After decades as a professional artist, donning an author hat has been an adjustment. The new role has provided both familiar and novel experiences as well as opportunity for self-reflection. I discovered that the creative process in both the visual and literary arts follows a familiar, tortured path from the germ of an idea through to fruition. Inspiration, dedication, perseverance and self-doubt all make their appearance, and once your creation has left the nest it attracts the entire gamut of critical acclaim, from snide remarks to adoration. That’s actually a good thing because it forces a balance between suicidal thoughts and swollen heads!
There are differences, however. A book has the potential to reach more eyeballs than a painting ever can (Picasso aside). And although I have participated in virtual exhibitions since COVID arrived on our shores, I have found that there are multiple platforms out there for authors to discuss their books – apart from podcasts, most booksellers, book clubs and libraries have also pivoted to virtual author events.
I’m delighted to invite you to two exciting, upcoming events lined up for ‘L’Origine‘
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Ten virtual ‘stops’ with ten book review blogs that specialize in books with French themes.
Read what stop #1 French Village Diaries had to say:
“L’Origine paints a colorful picture of a special work of art and opened my eyes to periods of art, history and culture I was unaware of. We see the power the painting has over relationships and the trouble it causes, but also the pleasure it brings too. Lilianne’s passion for this piece and its story had me fascinated.“
Art and Beyond 