Happy Monday Girlfriends! MUSICA . . . We’ve been busy-busy, as usual. How’s everything with you? Joe and I are just getting “ready to GO” cross the country and meet everyone . . . doing little things around the house so I can feel proud that when we come home, nothing will upset us. Like dirty curtains or something. Hate that.
Joe repainted the downstairs bathroom, which needed it. We took all the pictures off the wall, cleaned them, washed and shined the glass, and put them back. And then I washed this little dresser scarf we have on a white painted table in there, oooooh, needed it bad.
Spring is for Dust Bunnies.
I love old-fashioned starch you mix with water . . . crisp and white is the name of the game. Starched things stay looking fresh a LOT longer than unstarched things. By about a year I would say.
So pretty. So happy here in . . .
I did the little curtain in the bathroom too. Ancient though it is. But starched, you can’t tell. If this curtain could talk!
When I first moved to the Island I brought lace tablecloths from California and made bedroom curtains from them. This curtain watched me write my first book! It saw Joe and I fall in love! It’s the last survivor of them all and I am babying it.
Section-by-section, I remove dishes from the shelves, put them in the dishwasher, wash the shelves and put them back. The last time I did this was last fall . . . We’ll be gone two months and if I didn’t do it now, by the time we get home, this would probably reach out and slap me the moment I walked in the door. It’s all sparkly now, and I’m a proud mommy.
As for spring, we’ve had a week of anything but, including rain storms, huge winds, and giant clumps of snow.
Can you see it out there? It’s all melted now, but we’ve even had fires and made chicken stock. Gathering in the last bits of winter.
Y U M
With just a soupçon suggestion of spring . . . because my kitchen is my favorite place.
We stopped by the nursery before the rain started . . . very cheery . . . the juxtaposition between the indoors and the out!
Between snow drops and rain yesterday, I ran out and took pictures because oh yes, it is coming. Yellow is the rightest color for spring. ♥
Unless it’s pink. The buds for the magnolia and cherries are fat and swollen and ready to pop on the first sunny day. And we’ll still be here to make one of these bouquets. ♥
Oh yes, and hang some laundry on the line. Fluff the quilts. We are happy!
I do think we will miss this . . . the Beauty Bush will have to bloom without us here to see it.
And likely we will be too late for this when we get home in July. Definitely the peonies will be long gone. But if it gets nice before we go, I will be planting the garden the best I can so it will be pretty when we get back. Home. My favorite place. Home, without a book to write, just a house to clean, a stove to cook things on, and a garden to dig in? Oh, you know, I am so looking forward to that.
And these guys. I will miss them. Hardest thing of all to say goodbye to. Because I’m afraid they will think I’m abandoning them. But I’m NOT.
B E L O V E D
HOWEVER, there is a lovely exchange . . . I get to go see everyone, and put faces to the lovely comments I’ve received from my Girlfriends while creating books . . . As I’ve mentioned, there can be a real loneliness to book writing . . . but you make it much more bearable! So, as usual, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you are going to one of the signings, be sure to wear your Fairy Tale Girl Badge so we can know each other . . . You can get it Here . . .
And Lookit how cute you are.♥ I can’t wait. . . The funnest book signings in the world are what I get to go to. Joe loves them too. And we didn’t get to go for The Fairy Tale Girl . . . we stayed home so I could finish Martha’s Vineyard Isle of Dreams. This photo was taken back in 2013 when we went for A Fine Romance . . . so this next book signing adventure is actually a double whammy.
This was from the tea party in Wilamette (near Chicago) in 2013, and we’re going back for another one! Who wouldn’t! These people are so happy because they have just been given the best tea in the world, cakes and everything! I’m telling you, I have the best Girlfriends! ♥
So often, it’s a family affair, mom’s and daughters and sisters come together . . . LOVE it.
You all know Chris Wells from Texas who leaves such nice comments on the Blog? There she is (on the left) in Ohio with her whole family! I have no words for how honored I felt that they came to see me.♥
And some of my California Girlfriends . . . came from Palo Alto to San Luis Obispo. Honored again! ♥
So yes, I’m doing this . . . lots of it. Not that it’s helping in any visual way, but I’m feeling pretty perky on the inside with lots of energy, despite the ravages of time fully developed on the outside. Whatever.
Mas MUSICA
And I got this sent off to the printer . . . It’s the 30th Anniversary Edition of Heart of the Home with lots of new pages and art and recipes. SO exciting. The endpapers in the first book were blank, so I got to decorate them for this book, and lots of other things . . . and of course this one will have a nice bright red ribbon. I can’t help it. I have always loved books with ribbons.
And I did a cute ad for Yankee Magazine . . . for the May-June issue. AND, I got an entertainment lawyer to work out the details on the option for the three books for either a movie or a TV series! Remember that? It is still sort of happening! I don’t think it WILL happen, because it’s just too crazy, but it still could! It hasn’t fallen through yet, and until it does, I intend to enjoy the heck out of it! The first thing the lawyer asked me was who I wanted to play me. That’s how I knew I would like him. Those are the fun questions!
And I invited my Island girlfriends to a TGIT (uesday) Birthday Party next week ~ because it’s my birthday and I get to give THEM presents, which they deserve for having such a terrible MIA girlfriend like me for so long. I promise to be better (as soon as I get home!). 🙂 Oh well.
And look, somedays I even find this on Amazon. Not always, but sometimes, and it definitely cheers me up! And this is because of you too, don’t think I don’t know it. We are all word of mouth Girlfriends, this I know. And I love that we are selling the book for less than they are! And ours our signed. Ha! And we have them, but they don’t! Oh the power. Proud mommy. And then, yesterday… this happened:
Oh yeah . . . the books came to the Island. And today, the books arrive in California and the mailing BEGINS!!!
And this is the first thing you will see when you open your book . . .
Here they are on my table . . . I’m signing them for my brothers and sisters and best friends, and Tuesday Girls, and Diana, and Publisher’s Weekly and Little, Brown and everyone I have known for the last half century.
My kitchen is now complete. It’s a strange feeling to see the book actually here. But a good one. And the other thing I’m doing is signing SIX of them for giveaways to YOU, right NOW. So this is your moment to leave a comment. ♥ If you already bought a signed book from us, that’s okay, this one will be personalized to you, with your own name, and you can give the other one to your best friend. It’s a win-win!
And Joe had a good idea . . . he said that I should save my worn-out paintbrushes, the ones I used to paint Martha’s Vineyard, Isle of Dreams with and give them away with these books, along with one of my paint-blotters-turned-bookmark. So each book in this Giveaway will have a paintbrush and a signed bookmark . . . So sign yourself up for the drawing by leaving a comment below . . . I already warned Vanna about the extra workload of drawing SIX names this time, poor girl. She’ll need a vacation in Cannes after this one! Love you Girls, Happy Spring! Still working on fabric and Willard! . . . talk soon!
Another wonderful give away, you are so kind to all of us. Thank you.
Have a great trip.
What an inspiration to all of us Susan! So much energy and extraordinary talent–thank you for sharing yourself with all of us in your remarkable books. Wish the books were twice as long but then you would be twice as crazy when you finished LOL😄. Indiana loves you!!!
Wish you could send Joe to do out Spring cleaning! LOL! Enjoy your travels! 🙂
Wow Susan, so many things to celebrate! I can’t wait to receive my copy of Isle of Dreams, I absolutely loved the prequel and the sequel, so I know it will be a real page turner, I couldn’t put down The Fairy Tale girl or A Fine Romance, they were so delightful. I really enjoy all of the “extras” on every page, the photos, illustrations, recipes, quotes and little notes that make me read every page at least twice so I don’t miss anything!
Looking forward to seeing you at RJ Julia in Ct on May 1st, I also can’t wait for the expanded Heart of the Home, I treasure my original copy but am looking forward to see the additions. Safe travels, see you soon!
Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait. You have worked so hard, and are an amazing person. Safe travels to you and Joe.
Hi Susan! I am so excited about Isle of Dreams! Your books are so inspiring and positive, just love them all! We can all be fairy tale girls – if you’re young at heart you can do anything I am convinced. I think Mother Nature is very confused at the moment as my commute into work this morning included big, fat snowflakes coming down. My pansies, hyacinths and daffodils were being snowed upon. But the trees are blooming and Spring is coming! Lots of good wishes and love on your traveling adventure!
How exited your new book and the journey to see your girlfriends!
I ordered some of your books for my birthday by my children-cannot wait.
Just as I did with your Fine Romance-don’t we all love romance in our lifes??
Have a great and save journey. Looking forward to your stories about this.
Greetings,Trudy from Holland
I cant wait for your new book! Have a great time on your road trip!
Susan you bring such joy to everyone with your books and your blog! Thank you!!!
So happy to see the books arriving! Mine is ordered and I can’t wait. I was disappointed that there are no bookstore stops in South FL, but I know it is a bit out of the way. I am glad to see the Joseph Beth store in Cincinnati, my old hometown, included. I think it is wonderful you are covering so many of the small specialty bookstores. They are hard to find in many places and so special, like little individual Isles of Dreams. Best of luck on the tour!
I can’t wait to see you in SLC on May 24th. I just read through A Fine Romance again and love it more all the time. Safe and joyful travels to you and Joe!
I am as excited for you as if it were me about to embark on a cross-country trip. Susan, did you ever think your life would be as packed with happiness and as fulfilling as it seems to be? You certainly deserve it because to me you are a beacon of healing light, joy, creativity and love. I get a little flutter of excitement whenever I see “Susan Branch Blog” in my Inbox, and I always feel uplifted after reading your blogs or books. You’ve added a new dimension to my life, and I’m very grateful. Thank you. XOXO
What lovely photos and stories you tell when you post!! I love that you still have a curtain from way back, how special that is! And I love reading about all the things you are doing before you take off, all the cleaning and primping, so that everything is perfect when you get home!! The one photo that made me sad is the one of Jack and Girl sitting together. Do you think they know something is up with all your cleaning? We have 3 cats, and they know when we are getting ready to leave the house, and they always look sad, or mad, depending on their mood, but they are always happy when we return!! But we are happier to see them then they us, when we return!!
Sooo excited about your give-away! And Joe’s suggestion is awesome!! You have a good man there, you better keep him, if for nothing else, his suggestions! LOL!!
I just wanted to wish you a wonderful journey ahead Susan!! I hope you and Joe have so much fun and get to feel all the love from those of us that love you and are beyond grateful for your talents.
I’ll be here reading away (as soon as that book gets here!!) 😉
Blessings. xoxo
Susan, Had friends over Saturday and you are right….got some spring cleaning done in anticipation! Love your blog and your books….more anticipation! 🙂
Am looking so forward to your new book. Love everyone of your blog prints.
So happy for you!!!!
Oh this is such a lovely post for my heart. It has been quite the day and so sitting down and reading this has brought me joy.
Dear Susan,
What an inspiring post! I love the spring cleaning pictures. I, too, am going about my spring cleaning so it just made me smile.
An early HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. Have a safe trip.
Anne
Happy Monday Susan … and Joe !
Love Joe’s idea for your newest book drawing : )
I would be thrilled to win, however if not, I and some of My Girlfriends still look forward to seeing you when you hit one of the Book Signing locations on the West Coast . Love is in the air here, between our “kids” there are a couple summer weddings coming up so we have get our calendars out soon and compare notes and pick out which date works best to come visit you !
TTFN,
Linda C. of So Cal
Can’t wait to read your new book…since I finished The Fairy Tale Girl last winter.
Safe travels and good luck at your signings.
As always, Susan, your blog brings a smile to my face. Thank you! We just got back from a road trip ourselves and I am in the middle of Spring cleaning too. Partly, tho, mine is due to a visit from my sister in another day or two! No better way than having company to get things cleaned up! Have a wonderful time on your trip. We are just going to have find something to entice you to the Northwest. Take care and Happy, happy birthday! Mary
Must be awful to have to leave those darling kitties and the blooming garden. Such dedication! Looking forward to seeing you!
So exciting!!! I will be meeting you in Plainville, MA at An Unlikely Bookstore, along with my sister-in-law and sister. Joe is brilliant to think of including a paintbrush & blotter/bookmark with your book!
See you April 30th. Safe travels!! XOXO
Hi Susan
Have everyone of your books and can’t wait to get this one too.
Travelled to Cape Cod to see you at the delightful
Bookstore on 6A. My 50 th wedding anniversary.
Favorite spot in the whole world.
Now I can’t wait to see you at Malaprops in N Carolina. I shall bring my youngest daughter with me. You are truly a ray of sunshine to all the girlfriends
Wish you a safe and happy trip. We shall all be awaiting your wonderful blog along the way
Oh Happy Day to you…… Susan!
Oh Happy Day to all of you that will meet Susan for the first time. I will never forget my first book signing in Pasadena, California, my best friend Shelley drove us up to see you and your husband.
You were so friendly to us, it felt like we were longtime friends.
My friend Shelley and I treasure that meeting, it brings us wonderful memories.
Thank you from the bottom of “our hearts”.
Wishing you the very best.
Sandy
Thanks or the post…and the give away. I am looking forward to my book arriving for our birthday next week! (What a great gift) and would love to give the one I have pre-ordered to my dear friend and cherish one signed for me as we share the 12th! Excited to go on the trip with you in the coming weeks!
Have a wonderful two months! I am so dying to get and read this new book!!
Oh my gosh Susan, you have made my day…..the books have arrived!!! I CANNOT wait to get my hands on it. Thank you to you and your staff for all your hard work in getting it to us. Have a wonderful spring/summer book tour.
I’m so happy to see all things going along so well for you. And it’s so very touching that you share so much of your excitement with your “girlfriends”.
Happy trails to you and Joe.
(just think how happy the kitties will be to see you when you get back!)
I’m planning on getting my copy at Titcomb’s. Love that you will be stopping there at the end of your tour. One of my favorite bookshops!
I am so excited to read this book! Can’t wait! Thank you for the awesome giveaway.
And p.s. I love your little bathroom curtain.
Such exciting news! I hope you and Joe have a wonderful trip, and that Jack and Girl don’t miss you too much.
I hope to see you in New Hope!
Susan
So looking forward to reading the next book about your amazing life!
Hi Susan!! 🙂
So happy for you that you get to enjoy yourself after all of your hard work!! I am trying to plan a trip to Danville, CA to visit you on your book tour and would so love to meet you!! I plan to bring my little girl too, the one that calls you “sugar” Branch!! 🙂 Hope you and Joe have a lovely day!! 😀
I would love to meet her!
I will be thrilled if Vanna draws my name for this giveaway. Your generosity shines through in your books and on this blog. Much Good Luck with the movie deal, hope it works out. And, I can’t wait to read your new book!
Anxiously awaiting the new book! Oh how lovely it will be.
Spring is all around us here now. The Bluebonnets are beautiful in Texas this year!
So excited for the new book!
As always, I’m so happy that you chose to share your charmed life with us. Okay, maybe it wasn’t always charmed and but we weren’t friends then so we didn’t know. But happily ever after seems to make the ‘before’ worth it. Thanks…….
We are waiting patiently for Spring here in Michigan and it can’t get here soon enough for me so I can get out in my gardens!! Love all of your books and am looking forward to reading this new book!!! Happy trails to you and Joe…
I can only imagine how thrilled you must be, and so am I! I love you and your adorable, happy, inspiring books!
Oh, Susan, I’m missing commentary on Downton, but still am excited when your blog comes into the Box! Love the details in your books, the flowers, and little creatures in porcelain on your window sills. we’re just getting out of snow here in northern Nevada so flowers aren’t blooming much yet, but they soon will be. Daffodils and tulips everywhere in my yard. I can hardly wait. Good luck and blessings to you on your trip! Love and thanks for your artistry,
So excited for the new book-can’t wait to get mine. Susan, you are the best! So glad I have you for my girlfriend. Safe travels-wish I could see you at a book signing. Hugs and kisses!
I so love your books and your blog always always makes me smile.
My sweet Sissy has been sending me your treasured books. (She is the best) I was so sad when the Fairy Tale Girl ended. Can’t wait to enjoy your next one.
You are true joy and sunshine!
Safe travels & Bushels of Love
Granny Trace
Hey, Susan, I think I met you once at Hearts Ease in Cambria long ago. Have already ordered your book but would love another to give to my grand daughter who often reminds me of you. Good luck on the tour, safe journey and see you in Morro Bay.
Dear Susan and Joe, what a wonderful trip you’re about to embark on! And we get to come too, even if it is vicariously – thanks for including us! Will be watching your blog!
Another gal here from Montana!! I think you need to make a pit stop under the big sky and visit!! I have the first two books, can’t wait to read this one!! Safe journeys and Happy Birthday…mine is this Saturday 🙂
Love, love it! Can’t wait!
I am soooo looking forward to getting my signed copy in the mail! Hope you and Joe have a fabulous, fun trip! I’m hoping to see you in Denver or Salt Lake City! Hugs to you!
oh Susan!!! I’m so excited about your newest book! What a treat, I can hardly wait. One of my friends is in the hospital here in Texas. She grew up in Sturbridge, MA. Last weekend I took her “A Fine Romance” to read as her body heals. She fell in love, as I knew she would. (We both adore England!) Tomorrow I’m taking her “Fairy Take Girl”. Her response when I asked her if she wanted it…”Whoopie!!”
I love your blog posts. Happy, happy travels to you and Joe.
Liz from Texas
Give her a get well hug from me, Liz xoxo
Hi, Susan,
I am soooo looking forward to my birthday gift … yes, your latest book to add to my collection (arriving soon, I know), but I would love to win one for one of my “Friends of SB” friends. No, wait, I must find someone not yet in my SB circle as an introduction to your wonderful books. Hmmm…that might be a hard task! My problem, not yours. Still hoping you’ll travel to the Twin Cities/MN someday. You’ll love our 10,000 + lakes!
Okay California girl of my heart. I never win anything, so here is my comment!
I have loved your books for many years!! Looking forward to being in Asheville at Malaprops! Stay safe in your travels and enjoy!
I have the original Heart of the Home book without the lovely decorated end papers and ribbon bookmark but I couldn’t possibly part with it for the new copy because what then would I do with the memories it carries? I’ve been your fan for ‘lo these many years. I feel like in my own way we are growing old together!
We are! We share this planet right now. It’s quite a wonderful thing!
How very sweet you are girlfriend with this great post and awesome give away. Count me in. I did cry that Nashville, Tn. did not make the tour. My Joe and I love your books. Correction;Joe loves the recipes I make from your books.
Yeah, that’s more like it! 🙂
I have four of your books and share your blogs with my friends. They need to blog you to (&Willards) Have a wonderful trip. I can’t meet you as I am in FL but maybe some day . I am a fan for sure .
What an exciting time for you, Susan! Congratulations on your latest book! I can’t wait to read it.
Susan,
I was sooo excited to see your mail in my inbox today! So, I got busy and finished up the paperwork I had to get done and rewarded myself with reading your post. Thank you for such a great one!
I can hardly wait for your new book to arrive here in Oregon. And if I win the drawing, I will give my already purchased one to my dear friend, Margot, who first gave me “A Fine Romance.”
Hugs to you! Anita
I’m really looking forward to receiving your new book. Thank you, thank you, thank you…
Found your books when doing food for daughter’s wedding. Then had to read them all. You’re so fun to read and everyone loves the recipes when we have company. Think daughter is coming to book signing too. Happy Day and safe travels. Anne B.
Hi Susan! I am a new “girlfriend” – I have just recently been introduced to your blog and books by a fellow “girlfriend” that I work with. She recently borrowed me her “Fairy Tale Girl” book, which only took me a few days to read. And now I can’t wait to read “Martha’s Vineyard Isle of Dreams!” You have a unique way of writing that makes us feel like we’re right there with you – both in your books and in your blog. I’m so glad my co-worker introduced me to you! Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Welcome to the neighborhood Helen! xoxo
Can’t wait to get my book! 🙂
Sorry will miss you in ohio when you visit. Have to work. 🙁
I would very much like to win a book to give as a gift as I have already pre-ordered my own copy as well as the 30th anniversary edition of Heart of the Home. I’m very excited to receive my books and look forward to following you across the country for your booking signing tour. Best regards,
Congratulations on your book completion! Having read ALL the other books authored by you, I’m looking forward to this one also! You won’t be touring in Mid-Michigan sadly, but it’s fun reading of all your adventures on your blog!!!
I just saw some of your fabric at a quilt retreat this past weekend! The quilter said “it’s by the woman who doesn’t fly but takes the train”, and I said Susan Branch right away, and she said right! It was so cute (the fabric), so I can’t wait to see what you come up with for us!!! In the meantime I’d love to win one of your books! Congratulations to you!
Congratulations on the book being ready to go. Can’t wait til mine arrives. Just finished one of the Charleston tea shop mysteries by Laura Child’s that I love and am so ready for your book. Also looking forward to your reissue of Heart of the Home because I found you long after you wrote it and never got it.
Glad to see that I am not the only one left who still does spring cleaning. This year I actually get to do it in the spring since I am retired. When my daughter was young and I still stayed at home I cleaned spring and fall. The last 15 years it was one big cleaning as soon as school was out, looking forward to that lovely extra clean feeling twice a year again. Thanks for the starch tip, I will be trying it for my linens.
Hope that your travels are safe and extra pleasant and it I can I’ll see you in Asheville in June!
wishing you the best on your trip across country! It will be great fun, as always. Can’t wait for the new book to arrive! Thank you, thank you! And…the faces of your kitties are so precious! 🙂
Dear Susan Your blog inspired me to wash some glassware and a very special cake plate,handpainted in Italy, sitting on a shelf in my kitchen. They really need it and I can’t wait to see how pretty they will look The cakeplate was a wedding gift many years ago. I sure would love to receive one of your books Sounds like you will be all tidyed up and on your way soon. Wishing you safe travel and happy times
I am so excited for this book! You did leave your girlfriends hanging!
You are my favorite author/artist and I have collected your books and magazine articles about you for years. So happy and excited for you. Who would you want to play you? Jennifer Garner is lovely.
Hi, Susan:
So excited that the books have arrived in California. My best friend, Sandy, and I can’t wait to get them, and we’ll be going to your book signing in Danville to finally meet you in person!
Safe travels to you and Joe!
Patti from California
Hi Susan-
So excited for the new book! I received the receipt in with my Susan Branch calendar from Santa. So happy that it will finally be here! It was great fun watching the process.. We’ll be making 2 more trips down the coast this year, but not scheduled for your visits- so sad. Maybe your next trip… Thanks in advance for the great read! Xoxo Teri
Congratulations on all the happy things going on in your life! Beautiful post, lovely photos.
“A Fine Romance” took me away on a trip alongside you and your hubby; I can’t wait to go to the countryside of England one day myself. Reading “Fairy Tale Girl” made me know and understand you better. They are both among my favorite all time books because they were such a joy to read and hold and admire. I can’t wait for the next one and look forward to meeting you in Pasadena on June 8! Happy Travels!
As soon as I get your book, I will make a cup of tea and settle down to be entertained. Loved your other books, so I’m sure this will be wonderful. Put my name in the pot for your special treat. Safe travels to You and Joe. I think they should make some movies from your books and show them on Hallmark. Terry in IL
Thanks for a beautiful start to the week! Love all things Susan Branch and I’ll be watching the mail for Martha’s Vineyard, Isle of Dreams to arrive! It would be awesome to be one of the lucky winners too! I have a Martha’s Vineyard coaster at my desk that a friend brought me from a visit there. So I am close to Martha’s Vineyard each day! Safe travels!
Have a wonderful trip and coming home to a clean house. WooHoo! You’ve inspired me, although I can’t travel ’til July. Where shall I go, Isle of Dreams? Put the kettle on.
So excited for you and your new book! Wish you were coming closer to DC area but I will enjoy reading about all your cross country travels and signings. I am so anxious to receive and read the book and what a bonus if selected for personalized copy!
I L-O-V-E, LOVE the lace curtains and dresser scarves!!!
I have never had to starch anything, except with spray starch. I have seen my mom starch her nurses’ cap years ago.
I know what you mean about missing your own Spring. It is always well earned! Cannes sounds nice, but I finally made it to Cafe’ Du Monde. Getting my fill of French-American down here in the Gulf.
I really hope I can catch you somewhere along the way back home the beginning of May. Chicago is sold out.
OXOX Margot
Congratulations on your new arrival!!! She looks just beautiful! I can’t wait to hold her…lol! I’m excited for you Susan! Happy Early Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful one. 🙂
Happy Travels! Have enjoyed your posts for a long time. I’m a collector of interesting bookmarks-I have nothing that looks like yours!
SOOOO excited!!! Our books will soon be on their way! What a fun idea for a giveaway, too. I live sort of near Asheville and I’m hoping to catch you there! But long before then, I’ll have read “Martha’s Vineyard Isle of Dreams” several times I’m sure!
Wondering exactly who you would want to play you! You have to pay more attention to people in Hollyweird than I do to even know who the young actresses are! So WHO????
Well, there is one actress named Zoey Deschanel . . . but I am open to every idea! I actually don’t think I’m in charge anyway, but it’s fun to think about!
Loved “The Fairy Tale Girl” and can’t wait to read “Martha’s Vineyard, Isle of Dreams.” I’m hoping to get to Joseph-Beth Bookstore in Cincinnati for your book signing. Would love to meet you in person! Adore your blogs!
I can’t wait to read your newest book! Loved the other two and I’m sure I’ll love this one as well! Thank you for sharing your life with us!
I am hoping I will be able to come to one of your stops on the book signing tour and meet you. We are “kindred spirits” . Safe travels to you and Joe !
So excited that the books will soon be mailed! My husband is happy for me, too! He knows how I enjoy reading your blogs and books! You have a wonderful way of making people happy! 😃❤️
I can’t wait to get this book. Enjoyed “The Fairy Tale Girl” and did not want it to end.
So excited about the new book. I have my first one from 1987. Best of luck in you cross country tour. Thank you for sharing your life with us. It brightens up my day when I see the e-mail from you. Keep up the good work. 🙂
Hello Susan! I am always so excited to see you in my inbox! I always stop and read you instantly! Thank you so much for the sunshine you always bring! I am very much looking forward to seeing you in Denver, but I have no idea what to expect! Will there be a line around the block? Do I need to arrive hours early? Feeling so lucky that you will be in my neck of the woods! Safe journey!
One thing for sure, you don’t need to sleep on the sidewalk in front of the store. I am proud to say this!
Hello from Texas! Looking forward to adding another Susan Branch book to my collection! Safe travels to you and Joe.
Can’t wait! Such precious books! Have read the first two more than once. So excited for the third!!!!!
Best
Holly
I can’t wait to read your new book! I’m a 16 year old girlfriend, maybe one of your youngest? My grandmother, mom and I are hoping to see you in Pasadena soon! Thanks for inspiring my love of England!
Sixteen is a perfect age to get inspired for England. It means LOTS of trips in your lifetime! Maybe a year or two of study over there when you graduate with straight A’s? xoxo
Can’t wait to receive the books that I ordered! What a nice surprise they will be for my daughter and granddaughter and of course, me! Wishing you a birthday
that makes your heart happy!!
Oh how exciting – I don’t think I’ll be able to see you in person (which I’m bummed about) but the chance to win a book with your brush…. thank you for sharing your life with all of us…. you feel like a friend I’ve known all these years and enjoyed your ventures.
Dearest Susan, a couple years ago, I had planned to see you at the FOGT reunion, but it all fell through, and I was heartbroken. I was so disappointed to see that your travels will not be bringing you to our most beautiful neck of the woods here in the Great Pacific Northwest. BUT this summer, our family reunion is at the Jersey Shore, and I am hoping beyond hope to see you while on my trip! I know that I am just one in a million of your girlfriends, but you are such a kindred spirit to me, and have blessed my life more than you might guess. If it all falls through once again, I think that I will just have to join Vanna on that trip to Cannes! ♡
Ha ha ha, I hope to see you there Miss Julie Ann!
Hi Susan, Oh happy day, it’s finally here! I’m going to read it the minute it gets here and then I am going to read the other two again in order. Thank you for you hard work. I hope that you decide to write a book about your next trip to England. I know, no rest for the weary. I live vicariously through you.
Hugs and kisses from me to you.
P.S. Hi from Florida, wish that you were coming here.
P.P.S. Still thinking who would be a good person to play you. Tough choice!
I can’t wait for your book Susan! Have a Happy Birthday next week!!🎉🎉🎉
Finished reading Fairy Tale Girl and am so looking forward to reading Isle of Dreams! Maybe I’ll even make it to the Kansas City area to see you!
Congratulations, and safe travels!
You are so generous with your thoughts, recipes and good will. I appreciate you!
Oh, Susan! I’m so happy for you and your wonderful new book! I *almost* got to go to your signing in New Hope, PA but couldn’t work it out time wise. Wish I could be there!! Wishing you a wonderful book tour! Can’t wait to read Isle of Dreams!!
Hugs,
Sue
Have fun and be safe on your special journey! I so look forward to everything you write! Love Georgia