Great time had at Andy's Pub

I feel so lucky to have been invited to join the Andy's holiday sale in their 4th year! It was such a great event, with so many talented and varied vendors there selling their wares. The back portion of the pub was transformed into a holiday shopping venue for the evening. It was so festive, full of people shopping, drinking, eating, chatting, the whole evening (3:30ish-8:30ish). The weather was quite chilly, but not cold enough to stop folks from coming in for some last minute shopping!

I had a sweet location, a nice big table right at the entrance to the "show room". Sold and signed lots of books (sold out of My Maine, wow!) and some prints, too. 

My table :) I even had ANDIES Mints in honor of Andy's...I know...I couldn't resist.

I met lots of wonderful, creative people at this show. A few whose work I had seen at other events and was happy to finally put a face to the name/product, and many others with new, unique things I had never seen. I didn't get a photo (because there was always a crowd around his table!) but these repurposed vintage and antique door knobs, assembled onto corks to make wine stoppers, were so fabulous, a great gift idea, and super clever! And they're called "Dorks" (get it?) and are made by A Pane in Maine. 

Another hot seller were lobsterman/artist Eric Pray's "E Tails",  real lobster tails hand painted to perfection. 

Proud to be the owner of this spotted little guy right here ^, and Eric got one of my crab prints; Little lobster buddy is hanging on my tree right now!

Awesome, right?!

And so much more! 

Handmade candles that smelled amazing and fresh by Erin Donovan of Watermark Designs.

and more from Watermark.  I really loved her packaging and displays, don't you?

Reversible headbands, adorable clutches, plus tee shirts and scarves by Beth Webber, who assembled this whole shindig (thanks, Beth, job well done!)

Handmade soaps, chapstick, jewelry and more

I love love loved these hand sewn skirts, I wish I had grabbed her card so I could tell you her name! Sweetest woman, and so talented. These are all hand stitched and uuber soft materials. I especially loved this gray/yellow combo.

I think she called these "Rag-a-mittens" and I was in love with them. Beyond soft and comfy! By Jeanie McAleney

Local artist Andrew Cook's  "Island Lobster" and "Christmas Lobster".   So many lobster options! 

Thanks so everyone who came out. It was a fun time and a very successful sale, can't wait to do it again next year :)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Book signing at Maine Audubon

Got plans this Saturday morning?

 It's the 6th annual Museum Shopper’s Day at Gilsland Farm.

Participating museums are Maine Historical Society, Maine Audubon Society, Portland Headlight Museum, Tate House, Greater Portland Landmarks, Maine Wildlife Park, Falmouth Historical Society, and Scarborough Historical Society. And Suzanne and I will be there with My Maine, too!

Come pick up a copy of "My Maine" 

at the 

Maine Audubon (Falmouth*) 

this Saturday, Nov. 19th,

where the author and I will be there signing books 

from 

9am-4pm

As always, I'll have freebie coloring activities for any kids who stop by. We'd love to meet you!

The holidays are just around the corner, and there's no such thing as too many books!

This is such a beautiful place and Saturday is looking sunny. Make an afternoon of it, do some shopping, and take a little walk through the nature paths...before it snows! 
(Actually, I just found out that you can rent showshoes there in the winter to explore the paths for only $5! Fun!) 

 Hope to see you this Saturday!

*20 Gilsland Farm Road

 Falmouth, Maine 04105

(207) 781-2330 

info@maineaudubon.org

This weekend's events!

Full weekend of book selling and activities! I hope to see you at one (or both!) of these events!

 Contact me if you need directions or more information.

Saturday, Oct. 22

11am-2pm

Portland Public Library

&

Sunday, Oct. 23

10am-3pm

240 Rt. One, Kittery, Maine

You may have seen me post this a few weeks ago, but the rain date was put into action, so here it is for this weekend!

It's never too early to start holiday shopping ;)

Sunday, Oct. 8 My Maine signing

I know it's last minute, but there will be a book signing by the author of "My Maine" at Portland Head Light (right outside the gift shop) on Sunday, October 8th from 10:30-1:30! Such warm weather for this weekend, why not take a little stroll around the lighthouse and say hi to Suzanne! (And congratulate her, too--she recently had a baby boy!!)

I won't be able to attend this one, but I'll have a couple events next weekend in Portland and Kittery, so stay tuned for more fall signings!

"My Maine" Book Signing Wed Aug 24

Last minute book signing event for "My Maine"! 

Tomorrow,

Wed., Aug 24th from 11am-2pm 

at the Portland Head Light gift shop!

The author, Suzanne Buzby Hersey and I will be there signing books and will have coloring activities for kids, so bring the whole family. It's going to be a beautiful day, so stop by and say hello!

Maine Coast Book Shop & Cafe, Book Signing

Suzanne Buzby Hersey, My Maine author, at our table with the books.

Suzanne and I had a nice day in Damariscotta for a "My Maine" and "Down East in the Ocean" book signing on Saturday. It was a gorgeous day, such a beautiful drive and sweet town to spend it in.

They had the window ready for us!

Also very well advertised inside! Check out all the books on the wall behind the counter! Very cool.

Some activities and treats for the kiddos!

Looking forward to the next book signing...Rockland's Lighthouse Museum, July 23rd!

July Book Events!

Click and zoom in for full size text! 

*"Click to order" links disabled on image. Buy My Maine here, Buy Down East in the Ocean here

Len Libby Signing

Thanks to all who stopped by Len Libby Candies this past Sunday for our My Maine book signing event! It was a rather small turnout, (because let's face it, competing with the first 75° degree day after a month of rain wasn't easy!) but it was a fun afternoon either way. We met some great people, made a few new little friends, including a future children's book illustrator in the making, and of course couldn't leave without a helping of the best needham ice cream you'll ever taste. The book, along with matted prints from the book, and a few chickadee and moose prints on wood blocks, are still for sale at Len Libby. So if you were too busy at the beach, we understand, and you can still go check it out!

Me, Suzanne, and Maureen Hemond-Len Libby Owner

Our next book signing scheduled for My Maine is on July 9th, in Dameriscotta, ME. Stay posted for details!

"My Maine" Book Signing, Memorial Day Weekend

Hope to see you there!!

March 2011: "My Maine" book release party!

Our launch party and first book signing event for My Maine was a huge success! It was held at the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, and we had a terrific turnout.

Thank you to everyone who attended--all the kids and "big kids" had a blast. The adventurous second floor was all ours for everyone to play and enjoy pizza, juice boxes and Maine whoopie pies. Mmmm, delish.

It's juice box time for Tyler and Dani :)

We had a wonderfully long line of guests purchasing books and prints from the book.

Suzanne and I were thrilled by all the support from everyone who attended. We had a fabulous evening, and can't wait for the next My Maine signing event. There are plans for more upcoming signings very soon--check back on the blog soon for dates of events!

Suzanne Buzby-Hersey (author) and me (illustrator)