After weeks of editing it is finally here.
The first edition of the book was 188 pages (8.5″ x 11″ paper) but I soon realized that at that length, it would be too expensive to print. As painful and excruciating as it was, I ultimately cut it down to under 100 pages.
Who knew that the actual writing of the book would end up being the easiest part of this project?
But it is done. And I am super excited.
A quick synopsis of the book:
There are 20 chapters, each a different perennial that resides in my garden today. The chapters commence with a personal story that is tied to that particular plant. It then takes you through a photographic journey, spring through winter of that perennial with 1,000+ photos in all. While the flowering of each perennial is happily celebrated, I also include other aspects that too often go underappreciated: new spring foliage, spent blooms, seed heads and fall color.
For all of you who have been loyal readers over the years, please know that this is all new material and not a copy of old blog posts.
You can purchase the book here through Amazon.
Thank you all for your support over the years as this book wouldn’t have been written without you.
I am forever grateful.
Volume 2 will be out later this year.
Congratulations!!!
Thanks so much Laura!
I feel as though I know the author! Best wishes!
Thank you Mary!
I can hear your excitement in your announcement! Congratulations!
I am pumped up, thanks Meg!
Congrats and Kudos!
Thanks so much Chuck!
Hi John, I send my CONGRATS too! Just wondered, if one wanted to purchase your book NOT through online,
could they? Would also love to obtain a signed copy by you. Is this possible?
I can do that Deborah, can you email me your address? Thanks!
Congratulations, John! I look forward to reading it since you tell good stories.
Thank you Linda!!
Can’t wait to buy it!
Congratulations and good luck!!!
Thanks so much Jeff!