Ali’s painting is gorgeous! Couldn’t agree more about creativity being contagious. Sharing our creative highs and lows is such an important way to connect with others on similar journeys. ❤️
Holly, I’m excited to read you’re in Bronte country which is a part of the world I’ve lived and love still. I recommend a visit to Thornton to see the Bronte birthplace and while yours there visit Plenty cafe which has excellent coffee, food and a great community ethos.
Liz, thank you for sharing your beautiful words and excitement with me - they bring me excitement and joy too. And for your wonderful Thornton recommendation, including Plenty cafe (sharing excellent coffee, food and community is one of my love languages, I am sure).
Love your words Holly and the painting. I find your writing deeply moving. I was excited to find out you had another book coming out last winter, as I loved Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, and I immediately preordered it. As soon as I finished The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding, I picked it back up and read it again, I needed to let it sink in a bit more. To really feel it in my bones. I may just need to get a tattoo incorporating some aspect of the book and tales you told. And Maybe a bit of Hilma's swans for good measure.
Dear Vesta, your words humble me. Thank you for reading my books, for giving Alice and Esther your time, for feeling their stories in your bones. I think Hilma's swans for good measure in any situation is never a bad idea. And if you ever get your tattoo, I hope it brings you a deep sense of homecoming joy.
What a beautiful painting! In a time where there's a lot of focus on toxic cycles, it's good to also remember that many cycles are beautiful
Such beautiful and moving sentiments Holly. Thank you. 🙏
Ali’s painting is gorgeous! Couldn’t agree more about creativity being contagious. Sharing our creative highs and lows is such an important way to connect with others on similar journeys. ❤️
As you know and do so well for so many with Writes 4 Women, Pam! Thank you for being you!
An inspiring post! Thank you, Holly. Your thoughts on alchemy resonate. And what a beautiful book cover. Best wishes as you begin your third novel.
Thanks for reading, Robin, and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your wishes, and will carry them with me!
Holly, I’m excited to read you’re in Bronte country which is a part of the world I’ve lived and love still. I recommend a visit to Thornton to see the Bronte birthplace and while yours there visit Plenty cafe which has excellent coffee, food and a great community ethos.
Liz, thank you for sharing your beautiful words and excitement with me - they bring me excitement and joy too. And for your wonderful Thornton recommendation, including Plenty cafe (sharing excellent coffee, food and community is one of my love languages, I am sure).
Love your words Holly and the painting. I find your writing deeply moving. I was excited to find out you had another book coming out last winter, as I loved Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, and I immediately preordered it. As soon as I finished The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding, I picked it back up and read it again, I needed to let it sink in a bit more. To really feel it in my bones. I may just need to get a tattoo incorporating some aspect of the book and tales you told. And Maybe a bit of Hilma's swans for good measure.
Dear Vesta, your words humble me. Thank you for reading my books, for giving Alice and Esther your time, for feeling their stories in your bones. I think Hilma's swans for good measure in any situation is never a bad idea. And if you ever get your tattoo, I hope it brings you a deep sense of homecoming joy.
This is just what I needed for Friday!! ✨
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this makes me smile and what a beautiful painting! ❤️
I'm so glad. You can feel the joy Ali felt painting it, can't you?