I seem to forget year after year just how hot the summers can be in Texas. How is this possible? Fortunately, I had an escape for a while there; was Rocky Mountain high last week and loving it. I grew up in Colorado, so I have to get my Colorado fix to feel complete as often as possible. Just before I left, I received a copy of my friend Courtney’s new book. Her book is a series of 10 short stories (created by Courtney) based on Nick Drake’s 1969 Album ‘Five Leaves Left’. I was SO excited to receive my copy for a few reasons:
1. Courtney and I go back to college days and she is a true artist. I knew this in the performance/stage sense, however, I had never read any of her work but I just knew it would be amazing.
2. I finally had that ‘vacation read’ that I had been looking for!
3. This book would fit appropriately in my patagonia pocket. The perfect accessory to my hiking adventures in the mountains.
4. A book based on songs? Awesome.
So, I packed my little book in my pocket and headed for the hills. I must say, Courtney’s writing is more than I imagined. Just like Nick Drake’s songs, her stories transport you into an imaginary world delicately and without warning. I laughed, I cried, I wanted to know more about these people that she painted in a mere few pages. Reading her stories made me go back and listen to the songs again and again. This book is truly a work of art.
I can’t help but pass along this little book of intrigue and delight, perhaps it will help you beat the heat, too. You can order the book here through Courtney’s site, take a look at her other work too. She’s awesome, friends.
On that note, if you’re reading this: I would like to offer to one lucky reader that I will personally send you a copy of her book from me to YOU simply by sending me a message. Message me and I’ll send it your way. I would love to send it to ALL of you, maybe some day. For now, the first person to contact me will receive his/her copy. 1, 2, 3, GO!
If you miss out on this opportunity, head to Courtney’s link below and order one! Trust me, it’s worth it.
lovelovelove, Katie
(ps, we have some shows coming up, but you knew that. as always, order the old states if you don’t have it yet or get her on itunes!)