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Announcing my first venture into the world of children's books - not as an author this time, but as illustrator. Sadie the Skunk is written by Meaghan Fisher. It's the tale of a little skunk whose most unique characteristic helps her find her true...
Announcing my first venture into the world of children's books - not as an author this time, but as illustrator. Sadie the Skunk is written by Meaghan Fisher. It's the tale of a little skunk whose most unique characteristic helps her find her true...
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- Author and Artist
- About Me
- Born and bred in southwestern Ohio, I attended the University of
Cincinnati & Edison State Community College majoring in Fine
Arts and minoring in History. At a young age I dreamed of being a
comic book artist. This started a love of illustrative art which is
with me to this day. First concentrating on pastels and pen & ink,
I now work in the new and exciting medium of colored pencils. I
had the privilege of studying with two nationally known artists -
Janie Gildow and Ann Kullberg. Under the tutelage of these two
gracious ladies I gained experience in this relatively new medium
and developed my own style, which pays homage to both of theirs.
I teach classes in colored pencil on a drop-in basis at the Hayner
Cultural Center in Troy, OH. For information please email me
or call the center at 937.339.9457 I work in graphite, pastel, and
pen & ink as well. Mostly a realistic artist, I have stretched out
doing contemporary pieces for David Fair Designs & Winans
Candies employing gel & acrylics.
Other interests? I have many. I am a member of the Troy
Historical Society of Miami County, OH where I get to indulge
my keen interest in my Irish heritage and genealogy. I am a founding member of ‘Gallimaufry, a Writer’s Group’ also out of Miami
County. Currently I am publishing my own work and have created my own covers. My interests are fantasy and historicals. I also have great fun writing fan-fiction and started to creat a fan base in that way. Just google 'Marla Fair' and you'll get about 3 pages of info on me.
I am currently employed by the Ohio Historical Society as an Interpretive Guide, and lead the tours at the Johnston Farm House which was the home of John Johnston, Indian agent to the Miami, Shawnee, Wyandot and Seneca tribes of Ohio (among others) from 1809 – 1829. The house was built 1811 – 1815.
- My Published Books or Favorite Books
- To paraphrase a very wise author, Eric Sloane: The places and people in the following stories have been represented accurately to the best of my ability; yet my writing is supposed to be a tale, and as in any historical novel, my own imagination has blended with fact to create poetical reality.
COPPERHEAD - Indians were their enemies, so how could Miriam Foxwell, the daughter of a prosperous plantation owner in 18th century South Carolina fall in love with one? And could their love survive her father's hate? 'The novel's portraits of life in both Colonial America and 18th century England ring true.' Publisher's weekly. ISBN 978-1-4357-2938-4. 292 pages, $16.95 trade paperback.
Goodnight Robinson: A Tale of Love Across Time - Historic Interpreter Phoebe Greenway never imagined that her fascination with one of the former occupants of the 1800s home she worked in would change her destiny. One stormy night she is startled by a figure on the stair. Her pursuit of it teaches her the truth of the old adage, ‘Be careful what you wish for.' ISBN 978-1-4357-2975-9. 169 pages, $13.95 trade paperback
My French Rebel: Book One of The General's Daughter - Born to the family of a decorated British General, Charlotte Burington had it all. Or so it
seemed. She always knew something was missing, but never expected to find it in Colonial America - and in the arms of a French rebel! ISBN
978-1-4357-2977-3. 118 pages, $11.95 trade paperback
And coming in 2009:
The Flowering Thorn: Book Two of the General's Daughter - When her role as a spy for the Continental Army is discovered, love of her French rebel lands Charlotte Burington in Philadelphia's notorious Walnut Street prison. In the midst of war, between the battles of Brandywine and Barren Hill, can she be saved? ISBN 978-1-4357-5277-1. 256 pages, $13.95
- My Website
- http://www.marlafair.com
- My other Websites
- http://lady-faye.blogspot.com
- My other Websites
- http://johnstonfarmohio.blogspot.com
Some of my cover art from upcoming books. I paint or create my own.
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Sadie the Skunk - A children's book by Meaghan Fisher, illustrated by Marla Fair
Announcing my first venture into the world of children's books - not as an author this time, but as illustrator. Sadie the Skunk is written by Meaghan Fisher. It's the tale of a little skunk whose most unique characteristic helps her find her true home. Check out the URL below for more info.
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Posted on October 9, 2009 at 6:19pm —
COPPERHEAD: THE SON OF THE SILVER FOX 2nd edition
Growing up on an 18th century North Carolina plantation, the daughter of a British Army officer and Indian fighter, Miriam Foxwell’s life was well-ordered, she knew what was expected of her, and what she could expect – until one day when her elder sister Kate to… Continue
Posted on July 19, 2009 at 11:30am —
Goodnight Robinson: A Tale of Love Across Time
I'd like to introduce myself to the Book and AuthorEvent Center blog with my top seller, Goodnight Robinson: A Tale of Love Across Time.
As an historic interpreter, I have a tendency to daydream about 'what if' a little bit more than your average person. Th… Continue
Posted on March 12, 2009 at 1:59pm —
The Flowering Thorn - Book Two of the General's Daughter
The sequel to My French Rebel
It is May 1777 and Charlotte Burington's life is in danger. Her covert activities for Washington's army have been discovered and the result will be either imprisonment or death. Desperate to save those her arrest threatens… Continue
Posted on March 12, 2009 at 1:30pm —
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Beautiful artwork!
I’m new here and I just wanted to stop by and say hello. If you get a free moment, stop by my page here, or at WRDF.
I keep hot, buttery-sweet cinnamon rolls on the cyber-table at all times—go ahead, grab two.
Have a great day and a successful year,
Lynda
I write historicals. My first, Through Tempest Forged is set in the early stages of the American Revolution, in Virginia. I love historicals--they are my very favorite reads! It's great to meet you!
Barb
I've been involved with three book signings--not mine because the print is not out yet--but I've taken my business cards and I make a hot pink flyer. Guess what? The majority of people look at the vampire, werewolf, well, you get the picture, but when they see my book cover and my cowboy, it's something they understand and reach for my stuff. I began my journey declaring the Western Romance is not dead. The NY pubs think so--but I don't. On Wild Rose, there are, I think, about a dozen "lines." The Western Historical line (the Cactus Rose) has only about 8 authors--the others have 20, 30, 40, 50. But guess what? The Cactus line is popular.
I also said in the previous e-mail that I write historicals that aren't true romance. they have a little love story in there, but it's not a romance novel. One is about a 16-year-old girl in North Texas in 1901 who become involved with a man accused of murder in a coal moining town nearby. The story is about the "coming of age" of a sixteen year-old girl. This kind of novel is difficult to place. Good luck--later--Celia Yeary
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