selling short stories

When you visit my farmers' market booth you'll see a collection of coffee mug cozies. These handy cozies keep your coffee (hot chocolate/hot water) warm while you sip. Tucked into the pocket is a short story I've penned. These stories are written in a variety of genres and have been inspired by Mayne Island, Icelandic folklore, my writing life and my spiritual relationship with nature. Which one will you choose?
I'm very appreciative to those people who have purchased my stories. If you have, thank you and I hope you enjoyed your read.

(August 7:  News regarding these short stories:  They are now available on Saltspring Island at ArtCraft--in Mahon Hall. )
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Oh, yes and my correspondence courses arrived on Friday. : )
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Another beautiful poem by Manolis
Find it here

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This week circumstances stood in the way of my spending time with my muse.  I didn't choose this separation and so was annoyed by it. However, at times like these it is helpful to remind myself that I'm not writing for sped--I'm writing for quality. Spending this time away from my pen allowed me to resolve plot issues and develop more well rounded characters.

Word count: 19, 737 words

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Next post:  Please welcome Author Tamara Linse

Crafts on Mayne Island photos by Leanne Dyck

A closer look at the Farmers' Market

While the participant were still setting up I ran around with my camera...

 What makes my time at my booth the most enjoyable are the people who stop and say, "hi". This talented artisan stopped by to show me what she does with plastic shopping bags--behold her beautiful hat.

 Now, please come with me to the Quilt show...

These photos capture a small percentage of the amazing quilts that were showcased. (And, oh, yes it was difficult deciding which quilts to showcase.) There was also vendor tents and demonstrations. Well worth attending for all crafters and craft admirers. 
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Next post:  Opportunities (networking and developing my craft)

Author readings, Farmers' Market and Church Fair on Mayne Island photos by Leanne Dyck

Friday:  Art Show at the library...

 (jazz music)

 (Everyone starts to gather for the author readings)

(Emcee:  Bill Maylone)

 (Amber Harvey read from her children's mystery:  Mayne Island Skeletons.

Photo from Amber's website)

 (Edward Gale read a poem)

 (Tina Farmilo read a creative non-fiction short story)

 (classical guitar)

 (Arriving home, I realized I didn't have a photo of me. So, I kept my dress on, grabbed the short story and asked my husband to capture my image.)

Saturday:  Farmers' Market...

(Last week I turned the camera lens in on the booth. This time I turned the lens out...)

Also Saturday:  the Church Fair

 (plant sale)

 (book sale--oh, yes, I did purchase an arm load)

 (the popular bottle booth)

 (Joyce Kallweit with her...)

 (sheep)

 (Emcee:  Derek Athea)

 (silent auction--careful don't get too close, it's wild down there)

(miniature donkey and horse--adorable but a little camera shy)

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Oh, yes and...

Last Monday I spoke proudly of my mother-in-law and casually mentioned her spouse and sons. I told you that these "men folk" were musical. Today I'd like to do a little more than mention it. I would like to invite you to visit my husband's facebook page. He's been sharing his music-- he plays guitar. And I'm so proud of him I could burst--and I think I just have, all over you. : )