinx the cat went to the Rainbow Bridge. Can’t even tell you how sad it was to say goodbye to our friend. He got very sick and could no longer walk, so we had to say goodbye. Our Matthew is going to China tomorrow to dance with his company, and I can’t even tell you how a mom feels when her son is traveling across the world. But he is soo excited. I have also been taking dance classes and danced the Tango at a Medal Ball. Was life changing for me <3 So excited to see a new book coming out. I'll definitely pre-order 🙂
Oh dear, so sorry about Mr. Jinx. I have a nephew living in China now, and he loves it!
AWESOME! I can hardly wait! Have re-read all of your books so many times I know them by heart (almost!). Thank you for sharing your gifts and making my life so sweet! xoxo
This is exciting news! Can’t wait. Thanks for the movie suggestion too!
Susan, everyone was waiting for you next post…and how wonderful this is ! Exciting news and so happy for you ! I feel like I am living happily ever after with my Prince Charming…and can’t wait to read the book. Good for you…dreaming it and doing it. YOU ROCK !
Susan, I have missed you so much and checked everyday to see if you had something on your blog. I was afraid something was wrong so was THRILLED to see this post. I am reading A Fine Romance again, and loving it. I have to get your new book as soon as I can. I love all the photos you put in here and missed you a lot. Glad you’re back.
What exciting news!
I’ve always dreamed of learning more about your fairy-tale-come-TRUE, Susan. You made me believe in happily ever after!
Can hardly wait to read your new book ~ and the one after that!
(and the one after that, and the one after that, and….!)
xo
I am would love to win your new book! I loved a fine romance so much and have purchased a couple of copies for my friends.
Cathy
So glad you are fine. Was concerned when your blog kept showing April 15th…. Can’t wait to read the book. I know that it will be fantastic. Enjoyed “A fine Romance”, have read it so many times before bedtime that I have often fallen asleep on a certain page and wake up knowing the next page before I find where I left off. Good luck and wonderful hearing from you.
Hurray for Spring! I’m enjoying it so much, even with the thunderstorms. I hope summer weather is slow to get here.
I really need a new book to read. Yours sounds perfect. I can imagine my fingertips lightly turning each page, my eyes squinting to see all the lovely details of the photos and drawings. I will savor each page, reading and re-reading, and then sharing the story with anyone within earshot.
A new book from Susan Branch. What’s not to love? Thank you!
Congratulations on finishing the books! ! We missed your comments but are glad you are finished. Wasn’t princess Charlotte adorable?
Adorable!
So happy you’re back!
Also, I wondered if you and your friends “helped” Princess Charlotte be born, as you “helped” George? 🙂
That Kate was too quick for us this time!
Dear Susan … I have missed you, but your reason for being MIA is a really good one. I can’t wait to get “The Fairytale Girl”. It is so appropriate for today as it is my first granddaughter’s first birthday & she is having a fairytale day. They are at Disneyworld & she is having her party at Cinderella’s castle … my son posted a few pics to me … so far I have seen her with Snow White, Sleeping Beauty & Cinderella … she looks totally amazed having these fairytale chaaracters at her party!!
I would be so very happy if I would be one of the lucky winners of your new book … I love everything you do & I know that I will love the new book, too.
Thanks ~ Michele
It has been a beautiful spring here in Ohio, as well, and so nice to see you back on the blog today! I have been watching Call the Midwife and I must say, I love it even more than Downton! It is such a beautiful series.
You surely have been missed. So excited for your new book!!! Hope I’m one of the lucky few!!
P.S. Love the beautiful Spring flowers!!!
Missed you so much and very glad all is well. Enjoyed reading your blog today. Spring is such a happy time of year. And, thanks for the movie recommendation too. Excited about your new book. All the best.
You had me with the first picture, Jack and Girl curled up together! But then you followed that up with all of those beautiful flowers. Very nice. So glad that you are back and all is well in “fairy land”. Looking forward to reading your Tale.
Can’t wait to read your new book. I always find peace and contentment while reading your blogs.
Hugs, Freya
Love the name! So excited to read a novel with pix! Can’t wait!
I can’t wait for your new book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Missed you so much. My heart skipped a beat when I saw there was a new entry. Life is good again.
You are never too old for fairy tales! Can’t wait for the new book to arrive.
Thank you Susan.
Congratulations, Susan! From someone else who still believes in fairy tales…
Well, a good fairy tale may have the lady off with the fairies painting magic into her story…
So glad they brought you home safe!
I was thinking it was just me, that I must have done something wrong because I wasn’t hearing from you. Now, I know what you were doing and I am excited to order the book, of receive it free, if Vanna picks me. I’m already eager for, “Martha’s Vineyard, Isle of Dreams.” When will it be available? Will you take some time off to relax before you begin painting that one?
The lilacs are about gone in Iowa. Today when I went back to my childhood farm I found just one bunch to smell, but that smell was lovely.
Can hardly wait to read the new book.
Oh my! What a wonderful view you have. I love that you share it all with us I really do feel like best friends. LOL I hurried up and ordered my book the very moment I saw it posted! Can not wait! So awesome of you to have “The Fairy Tale Girl” ready just in time for my birthday! So excited plus I am in the process of planning to visit Martha’s Vineyard (Yay!) next spring just in time for all the bloomin eye candy:) One more item to check off my bucket list. Truely my life is so enriched because your in it…Thank you for all the beauty, joy , and inspiration! Ta Ta Toot-A- Loo
How exciting!!! I hope I am a lucky WINNER!
You go girl! Can’t wait to read your new book! The energy you have to accomplish everything you do inspires me!
Oh! I can’t wait til your novel comes out, Susan! I know it will be fabulous!
My twin sister, Nelle, and I both enjoy your blog and chat about it via email. We are excited about yur new book and will be ordering. Thanks so much for letting us share your life and enjoy the beauty you have all around you. You truly bless us.
Can’t wait for the book! Ordered baby Charlotte mug last week…when can we expect them?
A new book, something to look forward to. Love all your pictures of the Island. Just beautiful, what hard work it must be, to have a deadline and yet life goes on around you. You are wonderful!!!!! Looking forward to the book.Thank you~!!!!
Oh, Susan! I was so thrilled to check and see that you had written a new blog today! And then when I saw the pictures from your new book I started crying! Isn’t that silly? I am so, so happy and excited to read your new book because A FINE ROMANCE is one of my favorite books in the whole world! I missed you so much! Thank you for writing your blog today, I know it takes a lot of time. Love from Mary S. In Fresno, California
Hey Susan,
I have missed you and checked daily to see a new blog. I would love to win a copy of your new book but I will have it either way! Can’t wait!
Go Vanna! Dive deep! Pick my name from out of the heap!
The book looks amazing, Susan!
Love all the pics of Spring on Martha’s Vineyard!
Oh, I’m so excited. I’ve preordered my book – earlier today. But I would love to win a book because I know so many girlfriends who would like it as a gift. Of course, I would keep the prize for me… I know August is not that far away, but now it seems farther and farther into the future.
Thanks for working so hard. I was sending good energy to keep your creativity flowing.
Well HELLLOOO Susan…Well HELLLOOO Susan…it’s so good to have you back again on blog!! You have been missed more than “Dolly”!!!!! What a wonderful announcement that your book is going to be ready for all of us to enjoy by August! Love, love, love the title and the cover! Can’t wait! Sending much love and gratitude in advance for all the work you are putting into this project so we can once again delight in the watercolors and pictures and world of Susan Branch’s fairy tale!
Love to read your blog ! I’m thrilled with Princess Charlotte also. Love everything English.
Would love to win your new book!! Janice
Always love receiving your lengthy blog posts via email! Your photos are beautiful and the artwork in your books is exquisite. And last but not least, I adore your kitties!
WOW, HEY, HEY, What a surprise going to your website & finally finding a response from you. I wasn’t worried at all, knowing that you do so many things, that you’re the type of person who has her priorities in the right place. I knew you had to put something aside (in this case, your website) in order to work on your book. I’m the patient sort & went to your website each day, knowing that one day you’d post a new message to all of us.
I must let you know how very much I’m enjoying the series on “Thrush Green!” One of the girlfriends mentioned it in your last blog. I’m really loving it. I intend to read each & every book written by Dora Jessie Saint, which is a lovely way to spend my summer. Her style of writing is so wonderful, full of sentiment, nature, & character. Loving the way she describes people & settings. I’m not planning much of a vacation this summer, so my enjoyment will be reading.
The picture of your two cats together attests to being patient with your pets. They’ll usually always get used to one another, “if” we are patient. I just bought my sweet cat, Sheba, a new cozy bed. She won’t sleep in it. I put it beside her favorite, sunny, daytime spot, hoping that she’ll explore it & one day find it worthy of her afternoon nap.
I would like to be placed on the pre-order list for your new book. Could you do that for me, or do I need to notify your CA office? (Sandy from Chihuahua Flats)
Talk to Kellee, she’ll help you better than I can ~ at [email protected]/~susanbs3/susanbranch/ xoxo
I first found your work as stickers to decorate my desk calendar in the 1990s and I was so happy to find you online a few years ago. I enjoy your newsletter so much! I’m looking forward to your new book, which I will order of I don’t win one!
Well, we did miss you but it sounds like you were putting your time to very good use. A new book for us all to enjoy, can’t hardly wait!
Im looking forward to Meeting your Fairy Tale Girl, Susan!
So excited to hear about the new book! I was getting worried about where you were! Glad to hear everything is ok. I love love love your pictures they brighten every season1
Dearest Susan,
So happy to see you back! How lovely your island is in it’s Spring finery! Simply cannot wait for your new books!
Oh, Susan! I was so thrilled to see that you had written a new blog today with the Spring photos and the William, Kate and Charlotte photo! And then when I saw the pictures from your new book, I started crying! Isn’t that silly? I am so, so excited to read your new book, because A FINE ROMANCE is one of my favorite books in the whole world! I missed you so much, so thank you for the new blog today – I know it takes a lot of time.
Love from Mary S. in Fresno, CA
I cry too, so it’s not as silly as you think! xoxo Love you Mary.
Oh my goodness, Susan, this is SO exciting. I will pre-order as soon as I finish this comment. The picture of Jack and Girl together is adorable and my Heidi sends her love and meow!
Dear Susan
I am so glad that you are back from the tiny depths of the best fairytale to ever be! Good luck on your book(s)!
marti
Wonderful news! Love the title of the book. Can’t wait to read it and have it grace my bookshelf. I’d like to share some wonderful news too. My great grandson Anthony was born yesterday morning. What a wonderful day…
Yay!! A new book! Love the pictures of all the flowers. Lilacs are my favorite. My great grandma and my grandma had these outside their homes and everytime I smell them I am transported back to those times when I was little and visiting them. My apple tree is going bananas (is that possible?) with flowers. Hope that means lots of apples this fall. Thank you for doing what you do and making us all so happy. Have a wonderful weekend!
What a wonderful thing to look forward to…can not wait to see it. Best of energy is wished to you across these many miles for a happily ever after finish to this major undertaking.
Hooray! you’re back 🙂 was getting worried when checking the blog everyday and there was nothing – but happy now to know the reason (as I am sure all the girlfriends are). Hope Vanna can find my name!!!
So delighted to hear the first novel is finished. What a labor of love for you and us. I’m sure it will be sold out soon since you have so many fans of your exquisite writing and photography.
Susan in Spokane
Thanks so much for the Glorious Spring pictures! Ours is over 🙁
We had a horrible invasion of Tent Caterpillars who ate our trees.
The good news is, we got our Garden planted on Mothers Day!
I leave next week on Debbie Macomber’s knitting cruise to Alaska.
You should consider a Girlfriend Cruise! What FUN we would have!
Even if I don’t Win the drawing, I will Presail (cruise Hint) your new
Book!
No joke, A Fine Romance is among the best books I have ever read. It’s actually my personal favorite. I have read it over and over again, so you better believe that I am simply over the moon about The Fairy Tale Girl and Martha’s Vineyard, Isle of Dreams. Looking forward to some of the best reading ever!
I could not ask for anything more Nancy, thank you!
You live in such a fairytale place, Susan! Such a blessing to get to see it through your eyes!
Missed you…can’t wait for the new book!
Really look forward to the new book . . .not sure if I’m more excited about the story or the artwork!
As a fellow spring-baby I too get lost in spring. It’s my own version of a fairy tale every year.
LvE
I was so excited to see the new blog post, Susan! I’ve missed you, but the wait was worth it! I got a little teary-eyed at seeing the title of the new book — I can’t wait to read it! Loved all the pictures of spring on the island!
Loved Loved Loved the photos of your Spring flowers and the story of the magnolia tree. So excited to hear about your novel. Can’t wait to read it.
Excitement and anticipation!
Oh Susan I so enjoy your vineyard. Years ago my daughter and I stayed on the island and enjoyed it so. Wanted to know if you are familiar with the BBC series Lark Rise to Candleford. If you like 1880’s England you would like this. I identify with this series as I would have been among the poor of the hamlet. No rich manor house for me sorry to say.
Very excited about your new book. I pre-ordered it today from your store! Yea! Also ordered the Princess Charlotte Mug, it’s very lovely! It will be a gift to my daughter for her birthday! Thank you for your lovely work! Love your spirit and kindness!
Oh I have missed your blog and I’m so looking forward to your new book – I love fairy tales!!!! Hope I win 🙂