Today is Sunday time to look back in the rearview mirror and talk about my week . I am linking up to the Sunday Post hosted for years by Kimberly@caffeinatedreviewer .
In my private life
Happy Sunday!
This week has been relaxing as I still was on holiday!
Waking up late, binge reading The Afterlife Academy series, taking pictures for bookstagram (as we finally had some sun with a very cold weather) and eating with a friend.
It will be hard to wake up at 5 AM tomorrow morning!
This week I also got my first commission to paint book edges! I don’t usually sell my art (as I want it to feel like a hobby and I don’t want to pay added taxes) but when a new indie author contacted me asking if I could paint her book and feature it on my feed well I thought: why not?
If it can help her to reach a broader audience then I guess it’s also why I became a book blogger!
I made three different rough drafts and we will paint the one she prefers! More in the coming weeks I guess!
As for this week’s reels…
The first is me recommending some cosy fantasy.
And the second is about painting the edges of An Education in Malice!
On the blog this week (click on the graphic to read the post)
I posted two reviews this week, both featuring vampires and both I totally recommend reading!
Thanks for reading!
Sophie
Glad you enjoyed your last week of holiday and congrats on being commissioned to paint book edges, Sophie!
Yay for being on holiday and congrats on your first commission to paint book edges! You’re so talented Sophie!
Congratulations on your first commission! Your art does indeed deserve a widespread recognition! :-)
Aww thank you Maddalena!
Your painted edges are always so beautiful, Sophie. And that’s a great idea the author had – hope it brings her new readers.
I hope so too!
Amazing painted edges as always!!
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Thank you!
It seems like your week was fabulous!! And yay for your commission!!
Thank you Susy!
Yikes I bet 5am is early indeed.. Bet you the few first days back are gonna sting That’s why I love working at noon-1pm ahah, im so not a morning person.. i’m also insomniac so that checks out
Aww that’s such a good idea!! While we don’t wanna make it a chore, it must’ve felt good of them asking!
That’s absolutely right Kristina!
That’s so cool and a unique marketing idea, too!
Indeed!!!
Congrats! That’s awesome. And I can’t wait to read Emily Wilde!
Thank you Greg!
I’m glad you had a nice holiday, it’s nice to just relax and do whatever. I love the edges of An Education in Malice! And I can’t wait to see the commission when it’s done. Have a night week
Have a great week too Tammy!
That’s awesome that you’re getting a commission for painting book edges. You do such a lovely job!
Good luck with getting up early tomorrow. It’s always so hard to get back into your routine, but I’m sure you’ll get back into your habit quickly.
Have a great week!
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Thank you Jennielyse!
Your book edges are beautiful. Also I want the European covers for the Emily Wilde books here. If I collected hardcovers, those are ones I would buy.
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The European cover is so gorgeous!
Glad you enjoyed your holiday! And congrats on the book painting deal! That is so awesome that people recognize your talent and effort!
Thank you Samantha!!
How wonderful to be asked to feature a book with your artwork. So flattering. Good luck getting back to the grind.
Thank you Sam!
Your painted edges are so pretty! I can see why someone would want to pay you for them. :) Good luck with the painting.
Thank you AJ!
I’m so tired this week, getting back to normal after time off is so hard!
I know Caro!
I love your artwork for the book edges, Sophie – you are so very talented:)). Best of luck with your new commission for your indie author friend. I will check out Jackaby – I NEED feel-good fantasy right now. Have a great week and best of luck with the 5 am start tomorrow morning.
Have a great week too!
That’s amazing that you’re doing that! Best of luck with the new job! XO
Thank you!!!!