Welcome to Litsy!

This isn't something I'll share here often, but I launched my store today! Right now, I'm selling some bookmarks inspired by my stories and wax seals, but I'll be adding more bookish things soon 😊 Anyway, I was just excited and wanted to share! If you have a small business or Etsy shop, please feel welcome to share in the comments ❤

I received my beautifully illustrated copy of Alexandria‘s book!! I can‘t wait to read it! It‘s gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️ check out her page to find out how to get your copy!

GIVEAWAY!

I've partnered with CelebrateLit to do an amazing giveaway where you can win a spectacular prize of over 50 books or a $500 Amazon gift card to buy books you love to build up that TBR pile!

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My handbound, illustrated book, Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves, is included in the giveaway!

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Be sure to enter Celebrate Lit's Bring on the Fall Multi-Author Giveaway going on now through October 16 (Link in bio!)

How does a story grow? 🌱

At the end of the day, I‘m not the one creating these stories. God is the Author. He knows every word of these tales, and He‘s given me the privilege of being the first reader...

Read more on the blog (link in bio)

Is there anything more fun than bringing bookish illustrations to life with a few trusty colored pencils (and the always reliable Gelly Roll Pen)?

I don't think so 😉

Do you have a favorite illustration from Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves?

And, more importantly, have you busted out the colored pencils yet?!

Please share your coloring creations! I'd love to see them!

Welcome to the first behind-the-scenes look at Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves!

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Let‘s turn the first page of this woodland journal & let the adventure begin!

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It all started on a chilly March morning, a little over a year ago. I had just sat down at my desk when a little rabbit nestled down in the grass outside my window.

That‘s certainly not an unusual sight at my house, but this rabbit was different.

Set apart from the rest.

Alexandria, I haven‘t really had a chance to do anything more than open the package and flip through, but it‘s here! I‘m so looking forward to reading your story when I have a bit more time.

📚 Fellow Littens, I need your ideas! 📚

Now that copies of Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves are making their way into the world, I'd love to continue the celebration!

What events would you like to see?

📖 Read-alouds?

🐉 Live coloring parties where we bring characters like Wilfred and the Cerulean Drake to life?

🎨 Behind-the-scenes posts about the creative process?

I'd love to hear what you have in mind!

Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves is on its way to readers, and the journey is just beginning...

As you make your way through the dangers and wonders of Almea and bring life to postcards and pictures galore, please share the adventure with us!

Post your coloring creations, share your favorite characters, and please tag @2125books with #bookofroseleaves

After all, an adventure is always merrier when you share it with friends 😊

A pile of paper becomes a stack of stories becomes a bunch of beloved books 📚

Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves officially releases today, and I'm so excited for the story to make its way into readers' hands.

I hope Chip's adventures help you believe that not a single tear goes unnoticed, not one prayer goes unheard by the Father.

He is always listening, and He is always good.

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🌹 All of the copies of Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves are assembled and ready to be bound.

🌹 I'll be binding the copies today, and everything will be shipped at the beginning of next week.

🌹 It's been a wonderful adventure, and I'm so grateful for everyone who joined me ❤

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It's almost time for Chip's story to be assembled! 🎉🎉🎉

I have 4 covers left to paint, but for today, I'm printing all of the illustrations for the handbound copies of Chip!

It feels amazing to be so close to the end of this journey, and I can't wait for the story to be enjoyed and colored by everyone!

Thank you so much, everybody, for making this possible ❤

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Lots of fun things are happening!!! 🥳

🌹 21 covers are painted, 16 copies of Chip are printed, and the postcards are almost done!

🌹 I can't believe it's only a couple more weeks until I mail everything and this story makes its way into people's hands!

🌹 Until then, please add Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves on Goodreads (link in bio) and make sure to fill out the Kickstarter survey so I have your mailing address!

What do you collect?

I know of a certain badger named Romulus Took, whose home is full of all sorts of oddments, trinkets you'd be unlikely to find anywhere else.

For a badger, he's an unusual sort, but I've grown to love him, & I believe you will, too.

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Here's a look inside Romulus' burrow, & the items he's acquired from a place called Elsewhere.

Any guess which is his favorite?

🥳 Update Time! 🥳

🌹 Work has begun on character art postcards!

So far, Wilfred & Alfeus are ready to wing their way into your mailboxes, & more loveable characters are soon to follow!

🌹 Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves is officially on Goodreads!!!! Please add it to your To Read list! (link in bio)

🌹Please fill out the Kickstarter survey if you haven't! I can't send you your rewards if you don't!