Dreams of the Turtle King: A perfect holiday gift for that special someone - give them dreams of beaches and summer for their holiday gift!

Hi everyone!

It has been a chilly weekend here in my hometown and in many parts of the US.
The weather is working to get everyone ready for the holiday season that is rapidly approaching.

What could be better than having a delightful book of poems about beaches and sunshine to get you through those cold nights?!

And what could be a more unique gift for that special someone this holiday season?
Dreams of summer right at their fingertips!

Please take this reviewer's advice and consider "Dreams of the Turtle King" as the "perfect" gift for someone special this holiday season!

Happy holidays to all!
My blessings and appreciation,
Denise Bossarte

Books is reviewed in June 2014 Mensa Bulletin

Hi everyone!

It's been a while since I posted about the book, but thank you for everyone who has been coming and checking out the website!

I just received my Mensa Bulletin and there was a review for the "Dreams of the Turtle King" in the Page Turners section!

I had submitted a copy of the book and an application to the Bulletin book reviewer, Tom Elliot, a while back.  He generally reviews ~8 books for each monthly bulletin, so I was not thinking I would get a mention, let alone a full review with cover image!

I am reviewed along with 7 other books, including a book by Stephen King and 5 other books by Mensan authors. Pretty good company!

Here is the review...

So take Tom's advice and consider "Dreams of the Turtle King" as the "perfect" gift for someone special!

Last chance to enter the book giveaway on GoodReads.com

Last chance to get into the book giveaway!
It ends in just a few hours!

Join the over 550 other readers who have entered the giveaway... an autographed copy of the book might be yours and in your hands this week!

Update on Goodreads.com giveaway of Dreams of the Turtle King...

So far 91 people have signed up for the Goodreads.com giveaway of my Dreams of the Turtle King book!
The offer runs for another 27 days, so jump in there to win your signed copy of the book.

There are also 43 people who have marked the book as one they want to read. 
I guess they are going to wait until the giveaway ends to see if they get a book. :)

Dreams of the Turtle King @ the "Fantasy Land" show at JoMar Visions studios

Despite the torrential downpours coming through in waves in Houston, we had some folks come by JoMar Vision Studios to see the art for the "Fantasy Land" show.

Nancy's illustrations were a nice addition to the show.
Below is a cell phone shot of the set up.

There were 7 illustrations framed and hanging on the wall as well as a framed copy of the cover image. Each illustration was also available as a matted print (in the black canvas holder).

I also offered autograph copies of the book for sale (wood podium) and put out Nancy's cards and postcards for people to take home (wood podium).

We held a raffle for the framed cover image (see the blue tickets on the chair!). It was a lot of fun and helped engage people with the artwork and the story of the book. A fellow artist who bought a copy of the book for her daughter won the cover image!

We sold 3 matted prints and 2 books in total.
A copy of the Cover:

Sand Castles
Pigeon

I am hoping to have the illustrations at a local Art League show that is themed "Art inspired by poetry" in early January as well.