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BOO! What’s cooking? A hot ghost to color.
Posted by: Lyon
October 24th, 2011 >> Books, Coloring Pages, Illustration, Thoughts
One week left before Samhain.
What’s scary to me this week is how much work I’ve got coming up in November.
A lot of it has to do with actually finishing things I started at the beginning of the year. With a little over 60 days left, that doesn’t leave much wiggle room.
I’ve decided not to do National Novel Writing Month again this year. The very idea of any book 50,000 words long makes me shiver. Trying to write that many words in a holiday month is tatamount to insane. So, no new novel for me.
However, I have not let myself off scott free for November. There is another challenge called Picture Book Idea Month, where participants come up with 30 picture book ideas in the 30 days of November. I’ve done this challenge the last two years and “won.” In addition to being a participant this year, I will also be a guest blogger. My post will be online on November 14. In it, I will talk about the picture book challenge and give away a finish signed, original painting created just for the event.
And, as an off shoot to this, several of my writer friends and I are working toward having November designated as a worldwide celebration of picture book and literacy. The web site is almost live. I will send out more detailed information as soon as it’s available.
There are several other personal book related projects in the works, and I opened an Etsy shop last month. I sell Hardened Leather Masks, Amigurumi Plushies and an assortment of beaded items. I’ll be adding quilts of my own designs soon.
Have a wonderful week.
Do you have a special request for a coloring page? Let me know either via an email or through one of my social networking sites. I’m on Twitter and Facebook.
Click the image to open a .jpg to print and color. Email your colored image (less than 1mb) to coloringpage (at) handcraftedpagan (dot) com and I’ll post it to my blog!
I send out coloring pages to let people know about me, my art and my children’s books. Help support my efforts by spreading the word or buying any of my books. Please stop by any of my social networking sites to leave me a message (here is good too!) and let me know how you like the coloring pages. Remember, I provide these pages free of charge for your own personal use. Do not reproduce them or use them for any other purpose without my written permission.
It’s October already. A spooky cat to color.
Posted by: Lyon
October 3rd, 2011 >> Books, Coloring Pages, Illustration, Thoughts
I love this time of year. I’m so happy when the heat of summer finally breaks. Saturday was a lovely day and I took advantage of the weather to polish my car’s headlights. (I named my car Casper. It’s white. LOL) With all the touring I’ve done in the last several years, I’ve put a lot of hard miles on poor Casper and his headlights had become cloudy and scratched. Also on the dim side. I don’t do much night driving, but with the days turning shorter, there will be more chance of being out after dark, and bright headlights are a good thing. I figured I had better get it done before winter closed in. Casper’s got a sparkling new outlook now. And I get a thrill every time I look at him. I know. Doesn’t take much, does it?
When my daughter was much younger, October 1st was the day we would go to the basement together and pull out all the Halloween decorations. She’s “too old” to do that kid stuff any more, and frankly, it’s just not as much fun doing it by myself. But, I still think about it. So here’s a nice cat for you to color.
Click the image to open a .jpg to print and color. Email your colored image (less than 1mb) to coloringpage (at) handcraftedpagan (dot) com and I’ll post it to my blog!
I send out coloring pages to let people know about me, my art and my children’s books. Help support my efforts by spreading the word or buying any of my books. Please stop by any of my social networking sites to leave me a message (here is good too!) and let me know how you like the coloring pages. Remember, I provide these pages free of charge for your own personal use. Do not reproduce them or use them for any other purpose without my written permission.
Click on the images above to find out more about my book “Rabbit’s Song” written by S. J. Tucker and Trudy Herring. Did you know, Rabbit’s Song was originally a song? Ms. Tucker sings it!
Mabon Blessings and a harvest coloring page
Posted by: Lyon
September 19th, 2011 >> Books, Coloring Pages, Illustration, Thoughts, Tour/Appearance
Tomorrow will bring the equinox where the day and the night are equal in length. With it the end of summer is officially here. In the northern hemisphere we’re getting ready for the coming winter and bring in the harvest. These little chipmunks are stuff themselves full and gathering as many nuts and seeds as they can to get ready for the coming cold months.
It’s been cold and rainy for the last few days, the temperatures have been far below normal for over a week. I guess that’s why I’m thinking wintery thoughts. Summer seems to have flown away far too fast even for my tastes.
This coming weekend (September 24) I will be giving a workshop and signing books in Columbia, MO at Peace Park. If you’re in the area, please swing by and say hello.
Click the image to open a .jpg to print and color. Send your colored image (less than 1mb) to coloringpage@handcraftedpagan.com and I’ll post it to my blog!
Looking for a great book to teach your child about the meaning behind the equinox holiday of Mabon? Try Smoky and the Feast of Mabon by Catherynne M. Valente – click the images!
Back to school coloring page
Posted by: Lyon
August 18th, 2011 >> Books, Coloring Pages, Illustration
School started today in my town. It’s right around the corner for many other communities if it hasn’t started already.
This happy guy is so excited to be back to work. He’s missed all his noisy passengers all summer long.
Parents and teachers, I hope you’ll be frequent visitors to my blog to download and utilize my coloring pages with your budding young artist! Click the image to open a .jpg to print and color. Send your colored image (less than 1mb) to coloringpages@handcraftedpagan.com and I’ll post it to my blog!
Learn more about my fun picture book Rabbit’s Song by S.J. Tucker – click the cover.
As always, I love to receive suggestions for new (and comments) coloring pages.
Enter to win an advance copy of The ABCs of Lesser-Known Goddesses: An Art Nouveau coloring book for kids of all ages. http://bit.ly/mDaM2y
Memorial Day coloring page
Posted by: Lyon
May 26th, 2011 >> Books, Illustration, New Releases, Thoughts, Tour/Appearance
Happy Memorial Day!
It’s hard to believe it’s already Memorial Day weekend. It’s a raw 55°F outside. I have a long sleeved shirt and a sweater on. We may even have to turn the heat back on overnight.
Tornadoes slammed through Missouri yesterday and there are more forecast for today as well. So far my town has been one of the lucky ones without major damage. My thought and prayers turn to the unlucky ones, most recently in Joplin, where the death toll keeps rising. I have friends nearby and am so very thankful all of them are safe.
Normally, during May, I am hard at work on the road.
Not this year. I decided last fall to stay home and work on creating a new body of work and improving my health. So far, so good. Although neither the body of work nor my physical body are where I want them to be, I do see progress on both fronts.
I only have one event scheduled for this summer. It’s local, in St. Louis, and I’ve been going to this event for around 13 years. Only the last 6 have I been there as an author. It is still amazing and unbelievable to me that my first book came out so many years ago. I am truly blessed by my publisher and my fans.
In book news, that first book: An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child entered it’s third printing last month. And my most recent book: The ABCs of Lesser-Known Goddesses – an Art Nouveau coloring book will hit the book stores in June.
I received a proof copy from the publisher this week. They promise me I will have a box of freshly printed books for my St. Louis appearance on June 11, 2011. I will be signing all my books and giving a workshop at the 19th Annual Pagan Picnic on that Saturday. The Picnic is a 3 day affair, with a music concert on Friday night and the actual fair on Saturday and Sunday. Last I heard it was the biggest festival of its kind in the nation. Pretty amazing.
I hope those of you in the St. Louis area will come out and see me, say hi and see what I’ve been up to!
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Have a great and safe weekend!
Wolf Star coloring page ready for down load
Posted by: Lyon
February 28th, 2011 >> Books, Finished, Illustration, New Releases
Wolf Star coloring page is ready for down load
The new coloring page is ready for down load.
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Stay up to date on what I’m doing and where I’ll be through out the year.
If you have an ereader, Google Editions has ebooks for An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child; Aidan’s First Full Moon Circle and Watchers for sale! As always you can buy the bound books from my publisher or at your favorite book seller.
Enjoy the coloring page!
This month’s Coloring Page is the last one in the ABC of Lesser Known Goddesses series.
What better way to celebrate the end of 2010 than with the letter Z?
Zorya Vechernyaya is a Russian Goddess who opens the castle gates for her father at the end of each day. Since this is the last letter of the alphabet it is also the end of the series. The downloads on the yahoo group web site will stay up until Yule. Then they will be removed. You might be wondering why. It’s simple — all 26 letters — with new art for some of them — will be turned into a bound coloring book — available for purchase soon on amazon. Check back for details in a few weeks.
Meanwhile enjoy the new coloring page. Send your colored image (less than 1mb) to lyon (at) handcraftedpagan (dot) com and I’ll post it to my blog!
These ABC Goddesses coloring pages are now available in a beautiful collection coloring book directly from the publisher. Visit their web site to order your own copy or visit your favorite book seller.
New Subscribers…
We have over 900 subscribers to Magical Child News, with more arriving every day.
For those of you not subscribed to the newsletter – I create my coloring pages every 4-6 weeks for teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents to enjoy with their children, but also to let the public know about MY BOOKS!
• An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child
• Aidan’s First Full Moon Circle
• Watchers
• Rabbit’s Song
• Smoky and the Feast of Mabon
Welcome everybody – I’m glad you’re here!
I want to be able to share all your wonderful emails, so I am adding a page to my web site which you can read or leave comments on. Visit my Comments Page. Thank you so much for your kind words!
Kids! Have your parents help you send me a low resolution .jpg of your colored images to lyon (at) handcraftedpagan (dot) com and I’ll post it on the blog!
Did You Know…
I create my coloring pages for teachers, librarians, booksellers, and parents to enjoy with their children, but also to let the public know about MY BOOKS. I hope you’ll take a moment to check them out and spread the word!
• An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child
• Aidan’s First Full Moon Circle
• Watchers
• Rabbit’s Song
• Smoky and the Feast of Mabon
Visit the publisher’s site http://magicalchildbooks.com to learn more about individual titles and download activities.
Note: All Coloring Page images and activity pages are available for personal or non-commercial use. If you would like to purchase rights to an image for commercial use, please email me.
Merry Yule Blessings,
Lyon
Today we launched The Great Library Giveaway on the From the Mixed-Up Files blog. We have complied a list of almost 50 middle-grade titles that we want to donate to a local or school library. We are asking readers to nominate their favorite library, and our random generator will choose a winning library on November 30th.
http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2010/10/the-great-library-giveaway/
So check in and nominate your child’s school library, or your favorite public library, or the under served library across town that you heard needs donations. Just find a worth library and tell us!
(For those who need a little extra push, we are giving the person with the winning entry a $25 gift certificate to their local indie store as well.)
So go! Run! Nominate!
Where I’ll be in September
Posted by: Lyon
September 2nd, 2010 >> Books, New Releases, Tour/Appearance
It’s almost time for me to be back on the road. This month’s appearances are:
Tulsa, Oklahoma: OPHA Pagan Pride Days — Sep 11, 2010 – Sep 12, 2010
http://www.oklapha.org/paganpride.htm
Columbia, Missouri
Mid Missouri Pagan Pride Day — Sep 19, 2010
http://www.midmopaganpride.org/
Southern Ozarks, Missouri
Soule Fest — Sep 30, 2010 5:00pm – Oct 3, 2010 5:00pm
http://www.wolvenwold.drak.net/sf2010.html
If you are in any of these areas, I’d love to see you. Please come by. In Tulsa I will also be doing a reading of my newest book “Smoky and the Feast of Mabon” written by Catherynne M. Valente.
Speaking of “The Feast of Mabon,” it’s been getting rave reviews since its official release on August 21.
There are two 5-star reviews over at amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Smoky-Feast-Mabon-Catherynne-Valente/dp/0979683467
MidWest Book Review says “…”Smoky and the Feast of Mabon” is a lovely book that teaches children to appreciate the gifts of each season, but particularly fall, and not to mourn the passing of beautiful flowers or plants because they give many good gifts in their endings, and in their endings is another beginning. “Smoky and the Feast of Mabon” is enhanced by spectacular illustrations which bring the magical child story new dimensions. “Smoky and the Feast of Mabon” is written particularly for children ages 5-9.”
The book is available now for purchase at your favorite retailers. If they don’t have it, ask them to stock it for you. Please buy your copy now so you have it in time for Mabon on Sept 21. You can also purchase directly from the publisher at http://magicalchildbooks.com/smoky.html
If you head over to the publisher, you can also get a free teaching guide for “The Feast of Mabon.” It’s perfect for classroom, home school or Spiral Scout activities. http://magicalchildbooks.com/smokyguide.html
Hopefully, you have had a chance to download your ABC Goddess coloring page which was sent out earlier this week. This leave us 3 more letters before the series is complete.
Until next time, may the Lord and Lady keep you safe and bless your harvests, whatever your crop may be.
Blessings,
Lyon
