a cover (or rather, the cover)
imagine it a blue sky with a warm soft breeze in the air sort of day and you have just arrived at my little house in the pacific northwest. in this moment, we are sitting down to peach tea (probably of the iced variety as it is august) with a sprig or two of mint and happy pink cupcakes with chocolate frosting and a bowl of blueberries and a blue plate with white polka dots that holds a bit of cheese (because there must always be a bit of cheese). a jelly jar full of dahlias cut from the backyard and a short pile of books with a paper resting on top of them sit between us on the table; paolo conte sings while the warm yet refreshing breeze floats through the open windows. after we each take a sip of tea, i flip over the piece of paper and say, "this is it. this is the cover of my book." and then we toast with cupcakes before we dive into an afternoon of laughter and poetry readings and truth sharing.
yes. let's imagine this is just where you are in this moment.
because here it is...the cover of Inner Excavation
this dream really has come true.
*****
and i must confess that i did plan to share more here about the process and experience of writing Inner Excavation when i was in fact writing it. but because i was so ill the first few months of my pregnancy (when i was doing the bulk of the work on the book), i just didn't have the energy to share the details. but now that the little one is here and i am finally able to focus on the truth that this book really did happen (that i really did write it and i did take photos that are included in it and i did gather artwork and poetry and photographs from some amazing contributors that appear in it), from now until its publication later this fall, i am going to share pieces of what this book is all about and why i am so very excited to introduce you to this inward journey of exploring where we are on our paths through photography, poetry, and mixed media art.
(oh and the pile of books between us as we drink our tea includes a few i have been opening lately that i want to share with you:
Mostly True: Collected Stories & Drawings
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Shambhala Classics)
Colors Passing Through Us
lately, the words from these books have been like a hand to hold on the journey.)
Edited to add:
PS I keep forgetting to tell you that I will be offering pre-orders of my book here through my site. The book will come with a signed note from me (to whomever you wish) and a free little surprise of goodness. Stay tuned as I will be posting more information about this very very soon.
liz lamoreux
Reader Comments (28)
wow, I'm so excited to get this one! congratulations!!
Congratulations, Liz! Wow, you've had quite the year. Looking forward to the book.
It's like you gave birth to twins! WOW! Congratulations!
I hope Ellie continues to be well. xo
i really believe that with mothering comes the birth of ourselves and the birth of creation itself. if this cover is any indication, than this is sure to be a stunning piece of work. awesome.
much love.
lisa
yeah..how exciting. Congrats i cant wait to get mine..
oh me oh my....now this really makes me put a smile on my face
seeing the fruits of your labor...a beautiful thing.....so happy for you!
How exciting! I can't wait to see your book in person! Congratulations on making your dreams come true!
Peace!
BIG SMILES!
HAPPY HEART!
DOIN A LITTLE JIG OVER HERE!!!
soooooo happy for you!!! cannot wait to get mine!!!
xxxooo
k
Love it, Liz. Great design, and the most talented author!
Congratulations Liz! The cover looks great. I love that there is a picture of you..or at least part of you.
So, SO happy for you my darling. The book looks AH-Mazing! Sending so much love to your sweet little girl too.
Oh happy day! Congratulations on dreaming big and following that dream until it became a reality. You are such an inspiration. I look forward to reading it.
WAY TO GO GIRL!
I remember back to having a newborn and I didn't have time to
1. promo a book
2. keep up a blog
3. create new jewelry
4. create anything
5. read books
You amaze me! Glad Ellie is doing well too!!! Can't wait for the book.
Oh my goodness!!! This is SOOOOOO beautiful!! I can't WAIT to see the insides!! You are amazing.....AMAZING....all that you have done and are doing. I'm so happy for you!!
first, the day you describe sounds perfect...but most importantly, i can't wait to get my hands on that book!! congratulations to you!!
Yippee, Skippy!! Everything about this makes me happy!! And everything about the book sounds sooo intruiging. I think it should be the official textbook for Unfurl!!!
Congratulations, lovely Liz...very well-deserved and I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy!
I raise my pink cupcake in a toast to you, my friend. Cheers!
Congratulations!! The cover is wonder-full and I'm so certain every precious moment inside is too. I'm thrilled for you.
CONGRATS LIZ... I know you are THRILLED!!! Can't wait to own a copy
XOOXXO
bella! many congratulations liz - it looks lovely.
I want to pre order! I want to pre order! Just tell me how!
And maaaaaaaaan, how I have missed you.
You
Make me
Want to blog
Again.
And I literally mean that, you inspire me so much.....
Xoxo
dude, I'm SO proud of you! love. xoxoxo
Came here from Kelly Kilmer's blo. Congrats on the book. It looks really intriguing and unique. Love the cover.