Montana Ley Lines

Here is my latest book. Montana is quite an interesting state!

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Wyoming Anomalies book

I recently published the next book in my series about Anomalies in the 50 States. This one is about Wyoming. Now available as an e-book on Amazon. Click here!

New Book Release

I'm excited to announce the release of my latest book. It's available on Amazon for your Kindle.

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Book Release!

I am so excited to announce the release of my first book!

Colorado Anomalies: Ley Lines, Earth Mysteries, or Cosmic Coincidence

It is a book about my home state of Colorado and the Anomalies found there. I write about why and how the majority of the Anomalies are found in certain areas. It is now available as an eBook from Amazon. Click Here!

Melting Shadows

Well here is the new look. And a new name.
If you have this blog listed on your website and/or blog, please make note of the name change. Thanks!

I have wandered down another path. 

I have begun writing more seriously. I am actually getting paid for articles, albeit peanuts, but it is pay. I have steered away from the art which once was my creative outlet. I still dabble but not to the extent I did. There is a reason for the term, "Starving Artist". Most artists don't make enough to live off of and I was one of those. So I am channeling my creative outlet in other ways. Hopefully ways in which I will make money. (trying real hard to pay off bills and finish construction on our little abode)
This blog will still have posts about odd and unusual things, the occasional post from Gomez, and thoughts on the esoteric. But the Sunday art feature will be no more. 
I do hope you'll stick around. One never knows where the path will lead. Or what the Shadows will do.

Book Fungi

The art of Melissa Jay Craig

Cat Tales ~ Book Recommendation

Since Daddy has been home, Me and Daddy have been watching a lot of tv. We try to watch a lot of educational shows like - Family Feud, Price is Right, Jeopardy. But one of Our fav shows is Big Bang Theory. Me likes Penny. Me would lay on her lap any day! Meowzahs!

Me & Daddy watch the morning news shows too. A few days ago Me saw a story about a Cat named Yoda. The book, Yoda: the story of a Cat and His Kittens, tells the tale of a rescue cat adopted by the purrfectly lovely Beth Stern and how the kittens she fosters helped save his life. 

Me knew how special Us Kittys really are! The vet doc has said that Daddy is healing quite rapidly. Daddy's already starting to put weight on his leg and Daddy plans on being able to walk with a cane in a very short time.

Purz and Catnip Dreams.......Gomez

Book Review ~ The Monster Hunter's Manual

The Monster Hunter's Manual

by 

Jessica Penot

After the death of their parents, brothers Gabriel and Alex are sure that they'll never have another happy moment or have another family. When the boys end up in France living in a castle with their Aunt, they realize that they are starting a new chapter in their lives. A chapter which would soon be filled with magic and mystery. And with the camaraderie of a talking skeleton, a vampire afraid of the dark, and the ghost of a little girl, the boys learn a valuable lesson about family.

I loved this book! I read a lot of the books which I send to my grandchildren - books written for pre-teens and even younger are fun, light reading. And I am able to discuss the book with my grandson or granddaughter. Jessica Penot has created characters that jump to life and endear themselves to the reader. I could see both my grandkids, an 8yr old and a 14 yr old, reading this book. The book is not lengthy nor too hard to follow, a perfect read for young readers. 

Book Review ~ The Devil Drinks Coffee

The Devil Drinks Coffee by Destiny Ford

Kate Saxee has returned to her hometown of  Branson Falls, Utah to take the job of editor of The Tribune. Being a small rural farming community, Branson Falls never has a lot of newsworthy happenings. If it wasn't for Kate's accident prone mother, there might not be any news to report. Until the body of a girl is found in the local lake.
Kate launches her own investigation in regards to the cause of death and in the process, meets a handsome and mysterious local, becomes reaquainted with an old high school crush, and becomes the center of innumerable threads of gossip. With the help of the mysterious local and a desire to find out the truth, Kate solves the mystery behind the girl's death. 

The Devil Drinks Coffe is a fun read. Angela Corbett has written a book that rivals those of Janet Evanovich. Branson Falls is a typical small rural town with a variety of characters that you love to hate - all very real. The plot moves along well with no slow spots. The perfect murder mystery with a hint of romance.

Book Reviewers Needed!

For all you lovers of books out there in blog land, there is an awesome blog you must visit (and bookmark!)

Fairiechick's Fantasy Book Reader . 

The Keeper of the blog, Vanessa, has a request -

Hi everyone...do you love to read and would you like get your books for free? I'm looking for bloggers/reviewers and or Facebook posters to help me out in promoting my indie author clients. The books range from young adult, new adult, contemporary romance, paranormal romance, adult contemporary and erotica. I would need reviews to be posted on either Amazon, B&N, Goodreads, etc. I will supply all necessary links. In return I will give your pages a shout out and share on my Facebook blog page. I will also do a random monthly drawing, for a gift card, with everyone who participates. 

If you are interested in being a book reviewer, send Vanessa an email -  vanliz1@aol.com

Life After Death

Found this at Merlin's Magickal Mistress. Had to share.

Book Carving

The art of Guy Laramee

Little Free Library

I ran across an article about "Little Free Libraries" in the newspaper recently and just had to share this wonderful idea! 

Todd Bol has a dream - to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide, to build a sense of community as we share skills, creativity and wisdom across generations, and to build 2,510 Libraries - as many as Andrew Carnegie - and maybe even surpass that number. His vision became the "Little Free Library" project.

Lovely small houses have been erected worldwide. Each little library is given a number and an official sign and then stocked with a variety of books. Readers are encouraged to leave a book for every book that they take. People are encouraged to leave a message inside the books which they trade. What better way to meet people and share a love of reading? 

Click Here to Find Out More!

and the Winners are.....

First, I would like to say THANK YOU to Everyone who stopped by my blog during this Autumn Giveaway! Y'all are WONDERFUL!!!!

I wrote the names on bits of paper, threw them into the cauldron, stirred and stirred and Hubby stuck his arm into the frothy mix to draw forth the names of the winners ~

Book #1  Creepy Susie - mrsduncanmahogany

Book #2  Pure Dead Magic - Debra She Who Seeks

Book #3  The Enchanted Garden - Justine's Halloween

Book #4  The Fairy Ring - Annette L

If you wonderful Ladies will please send me an email (jeanne.wildwoodsart@gmail.com) with your snail mail addys, I will get your books packaged up and shipped off. 

Autumn Blessings to each and everyone!

Shameless Plug!

I now have a shop on Amazon. Click Here! 

Individuals can now sell up to 40 items a month without becoming a 'professional seller'.  So, I am slowly clearing out the great number of books that Hubby & I have accumulated over the years. So far, the selection includes books on Faeries, Witchcraft, Mysteries, Folklore. Over the coming months, as I unpack book boxes, I will be adding to the inventory. So keep checking back.

And I have been listing items on eBay as well. Click here! 

Right now I have numerous vintage McCoy flowerpots on eBay. As well as a portable electronic birdsong identifying device (Birdsong Identiflyer). And I will be listing more vintage and antique items as they are found in boxes.

And coming soon will be numerous art and craft supplies to my Etsy shop! So be sure to keep checking all my 'outlets'! You never know what you might find. 

Give the Gift of Books.....

This Halloween!
Wendy (The Very Good Witch) over at The Halloween Tree recently posted about a wonderful project started by Neil Gaiman.  {{If you don't know Wendy, then you really MUST get on over to her blog and say HI! She has the most wonderful Halloween blog}}

The project is called All Hallow's Read. All Hallow's Read is a Hallowe'en tradition where a person gives a scary book to someone else the week of Hallowe'en or on Hallowe'en night itself. How fun is that? There's also a poster contest for all you Artists out there. And Bookmarks which can be downloaded and gifted with the books. And lots of other free goodies. How fun is that?

Movies & Books ~ Oh My!!!

I am an avid reader! I will have one, sometimes even two books, going at the same time.  But new books are expensive and the local library is quite small. So I have found a great source for acquiring 'new' books without the horrid expense. I use Swap.com to swap out the books I no longer want. I have been able to complete several collections this way and have found several new authors as well. A person can also swap cd's, dvd's, and video games. Look me up if you decide to use (or perhaps already use) the site!

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Recently I saw the Norwegian movie, Trollhunter. A fun movie, even though it was subtitled. A group of students investigate a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter. 

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Recommendation needed! Book on Yule

I am looking for a book that is suitable for small children - age 7 and under - that explains what Yule is from a Pagan point of view and that compares Yule to the holidays which are celebrated by other religions - Christmas,  Hanukkah,  Kwanzaa, etc. 
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!