Good Morning!
I just returned from a wonderful author tour of South East Saskatchewan. I had ten stops in all from Kipling to Kennedy, Carlyle (Regional Library as well as the school), Manor, Maryfield, Moosomin (Regional Library too), Wapella and Whitewood. The tour was arranged by Pam Foy. Pam is a newly retired teacher and she is part of the South East Regional Reading Council as well as the Saskatchewan Reading Council (I hope I have that correct). She is a gem! She's beautiful, fun, smart, organized, energetic and loving. I'm thankful that she helped to introduce me and my work to so many new people. Everywhere I went I was welcomed with open arms. Thanks, Pam!
Aside from the author visits, Pam took me to a tea house in Fairlight, Saskatchewan. Amazing! Fairlight is a small village, I don't even think there are a hundred people living there, but in the center of the town is the most fantastic tea house owned by the charasmatic Brenda. I loved her right away. I had the best coffee at the tea house and was served delicious, fresh bisquits along with cheese and jam. That was only the second time I had met Pam and I was really trying to mind my manners and there were other people sitting at tables around me enjoying huge, decadent deserts. But truthfully, those bisquits were so good, I just wanted to inhale them like the cookie monster eats cookies. I controlled myself - well, I think I did. The tea house is also full of beautiful giftware. Paintings, kitchen gadgets, furniture, pottery and the list goes on. I plan go back there before Christmas with my family.
Today I'm off to Southey School for another author visit. I can't wait.
I want to say thank you big time to the Saskatchewan Writer's Guild who helps to fund my author visits. I appreciate what they do there and that they are helping me get my work out into the world. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Time to go. The girls are in the kitchen making breakfast and I love to visit with them before they go to school.
Have a great day.
Peace!
Marny
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Hello!
Happy Fall! It's a beautiful Sunday morning in my tiny corner of the world this day of October 17, 2010. The sun is shining high in the sky and the wind is calm. My darling dog, Jett, took me on a wonderful walk this morning. Her enthusiasm when the leash comes out is infectious. She jumps up on all fours and spins around several times showing her appreciation. How would it look if I used her techniqe to show my gratitude and love? I think I'll try it.
Thank you for visiting my website. It's been almost a year since the launch of "Who's That Man?". The book is finding its way into the world. I've received several emails from schools asking permission to use the DVD from the book in classrooms. I'm happy to grant that permission. It's my goal to get the book in every school library and public library in North America. Thank you for helping me with that.
Last week, I received news that "Who's That Man?" won a Silver Medal in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards out of the states. How exciting for my publisher (Your Nickel's Worth), my illustrator (Megan Mansbridge) and me. We are so thankful! I will use this medal to help me continue moving the book into every school and public library in North America. I'm thinking I will travel to Traverse City, Michigan for the medal ceremony in November. I'll keep you posted.
This week I'll be in South East Saskatchewan on an author tour. I love travelling and meeting new people. I'll be sharing the stories behind my books, "Linger" and "Who's That Man?" as well as talking about my new book, "Rockstar!".
Thanks again for visiting my website. I'd love to hear from you.
Love and light,
Marny
Thank you for visiting my website. It's been almost a year since the launch of "Who's That Man?". The book is finding its way into the world. I've received several emails from schools asking permission to use the DVD from the book in classrooms. I'm happy to grant that permission. It's my goal to get the book in every school library and public library in North America. Thank you for helping me with that.
Last week, I received news that "Who's That Man?" won a Silver Medal in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards out of the states. How exciting for my publisher (Your Nickel's Worth), my illustrator (Megan Mansbridge) and me. We are so thankful! I will use this medal to help me continue moving the book into every school and public library in North America. I'm thinking I will travel to Traverse City, Michigan for the medal ceremony in November. I'll keep you posted.
This week I'll be in South East Saskatchewan on an author tour. I love travelling and meeting new people. I'll be sharing the stories behind my books, "Linger" and "Who's That Man?" as well as talking about my new book, "Rockstar!".
Thanks again for visiting my website. I'd love to hear from you.
Love and light,
Marny
Thursday, November 26, 2009
What's Your Story?
Hey There!
I'm happy to report that Who's That Man? has been successfully launched. We held two official launches. One at the Book & Brier in Regina and the other at the Lumsden Library in Lumsden. Both places were gracious hosts and I'm so happy that they were so accomodating. We had many friends, fans and lots of family out to support us.
On my agenda these days is getting the book into every school library across Canada. I'm starting with Saskatchewan and I'll move east and west one province at a time. Also, I'm working on an author tour. I was able to get to a couple schools prior to Remembrance Day with the book. I was well recieved and really enjoyed my visits. I love connecting with the staff and students.
The picture on the left is of Megan Mansbridge, my illustrator (on the left), me and Heather Nickel, my publisher (on the right).
Take care and thanks for checking in. I'd love to hear from you.
Marny
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Hello from Girl Singer Land
It’s been so long since my last post. Maybe you were thinking I’d blown away in the high Saskatchewan winds. No chance of that happening! I’ve got a strong foundation keeping me grounded and I’m happy to say there are many wonderful things unfolding in my world.
My most recent news is the launch of my second book, Who’s That Man?. My beautifully talented friend, Megan Mansbridge – who also illustrated my first book, Linger, has joined me again along with Heather from Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing, to transform my song, “Who’s That Man?”, into an amazingly illustrated children’s book. The story comes from some of my family history with WWII. It’s a story about a homecoming – separated by war, a small boy (my dad) meets his father (my grandfather) for the first time and finds they have been connected by love all along. The book is a 32-page hardcover and comes with a DVD. (The DVD is the actual song synced with the illustrations). Also on the DVD is a conversation I had with my dad, Gerry Duncan, about his memories of his dad’s homecoming. The book is beautiful and it’s available on my newly redesigned website!
The summer of 2009 found me in the cast of the Western Canadian debut of “Canada’s Songbird: A Musical Tribute to Anne Murray” at the Souris Valley Theatre in Estevan SK. This was the first time I had ever performed in a musical theatre. When rehearsals started I was timid and scared. Compared to the rest of the cast, I was the green one. I was out of my comfort zone. I felt like I was in over my head. But, it was one of the best gigs I have ever had. The cast and crew were amazing – every single one of them. I made so many new lifelong friends. (Check out a short backstage video of us here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqWx23xdhO4. And, singing Anne Murray songs and talking about her life was a real honour. I’m a bigger Anne Murray fan than ever. It sounds like the cast will be gathering again in the spring to take the show on the road. I’ll keep you posted.
As far as gigs these days, I’m really enjoying performing with my daughter, Mae. She’s sixteen now. She plays the keys and sings – her voice is kind of bluesy – and I play my guitar and harmonize. We are working on building our repertoire and I’m sure any recording I do in the near future will include her.
I’ll say good bye for now. I hope things are well on your end. Please join Megan and me to help us celebrate the launch of Who’s That Man?. We’ll be at:
Book and Brier in Regina SK, 2pm, Saturday, November 7, 2009 and
Lumsden Library, Lumsden SK, 7pm, Monday, November 9, 2009
If you can’t join us for these dates, you can find the book on my website – my newly redesigned website www.girlsinger.ca.
Take care and I’d love to hear from you.
Marny
My most recent news is the launch of my second book, Who’s That Man?. My beautifully talented friend, Megan Mansbridge – who also illustrated my first book, Linger, has joined me again along with Heather from Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing, to transform my song, “Who’s That Man?”, into an amazingly illustrated children’s book. The story comes from some of my family history with WWII. It’s a story about a homecoming – separated by war, a small boy (my dad) meets his father (my grandfather) for the first time and finds they have been connected by love all along. The book is a 32-page hardcover and comes with a DVD. (The DVD is the actual song synced with the illustrations). Also on the DVD is a conversation I had with my dad, Gerry Duncan, about his memories of his dad’s homecoming. The book is beautiful and it’s available on my newly redesigned website!
The summer of 2009 found me in the cast of the Western Canadian debut of “Canada’s Songbird: A Musical Tribute to Anne Murray” at the Souris Valley Theatre in Estevan SK. This was the first time I had ever performed in a musical theatre. When rehearsals started I was timid and scared. Compared to the rest of the cast, I was the green one. I was out of my comfort zone. I felt like I was in over my head. But, it was one of the best gigs I have ever had. The cast and crew were amazing – every single one of them. I made so many new lifelong friends. (Check out a short backstage video of us here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqWx23xdhO4. And, singing Anne Murray songs and talking about her life was a real honour. I’m a bigger Anne Murray fan than ever. It sounds like the cast will be gathering again in the spring to take the show on the road. I’ll keep you posted.
As far as gigs these days, I’m really enjoying performing with my daughter, Mae. She’s sixteen now. She plays the keys and sings – her voice is kind of bluesy – and I play my guitar and harmonize. We are working on building our repertoire and I’m sure any recording I do in the near future will include her.
I’ll say good bye for now. I hope things are well on your end. Please join Megan and me to help us celebrate the launch of Who’s That Man?. We’ll be at:
Book and Brier in Regina SK, 2pm, Saturday, November 7, 2009 and
Lumsden Library, Lumsden SK, 7pm, Monday, November 9, 2009
If you can’t join us for these dates, you can find the book on my website – my newly redesigned website www.girlsinger.ca.
Take care and I’d love to hear from you.
Marny
Friday, May 09, 2008
Happy spring to you all!
I’m loving the sound of the birds singing and the sun staying around longer these days.
My family and I just returned from a trip to Europe. We traveled to the beautiful town of Citta S’Angelo in the Abruzzo region in Italy to see where my grandfather on my dad’s side was born. It was magical. The town was beautiful as were the people. The wine from the region is now my new favourite. From there we journeyed up to England to the towns of Wilton and Salisbury (real close to Stonehenge) to find where my grandmother on my mom’s side was born. More magic. Here we were able to find some long lost relatives. It was wonderful to meet them and I really hope they say the same about us and that we didn’t scare them – just kidding. We also journeyed through France and into Spain where we spent a fantastic evening with my high school friend, Lisa. Her husband, Cisco, cooked a gourmet meal for us that we will never forget. It was a trip of a lifetime.
I’m happy to be back in Canada and to get back to work. The recording of my second album is moving along great. The first single, “Better Than Chocolate”, was released to radio on Monday. It is a fun up-tempo, great for summer tune written by my good friend and co-writer, Anthony Kelly. Please call your local radio station to request it. (Click on the graphic to the right for a listen
I hope life is good for you and that you find time to get out and enjoy the spring air.
I’d love to hear from you.
Take care,
Marny
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