My Service At Your Command

We invited friends over to the house yesterday and spent the entire afternoon lolling around and talking so I was a bit surprised by the email and comment responses I found this morning regarding my book idea.  Thank you all so much for your support of my, shall we say, mid-life follies!  Some of you get that, right?  I hope so anyway.  Guess, it's time to quit fooling around and give this blanket project some serious thought now.  I already have a few ideas tucked under my hat, however I'm finding it hard to stay on task lately.  For one thing, Spring is early here and it's distracting me.  It's wonderful to feel the sun on my face and see things popping out of the ground; as I snapped this picture a rabbit streaked out from under the bramble and nearly ran across my foot, surprising both of us.  But more likely, my lack of mental agility is a menopausal thing, that I'm told will pass.  I'm trusting it will, and only mention this because it may affect my decision about how to publish.  I'm leaning toward an Indie book, mainly so that I don't have to be tied to a time-line and also because I'll have the ultimate say-so over every aspect of it.  (I'm terrible-particular you know.)  I've never done anything like this before either, so I'm going to have to learn things.  Maybe this will pave the way for others who want to explore another creative avenue as well.  New technology offers us many options.  Just hope I can stay awake long enough to see it through.  I'm so not kidding about that either.  This will definitely help:  I have a *secret admirer* who has been leaving espresso bean-laden chocolate bars (some with love notes inside) in my Hugs & Kisses tote bag.  Just how sweet is that?  Yep, spring is definitely in the air. 

Comments

[Bethany]

I can't wait to here more about your book!

I was looking at your archives and I just love your smocks! I wanted to tell you that Simplicity just republished the pattern that you use for them. Isn't that so exciting?! I have always wanted to get that pattern and now I won't have any problems doing so!

Thanks for the inspiration!

Blessings,
Bethany

[Sharon M.]

You made me laugh today! :D I can SO relate to the menopausal thing... ::sigh::
And it sounded like me talking when you said "I'll have the ultimate say-so over every aspect of it"--yes, yes, yes...
Have a lovely evening! :)

[Judy]

Mid-life follies? I most definitely get that.

[meggiecat]

I've been a regular reader for quite awhile because you are interesting and share so very much of yourself. I enjoy your thought process and admire your hard work. Yes, work on a book! If not now, when? Why not? If you publish the indie (like blurb) way what have you got to lose? Sharing knowledge should be one of the joys of our age (I'm 56).
Haven't you had the experience of perusing the craft books only to find that there isn't anything for you there that you don't already know? Sometimes I wonder why a book was even published and wonder if the publisher insisted on dumbing the content down. You have an original idea, a great eye for design and would offer real value. What's not to like? Could my copy be autographed please? ;-)
Hugs, support and best wishes from Deer Island to you.

[Mia]

Definitely go with the book idea. I think it's a fabulous thing to do - also a small section about recipes wouldn't go amiss (hint, hint) and one last suggestion, please be sure I can get a copy in the UK (thanks!). Good luck and I am SURE it will be a huge success (well, you can already estimate how many people would be willing to buy it!) Mia x

[Sherrie Nordgren]

Hi You give so much and truly Make Every Ones Day1
I just wanted to tell you that I gave you the "You Make My Day" award on my blog! Because YOU do Make My Day
(((Hugs to you))) Sherrie

[Kristin]

I am *so* glad to hear that you will be making it into a book. I have so long admired your blanket statement project. The book will be fabulous, I just know it :)

[Toni]

Do the book! What a super idea. What about going through Blurb?

[tinker]

Oh - I'm catching up, so I just read about your book - what a wonderful idea! I've been amazed, just watching all the many projects bloom forth from your white blanket - seeing them altogether, would make an awesome book!
I can so relate to the menopausal, mental pauses...I just keep telling myself, this too, shall pass~xOx

[paula luckhurst]

"The aromas that emanate from the kitchen on a regular basis and find me at the other end of the house, where I work, are hard to ignore."

Ah! wise words!
And the chocolate recipe looks so good. I must try it.

[dawn]

Go for it! I think a book is a great idea! Thanks, got the Pattern Bee order late last week, love it!