I am very, super excited to be able to show you this today...it's here (sort of) but yes!...that's my book cover up there. I can hardly believe it. Full circle moment from when I first posted about it here, which seems like ages ago. The official title is "Blogging for Bliss: Crafting Your Own Online Journal, A Guide for Crafters, Artists & Creatives Of All Kinds" (ok, so how about "BFB" for short?) and it's now available for pre-order (RIGHT NOW!) over at Amazon and Barnes and Noble . It will be available at your local bookstore August 4th. Pinch me.
A labor of love, much like childbirth, as I was told it would be by my fabulous team at Red Lips 4 Courage (the same producers of "The French Inspired Home" and many more fab books) I say "team" because it really took a village to write this book. These women are rock stars, so please cheer and scream if you ever are lucky enough to work with them.
What a journey this has been, and I know how difficult it was to support me while working on this book without knowing what the heck it was about. You deserve roses and cupcakes. This book wouldn't have been possible without the wonderful and supportive blogging community I am lucky to be a part of. A circle of light, love, creativity beyond imagination. Again, that village thing.
The book! What is it about?! I think the title gives most of it up, but it's chock full of how- to's, creating your own unique blog style and also spotlighting some of our favorite super creative bloggers (there are over 50 featured!), how they got started, what blogs they read and much more. It's a 'must have' book for anyone who has a blog (or is thinking about starting one). I hope it will be a source of reference but more importantly, i-n-s-p-i-r-a-t-i-o-n. AND It's so darn pretty inside too, if I do say so myself. The art director, Jocelyn, was able to lay out what seemed to be all up in my head, vacuum it out and transfer it onto pages. Glorious pages! It sparkles, really. From head to toe, front to back. Dazzling and yummy.
You can read more about the book on Lark/Sterling Publications website here. I'll stop rambling and hope you order a copy (or two, or three...hey, it would make a great gift?) and THANK YOU for coming by my blog and lending your support and encouragement. Thank you, thank you. I am truly grateful and hope you enjoy the book! (gulp). ~xo
I just received my (hand signed!) copy of the book, and I love it! Full of wonderful profiles, beautiful pictures, and useful information in a reader friendly format. Thank you, and good job!
Posted by: Cheri | September 17, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Just finished the book which I picked up spontaneously at B&N last week- will know go start a blog of my own- thanks for sharing your ideas and gathering so many fine examples for those of us ready to take the plunge into crafty blogging!
Posted by: Audrey Hyvonen | September 08, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Congratulations. Sounds very interesting. I think I will also buy it.
Posted by: Marina Sokolova | August 12, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Congratulations! I just ordered mine from Amazon.com (what a bargain). I can't wait to see it.
Posted by: Jerrie Hudgins | August 11, 2009 at 02:02 PM
So last night I was checking B & N online and it said that this book was IN STOCK at my local store. I called them up and sure enough, they had one. I rushed up there to purchase the book, rushed home to read it (even went through a red light by mistake - yikes!), and climbed into bed to read. What a great book targeted to creatives. There really is no other book like this. I'm enjoying it and now must find the pages I didn't bookmark so I can start using some of the great ideas!
Sharon :-)
Posted by: Sharon G. | August 02, 2009 at 03:59 PM
I can't wait to devour this book. I will be going to Barnes and Noble this week as I can't wait a week for it to be delivered by mail! It sounds wonderful, with lots of inspiration.
Sharon :-)
Posted by: Sharon G. | August 01, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Tara, I just purchased your book, yesterday, and haven't been able to put it down! Thank you for writing such a beautiful and inspirational book about blogging. I have been wanting to start a blog for awhile (and created a "test" blog on tumblr.) but I haven't found the information that I've needed to create a blog of "bliss" . . . until now. Your book is very well written, beautiful, and makes creating a blog seem exciting yet easy. Thank you again!
Posted by: Sharla Gentile | July 29, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Congrats on the book & I'm excited to know my friend Pamkitty is in the book too : )
Posted by: Sandy | June 03, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Tara, this is Mom, I have tried to leave comments on some of the special blogs, and it is very hard, you have to go thru a lot and i never can leave a message.
Posted by: Beverly(Mom) | May 29, 2009 at 04:25 PM
The Big "Bang" Theory is a tough one. I believed and will never go back!! And a huge congratulations on the upcoming book- We know you banged that one out and it promises to be perfection!!
Posted by: Donna O'Brien | May 14, 2009 at 09:41 AM
Congratulations!!! I am really curious to see the book. So cool! Xoxo..
Posted by: Zee | May 13, 2009 at 07:08 PM
WOW!! How exciting... congratulations! I just started my blog last month... this is just the book I have been looking for! YEAH!! Thank you!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 11, 2009 at 05:19 PM
CONGRATULATIONS...you should be so proud. I have always enjoyed your blog..so the book is preordered and I will be anxiously waiting it's arrival.
Janet
Posted by: Janet Doherty | May 11, 2009 at 01:57 PM
I am looking forward to reading your book. I have been blogging for less than 5 months but have have found it to be so rewarding. What a kind and inspirational community I have found in this world of blog. Your book will be a great resource for many. Congratulations.
Posted by: Lorraine Lewis | May 10, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Very Cool Tara!
Posted by: Kimberly Ryan | May 10, 2009 at 09:02 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!! how exciting. heading over to preorder now. happy mothers day tata!!
Posted by: Traci | May 09, 2009 at 11:31 PM
I have my order in, I am so proud of you and can't wait for the book.
Posted by: beverly | May 09, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Just goes to show that dreams do come true for fabulous people! Very inspiring for us all - cannot wait to get my hands on it! May this be a beginning of more great things to come or you :-)
Blessings
Amy Sutter
Posted by: amy sutter | May 07, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Hip Hip Hooray!!!!! Congratulations!!!! I can't wait to get it! I so enjoy reading your blog. You are the one that inspired me to start mine.... so the inspiration part is just in you. The beauty is too. I am so happy and excited for you!
Posted by: Mary Beth | May 06, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Hi Tara :)
I probably should have asked you first, but on my LAST blog post (not the one I did today) I put in a little post about your book. I hope that was okay?
Big Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage | May 06, 2009 at 01:27 PM
OMGosh, I have been waiting for a book such as yours.
Congratulations on what I know will be spectacular.
Can't wait to get my hands on one!
Posted by: Becky | May 06, 2009 at 05:52 AM
I can't wait to read this. It looks fab.
Love your blog it inspires me very much.
xoxo Nita
Posted by: red tin heart | May 05, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Looks like a fabulous book, I can't wait to read it!
Posted by: Fabulous Finds Studio (Julie) | May 05, 2009 at 05:05 PM
CongraCongratulations. This is a book I will be getting.
Posted by: Gari | May 04, 2009 at 09:55 PM
Congratulations! I came over from PamKittyMorning's blog. Hers was the first blog I ever read and the reason I'm now a blogger and loving, loving every single minute!
Cheers!
Posted by: Candace | May 04, 2009 at 06:13 PM
Can't wait for it to come out! Congratulations...must be so exciting to see all of your hard work paying off...just three months to wait...ha;-)
Posted by: Jeanne | May 04, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Congratulations! Looks like a must-have!
Posted by: Diane Duda | May 04, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
Posted by: Mrs. DD | May 04, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Over here from Pam Kitty Morning - fantastic looking book!
Posted by: Lotta | May 04, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Congratulations Tara, you should be very very proud of YOURSELF.
Posted by: Donna Warrington | May 04, 2009 at 09:38 AM