In case you didn’t hear, my new book, Move Slow & Make Things, comes out September 1, 2026!  We’re getting into the final weeks before the launch, so I’ll be releasing more preorder bonuses, running giveaways, and sharing more about it in the lead-up to the release date.  Of course, I’m sharing the book because that’s part of my job as an author, but I’m also sharing it because I am so proud of this book.  I loved writing it, and I hope it will be a great encouragement to those who read it.

If you weren’t aware of the ins and outs of the book world, preorders have become a key part of a book’s success.  Of course, you have sneak-up, surprise bestsellers, but booksellers rely heavily on preorder numbers to decide which books to put on their shelves and feature online.  Strong preorder sales get a book off to a good start and can help it gain momentum in the market.  My blog readers are my core audience, and I would love your help in spreading the word about this book.  Please preorder it, share it on social media, recommend it to a friend, ask a local bookshop to carry it, etc.  I would be tremendously grateful for anything you can do to help spread the word.

So, if you want to read essays and stories that encourage you to pursue a delightfully fulfilling creative life, or you know someone who would, preorder a copy of Move Slow and Make Things today.

If you do preorder the book (or already have), we have some great preorder bonuses for you.  First of all, I made a six-part podcast-style audio series on creativity to get you thinking about your own creativity and art.  We also have some photos from the book available as wallpaper for your smartphone.

This week, we released a digital print of one of my recent popular original oil paintings – this still life of blueberries and sweet autumn clematis.  This is an exclusive digital print available only to those who preorder the book.  With the high-resolution digital download, you can print your own fine art giclee or canvas print to hang in your home.  We include download instructions as well as suggestions for having the art professionally printed.

You can claim your preorder bonuses, including the digital print download, HERE.

My blog audience has always been so supportive of my creative endeavors over the years.  As I’ve evolved, grown, and meandered creatively, you have followed along, offering encouraging comments, suggestions, and even helpful critiques.  I know you don’t know it yet, but you, my blog readers, helped shape the words of this book.  Your responses to certain posts, your questions, emails, and messages have all contributed to the themes and topics covered in each chapter.  As I share more, I hope you sense and feel that this book was written to you, for you.

As much as you’re unknowingly a part of the creation of this book, I hope you will now knowingly become a part of its success.