You have written a masterpiece... now how do you get a printed copy?
The art of family meals
Enjoying tradition...
So you need an illustrator?
Tips on finding an illustrator for your book!
Ready to start your book?
Looking for help self publishing? Here is a blog on setting up files to create your book!
Advertising on Amazon
Advertising on amazon is necessary.
Another stinger
reviews are tough for authors!
Flower Farmers in Sterling, Ct.
Sterling Organic Farm., the final blog in my flower blog series.
Flower Farmers in Sterling, Ct.
Birch Ledge Flower Co., the second in my flower blog series.
Flower Farmers in Sterling, Ct.
Peterson Patch Flower Farm- The first of three blogs on local flower farms
Local Flower farmers
Local flower farmers bring joy
So you want to self-publish?
Looking for help self publishing? Lots of tips here!
Lingering at the Swan and Dolphin
A blog about the whimsical Swan and Dolphin resort.
Dud ride to Portsmouth, NH and Kittery, Maine
a dud ride with scenic views...
The art of not littering
a tax that is sadly justified.
Salt dough hearts for loved ones this Valentine’s day with a Toddler
Making Valentine hearts and memories with a little one.
What is Vanity Publishing?
If you are working on publishing a book, stay away from Vanity Publishers.
My first book!
An empty nester finds comfort in her new Granddaughter
Empty nest cometh
Another summer has passed, making me wonder where the time has gone. Did I do enough with my daughter? Did we make lots of memories? Why did I not do this or that? And the answer to all these questions is, It was enough. Because it has to be. Regret is one of the worse… Continue reading Empty nest cometh
Sunflower fields and Plein Air Painting
creating beautiful, personalized centerpieces for any celebration.
Easy Peasy Photo Centerpieces
creating beautiful, personalized centerpieces for any celebration.
Reaching an epiphany
Most artists struggle with comparing themselves to other artists. I try hard not to do this, as it can be very damaging. It can even make you avoid painting. I enjoy reading and living by quotes, and one of my favorites is one by Theodore Roosevelt. That quote is so true! When I am working… Continue reading Reaching an epiphany
What the interior designers don’t tell you….
reality in decorating your home
Hello my name is Misspelled……
Growing up with an unusual name wasn’t easy. I can’t tell you how many times it has been mispronounced and misspelled, and still is. I absolutely hated it. My mother found my name while watching the Alfred Hitchcock movie, Marnie. She loved Sean Connery, enjoyed the movie, and wanted something different. And she got it.… Continue reading Hello my name is Misspelled……
The art of embracing Failure
Who determines what failure is? How is it determined? When it is determined? I recently had a conversation with a family member who had packed their family up, moved across the country, following a dream. We were, and are so proud of them for chasing a dream. Even if it seems to have stalled at… Continue reading The art of embracing Failure
The art of creating a digital image
Being an artist in today's world, means that most of us need digital images for submissions, or what have you, online. I recently came across another artist struggling to create digital images, and I remembered how I struggled as well. A lot of artists use a camera, and that is fine too, but I favor… Continue reading The art of creating a digital image
Visiting Disneyland for the first time
It has been a dream of mine to visit Disneyland to see where it all began. When I spoke with people, very often I was told how disappointed I would be. Its much smaller was what I heard, or does not compare to Florida. Hardly a positive comment ever. But I did not change my… Continue reading Visiting Disneyland for the first time
The art of heirlooms
In the midst of cleaning my cellar, I found another project to do….. I came across a bag of handkerchiefs crocheted by my Great Grandmother Antonia. This would be the same Grandma you hear me refer to when I mention the silver I use at all family gatherings. She loved to crochet, and crocheted many,… Continue reading The art of heirlooms
Getting Crafty….
Easily create a personalized gift for someone you love.
The Art of Traditions
an old car becomes part of many weddings
The art of meeting again
I grew up the daughter of a mechanic, and both of my parents enjoyed cars. So its not a surprise that I love them as well. Growing up it was normal to see a car in my Dad's garage in various states of repair. One of these cars was a 1929 Model A that he… Continue reading The art of meeting again
The Art of being grateful
I am a positive person. But the last few years have tested me sorely. My mother passed away, my husband was in a serious car accident requiring two surgeries, my father had open heart surgery, a surprise, but very welcome grandchild, and more that I don’t care to share. Throughout all of this, my daughter… Continue reading The Art of being grateful
It costs how much?
explaining the cost of art
The art of brush strokes
Brush strokes within a painting create art
You have published your book, created your website and now you want some cute items so you can spread the word about your wonderful book! But where to start? There are so many options online. But you need to weed through them to see what will work best for you. In addition to having marketing… Continue reading
You may be like me and check your reviews daily. And if you see a negative one your heart will skip a bit. Then you read it and you are even more deflated. Unfortunately, it is only a matter of time before you get a negative review. A few things may make this happen. You… Continue reading
Musings on using AI for illustrating
Imagine you have slaved hours over writing a book. Diligently worked long days and stayed up late writing. You are so proud! It takes a lot to write a book! You should be proud! It is no easy task to create something that holds a reader's interest. It is hard work to be a writer… Continue reading Musings on using AI for illustrating
How to actually upload and publish on Amazon.
You did it! You created a book! You are ready to release it to the world! Amazon has its own publishing platform called kdp. This is where you publish your POD books. (Print on demand) This is the cheaper and easiest way to publish. There are other options, such as printing your own and renting… Continue reading How to actually upload and publish on Amazon.
10- Submitting a book to a literary agent
So after reading all of my blogs you still think you should try the traditional route... or you have published a few times and think you would like to try submitting to an agent. You can submit to either publishers (beware of Vanity publishers) or you can submit to a literary agent. I chose the… Continue reading 10- Submitting a book to a literary agent
Visiting Paris for the first time…
It has been a dream of mine to go to Europe... I started reading Jean Plaidy's books of the Kings and Queens of France and England when I was in high school. The books brought me back to the times when Plantagenet's ruled Kingdoms and Marie Antionette lost her head. So much incredible history and… Continue reading Visiting Paris for the first time…
The art of loving an old dog…
Musings about owning a dog
Why you do indeed need an author page in your book.
You have written a book! Yay! And you are probably hooked on creating them and will eventually do another. And maybe another... So do you add an author page to your book? You don't have to add one, but I highly suggest you do. I remember being a young reader myself, finishing a book and… Continue reading Why you do indeed need an author page in your book.
The art of writing a blurb for your book
The art of blurb writing
Art and Musings by Marnie 