Hello Everyone!
AND HAPPY BEST MONTH OF THE ENTIRE YEAR! I love Halloween, which I am sure so many of you are tired of hearing by now but it's true. I guess that makes me #basic but it's not for the pumpkin lattes and orange is definitely not my favorite color. I just LOVE costumes, horror movies, and cooler weather! I watch scary movies year round but during the month of October they are so much more readily available. I recently watched "A Girl in the Fog" and if you don't mind subtitles, I highly recommend it. It's more in the suspense realm. I also finished binge watching The Haunting of Bly Manor, and although I am not crazy about its inspiration, "The Turn of the Screw," I quite liked this loose adaptation.
MUSIC HAPPENINGS
As you know, last month "Patient" was released on all digital platforms and I have been so impressed by and grateful for the response that both it and "Shakin' Down" have received over the past few months. Thank you so much to all of those that reposted, shared, and commented on these tunes. I was honored to have "Patient" selected in the top 5 songs for the month of October on Songwriter's Universe! It means more to me than I can express with words. If you haven't seen it yet, I also released a lyric video for "Patient" and you can watch it here.
I recorded it at home, in my own isolation and let the words speak for themselves.
I want to give a special thanks to Lhyme Food Fusion for the awesome write-up and inspired dish! If you haven't checked out this blog, you should. Shap comes up with some of the most incredible recipes of all time and is so supportive of indie artists!
Since these releases, I have been hard at work from my home studio working on more songs to put together an album for you by early next year. As much as I have missed working in The Amber Sound Studio, Ryan Youmans, Ian O'Neill and I have been having fun working via email and phone to finish up "Matriarch," which we started in February. We are now ready to press forward with more!
SHOW TIME!
Shows are going to continue to be online for at least a while for me but I have a few scheduled if you want to join and I will probably add more!
COGiG19 Live Music Cure (500+ Amazing Artists, 19 Days non-stop live-streams)
Wednesday, December 16 at 7 PM CST / 8 PM EST
No Sass Creations: Bolos and More
I was super honored by the amazing response to the fancy mask giveaway during the "Patient" release. So many people jumped in and promoted the heck out the the song that I ended up not only selecting 5 to win the mask, but more than 10! Now I have decided I am going to continue to share that love and sell a few in my No Sass Creations Etsy Store.
During her homeschooling, Eliza learned about the abstract artist, Jackson Pollock, and in doing so, learned a lot about splatter painting. We made our own masks and she LOVES hers, so I decided to make a few sets for other kids to enjoy as well. I am selling these as a three pack and they are super fun! You can choose from the same color or a variety pack. All of these masks are available on Etsy.
And of course, the store is still filled with bolos, button covers and pocket lockets so feel free to stock up on any holiday goodies! This is a great year to buy local. Use the coupon code BOO2020 and get a 20% discount on anything in the store as my "Happy Halloween/2020 is Scary as All Get Out" gift to you!
Random Stories, Thoughts, Ideas
I only have only final thought for you this Halloween, I hope you have a good and safe one no matter what you choose to do! This is a good year to set up scary movie hangs outside with a few friends or campfires etc. We will all get to party hard and trick treat all over town again one day but this year, we are gonna be staying close to home. So from Eliza (who dressed up as a real 2020 superhero) and all of us over here....
Wrap It Up, Mary
That's all from me for now. I hope you'll stay in touch! For any other information you can always go to my website, facebook, instagram, etc. As always, I appreciate your support so much more than you know. Reach out to me anytime!
