HOT OFF THE PRESS!

Posted by Marny's webmaster

It's finally here! I just got my book, Linger, back from the printer. The book is an extension of my song "Linger", which is about a mother's bittersweet feelings of loss and pride on her child's first day of school. The talented artist, Megan Mansbridge - also from Lumsden, has beautifully illustrated the book, which incorporates the setting of Saskatchewan's picturesque Qu'Appelle Valley.

The first official Linger book launch and art show takes place on Wednesday, September 5 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Lumsden Library in my hometown of Lumsden, Saskatchewan. If you're in the area and can make it out, please come and say hello to Megan (the talented illustrator) and me. We'd be happy to sign a copy of the book for you and show you the original artwork for the book.

Other book signings and art shows will take place on:

• Thursday, September 14 from 6:00-8:00 pm at The Last Mountain Lake Cultural Centre, Regina Beach, SK
• Friday, September 29 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society, 2431 8th Ave, Regina, SK
• Saturday, September 30 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Book and Brier Patch, 4065 Albert St, Regina, SK

If you can't make it to one of these events or if you'd like an advance copy of the book, you can purchase Linger via my website, www.girlsinger.ca/merchandise.htm. You can also hear my song, "Linger" on my website at www.girlsinger.ca/Music.htm.

Take care and it'd be great to hear from you.
Marny

Linger

Hello There,

How are things? It's Sunday, August 27, 2006 about 8:35 am. My house is still quiet. The girls are taking their last oportunity to sleep in before school starts again tomorrow. They tell me they're not ready, but I think they are anxious to get back into a routine - okay, maybe it's me who's anxious to get them back into a routine. We've had a wonderful summer here at our place - some great gigs, a few trips to the beach, friends having sleep overs, a couple summer movies and shopping for back to school supplies and clothes.

On top of all that, my book, "Linger", was finished and is back from the printers - hot off the press! It looks beautiful! Megan Mansbridge did the illustrations and they are over the top. Heather Nickel from Your Nickel's Worth Publishing put the book together. There is absolutely nothing secondary about this book. I believe it is world class and I'm so excited to get out there and launch it. We start in my hometown, Lumsden, at the Lumsden Library with the first launch on Wednesday, Sept 5 from 6:30 - 8:30. The actual framed illustrations will be there also. I'm really looking forward to showing this project off. You can check out my appearances page for more release dates.

I've been selling a few copies of the book prior to the release and it's kinda funny how easy they sell compared to a CD. Maybe I shouldn't say that, but they sell easy. People aren't just wanting one or two - they want five or six to give as gifts. Great for baby showers, mom's just sending their kids to school for the first time, mom's sending their kids to university for the first time, grandma's, grandpas, aunts, uncles, friends, foes - great for just about anybody. I know the book will be a great addition at my shows.

On the music front of things, I'm feeling like it's time for me to do some major writing to prepare for a sophomore CD. I'll be busy over the next few months writing and acquiring material. I'm looking forward to seeing what I come up with.

My dog, Reg, is begging for his morning walk. I'm going to go do that and then maybe make some waffles - in the mood for waffles.

Take care and I'd love to hear from you.

Marny

Hello there!

Posted by Marny's webmaster

Hope you're having a great summer. I sure am, but, dang it, it's going fast. July was great in Girl Singer Land. I had my whole entire family here for the first week in July. Tons of fun and nobody got hurt - bonus. I also had some fantastic gigs throughout July:

• Canada Day in Wascana Park (Regina)
• The Craven Country Jamboree (this was over-the-top fun)
• The Taste of Regina (where my daughter, Mae, joined me for four songs and an encore - the future of Canadian Country Music is sound)
• The Pump Roadhouse (always a great time and hey! they're nominated for CCMA Club of the Year)

...and now, I've been invited to open for Terri Clark at the Molson Grand Stand at the Buffalo Days Exhibition in Regina this coming Sunday, August 6 at 7:30 pm. If you're in the area, come on out and enjoy some great music.

On a side note, my book, "Linger", is now at the printers and I'm planning a fall release. It looks fantatstic!

Take care and I'd love to hear from you.
Marny