The book is out! At last!

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The book is out! At last!

by tylluanpenry @ Wednesday, 04. Nov, 2009 – 15:26:59

Well, I've not been blogging as much as I would have liked recently, but this is partly because I'm getting ready for Witchfest International on Saturday. I'm going to be a busy girl - doing a talk (on reclaiming our Herbal Heritage), giving a workshop (on the use of plants for magical protection), conducting the opening Blessing Ceremony and also sitting on stage with several other speakers as part of a 'Meet the Witches' event.

Oh, and I have a book signing too... because at long last, after much nail chewing - my book is out! The Magical Properties of Plants.... and how to find them is finally a reality, all 426 pages of it! I haven't seen it yet, but I'm so excited. It was a labour of love, dedicated to the memory of my father, and I can truthfully say I felt I was born to write this book.

From the proofs I know that Capall Bann have done a beautiful job (as always) with the layout. And they've told me they're very pleased with the cover (which I based on the idea of a Book of Hours type of illustration.) Here, take a peek, this is my original artwork:

I think I shall just tootle off and have a well earned glass of sherry - care to join me?
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- la_spice
- Wednesday, 04. Nov, 2009 @ 15:31:17
Excellent - I'll join you if I may?
- - tylluanpenry
  - Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 08:10:31
  Absolutely! Pull up a chair and I'll poor you a schooner!
  - - la_spice
    - Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 09:14:01
    Just the medicine!
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- kevinwilson ^Pro
- Wednesday, 04. Nov, 2009 @ 16:01:29
fantastic, well done!!
you must feel so good about it.
i'm happy for you x
- - tylluanpenry
  - Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 08:11:11
  Thanks Kev! I'm wandering around with a great big grin on my face (I look a bit like a halloween lantern!)
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- jackfrost ^Pro
- Wednesday, 04. Nov, 2009 @ 16:07:40
Cheers...well done
- - tylluanpenry
  - Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 08:11:48
  Thank you Jack! Cheers! Iechyd da!
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- paulinemom
- Wednesday, 04. Nov, 2009 @ 16:23:30
Tully well done....

The cover is great....

Can we get a copy?
P xxx
- - tylluanpenry
  - Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 08:14:11
  Thank you Pauline! I did loads of different covers before I settled on that one. I'd been toying with the idea of a Book of Hours theme but kept thinking it would be too fussy. I think it works though...
  
  You can order the book either at Capall Bann's website, which is here:
  
  http://www.capallbann.co.uk/
  
  or try the online booksellers such as W H SMith, Blackwells, Amazon and Waterstones. Capall Bann is usually the quickest though!
  - - paulinemom
    - Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 14:26:31
    Will give Amazon a try first as I have to order other bits from there.
    
    Thanks and good luck.
    
    BB
    P xx
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- WyrdSeeker ^Pro
- Wednesday, 04. Nov, 2009 @ 19:47:34
That's great news!!! I will be looking out for it. It's a subject I'd like to find out more about.
- - tylluanpenry
  - Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 08:15:22
  It's a fascinating subject - I had to cut the book down by 12,000 words just to get it to a manageable size - one of these days I might actually write another... as soon as I stop writing I find out more about the subject!
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- miramaze
- Wednesday, 04. Nov, 2009 @ 21:39:24
*cheers* Tylluan.. and very well deserved it is too

I LOVE the cover and your artwork. You are so talented .. happy birthday to your 'baby'. May the book signing and sales go well. Blessed be xxx
- - tylluanpenry
  - Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 08:16:14
  Thanks, Mira! Cheers! And you're right, it does feel very like a baby to me... I am just getting ready for the witchfest now!
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- loiswakeman
- http://lois.co.uk
- Wednesday, 04. Nov, 2009 @ 22:00:54
I raise my glass (of cheap supermarket plonk) to you my dear - congratulations. The medieval styled cover is just beautiful, and I am sure the contents will be just as inspiring.

I am sure you are waiting eagerly for the "thud" as the author's copy lands on your doormat - hope the postal strikes don't hold it up too long...
- - tylluanpenry
  - Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 08:17:26
  Thank you Lois - Cheers! I'm actually going to meet my publishers on Saturday up at Witchfest International in Croydon and shall get my author's copies there. It's a great feeling! And now on to the next book!
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- trintrin1x
- Wednesday, 04. Nov, 2009 @ 22:07:30
Well Done! How exciting,the cover is beautiful xx
- - tylluanpenry
  - Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 08:17:54
  Thank you - glad you like it!
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- avrilo
- Wednesday, 04. Nov, 2009 @ 23:03:44
Congratulations! Your Ancestors will be glowing with pride at your achievment.
(Don't know why I wrote that, but I'll keep it in.)

ax
- - tylluanpenry
  - Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 08:19:02
  Thanks Avrilo! I like to think my father will be proud of the book - that was why I dedicated it to him.
  Cheers!
  - - avrilo
    - Friday, 06. Nov, 2009 @ 15:11:32
    I would love to buy an autographed copy when it's ready.
    Please let me know how much and I'll send a cheque. We can do that by PM so your address can remain private.
    - - tylluanpenry
      - Tuesday, 10. Nov, 2009 @ 08:15:41
      That's really kind of you! I'll PM you today and sort something out!
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- moonwoman
- http://www.moonwomenspirituality.com
- Thursday, 05. Nov, 2009 @ 13:38:29
Fabulous news! I know how much work this labour of love truly is! Yes enjoy your sherry!
- - tylluanpenry
  - Friday, 06. Nov, 2009 @ 11:06:42
  Thank you! I'm thrilled with the way it looks!
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- stmss
- http://www.blog.co.uk/hopecchild1
- Friday, 06. Nov, 2009 @ 10:28:03
It looks lovely.

I just popped over to say good luck with tomorrow and brightest blessings to all you are with on that happy day.
- - tylluanpenry
  - Friday, 06. Nov, 2009 @ 11:07:16
  Thank you! I'm going to be leaving in a few hours - just doing some last minute packing!
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- safriz
- http://www.conspiror.blog.co.uk
- Sunday, 08. Nov, 2009 @ 20:56:39
well done tyllu.I will have a look on Amazon
- - tylluanpenry
  - Sunday, 08. Nov, 2009 @ 20:58:42
  Thank you! You might find the best place to look is actually on the publisher;s website - the link is:
  
  http://www.capallbann.co.uk/popup.cfm?p_n=495318&p_i=495318
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- Damian (Visitor)
- Sunday, 08. Nov, 2009 @ 22:30:48
Hi there Tylluan,

I just wanted to say thanks for two awesome talks today, they were both funny and really interesting! It was mine and a friend's first time at Witchfest, and we had an awesome time. I'll definitely be picking up both your books, and looking out for updates on here!

Thanks again!

Damian
- - tylluanpenry
  - Tuesday, 10. Nov, 2009 @ 08:07:44
  Hi Damian, thanks for dropping by and your kind comments. I'm so glad you enjoyed my talks - and wasn't the Witchfest wonderful? Such a great atmosphere.
  
  If you are interested in my books, the quickest and easiest way to get them is direct from the publisher, Capall Bann. You can find them at
  http://www.capallbann.co.uk. You'll find both books in the catalogue. One at
  http://www.capallbann.co.uk/popup.cfm?p_n=468211&p_i=468211
  
  and the latest one (on plants) at
  http://www.capallbann.co.uk/prodpage.cfm?CategoryID=3410&CFID=2592416&CFTOKEN=50151123
  
  Hope this helps! Do feel welcome to keep in touch!
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- janeagain ^Pro
- Friday, 13. Nov, 2009 @ 17:04:21
Somehow I missed this post. I have it marked now on the site and hope to get it soon.
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