…….a continuation from yesterday……….

"Along with the foxes many doors have opened."

During last summer, as I was greatly missing the foxes and as people constantly were asking me about them, I realized that I wanted to hold onto those cherised moments.  "What about writing a book about them?" my husband asked

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It was this specific question that led to many others and a long process of discovery that ultimately came to not only writing a book but  establishing an independent multi-media publishing house called Audrey Press as well.

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Named after and in honor of my mother, I find it so fitting that The Fox Diaires is being released the day after Mother's Day.  It was my mother's wish that I create something purposeful in life to show that I was here and that I make a change for the better. " Be compassionate and loving and never forget what’s important. Loving in its purest form means having a good time and sharing it with those you love.”

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Remembering her words and wishes gave me the strength and couarge to realize the journey I did want to create. I wanted to create a beautiful book that told the story of this momma fox and her babies, just the way I witnessed it. I wanted to bring the talents of many people together to create this, and I wanted to plan a creative place for future endeavors both mine and others which honors the people creating and respects the planet we live on. 

 
I'll be telling this story in more detail as well as showing how the whole project was put together on the Audrey Press blog. The easiest way to keep up to date is to Like the Audrey Press Fan page on Facebook or by subscribing to the blog itself.

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Monday the blog tour starts with some of my creative blogging buddies. This year the foxes and I plan to travel the world both virtually and literally. We are trying to show up in all 50 states as well as every continent in the world. 

Tomorrow the big blog tour announcement…..!!!!!!!

 

 

 

12 responses to “A Mother’s Wish: Create with Purpose”

  1. Imene Avatar

    Wow! I am so happy for you. I remember your first posts about the foxes ;o)

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  2. Ren Lady Of The Arts Avatar

    So excited- Off to follow Audrey Press blog.

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  3. Suzanne Avatar

    Valarie~!
    I am getting more and more excited by your wonderful work by the day..I hope that means my continent too! How wonderful would that be. How wonderful that you have your Mother in mind always as you have been writing your books. I look so forward to reading the Fox diaries.
    Yes, Linda and I have been neighbors for many years. Our children often play together. Talk of crafting and knitting is a given on a daily basis. We have had the odd occasion where we meet halfway across the road for a much needed glass of wine at the end of a hard day..
    Love to you Valarie…Please know that your book has all my support and best wishes.
    Love
    Suzanne
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  4. Maribeth Avatar

    I did not realize you started a press as well. The new blog looks great. Congrats again. I’ll look forward to the book release.

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  5. Ecomilf.blogspot.com Avatar

    Congratulotions on the new book! Good luck with the launch!

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  6. Kate England Avatar

    Wow, Valarie!!!!!!!!!!! What amazing and wonderful news!!!! HUGE congratulations on the release of your new book AND establishment of an independent multi-media publishing house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!

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  7. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Thanks Ren for being there and helping !

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  8. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Suzanne!!! Thanks for your kind words and wishes. Yes in your part of the world too. Audrey Press is a complete publishing house with world wide distribution.
    The news that you and Linda are neighbors has completely made me giddy with happiness. Why? I don’t know but the thought of you two together meeting in the middle of the street drinking a glass of wine makes me so happy.
    I’m glad you have each other and share so many wonderful moments. Here’s to memory making. Be well friend.

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  9. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Thanks Maribeth. I love having a publishing house. It’s so much fun and I’ve met some of my favorite authors in the process. I’m in a very blissful place right now. Be well!

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  10. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Thank you Meagan. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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  11. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Hello Kate England. Thanks for all of the well wishes and kind words. I can feel your enthusiasm from here. I here there’s sun today in Sweden and 20 degrees. Let’s hope the light of summer is on it’s way. Big hugs!!!

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