Drum Roll Please!.......
My book Miss Polly and the Crocodile
was entered into the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and it made it to the finalists stage!!!
Huge thanks to my editor Steve Lane ( I have an editor?!π) for entering it.
The winners of this International competition will be announced at the end of May.
#childseye #libripublishing #bookawards #childrensauthor #childrensillustrator #biscuitcommunity #kerryauthor
Hello,
This little one appeared this afternoon.
I'm not sure what she will wear yet or what her sentiment will say, definitely still a work in progress.
What do you think her name should be?
She looks like she has a secret she is dying to tell π
#feliciathomasartist #pollydollies #artwithsentiment #giveagiftoflove #biscuitcommunity #kerryartist
So, if you got my newsletter then you will know what this picture is.....
( what do you mean you aren't signed up??? The link is in the bio π)
I decided to make a video of an art journal page using my Polly Dolly stickers.
Which I did. Then I had to learn how to edit it - easier said then done let me tell you!!
But there is, out in the land of YouTube a video made by me π
Obviously if you're good at that editing business it will be terrible, but I'm chuffed to bits with it!
There will be more, with fewer mistakes,( there are many in this one π) but if you have time give it a watch.
If I was a real Youtuber I'd say, " don't forget to like and subscribe ".... but I'm not π
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My book is part of the 'Little Reader' prize pack on Alison Curtis's show!
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#todayfm #alisoncurtis #feliciathomasauthor #misspollyandthecrocodile #buscuitcommunity #kerryauthor #childrensauthor
I'm very happy to have real life markets back!π
This weekend is the Easter CRaft fair in Kenmare.
I'll be at the Buttermarket from 10-6 on Saturday and Sunday, come and say hello!! π
#feliciathomasart #kenmare #kenmarebuttermarket #craftfair #kerryartist
Printing madly to get ready for next weekend. The first craft fair I've done for three years!!
If you want a lovely day out come to Kenmare, you'll find me at @kenmarebuttermarket
#kenmare #feliciathomasart #craftfair #kerryartist #childrensauthor
The Bride and Groom have been around for a long time. I'm always delighted when I hear the happy couple liked the card or print.
Then I added 'Mr & Mr' and 'Mrs & Mrs' , again the couples loved them.
But do you what I am asked for time and time again?
A bride with dark hair!
So now whether your bride is blonde or brunette there is a card or print to gift them.
The new print will be online asap!
So, today is 9 years since T.F.D......
TFD stands for, That Fateful Day.
Thst was the day I had an accident that changed a lot of things. But, as you know, every cloud has a silver lining.
From this came the decision to concentrate on my art and make it a business. That decision came after using painting as physiotherapy. It wasn't instant, it took a very long time, but it turned out I could still paint and all the practice made me define my style.
I learnt to have patience with myself, to be really determined to not let this stop me doing things.
I also had to practice writing with my left hand. So I started to write a story about Miss Polly whose fingers were bitten off by a crocodile.....
8 years later, that book was written, re- written , edited, illustrated and published!!!!
I am very proud of my book, I'm not sure if would ever have happened with T.F.D.!
There is a link in my bio if you'd like to listen to me reading the first chapter.
#misspollyandthecrocodile #libripublishing #childrensauthor #illustrator
Happy World Book Day!!
Today I will leave this book somewhere in Killarney......
As the tag says, Finders Keepers!!
If you find it, I hope you enjoy it.
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Miss Polly and the Crocodile are in good company at @theforgecastleisland !
Delighted to say they now stock my cards and prints too......plus the coffee is delicious!! π
πΈ "Do you sell stickers for your notebooks?"
( The answer is always 'yes' then learn how to do it right?)
πΈ So, after MUCH learning and experimenting I have Polly Dolly stickers!
Now, there is a bit of perfecting to do, but they will be ready very soon π₯°πΈ
#feliciathomasart #stickers #plannerstickers #stationeryfan
#kerryartist
Here I am with Eamon Browne from the Killarney Library. Miss Polly and the Crocodile is now in all the Kerry libraries!! Thank you Eamon for supporting local authors. π€©
@kerry.library
#misspollyandthecrocodile #kerryauthor #libripublishing #newauthor #readtoyourkids #childrrensstory #kerrylibrary
"We have all done things we regret, but it doesn't make us bad. Every day is a chance to do your best and if you do that, then all is well."
β€ Wise words from Mrs Adam's β€
You can read more about Mrs Adams in 'Miss Polly and the Crocodile ' - link in bio xx
First order of the year ready to go β€
31 years of this beautiful human.
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#mumlfe #myfavouritejob
"You can find magic wherever you look, all you need is a book" -
Dr. Suess π
Evan is only 2 but he likes Mrs Adsms and the Crocodile best!
π I have sent my last orders, my last day st work is tomorrow. I have battled the supermarket, just a few things left to do.
πIt's Yule, blessings to all, I hope you can enjoy this Christmas, and if it is a hard time of year for you then I send you all the love. β€
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#misspollyandthecrocodile
#libripublishing #booksarethebestgifts
Say hello to Lola!
Lola is very wise, her sentiment says,
πΈ" Whether you think you can or you can't you are right".πΈ
She reminds us to think positively, to believe in ourselves and that if things don't go to plan it's ok.
Be kind to yourselves this weekend lovelies. Xx
Original mixed media on board. Framed in white wood with glass. 21cm x 21cm
β¬100. Free shipping in Ireland
Miss Polly and the Crocodile is proving to be a great Christmas gift ( judging from the orders that are coming in π)
At β¬8.99 it's a great stocking filler.
You can find out more about it on my website- link in the bio- you can even listen to a short reading π
Available from my website, from the publisher @childs.eye.lp if your in UK or Amazon,.
Miss Polly wishes you a very merry Christmas! Xx ππ
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#biscuitbacker #misspollyandthecrocodile #newchildrensbook #newauthor #kerryauthor #booksnotbatteries #booksarethebestgifts #childrensstory
The thing about December is you have loads of time, then you blink and suddenly it's the 20th already! π
πI'm just popping in to give you a very gentle reminder about posting dates - my last day of posting is the 14th π
Of course, you can still order after that, but I cant guarantee it will be with you in time..... I had a very stressful time last year chasing couriers to make sure customers got their orders, and I'm not able for it again! π€ͺ
Here are some little gift ideas, click the image and it will bring to that item on my website- if you have any questions just shout.
My tree went up yesterday so I'm fierce festive π ππ
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21X21cm original mixed media in a white wood frame with glass.
Her sentiment says, " Live life imperfectly with great delight!"
β¬100 with free delivery in Ireland
Going up on my online shop today.
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