Monday Moments

FreeValley Publishing Books – Where Stories Run Free

Bring together an

Outstanding group of storytellers and

Other creative souls, hearts filled with

Kindness and caring – and

Spectacular things always emerge!

Whether it is partnering with artists from Mount Si Artist Guild, performers from Valley Center Stage, having fun with The Black Dog, or creating something fun on our own, joy is the main goal!

FreeValley Publishing and North Bend Art & Industry is the latest collaboration in creating the anthology, The Lost Train, available tomorrow, September 1st. All proceeds benefit the non-profit NBA&I organization.

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Sunday Snapshot

Golden Collection 2013 by Tommia Wright

Slow down for a

Minute and

Inhale the

Lovely scenes

Everywhere

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Saturday Shout Out

What do all of these amazing people have in common? Their part in creating the FVP Anthology – “The Lost Train!”

Proceeds go to the North Bend Art & Industry. Silent Auction in progress now!

Thank you for supporting local artists!

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Friday Fast One

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Thursday Things

Tea Time 2020 by Tommia Wright

Too much?

Enjoying a wonderful

Assortment of

Talented combinations from

Indie tea shops and more while

Meandering through the

Eventual daily routine

Mischief Managed with:

Friday Tea

Adagio Tea

New Century Tea

DavidsTea

Intrigue Chocolate

Steepologie Tea

Harney & Sons

(And a few other companies that exist no more)

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Wednesday Words

Jeffrey Cook & Kennedy J. Quinn

~An old train lost on an abandoned stretch of tracks inspires teens to imagine haunting train whistles in the night and other RAILWAY TALES. By Jeffrey Cook

Author JEFFREY COOK lives in Maple Valley, Washington, with his wife and three large dogs. He was born in Boulder, Colorado, but has lived all over the United States. He has contributed to a number of role-playing game books for Deep7 Press out of Seattle, Washington and is included in several anthologies. He spearheaded production of anthology, SOUND & FURY which benefits PAWS animal charity. When not reading, researching or writing, Jeffrey enjoys role-playing games and watching football. You can find Jeff at many NW Conventions with FVP Books and/or Clockwork Dragon.

Artist Lesia Tiongson creates unique, heartfelt, and whimsical mosaic art. Her work consists of wide ranging designs and commonly features visually-contrasting elements
on mediums of various substrates based on an eclectic mix of natural Pacific Northwest and manufactured materials. Her work reflects a view of nature and human sentiment
through a simple philosophy – everything has a shape. These mosaic art pieces provide a unique tactile observation of nature through texture and three dimensions.
Though Her art has found a nationwide audience, she is based in the small town of North Bend, WA, where she can be found teaching local workshops.

The Lost Train – An FVP Books Anthology w/Art from North Bend Art & Industry

THE LOST TRAIN Anthology will be Released Tuesday, September 1st. 

Limited signed copies available through NBAI’s Silent Auction starting August 24th.

Copies available through NBAI https://www.facebook.com/NorthBendArtandIndustry/ & Amazon.com  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FXC28WC

Learn more at www.freevalleypublishing.com

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Too-Fun Tuesday

New Summer Reading Arrivals August 2020

Yes, e-readers/e-books make stories

Accessible anywhere, anytime.

Yet, there’s something fun in holding the book!

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Monday Moments

Over the Moon with a Sweet Treat by Tommia Wright

So, it’s National Peach Pie Day

What better way than

Enjoying an

Ever delightful Peach, Raspberry Cream Pie and

Tea!

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Sunday Snapshot

Steps on Sammamish River by Tommia Wright

Sooner or later,

Today’s changes will

Evolve into a new

Pattern or

Something enjoyable

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Saturday Snapshot

Lost in the Clouds August 2020 by Tommia Wright

Carefree or

Lost,

Observant or

Unaware –

Dare to dream anyway.

Someday, your sun will shine.

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