Author and Artist Marianne Richmond

Growing with Love

I received this in my e-mail box today... thanks for warming my heart, Ashley!!

Hello!
I just wanted to send a message to tell you how much I love your
book, I Love You So... and so does my 4-month old daughter, Alexandra Kaye. I
read the book to her while she was in my tummy, and now I read it to her
nearly everyday. Her face lights up and she coos and giggles whenever I start
reading. She can go from fussy to happy just by hearing that book! I love the
message and the pictures! Thanks for such an amazing book that I will be
able to share with my daughter as she continues to grow!
—Ashley Chambless

You Say the Nicest Things

Hello all,

So I found out I do have some visitors!  Thanks to all who responded to the book offer -- your books are mailing this week.  It's great for me to hear from the people who buy and share my work.  For me, it closes the "creative circle" if you will.  Creating is sometimes a solo pursuit, so to get feedback from "real" people is such a gift.  These are a few of the comments that have touched my heart:

"Thank you for your Gift of a Memory book.  I received it on the very day my husband passed away, and I have cherished it and actually displayed if ever since.  Thank you for helping me through such
a rough time in my life."

"I read I Love You So... to my daughter tonight and it is already one of my new favorites.  Thank you for putting into words how a parent feels towards their children."

"I was given your book The Gifts of being Grand along with the Grand o Grams from my sweet daughter in law.  What a book.  I have to admit that every time I have read it - and it has been read many times - it brings tears to my eyes."