Three Friends, Three Books

It just so happens that I am fortunate enough to have some gifted friends. And three of those friends recently published their own first books ~ which, also,  just so happen to be quite good. So I thought I’d give them a shout out, because I’m both proud of their work and proud to know them. (If any of you are then inclined to read their books, all the better for everyone involved!)

Paul Huckelberry / An Accidental Book

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I didn’t know Paul until he followed up on a referral to use both my graphic design and editing services ~ which he (very wisely :  ) ) decided to invest in. So, yes, I am particularly biased in my review of this book, but I do know the book intimately ~ line by line, in fact, and cover design, too ~ and my assessment is honest. (Those who know me or my work, know that I can be a demanding critic, aiming for the best possible result with the highest quality representation.) And with that I’ll say that Paul is a writer who’d been masquerading as a well-resepcted engineer for many years ~ and write well he does in this lively collection of life stories ranging from love to politics, religion, greed, food on the table, self-worth, and generally a whole lot of things that seem to matter in this life we live. Without prescribing or preaching, he shares, and through that, gems of wisdom shine.

Alice / Wonderland’s Teatray, Musings and a Few Unchallengeable Truths

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Over the past year, I have come to know and absolutely delight in this deep-thinking, witty, well-lived and wonderfully wise soul  ~ and her first book is all of that as well.  It’s a short, hauntingly real and beautifully composed sharing of life lessons learned, in ways that question, soothe, uplift and scratch at the very core of our spirit. She digs deep effortlessly and comes out on the other side brighter and wiser, refreshingly touching the reader’s life in the process.

Heather McCloskey Beck / Take the Leap

taketheleapI’m pretty sure Heather and I have known each other in many lifetimes, as there was an almost instant “recognition” of one another across the miles, well before we met in person. We also share an uncannily similar approach to life, as well as a passion for art, creativity, peace and doing what you love ~ the latter of which, Heather is on a mission to help infuse into as many souls as possible  So, when reading this lovely, thoughtful book, I nodded my head a lot, and found myself silently cheering her on, as well as cheering on all those who will undoubtedly be uplifted and motivated by her beautiful, compelling brand of inspiration.

Patricia Saxton

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  • aliceinwonderlandsteatray

    October 12, 2013 at 3:06 pm Reply

    Thank you my lovely, what a wonderful unexpected shout out! It has been and continues to be an absolute delight to build a friendship with you. How fortunate we are! <3

    • saxtonstudio

      October 13, 2013 at 2:33 am Reply

      We are fortunate, indeed, and you are so very welcome. <3

  • denib14

    October 12, 2013 at 11:22 am Reply

    Nice covers – your work?

    • saxtonstudio

      October 12, 2013 at 11:26 am Reply

      Just the top one of this batch is mine – “An Accidental Book”. I’ve done others, but the other two shown here are not my work. 🙂

      • denib14

        October 12, 2013 at 11:42 am

        It has a nice feeling to it (I get accused of mixing my senses all the time lol)

      • saxtonstudio

        October 12, 2013 at 12:34 pm

        Ha, no worries! And I thank you.

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