From Kathy: Kathy L. Murphy I paint my story so others can visualize their own story in these portals of my imagination and curiosity of the world I create, beauty! What is your favorite type of art to create? Mixed Media paintings. Where do you find inspiration? ========================= For me everything I have created in art has to do with a lifelong love for being out in nature and escaping into the wonderful world of literature around the globe. I was highly influenced by my teachers and librarians who recognized that I had a preposterous for the arts which including dancing, starring in school productions, creating backdrops for school plays, to contests of drawing regarding conservation of our natural resources in saving our planet. Art saved me as in was very shy, no more What would you do with $25,000? =========================== I would have the funds to continue to tell my story and journey in this thing we call life. Everyone has an artist in them but often times they are told they do not. Art is expression and I want to travel the world to tell my story and demonstrate anyone can create art. I have taught classes in expression, first to get them use to the main medium I use Alcohol Inks, once I see their style and direction I introduce ways to showcase their own unique voice and style. Here is the link- https://peoplesartist.org/2026/kathy-l-murphy-dJnx?fbclid=IwY2xjawRnIFJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFQS1JoT3RkOG40aWpSM1Zrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlQ2QJsNtjSkDWKGyNsH-J6hBkYc-SD4l0ZL6vmJ0ig2HipTcuY7ghb6GDQe_aem_KTvhd3JfkG3regiJVTpfVA

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My new book is: Kenya Safari: A Guide for the First Time Visitor. It is a helpful guide to help you plan and pack for your safari. Part of the book details my latest safari for 12 days in January of 2025. I do not know if this is the right place to ask this, but, if you might be interested in reading my new book, a review on Amazon would be fantastic. Here is the link to the book: Kenya Safari Thank you!

On April 2nd I did a Spotlight Zoom Interview with Vermont Book Club that I think went rather well for a first time. I have been contacted by them and they have offered to formally award my book their "Reader Favourite Award" and "Best Outstanding Book Award – Travel & Adventure Genre". But they request a fee of $275 for this. As I am new to actively advertising my book, I ask you is this normal. Will these "awards" help book sales? I guess I am really wondering, is it worth it? Any advice, or guidance, will be highly appreciated. Thank you!

I am relatively new to the Author scene and thank you for being so welcoming. I enjoyed my first Book Club meeting this evening. I have been a professional photographer for many years, and have written a few books on wildlife I've photographed, or places I have traveled. This is the first book I have actively been trying to market as a self published author. It is tough out there, and I am still struggling to find the right formula for success. My new book is: Kenya Safari: A Guide for the First Time Visitor. It is a helpful guide to help you plan and pack for your safari. Part of the book details my latest safari for 12 days in January of 2025. I do not know if this is the right place to ask this, but, if you might be interested in reading my new book, a review on Amazon would be fantastic. Here is the link to the book: Kenya Safari Thank you!