Here it is - almost.
The long-awaited bestseller that Arlene has been slaving over for the past year.

Even though the book is not totally completed yet, it is now on Amazon. The Cover & Title & synopsis.

The publisher picked one of the drawings done for the book as the cover. At the recent Rittnehouse Art Show in Philly, that particular drawing sold quickly, with people coming back to the booth trying to buy it even after it was sold.

Arlene\'s Book

May I be the first to congratulate the authoress. It is hard to believe the picture on the cover is not a photo. See you both on Saturday!!

What a beautiful cover! And what an accomplishment! Congratulations on the good work.

Kudo's to you, Arlene! I know this was a lot of hard work, and I'm glad you had Gil right behind you all the way!

Congratulations.....What a wonderful feeling of accomplishment this must be. The cover drawing is amazing. I can't wait to get my copy. I hope you have a cruise planned to celebrate!

Congratulations, Arlene! Ditto: What an accomplishment!

Wow Arlene, how impressive is that!!!! Congrats!

Congrats Arlene!

Congrats Arlene...you've worked so hard. The cover is beautiful.

Nancy

Congratulations Arlene. Well done!!! :app: :app:

Arlene,

Congratulations!! Such a labor of love!

I continue to be "mind-boggled" at what you produce in your medium! While I love the cover, love your fruit/flower still lifes even more and hope they're in the book. Can't wait to see it!

Mazel tov, Arlene!

Thank you everyone. It is very exciting to see ones name on Amazon. I had no say on the cover, but thought they did an excellent job. They even used my favorite color - RED. I wish I could say I was finished with the book, but my editor keeps throwing new stuff at me. It's the never ending book.

Trust me when I say that this book would never have been completed without Gils help. He was invaluable to me, whether providing a photograph I needed to massaging my back, hand and shoulders, when they started to hurt from too much drawing to editing or helping me write a section.
We'll be celebrating a few months before the book is out. We'll be celebrating with everyone on PEARLS.
Yes of course.

Oh and I wouldn't say the "baby" is born yet; this is just the "sono"

From one Arlene (not nearly as talented!) to another: :app: :app: :app: :app:

Arlene congratulations! That cover is really beautiful - I hope you sell TONS of books! :app:

Awesome, Arlene! Congratulations!!! :nw:

To be published. more than a dream come true. Congratulations!

Fantastic! What a gorgeous cover. We are so proud of you, Arlene. Thanks for the sneak preview, Gil.

cheers, Anne

BIG CONGRATULATIONS! This is terrific!

Congratulations Arlene

Arlene,

Congratulations - what a great accomplishment. Wishing you wonderful success with this new title of Author!

Congratulations, Arlene. The cover is incredible! I, too, can't believe it's not a photo...

Dena

Amazing art!! Congrats Arlene (and Gil, for the support!!)

Wow! Congratulations Arlene..

Congratulations! The cover is terrific - best of luck with sales.

Arlene,
How exciting! Your accomplishment is remarkable, but then again I've seen your art work and here's wishing you a best seller :app:

Arlene - Amazing!!! I think it should be coffee table book for LCTers - good luck -

Arlene...I've order a copy - hope we'll meet someday so I can collect the author's autograph!

Can't wait to see the book!

Best wishes,

Not only am I impressed with what I have seen here of your work, and the fact that you will soon be published, but the editorial review is outstanding. Kudos to Arlene.
Lynn

Thank you again everyone. I really appreciate the warmth and support of all the LCT members. I hope this isn't seen as soliciting but I'll have autographed copies available on my website, closer to the publish date. Karen if it's not allowed please just remove it.

Congratulations Arlene - that's a wonderful looking book and even though I have no talent at drawing, I might have to pick it up just so I can admire your work in more detail. :)

Masaki

Awesome! Congratulations. Now tell Amazon to stop discounting it!

I will be waiting anxiously for the book to become available; I want it for my oldest granddaughter who is fairly talented in several mediums. She just plays around with it, but I'm still going to give her the book.

Congratulations, Arlene. As the others have said, the cover photo is awesome! Before opening this thread I thought it would be about a new pet. I'm sure this baby has been TONS more work that a new puppy or kitty! I sure do admire your amazing talent. :app:

Congratulate Arlene! That is so exciting for you, good luck. Hope it becomes a best seller!

Just getting caught up on the off-topic posts - CONGRATULATIONS, ARLENE!!! May you enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Congratulations Arlene! What a monumental project. I can't wait to see it! I've been working on some of your project from ScribbleTalk and am looking forward to seeing what projects and techniques are in the book.

Dave

Dave glad you're enjoying some of the projects. I've actually included some of the color ones in the book.

To everyone else, thank you. I've almost got the baby put to bed. Then it's just a question of waiting.

I'm catching up too. Congratulations, Arelne. Writing a book is a hard task. The cover is fantastic and really highlights your talent. Awesome job.