Book Business
Thanks to John Daly, WriteLife tech expert and author of the Sean Coleman thriller series, for talking with me about Grief Doodling: Bringing Back Your Smiles. John is an excellent reviewer—prepared, cordial, and an astute listener. I posted the interview on Facebook and Twitter. If you didn’t see it, follow this link now: https://writelife.com/interview-harriet-hodgson. To watch the book-trailer go to www.youtube.com and use the search words “Grief Doodling.”
I’m thrilled with the blog tour organized by 4 Wills Publishing for The Grandma Force. The week-long tour garnered many comments. Thanks to #RRBC and #RWISA members for sponsoring the tour. Here are some links to the book.
Amazon US eBook https://amzn.to/2x1dr4c
Amazon US paperback https://amzn.to/2JPDIDm
IndieBound paperback http://bot.ly/2GoFdSl
Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/2JVgWER
iBooks https://apple.co/2JLjEOx
Reviews
Reviews for my forthcoming book, Daisy a Day: Hope for a Grieving Heart, are heartwarming. Several reviews brought tears to my eyes. I’m grateful to these experts for taking the time to read my book and write a review. You are friends in need and deed.
Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, Grief Counselor and author of Finding Your Way Through Grief: A Guide for the First Year
Mary Amundsen, RN, BSN, MS in Counseling, author and poet
Joy Brown, founder of Centering Corporation, author of about 50 books, and author of the BOOB Girls comedy mystery series for women
Elizabeth Coplan, Grief Dialogues Founder and Chief Playwright
Edward Creagan, MD, FAAHPM, Emeritus Professor of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic Medical School, author of Farewell: Vital End-of-Life Questions and Candid Answers from a Leading Palliative and Hospice Physician
Adrienne Gruberg, Founder and President, The Caregiver Space, Inc., www.thecaregiverspace.com
Stedman Stevens, bereaved husband and father, author of A Beautiful Life: The Little Things that Help Grieving Families
Reverend Luke Stevens-Royer, minister and poet
Lynda Cheldelin Fell, International Grief Institute founding partner, and author of about 50 books
Photo by Kathy Meyer, RN
Reviews continue to come in and I will post them on Amazon. Daisy a Day will be officially released on May 3rd and is available for preorder now. To grab your copy, go to www.amazon.com/harriet-hodgson/daisy-a-day.
From My Window
Charter House (Mayo Clinic retirement living) officially opened its art exhibit at the end of February. I have 21 doodle art pictures in the exhibit. Many residents have asked me about doodle art, what it is, and how I do it. Comments about my doodle art range from “Wow!” to “I love the colors” to “They make me happy.” Residents gather in these chairs beneath my doodle art and across from other pictures. If I’ve made some people happy I feel like I’ve done something good.
Photo by Kathy Meyer, RN
The walls of my studio were bare after most of my pictures were transferred to the exhibit. Since I couldn’t stand looking at empty walls and protruding nails, I ordered more frames, did more doodle art, and hung more pictures. Yep, I’m addicted to doodle art and love it. The techniques I use are simple ones. All are described and illustrated in Grief Doodling.
Quote of the Month
Instead of a quote this month, I ask you to pray for Ukraine, its president, and its people. This is a humanitarian crisis and, no matter what your political views may be, every life is sacred. Stand with Ukraine!
