janicephelpswilliams

janicephelpswilliams
Location
Harbor Springs, Michigan, USA
Birthday
May 07
Title
Illustrator, Book Designer, Writer
Bio
Janice Phelps Williams is a book designer, illustrator, and writer. Learn about services for authors and publishers, as well as her artwork and writing at www.janicephelps.com. Author of "Open Your Heart with Pets: Mastering Life through Love of Animals: (2012 Transformation Publishing) www.transformation-publishing.com Work in Progress: "Finding Pletonia" (middle grade fantasy) Children's books (as illustrator): "Two True Blue Dragons" by David Boyce; [title not yet released] by Chuck Zigman; "Still Her Spirit Sings" by Robert W. Kurkela. Other: "The Will Turner Flight Logs" by Chris Davey; "Esther's Child" by Jean Sasson Creativity Blog: www.appalachianmorning.blogspot.com

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MAY 27, 2012 11:00AM

More Memorials: How We Remember Together, Part Two

Yesterday I posted several photos and links of memorial statues. Today, I've found more to share with you. Some may be familiar already, others not. All, I think, are worth considering. Today I thank those for envisioning, funding, creating, erecting, and maintaining these public memorials.




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MAY 26, 2012 5:42PM

How We Remember Together: Public Memorials



For several years I have been interested in public memorials and how an artist, working with a community, implements his or her vision to permanently honor a specific person or event. On this Memorial Day 2012, I offer a few links, paragraphs, and photos of public memorials.
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MAY 24, 2012 10:08PM

Living In Harbor Springs, Michigan - May 2012

It has been nearly 6 weeks since Mark and I moved from Athens, Ohio, to Harbor Springs, Michigan. So much has happened! I am going to let my photos do most of the talking! These are not in chronological order, but neither are the happy memories, visual experiences, and feelings that… Read full post »
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MAY 14, 2012 12:00AM

FabricToday I'm celebrating the release of Jessica Bell's new poetry collection, Fabric ... Wait! Please don't close the tab at the the mention of poetry! Trust me, just read a little note from the author herself before deciding to disappear ...

Jessica says:
My poetry will not baffle you with ph/
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APRIL 24, 2012 9:38PM

Harbor Springs, Michigan. April 24, 2012

Tonight after dinner, Farley (our dog) and I went for a drive and took more photos of our new hometown, Harbor Springs, Michigan. We are learning our way around. The camera helps to "see" what is around us. On this 45 minute ride we saw a wild turkey, two beautiful Golden…

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APRIL 22, 2012 4:02PM

My Favorite Music

So, today my son mentioned Neil Young, and that prompted me to remember music from when I was in high school (including Neil Young's music)...and then that prompted me to think of music that I've listened to at different times in my life and...well...before you know it, I was compiling a…

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APRIL 20, 2012 5:49AM

Driving around Harbor Springs, MI: Part One

Last week, Mark and I moved from beautiful Athens, Ohio, to beautiful Harbor Springs, Michigan. After 13 years of enjoying the hills, trees, caves, lakes, and architecture of central and southern Ohio, I have opened my camera bag 500+ miles to the north and found hills, trees, a much bigger lake,…

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APRIL 17, 2012 9:34AM

"Tree of Sighs" by Lucrecia Guerrero wins National Premio Aztlan Award

Congratulations, Lucrecia Guerrero! Lucrecia has won the NATIONAL PREMIO AZTLAN AWARD for 2012. The National Hispanic Culture Center has named her novel Tree of Sighs as its novel of the year!


The Premio Aztlan Literary Prize is a national literary award, established to encourage and reward… Read full post »
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MARCH 31, 2012 8:18PM

For a New Beginning, Some Things Must Change



Winter: a slow freezing, dripping, hiding, melting. Cold air, cold feet. Deer and ice. Coats and hats.
Spring: already here…lavender, lime green, blue sky, birds sing, thick grass.

Last summer, Mark and I went to Petoskey, Michigan, on vacation. We loved it there. It was August and I got/…

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MARCH 17, 2012 5:45AM

The Beauty of the Earth: Trees!

A while ago I had written on this blog about trees ("A Poem as Lovely…") and asked for others to send their favorite tree photos for me to share, with their permission. How wonderful to see these tree-friends of friends, to view what caught their eye through camera's lens, to wonder…

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FEBRUARY 5, 2012 2:22PM

Ash Cave, Hocking Hills, Ohio



Yesterday I had an extra few hours on my hands as my visit with Bryce was cut short due to him having a headache. So, I decided to take the long way home. After a hectic week, it was lovely… I wanted to share it with you.

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JANUARY 18, 2012 10:09PM

Birds in Our Yard

When the trees release their leaves, birds are soon visible to me in a new way, stark against grey branches or a blue sky. Last year my husband bought me a zoom lens, so that I could take better photos of these beautiful creatures. Our home is within the city limits… Read full post »

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JANUARY 9, 2012 2:10PM

My Memories Scrapbooking Software -- and a chance to help The Art of Autism!

INTRODUCTION:
Recently, I received an email from My Memories asking if I would like their digital scrapbooking software for free in exchange for blogging about their product one time. It was the first time I have ever been offered anything for free in exchange for a blog post. I thought about it… Read full post »
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JANUARY 5, 2012 4:35PM

Vine Leaves Literary Journal -- ISSUE ONE!

I am so pleased to share with you Vine Leaves Literary Journal, from the creative minds of Jessica Bell and Dawn Ius.

Vine Leaves seeks to fill a gap that is overlooked by other journals. From its home page:


The world of literature nowadays is so diverse, open-minded and thriving in experimental works,… Read full post »
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DECEMBER 31, 2011 4:08PM

Favorite Animal Videos -- Watch and Smile!

My New Year's gift to you, dear friends. Here are some videos from YouTube to make you smile.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Janice
 
Oh, dear. For some reason Blogger and Open Salon are not communicating and when I try to paste the html text for the videos… Read full post »
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DECEMBER 30, 2011 5:51PM

Small Towns, Farm Towns on Dec. 26

Happy New Year! It seems like just yesterday I was making an effort to remember to write (or type) 2011 instead of 2010. Now, here we are again. When I was a child, a year seemed like, oh, I don't know, like three years seem now. One day at a time,… Read full post »

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DECEMBER 26, 2011 9:29PM

Comfort and Joy, Christmas 2011

Christmas is over but until January 2nd, the holiday is not, is it? I am taking a light work week this week and am looking forward to some reading, a nap (or two), delving into the two beautiful watercolor botanical illustration books my son, Jesse, gave to me, watching "Islands at… Read full post »
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DECEMBER 23, 2011 6:51AM

Merry (insert your hopes here) Christmas!

Our parrot, Gracie, is mesmerized by Christmas.

 


"Merry Christmas." I've been saying it all week. Sometimes I say "Happy Holidays." Next week it'll be "Happy New Year." What does it mean to be merry?

Merriam-Webster: 1. archaic : giving pleasure (delightful) 2. full of gaiety… Read full post »
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DECEMBER 7, 2011 8:34PM

Washington Courthouse & Chillicothe, Ohio

Washington Court House, Ohio 


Well…it was another day driving from Athens, Ohio, to Washington Court House, Ohio, and I was on the look-out for something interesting to photograph… even though the leaves are gone, the amber waves of grain are gone, the brilliant snow and b… Read full post »
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NOVEMBER 11, 2011 12:00AM

Creation of a Book Cover: String Bridge by Jessica Bell

Note: Read this blog post and learn how you can win a free signed print!

Today I'd like to share with you the process used to create the cover of String Bridge a novel by Jessica Bell, published by Lucky Press.* But first, here is a synopsis of the book:
Greek cuisine, smog and… Read full post »
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NOVEMBER 1, 2011 9:59AM

Artism Autism: Our Trip to New York City

Last week was a fun, busy, and exciting week for our family. 

My son, Bryce Merlin's, artwork was accepted into the Artism Autism show at the Soho Gallery for Digital Arts, curated by Debra Hosseini. 

Artwork by many artists (from several countries) was included in the… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 14, 2011 8:15AM

Pay It Forward Blogfest - Oct. 14, 2011

Today, I'd like to share with you links to 3 of my favorite blogs. Thank you, Jessica Bell, for mentioning Appalachian Morning on your blog and Matthew MacNish for the info on how to participate in this Pay It Forward Blogfest.


Note: I love every one of the Lucky Press authors' blogs,… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 8:58AM

The Art of Autism and a NYC Show!


We are excited as our family plans to meet in NYC at the SoHo Digital Arts Gallery for "The Art of Autism" show on October 27, 2011 (6-9 pm) and a special performance event and film showing on the 28th. My son, Bryce Merlin (age 30), has had four drawings accepted/…

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 5:07PM

A Pumpkin Is Frightened, a Person Dies


Last October a writers' group on Facebook gave a prompt for a story that began with a pumpkin. I wrote a few lines and that prompt planted a seed and a few days later I learned of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), held every November. I decided to participate/… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 8:24AM

DICTIONEERIE



Years ago, before Blogger, Google, Facebook, Open Salon, and Twitter… before I owned a cell phone, an HD TV, a Kindle, a Nook, and a laptop… before I owned a COMPUTER… I had the idea for a cartoon series that would highlight unfamiliar words. I would call it "Dictioneerie./…

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