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I would like to make a request. As many of you know, I used the Hopalong Hollow Gazette to journal the creation of my latest book, Mamsey Bear and Mopkin. For 2 years I posted paintings, drawings and works in progress to inform and entertain you in the creation of this book. Creating a book can be a very lonely activity and it is only when the project is complete and sent out into the world and into the hands of readers, that opinions are formed and the author realizes, either to their delight or dismay, what the public thinks. Now, my friends, if you get this book, I need your feedback. Some of you have already contacted me with your reflections and I greatly appreciate that! I'm not looking for a pat on the back, (unless you want to give one), I simply wish to know your views, most particularly on the story, and also on the illustration. If you would be so kind, as to comment or send an email: OR better yet; the book is now available on Amazon and just waiting for your reviews. Customer Book reviews matter; Most of us trust a customers opinion more than an editorial review when researching an item. I realize we are all busy people with much to do, but if you have a chance to leave a few words it would be of great importance to me, as the author/ illustrator. Personally, this story is my favorite thus far... but my thoughts are not important, yours are. Mamsey Bear awaits your thoughts and thanks you in advance!
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And Dimity thanks you too!
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I don't own your book..but in future I will...anyway,,,just wanted to say..YOUR WORK IS GREAT..xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you Dutchess, perhaps we can send some books your way...
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ReplyDeleteI adore this book. A delightful story of a Mother's love and determination, helping others and working together.. This is what I personally came away with, after reading Mamsey Bear and Mopkin. I actually went back and read it again, because the first time around, I was so excited I knew I had to have missed something. It was Mamsey's love and determination that was behind it all...
It took me back to a safe a wonderful childhood... The illustrations are exquisite, the story is a pure delight! I would recommend this book to everyone of all ages..
Thank you for your allowing me to step into your wonderful world..
This book is spectacular!
love and blessings,
Penny
Dear Penny, thank you for this detailed and posititve review, much appreciated!
DeleteI purchased Bushky Bushy Bottom at the Cumberland Gap store a few mos. ago. I almost appeared on your doorstep today, as my daughter and her husband were picking up some ceramics up the mountain..but I'd never do that without prior notice! I really want your autograph in the book. Haven't been current here, in Blogger..but I'll try to get better. I'm sure your new book is as delightful and beautiful as the previous. I'm keeping my copy and will read it to the Great Grand...but it's living here at my house!
ReplyDeleteSheila, Just call me a day ahead of time and we'll get together... bring your book!
DeleteHappy and creative New Year Jeri !
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is wonderful, I love the "invoice" of painting, attention to detail, materials, colors. All is well studied, prepared, execution and design are perfect. The atmosphere is beautiful. I don't have the book, I have not read the story because I live in France, but I'll see if I can find it on Amazon. I'm sure the story is very tender, drawings are. Your talent is great. Really.
Nice friday Jeri !
Hugs.
Thank you Nathanaelle, I wish my books were available in your country. I once had the opportunity to sell in France with another publishing company, but the logistics weren't workable for us. Maybe someday!
ReplyDeleteDarling friend, I am late here since back-to-school duties call, but I am very interested in having a chat with you here.
ReplyDeleteI do not have your latest book, however, I have your others. In my opinion, your writing and illustrations and all the HARD WORK YOU yourself have done is superieur to so much of the conventionally published work out there. You are the artist, and you can see what satisfies YOU. We fall in love with the particular work of the individual who makes the object, the piece. All we can say is what we love from it, and I say, BRAVO, PERFECTION, PAINSTAKING DETAIL in its finest.
Keep going, that's all we can say. LOVE EVERY BIT OF YOUR MIND! Anita
Eloquent as always dear Anita, thank you friend... I promise to keep it going... I can't help myself. As a matter of fact... I just wrote a new story and am going to start work on a very small book.
DeleteI am coming to you through a friend. She suggested I come here and take a rest. She was right. What a beautiful place and I will visit often.
ReplyDeleteDelighted to meet you, sit down a spell and relax.
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ReplyDeleteI just ordered your book from your Amazon store. I will be happy to review it after i read it. I agree, reviews are important to shoppers.
Your book looks gorgeous to me from what i see. I am so thinking about bears, painting them and considering hibernation at the moment. For i live in a land where it is just that time.
first i will enjoy your book and then it will be a gift for my 3 mo. old grandson. How fun to give him your book!
Tammie, You sure are in the land of bears and hibernation, hurrah for Whitefish! I think I would go into my little cabin and watch the winter wonderland from the cozy corners near the fireplace!
DeleteDear Jeri - In the midst of Christmas and all the flurry of the holidays missed sending you a check for the book...will be putting it in the mail today. Hope you still have a copy you can sign for me. Once I have it I will comment on it...I am so excited to have something of yours. Take care and have a great week-end.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I'll get your book ready to go!
ReplyDeleteJERI LANDERS! Oh, I see you spoke back here ! ANOTHER STORY? EXCELLENT! YES! How fun this is, this circle of friends who support one another! And I see our beloved Dutchess came! She is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming to visit my post. You know that I thought of you as I was making it? I remembered how you observe nature in it's death state, to really look hard at how a bird is constructed.....I almost put a fabulous photo of a stuffed fabric bird in a coffin...it is a beautiful photo, but I wasn't sure if it would freak out some people! But it was beautiful.
I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE UP YOUR SLEEVE! Anita
Anita, it may freak out a few, but not me! If you only knew how many little birds have had proper burials around here... after their time in the freezer, of course.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so glad I followed you here from my blog, Jeri! Your work is absolutely enchanting and I will definitely put your book on my Wish List at Amazon. I am amazed at the detail you show in your art. Lovely, absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cynthia, it is great to meet you. We have a lot in common!
DeleteJust popping in for the first time. I am overwhelmed!! The art work, the house, the animals! What a wonderful home it must be to visit!
ReplyDeleteVictoria, thank you for stopping by, hope you will come back often!
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