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
So excited! Love the title. Perfect for you. Love to see your flowers and trees. Our spring came way early this year and is over, so loved seeing Lilacs again. Love Dogwoods too. But we don’t have them here. Can’t wait for your book. You are amazing.
I am so excited about your new book. I can’t wait! I am glad that it is in two parts, because it will give us another book to look forward to. You have made my day! Love your writing, your art and your blog. Thank you.
Glorious spring pictures Susan! After the winter we had here in the Northeast, it seems that we are appreciating the colors and freshness in nature even more than usual! Looking forward to reading your fairy tale ✨
Throwing my comment in the bin for Vanna. Would have written in red, to attract her attention, but am not techy enough to figure that one out…..I dearly love the story/photo/artwork combo of your books. For the visual person they’re the equivalent of “virtual Thanksgiving”! Could eat them up with a spoon.
Oh, I do love fairytales. I would love to win a copy of your new book. I’ve missed your blog. Glad you are back. Thank you!
I would LOVE to get a signed copy of your new book. I cannot wait to read it! Thank you for inspiring me time and time again, Susan!
Can’t wait to read this 🙂
So glad to see your post. I missed you. Glad to know you have been getting things finished. I love your printing of the title and would Love the new book. Such a treat to look forward to. We are having rains and tornadoes here today. Hope everyone stays safe.
I think there’s a fairytale in all our lives but I’m very anxious to read yours. Glad you’re back….we missed you.
Oh, so very happy to see you back! I kept checking to see if there was a new post and began to get very worried. So glad to know it was a creative hiatus.
I have missed you so much!
I just love reading about all that is going on with you, Joe and the kitties but most of all I love all the beautiful pictures you share with us.
Thanks so very much.
Also I’m excited about your new book, it sounds like it’s going to be a great read!
I cannot wait to read your new book. Knowing there will be two of them is just icing on the cake. Love the title of the first one and just know it will be wonderful!
What a wonderful title! Best wishes on your new book 🙂
A new book, so exciting!! My mother would just be thrilled if I won her a book. Let’s not disappoint Mother, shall we? 😉
LOL not if we’re smart!
Very exciting news, Susan! Can’t wait to see it. Hugs and kisses to the kitties. <3
Congratulations on the book!! The trees and flowers are gorgeous. I want to send you a picture of what my husband and children built me for Mothers Day! My own Susan Branch garden. It’s not white like yours but cedar instead and the inside isn’t quite the same but close. :). We’ve been married 22 years and I now have my garden. I went to the Amish greenhouse here in MO to get my veggies, herbs and flowers. I spent a very happy day planting them all. Thanks for sharing your garden/yard & kitties with us!!
It’s so much fun to read your post and filled with girlfriend talk. And when I look at your stack of book with note tabs…I see my name, Diane. Maybe it was meant to be! I would be thrilled to have your new book. My blog is Lavender Dreams…and I’m a dreamer. Sweet hugs, Diane
Oh boy, wouldn’t that be exciting to win a copy of your new book?! Fingers crossed!
I knew you were busy writing. Is that Jessica McClintock? Love your Spring pics!
Yeah! I’m so glad you’re back to blogging. Can’t wait to see the new book in it’s full glory! The artwork looks beautiful as always. And Girl and Jack in the same photo…amazing! 🙂
I thought maybe you’d gone on to Scotland without us…. but then I realized you’d never do that. 🙂
I can’t wait to read your new book. Your joyful spirit makes me smile.
Blessings,
Carol
Well Susan, we will have to forgive you for leaving us wandering lately through the wasteland of life without your cheery guidance. I wondered and now I know…it was The Book! Can’t wait!
What an exciting time for you, Susan! We are all so excited for you, and anxiously awaiting this new release!! So happy to hear that you and yours are all doing well. I’m so happy that spring has finally arrived for you, and everything is in bloom on the Vineyard. Looking forward to counting many blessings in the many miracles that are yet to come. Joyeux printemps!
Loved “A Fine Romance” which has a permanent place on my bedside table. It is just too lovely a book to relegate to a book shelf. Can’t wait to read “The Fairy Tale Girl.” I think it is wonderful that you have turned your diaries into novels. That adds a bit of mystery to your life!
Your spring photographs are delightful – and so is the picture of Girl Kitty and Jack.
Happy Spring to you!
“Eewww! I’ll have one of those,” said the little ol’ lady for the York Peppermint candy. For me? I’ll take the book!
What good news. Spring has come and you and yours are well. Hard to believe that’s not enough good news, there’s also a new book for which we can’t wait. Hope you are enjoying your writing journey. I’m confident we will enjoy the reading journey. Toni
Thrilled about the new fairy tale book! Just finished A Fine Romance and shared with my Mom too!
Loved this post and all the shots of a Martha’s Vineyard early spring! Here in Hunters Bottom on the Ohio River, we are much earlier than you all. Our lilac has bloomed, Iris are past their peak..oh they outdid themselves this Spring! Columbine will only be around for a few more days. It will be another year before they strut their stuff again. Annuals are planted to round out the perennial border. Love your Tulip tree. And is there anything more lovely than the blooms of a pear tree? Spring is it’s own fairytale! Looking forward to yours!! You are such an inspiration to so many. Thank you for this happy place to visit whenever we need something uplifting to brighten the day.
I would love to win a copy of your new book. I enjoyed ” A Fine Romance” so much.
What a nice surprise! That was a beautiful blog and I would love to win the book. I know I’m going to love it.
I’m so excited I can hardly wait! I’m so looking forward to your newest book. Thank you in advance for another beautiful adventure.
For all of us who grew up loving fairy tales, happily ever afters, and books that draw us into the story from the first page on; The Fairy Tale Girl sounds like a dream come true. What could be better than a great story complete with artwork and recipes!
Sooo looking forward to the new book!!
I would love to win a copy of your new book. I love everything that you create. Love the art, love the copy, and love the messages. Karen
So excited about the two new books. Can’t wait for The Fairy Tale Girl. Love the spring photos.
Another must have! I want to SEE the faces of the couple on cover….love her dress. YES…HELLO….here Vanna…..pick this one!!
Love,
Julie Child in Sacramento
(the “not of Julia Child fame”)
It’s a great name!
So looking forward to your new book, I loved A fine Romance my sister brought it home from Florida for me. I live in Nova Scotia and it has been a very long hard winter here. Spring has finally arrived and its my favorite time of year, my Forsythia and Magnolia are in full bloom but must wait a bit for the lilacs. Fairy tales are magic, I hope I win!
So, so excited to read your novels!
I have missed your blog very much. It is a joy and an inspiration, but I too have been working on a dream. At the ripe old age of 54 I have opened my own little shop. I must say it is quite adorable and I can’t believe it is a reality. It was inspired by my own blog and even by YOU. It is called Mama’s Cupboard and I even carry some of your merchandise, because I LOVE your stuff!!!! How can I carry your new book? I want you to know that your influence and inspiration is far reaching and I am a recipient. Looking forward to your Fairy Tales!!!!!!
Your garden is distractingly gorgeous. I would spend the entire day staring out the window and never get any work done.
You are forgiven. What beautiful pictures. And I cannot wait to get a copy of The a Fairytale Girl. Awesome.
As they say you have to be in to win. I would love a copy of your new book Susan and I love the tittle. We all need fairy tales and happy endings.
So glad to hear from you. I’m glad all is well, we missed you! Can’t wait to see your new book. I hope I win a copy. Hope to hear from you soon. Take care!
I especially enjoyed the beautiful photos of spring! Looking forward to reading your latest book. Love the blog and the sweet kitties.
Welcome back! I’m so glad you have been writing, your book blooming with the Spring. I am happy that you are carrying on the grand tradition of women writers working away in their own homes, surrounded by the dear, familiar treasures around them. On April 9, my dear friend and Creative Writing Teacher, Jean Helmholz, passed away. She was 97 and treasured by all who knew her. At her celebration were dozens of writers, authors and artists sharing stories of how the woman known as “Nana” had inspired them. She made us all her family, and her angel will sit on our shoulder each time we sit to write.
I’m sorry for your loss, and love your celebration. xoxo
Congratulations on living your dream!
LOVED your blog today. You have been missed ….but obviously very busy. So excited about the new books. Thank you for all the warm smiles you bring to the world!
I have followed you for years and love your work! Sometimes when life really gets hard, you and your adorable artistic work has pulled me through! One cannot survive without the Fairy Tales of life! Thank you for sharing yours with all of us!!
Delightful! I cannot wait.
Yes dear Vanna, please, please pick me… I’d love a book, I’d love a signed one too… did I miss where Susan said how to do that? Susan is my favorite blogger 🙂
I am sooooo excited for your new book Susan!!! Yippy :)))
I LOVE fairytales! And a Susan Branch fairy tail…absolute heaven!
Hi Susan
I sure do enjoy opening my email and seeing your blog. What a great joy loving what you do and being so good at it must be. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Marcia in New Hampshire
OH wouldn’t that be lovely to win, thank you
I have checked your blog most every day and FINALLY today was the day you posted….a month is a very long time to wait when so many of us look forward to hear from you. You have certainly been busy and I understand. I love your idea for your new book(s), and am anxious to read it.
A dream come true. I can’t wait to read it. Blessings.
Wowzers!!! I. Love. The. Title!!! I can’t wait to get it.
I have been thinking of you all day long today , Susan.
You see, I have a secret…I have been coveting your cook stove…for oh so long now…years?! Anyway, I finally found one today and drove several hours away to pay for it and make plans to get it back home with me.
Now that I am home…you bring more good news with your book (s) announcement…what an excellent day this has been!!! oh yeah…I have missed you…
You got a stove! Oh boy! 🙂
Seeing Jack and Girl again (and together!) brought a wide smile. How cute is that? Used to live in Wisconsin, so I really appreciated the photos of your lilacs. Can close my eyes and smell them. They don’t grow in my area of NC, altho growers are trying their hardest to develop a variety that will grow here. But so far, they’ve failed to capture that wonderful scent. Looking forward to your new book : )
Thank you Susan for always sharing yourself in everything you do. I always love reading about your thoughts and feelings as well as your experiences. It makes it seem like we know each other so well even though we don’t know each other at all! Thank you for sharing your Spring with us!
Welcome Back Susan;
You have been missed. I love all your pictures. Our Spring here in St. Louis, Mo. was beautiful this year., But it has come and gone. Seeing your pictures made it all happen again. Can’t wait for your new book.
Oh, Vanna! Pick me, pick me. I would love to read The Fairy Tale Girl. I was concerned when we hadn’t heard from you in a while but knowing now that you were finishing her story for us….All is forgiven.
I would love a copy!
Oh, Susan!!! Thank for so much for the update! I’ve missed you! I smiled and yelled out when I saw that OUR book was available for pre-order!!! Yay!!! Please take your time with the book though – I would rather you have all the time you need to get it just right rather than hurrying through just so we can get it by Christmas. Truly!
What a joyful spring! Loved pics of kitties together too!! Paws folded so properly!! thank you for the northern breath of spring, such an ahhh moment here in the south!! I forgot how wonderful lilacs are, I don’t see them here in the south. But they were incredible in Mi. !
Blessings!
How exciting!! Congratulations on yet another much awaited book!I will definitely love to enter the contest… but either way, I look forward having a copy of my own! Can’t wait!
Looking forward to your new book Susan. Happy Spring!
Ian shoes cited for your book!! I cannot wait for it to come out! I love following your blog and reading stories about the Vineyard! Thank you!
Have missed you! Glad you’re back – wonderful photos!
So happy to have you back and with such inspiration!
Looking forward to reading the wonderful books.
You make us happy just being you!!
So happy to hear all is well with you. Great blog today. We missed you.
I love it!! Beautiful cover!! Can’t wait to have one!! Vita
Love..love..love all the Spring photos! How exciting about the new book too. Can’t wait to read it. Happy Spring Susan. Thank you for the “bouquet” from your home.
I am so excited for your new book! Love the title. Love all the pictures of your beautiful home, kitties,and scenery! Absolutely gorgeous, you truly do have a fairytale I am thankful you share with us. Take care!
Thank You Susan! Thanks for your beautiful artwork, and your beautiful outlook on life! When I need a pick-me up, I just read over a blog, or get out my Willards and I am delighted all over again at the wonder of you! I can’t wait for the new book, (love the title). I will get one for my Aunt Margie who is 90 years young and loves all things Susan as much as I do!!
Looking forward to reading your new book!
Oh my! I can’t wait! I’m with the others who are happy to have more than one volume to keep me happy reading! Way to go; best of luck!
Jenn
EXCITED!! For you AND the new book!! Make MY fairytale come true and pick me for one of the gift copies 😉 BTW … I did miss you … was a little concerned but happy to see you back again … love the picture of Jack and Girl … adorable!
So glad you are back! I have missed your blog. Fairy Tale Girl sounds wonderful. Also, enjoyed seeing your trees and flowers. Thanks for a chance to win.
We purchased a saucer magnolia to celebrate our anniversary. It did very well for several years, and then up and died, just like yours! We didn’t have the courage you had to replace it. But we have lots of lovely spring flowers and shrubs that celebrate spring here on the Cape where we retired. Feel like we are kindred spirits with our love of gardening and nature…and pets! Happy to read about your new book and also to know that you are well. I was worried! Appreciate all that you share. You were missed! 🙂
I didn’t worry as to your absence as I knew that you were up to something special. And now I know. Please enter me to win a copy of your lovely new book. Can’t wait!
oooh! sooo excited for your new book(s) coming!! So inspiring! Cant wait! Also thank you for sharing spring on the island with us. Ours out here in CA has come and gone but it is glorious to relive it! I think i should travel and time it to experience as many springs as possible in one year, such a magical time! But then again, so are all the other seasons. We are blessed to live in places where we can enjoy such beauty. You help remind me of that! Thank you <3
I can hardly wait for the first of your next two books to come out !!! I’ve read A Fine Romance twice so far:))
Thanks for the lilacs, I could almost smell them – ours got snowed on in Colorado
🙁 (not unusual, but not helpful!) Can’t wait to read the new book(s)!
Hi Susan,
Glad you are working away. The new book sounds wonderful and I can’t wait to read it. Yay for baby Charlotte too! = )
I was so worried about you!! I emailed Sheri to check in on you and she was so kind to let me know all was well 🙂 We missed you terribly but I know everyone is so excited about the new book!! I can’t wait to read it. I just can’t stop looking at that beautiful cover.
Hi Susan..oh this is THE best news ever! I just can’t wait!!! your magnolia looks just like mine so if it can last here on PEI…I’m sure it will there. I just love thecpearctree and must find one 🙂 thank you so much for all the delicious pictures
love
denise
Oh my goodness! That book! That title! So very perfect in every way. The beauty of Spring has brought magic to your pen and paintbrush! So excited to see it come to life! Congrats and thanks, once again, for bringing us along on this storytelling journey. xo
Such anticipation, and a sequel..love the cover of your new book Susan! Fairy tales do come true..my Susan Branch picket fence is a reality now lol! That was a lovely tribute to Mrs Bowditch, the previous owner..she would be very glad her Magnolia tree meant so much. I’m sure this new one will grow beautifully too. I always loved the poem ‘The Magnolia tree’.
So happy to read your update, and am looking forward to the new books – especially if I am fortunate enough to win a copy. Thank you for so generously sharing your talents with us.
THANK YOU FOR THE BOOK…I HOPE.
Hi Susan, so glad you are all happy and healthy 🙂 I love the title for the new book! What a great idea to include so many different things in it. One way or a another I will have it, not gonna miss it for the world. xoxox
Would love to win a copy of this book. Can”t wait to read it. I hope to visit your little place of heaven someday as my daughter & family did last year.
Who doesn’t love a good fairy tale? I look forward to reading yours. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy.
Susan, The title is PERFECT…..I anxiously await to read it. I can’t wait to read it!!!! I missed you so much but I knew you were very busy..we all missed you. But what a great blog you have given us again. So happy to hear that “EVERYONE” is well and happy also. You are a true sweetheart to share with us all, your fairy tale. ” Fairy tales can come true and it can happen to you…the young of heart…” something like that. Thank you for putting a smile on my face and laughter in my soul and a tear in my eyes…as I read the title of the book…….SO EXCITING Love, Susan P. xoxoxo
Susan, it is so good to hear from you! Bless your heart….August…I never expected it so soon. And I love the title!
But here I am stuck halfway between home in Texas and home in Ohio in a Hampton Inn in Tennessee. It has been a full day driving, I will reread the post tomorrow and savor all the details!
Glad you are safe and happy and doing what you love! Give Kitty Kisses for me.
All my love,
Chris
I loved seeing your spring pictures! The tree you planted looks like a Japanese Magnolia. I had one in the garden of my first house. I wish I could get a lilac tree, but they don’t grow down here in Savannah. I’m looking forward to you new book! I enjoyed A Fine Romance so much.
Congratulations!! You did it and I can’t wait to read it. I
love fairy tales…especially ones for adults!!
Firstly, I was SO happy to get your email!!My bestest girlfriend and I were just talking about you yesterday and wondered if everything was all right in your world. So happy things are.
How wonderful that you are so busy with your books! and I cannot wait to read both of them. And winning one would be icing on the cake. Reading your books, reading your blogs, looking at your calendars-all of those things just make me happy. Thanks for sharing yourself with us.
Wonderful and enchanting news. Goes along with the birth of Spring, with gratitude.
Glad you’re back. I have missed you. I am so excited about your new book. Can’t wait. It looks beautiful and I know it will be wonderful!
A gift? Of your new book, signed? Now that would be a fairy tale come to life! Either way, I am very excited and happy for you about your new book. And so glad to see you “blogged in”. Was a little worried about you…