Well, what can I say? My moment of truth has arrived. Come mid-December, my first book filled with my heart and dreams will be out there orbiting reader-land. I can only hope it will alight upon many a curious traveler. I honestly don’t know how love of the monster will be received. I’ve created a little book (spine is just shy of 1/4″) filled with big monsters. The monsters are paired with love poems that I think best represent their personalities. So I have these passionate words married to fearsome images, other times, the images are not so fearsome, maybe a smiling, pretty ‘vampiress.’ So it’s anyone’s guess if my little book will have any bite;) At the very least it will be an interesting experiment for my off-kilter sense of humor and love of all things monster. And now I must practice what I preach. I must be as brave as I’ve taught my children to be.
Here goes…
my exceptionally talented sister-in-art, Grace Roselli took my author photo
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Ooh, this should be amazing! Congratulations! I can’t wait for its release x
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thank you SK
I so appreciate your generous thoughts. This book adventure will be interesting!
My brain-calendar is a bit fried right now. When does your book adventure begin? I’m anxiously awaiting yours!
am:)
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I’m sure it will be! My own should be out within the next month fingers-crossed! 🙂 x
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Fantastic! You know, your voice resonates across the spectrum – you have the talent and writing chops to become a memorable author. I truly look forward to holding your beautiful book. If I lived across the ocean, in one month’s time, I’d be knocking on your door for a signed copy! – good luck with this last leg (lol I was just spell-checked to lady keg, hmm)- of your book’s journey.
am:)
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I’m so flattered you think so 🙂 And I will be even more flattered if you were to sit down and give it a read! I hope your own journey to publication is as smooth as possible. I will be a happy bunny to hold your book in my hands come December 🙂 x
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I will look forward to reading your work with my feet up and a glass of merlot in hand:) cheers!
As for me, I hope this little monster book of mine will be a book when they say it should be a book – come December;)
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Ooh, that sounds quite lovely! I’m really looking forward to picking up a copy. Do keep me informed 🙂 x
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likewise:)
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I can’t wait AnnMarie I am buying my copy when it comes out! I am a proud of you I am going to show it to all my friends and family. I am back working on my Punky Brewster book ‘Rita B Brewster’ half way done its been fun. Look forward to your book AnnMarie the start of many AnnMarie books! AnnMarie=Number One! Woo Hoo!
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Thank you, Dan
I appreciate your sweet words. I think you’ll like the werewolf pics best;)
Glad to read you’re writing and staying positive
Have a terrific weekend – feel well
am:)
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Your welcome AnnMarie I appreciate you. I look forward to the werewolf pics. I am sure I will like them all. Thanks AnnMarie you have a nice weekend my beloved friend!
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What an accomplishment and how exciting! Congratulations!
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thank you Cindy
I truly appreciate your thoughtful words
it is exciting and a tad unnerving at the same time – oh well – here goes nothing:)
am:)
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Beautiful art and poetry… I wish you the very best with your book!
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thank you- I really don’t know what to expect with love poems and monster drawings 🙂
am:)
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Sounds right up my alley, and what a gorgeous photo!
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hope it’s not a dark alley;)
thank you for your kind words
am:)
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Monsters and love poems? Freud would have a field day with that combination. Count me in for a copy when released. Congratulations.
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oh, thank you:) as for Mr. Freud – he’d have a field day wrapped in a camping trip if he setup shop in my head;)
appreciate your kindness
am:)
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I’m glad to see that you did this. It seems a natural outgrowth of your blog, and talk about originality…
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thank you, Robert
I truly appreciate your thoughtful words
this will be a most interesting adventure:)
am:)
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I love this photo! And your hair is so beautiful too. ❤️
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thank you, John. Aren’t you too kind:)
lol I look at this photo and think geez, who the hell is that lady;)
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Congratulations, and best of luck!
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Appreciate this Steven.
I believe I will need luck on my side:) here’s hoping!
am:)
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I think luck is 90% hard work, so it may be on your side. 🙂
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oh, thank you Steven
much appreciation
am:)
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🙂
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thank you Doug
really appreciate the link:)
am:)
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I am speechless – deeply beautiful…
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thank you for this lovely comment
am:)
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Congratulations AM, monsters from the mind and words from the heart what a great combination.
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thank you George
I do hope it works out there – I’m really not sure what to expect
appreciate your kindness here
am:)
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Looking forward to its release, AnnMarie. And the author picture is beautiful: casual but professional. Good luck with the book.
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many thanks, Stuart
my artist sister took the photo – she’s exceptionally talented
I need book luck – so thank you – for that too:)
am:)
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Keep it in the family, eh? My daughter, Kate, is also a talented photographer and loves taking pictures of people. I’m looking forward to reading your book.
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we’re a big tight Italian group
I’m sure Kate is amazing like her creative and talented father:)
thank you Stuart
true appreciation for your thoughts here
am:)
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Wonderful to hear your news, Ann. Hoping all your dreams come true. No matter what happens, your artistry with images and words is beautifully unique.
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how sweet Olga
thank you much
am:)
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