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Is there anything more fun than bringing bookish illustrations to life with a few trusty colored pencils (and the always reliable Gelly Roll Pen)?

I don't think so 😉

Do you have a favorite illustration from Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves?

And, more importantly, have you busted out the colored pencils yet?!

Please share your coloring creations! I'd love to see them!

Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves is on its way to readers, and the journey is just beginning...

As you make your way through the dangers and wonders of Almea and bring life to postcards and pictures galore, please share the adventure with us!

Post your coloring creations, share your favorite characters, and please tag @2125books with #bookofroseleaves

After all, an adventure is always merrier when you share it with friends 😊

A pile of paper becomes a stack of stories becomes a bunch of beloved books 📚

Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves officially releases today, and I'm so excited for the story to make its way into readers' hands.

I hope Chip's adventures help you believe that not a single tear goes unnoticed, not one prayer goes unheard by the Father.

He is always listening, and He is always good.

📖🌹 #bookofroseleaves

🌹 All of the copies of Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves are assembled and ready to be bound.

🌹 I'll be binding the copies today, and everything will be shipped at the beginning of next week.

🌹 It's been a wonderful adventure, and I'm so grateful for everyone who joined me ❤

#bookofroseleaves

It's almost time for Chip's story to be assembled! 🎉🎉🎉

I have 4 covers left to paint, but for today, I'm printing all of the illustrations for the handbound copies of Chip!

It feels amazing to be so close to the end of this journey, and I can't wait for the story to be enjoyed and colored by everyone!

Thank you so much, everybody, for making this possible ❤

#bookofroseleaves

Lots of fun things are happening!!! 🥳

🌹 21 covers are painted, 16 copies of Chip are printed, and the postcards are almost done!

🌹 I can't believe it's only a couple more weeks until I mail everything and this story makes its way into people's hands!

🌹 Until then, please add Chip and the Book of Rose Leaves on Goodreads (link in bio) and make sure to fill out the Kickstarter survey so I have your mailing address!

What do you collect?

I know of a certain badger named Romulus Took, whose home is full of all sorts of oddments, trinkets you'd be unlikely to find anywhere else.

For a badger, he's an unusual sort, but I've grown to love him, & I believe you will, too.

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Here's a look inside Romulus' burrow, & the items he's acquired from a place called Elsewhere.

Any guess which is his favorite?

🌷 GIVEAWAY! 🌷

Have you ever longed for a place that sets your imagination ablaze?

Everleaf Forest is just that sort of place, rare & waiting to be explored.

Everyone who supports my Kickstarter is entered to win this embroidery picture, framed in the hoop & hand-stitched by me!

How To Enter:

Follow the link in my bio & support the Kickstarter!

We only have $711 left to raise!

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I'm realizing that the adventure of this Kickstarter is where the real treasure lies.

This is where God's teaching me patience, faith, & complete reliance on Him.

I'm so thankful for all I'm learning & encouraged by the support I've received.

You all are wonderful & kind ❤

I have just 9 days left to reach my goal, so I can share Chip's story with you & prepare for the next adventure!

Will you please help me?

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Do you think the destination or the adventure itself is more important?

While the answer to Chip's question, "Does God hear my prayers?" is desperately important, I wonder...

Would he have the heart to hear the answer without the adventure that comes before?

Would he understand loyalty without meeting a steadfast friend beneath a hazelnut tree?

Would he know courage without facing his fears in the glittering underground?

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