tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57191509892573980432024-03-13T17:07:27.006-07:00Sharon Hays-2 Busy PublishingSharon Hays: Writer, Author, Poet, Publisher and self employed entrepreneur. Paranormal mysteries, children's books, art and poetry compilation and other irons in the fire. All in all, enjoying being a very busy person.Sharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719150989257398043.post-38543475362486475122012-01-30T11:53:00.000-08:002012-01-30T11:55:03.173-08:00Book Premier Information for "An Opulent Tableau of Essence"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8kqV3upTlx6FHhow1jwc88nMM0OSrrpRsIvPRT4b50zYyxIRpEgG0WZij5AuSXWuJe27w7EFQnlJEWQYU7e2UE7kBauYhMGY7ThPNqhKHeur6YosfM5d8OJcT5czfdWkj4Dc_lb5PY2Y/s1600/OpulentBookSigningFlyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8kqV3upTlx6FHhow1jwc88nMM0OSrrpRsIvPRT4b50zYyxIRpEgG0WZij5AuSXWuJe27w7EFQnlJEWQYU7e2UE7kBauYhMGY7ThPNqhKHeur6YosfM5d8OJcT5czfdWkj4Dc_lb5PY2Y/s320/OpulentBookSigningFlyer.jpg" width="247" /></a></div>Sharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719150989257398043.post-33366470740356294532012-01-25T12:08:00.000-08:002012-01-25T12:08:56.777-08:00<br />
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<b><span style="color: #984807; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #984807; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent6; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">Date: Sunday February 12</span></b><span style="color: #984807; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #984807; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent6; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hors d'oeuvres will be provided</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #984807; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #984807; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent6; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #984807; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #984807; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent6; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">A raffle will be
held to benefit Hillsborough Arts, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #984807; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #984807; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent6; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">Hays will also donate
12% of sales from “An Opulent Tableau of Essence” <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #984807; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #984807; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent6; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;"><o:p>*** </o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #984807; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #984807; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent6; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">Meet and greet the author, artists and poets. Bay area artists that
contributed to the book will be highlighted, showing their incredible, original
works of art, and poetry readings will highlight the poets. Music will be
provided by <b>DJ Teresa</b>, a popular local dj, publisher and producer of
Roja Records. She is event coordinator of the affair<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #984807; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #984807; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent6; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">The lovely coffee-table book is a blend of artists from across the
globe with poetry to accent each works. It is truly a journey of the spirit
from each and every artist, and poet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>Sharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719150989257398043.post-10128782409607565052012-01-18T09:53:00.000-08:002012-01-18T09:53:31.003-08:00<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An Opulent Tableau of Essence</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> by Sharon Hays, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong>Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of “Stir, Laugh,
Repeat” and “Think With Your Taste Buds”<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections
from an antique mirror</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A face I
do not know</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When I
leaned closer in to see</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It was not
me, oh no</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I examined
the stranger closely</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">She stared
right back at me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I gazed
into the antique mirror</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Our eyes
locked decidedly</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Could this
be the face of a long-lost friend</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So
familiar, the face in the mirror</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This
cannot be the face of me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A face
that I am not aware</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I tried to
imagine how time could steal</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A face
that was once my own, oh my</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But when I
leaned much closer in</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I knew the
face was I<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I have to admit I’ve looked into the mirror and seen not
myself as do in my mind's eye, but instead, a face looking back at me that has
developed lines and sags that simply can't be. I look at that face and see so
many others; my mother's face, my dad's and even my daughter's is there. That
just simply can't be me looking back, but of course it is.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Author Sharon Hays is known for her mystery books Mysteerie
Manor and Mysteerie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sadie Ladybug. Hays has since, ventured into the world of
art and poetry. The poem above is one of her own and one of my favorites within
her book, “An Opulent Tableau of Essence.” Her poem, “A Homage to Veterans Lost
and Forgotten” is simply beautiful, as is “Time of Change.” The art work that
she's paired with her poetry is just as compelling. A couple of my favorites; “Clouded
Sunset” by Dana Gage, and “Pale Rider” by Kerri Pestana also inspire me. But in
honesty, I love them all and would love to have them hanging in my own home so
I could just sit and gaze and share them with my friends and family.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Hays doesn't stop there; She actually included a bio of
each artist and poet within the book. Some reside within the US and some as far
away as India, Australia, Uzbekistan and more. This is one book that when
placed on the coffee table will be picked up and not just thumbed through but
read and enjoyed time and time again.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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refreshing poetry, along with biographies of authors create a magnificent
Masterpiece. I highly recommend this unique book to all poetry lovers, and to
those who enjoy different forms of art. Sharon Hays takes the reader on an
enjoyable and interesting journey that makes the reader crave for more. Every
illustration is a beautiful delight that conveys a special message. In the
passage from Old Town, one could see the lanterns glow. The colors in Dahlia are
stunning, magical, and mystical. 'That Day' tugs at the heartstrings, and
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itself as it draws the reader in. Each poem adds splashes of radiant color,
like a rainbow to impressive works of art and the journey of collaboration
evolves into an explosive, emotional description of happiness, sadness and
life's challenges. A remarkable compilation that not only aims to please, but
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">"AN OPULENT TABLEAU OF ESSENCE: Art And Poetry
Compilation" is stunning and delightful. A coffee table book composed of
twenty-four artists, a sculptor, and talented poets from all over the world. The
diverse works are illustrated from artists in the U.S., Italy, Germany, and
other countries. In addition, outstanding and refreshing poetry, along with
biographies of authors create a magnificent Masterpiece. I highly recommend this
unique book to all poetry lovers, and to those who enjoy different forms of art.
Sharon Hays takes the reader on an enjoyable and interesting journey that makes
the reader crave for more. Every illustration is a beautiful delight that
conveys a special message. In the passage from Old Town, one could see the
lanterns glow. The colors in Dahlia are stunning, magical, and mystical. 'That
Day' tugs at the heartstrings, and 'Mother Teresa' brings comfort and peace.
The lovely cover is a portrait in itself as it draws the reader in. Each poem
adds splashes of radiant color, like a rainbow to impressive works of art and
the journey of collaboration evolves into an explosive, emotional description of
happiness, sadness and life's challenges. A remarkable compilation that not only
aims to please, but one display on a coffee table that will indeed be the center
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">"BREATHTAKING, PASSIONATE,
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“An Opulent Tableau of Essence”, a Coffee Table Book collection of
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through a collection of art and poetry from nine countries of global artists
and poets.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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</span>Sharon Hays’ elegant 130 page hardbound coffee table book, “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">An Opulent Tableau of Essence”</b>,
showcases a diversity of fine art alongside a collection of moving poems to
capture and express the human emotional and spiritual journey through
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">“An Opulent Tableau of Essence” eloquently exhibits a
diverse collection of twenty-four artists, a sculptor and poets from <st1:city w:st="on">Italy</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Russia</st1:city>, the <st1:city w:st="on">United States</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">India</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Australia</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Germany</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Uzbekistan</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">UK</st1:city>, and <st1:city w:st="on">Turkey</st1:city>. After meeting the artists and admiring their
works, the collaboration came together with different facets of their unique
and individual styles. Biographies of authors, artists, poets and sculptor are
listed at the back, with contact information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">The title, “An Opulent Tableau of Essence” perfectly
depicts the creative display of art and poetry which was named through a
contest on Facebook by Sculptor and Artist Samantha Churchill, whose works are
included.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">This coffee table book is filled with impressive prints
from each artist of unique and various mediums which include oils, sketches,
acrylics, digital illustrations, photography and sculptures. Below each print
is a title of the work and the Artists’ name. On the opposite page is an
emotional or inspirational poem or prose that gives an artistic depiction of
the print from an expressive viewpoint. Each poem will stimulate viewers in
various ways. As we are all aware, art is defined in the eye of the beholder,
ergo, one can imagine many interpretations of each print.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Daniele Montella, the visionary illustrator who created
the cover artwork ‘Essence’, has illustrated all of Sharon Hays’ books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His other illustrations include covers for
Sharon Hays’ ‘Mysteerie Manor’, the sequel, ‘Mysteerie Manor II’ and Hays’
children’s books, ‘The Tumbleweed Family’ and ‘Adventures of Sadie Ladybug’. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Exquisite. Inspiring. Simply stunning.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">“What a joy to see the
work of artists and poets from all over the globe in one beautiful volume. One
of my favorite book covers in the whole world ... EVER!! <st1:city w:st="on">Sharon</st1:city>
Hays' labor of love is the focal point of my home ... just in time for the
holidays. Who needs decorations?!!”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Wonderful book!!!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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beautiful and the art work is amazing along with the Poetry. I would recommend
this for any house.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Poet
and short fiction author Sharon Hays studied business in <st1:city w:st="on">Utah</st1:city>
and the creative writing arts in <st1:city w:st="on">Wyoming</st1:city> and <st1:city w:st="on">Florida</st1:city>. A mother of five, Hays has also had various
experiences in purchasing and developing real-estate. Being self-employed most
of her life in a diverse selection of businesses has given her much to draw
from when it comes to storytelling. Her love of poetry formed a foundation for
her craft of writing. Even as a child Sharon had an interest in the literary
arts and a strong drive for creative expression. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">While
taking a creative writing class online in 2005 through the <st1:city w:st="on">University</st1:city>
of <st1:city w:st="on">South Florida</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Sharon</st1:city>
received an assignment to create a main character with no specific story line.
Pulling from her love of mystery novels, she created, Maryanne O’Donnell, a
young entrepreneur, and the novel series Mysteerie Manor came to life as her
mind’s eye took her through the story, introducing Maryanne to the other
characters. As an organic author, <st1:city w:st="on">Sharon</st1:city> allows
the story to tell itself through her own creative vision. Once she created
Maryanne, the main story line, characters and events seemed to emerge of their
own accord to tell the story of an eerie mansion with a personality all its
own. The creativity and inspiration that exploded from <st1:city w:st="on">Sharon</st1:city>’s
writing process have flowed into the sequel that will blow readers away with
its unique style and new exciting twists and turns. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Following
the release of “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mysteerie Manor”</b> I
& II, the arrival of her new Grand Daughter Parker Elizabeth was just the
inspiration she needed to publish a children’s book. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“The Tumbleweed Family”</b> quickly came to life under the hand of
illustrator Daniele Montella, through a story <st1:city w:st="on">Sharon</st1:city>
had created to tell her own children every night at bedtime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She quickly followed with the creation of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“Adventures of Sadie Ladybug”</b>; a
charming story about Sadie Ladybug in the insect world who helps Farmer John
save his crops.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Her
passion for poetry and art inspired her for many years to create a compilation
of art paired with poetry which fluidly came together as a 130 page hard bound
coffee table book <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“An Opulent Tableau of
Essence” </b>featuring artists and poets from around the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<st1:city w:st="on"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Sharon</span></b></st1:city><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"> Hays </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">review copies and interviews are available.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Email:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></span><a href="mailto:info@SharonHays.com"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: blue;">info@SharonHays.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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831-7932<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>Sharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719150989257398043.post-19731925233977043652011-12-29T18:04:00.000-08:002011-12-29T18:05:51.797-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just released! "An Opulent Tableau of Essence", a compilation of art and poetry to stimulate your inner spirit. 24 artists and poets from 9 countries took part in this collection of beautiful and spiritual art that anyonne would love to own. Beautiful hardcover coffee table book of 130 pages. Sharon Hays, writer, pubilsher, author info on Amazon and other channels. Soon to be available on Kindle, Nook, ebooks, smashwords etc. <a href="http://www.sharonhays.com/">www.SharonHays.com</a> <br />
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Adventures of Sadie Ladybug, just released from 2 Busy Publishing by Sharon Hays. A lovely story for the younger children about the life of charming ladybugs and other species. A fun, pictorial hardback of 24 pages.. Available on Amazon and other channels. Check out <a href="http://www.sharonhays.com/">www.SharonHays.com</a> for more info.Sharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719150989257398043.post-66931466174621100092011-11-26T12:40:00.000-08:002011-11-26T12:40:10.730-08:00Black FridayJust a little note to those of you who participated in the Black Friday shopping. I usually don't go, but this year I went midafternoon on Friday. Really not bad, found parking and made some great deals on Christmas gifts. Never have I gone at 1 or 2 am, etc. That to me is for the young at heart and those who want to be carried away in a cloud of people when the door opens. I am not quite that brave, but to those of you who do, good luck. <br />
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I prefer a more relaxed shopping experience and Maceys was just perfect at 3 pm. I found a parking spot right in front, (luck was on my side!) Sure, I didn't get the huge discounts that were available at the early AM hours but I still made some great deals. All in all it was a good day and I enjoyed it. <br />
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Internet is my favorite for those I remember who live elsewhere, and free shipping was a big savings too. <br />
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Well, hopefully your experience was fun and fruitful. Have a wonderful Christmas Holiday season.Sharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719150989257398043.post-56449111105683622302011-11-22T08:32:00.000-08:002011-11-22T08:37:26.339-08:00Mysteerie Manor II by Sharon Hays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06ONc_qITs15HUiWxNyHZL_PU7jEMW-RszpWX-nF4N2VbavnOlhoxtuujXM6uBBaPHo8bDvnD-mGkWX1s3Ja-D2Y8di3CJ_t-m-_-25QgkUdq_Y8voFgGvONjrx6RB2lM6VCXOrbGeWuc/s1600/Myst.+II+Pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06ONc_qITs15HUiWxNyHZL_PU7jEMW-RszpWX-nF4N2VbavnOlhoxtuujXM6uBBaPHo8bDvnD-mGkWX1s3Ja-D2Y8di3CJ_t-m-_-25QgkUdq_Y8voFgGvONjrx6RB2lM6VCXOrbGeWuc/s320/Myst.+II+Pic.jpg" width="204" /></a></div>Sharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719150989257398043.post-30718904571021552392011-11-20T10:23:00.001-08:002011-11-20T10:23:48.013-08:00An Opulent Tableau of Essence<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“An Opulent Tableau of Essence”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Created by Sharon Hays<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sharon Hays, author of two mystery novels, a children’s book and many poems, created this book, which exhibits a diverse collection of twenty-four artists, a sculptor and poets from Italy, Russia, United States, India, Australia, Germany, Uzbekistan, UK, and Turkey. United in in this lovely compilation, it represents unique talents and creativity in the arts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The title, “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">An Opulent Tableau of Essence”</b> perfectly depicts the creative display of art and poetry that was named through a contest on Facebook by Sculptor and Artist Samantha Churchill, whose works are included.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This coffee table book is filled with impressive prints from each artist with unique and various mediums; to include oils, sketches, acrylics, digital illustrations, photography and sculptures. Below each print is a title of the work and the Artists’ name. On the opposite page is an emotional or inspirational poem or prose that gives an artistic depiction of the print from an expressive viewpoint. Each poem will stimulate viewers in various ways. As we are all aware, art is defined in the eye of the beholder. One could imagine many interpretations of each print.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The inspiration to create this compilation has been a long coming. After meeting the artists and admiring their works, the collaboration came together with different facets of their unique and individual styles. These creative artists have many more to show, and this book gives them another door to open for new exposure. Biographies of authors, artists, poets and sculptor are listed at the back, with information so that one may go to each individual website and view more of the artists’ creative and interpretative works.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Daniele Montella, the cover artist, and visionary illustrator has illustrated all of Sharon Hays’ books. His remarkable talents as one can see from the magnificent digital print, ‘<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Essence’</b>. Some of his other illustrations include covers for Sharon Hays’ ‘<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mysteerie Manor’</b> and the sequel, ‘<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mysteerie Manor II’</b>, which has just been released, Hays’ children’s book, ‘<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Tumbleweed Family’</b>, an imaginative book for children that was released June, 2011. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hays’ purpose is that you enjoy the journey, while it inspires your inner soul and takes you into illusive places that come out of nowhere, and bathes you in artwork and poetry. “Many thanks to artists and poets who participated in this beautiful book.” For more information go to:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.sharonhays.com/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.SharonHays.com</span></span></b></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hays books are available on Amazon, Barns and Nobel as well as Kindle, Smashwords, </span></span><a href="http://www.studioebookshelf.com/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.studioebookshelf.com</span></span></b></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and other channels. Info for artists included. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Sharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719150989257398043.post-86611846575585830532011-11-17T08:39:00.000-08:002011-11-17T08:43:21.784-08:00Thanksgiving DayHello again!<br />
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Just wanted to chat a bit about Thanksgiving and its meaning to me. All of us have different ideas of the holiday but one in particular stands out and that is what we have to be thankful for. Our great Country we love and abide in; the USA.<br />
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Most of all, I just want to say thanks for all that God has given me the chance to experience in this great world. Family first, and without friends where would we be? Friends are surely topping on the cake of life! After all of the things God has bestowed upon us, Family and friends surely mean the most! <br />
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I have been blessed and just taking time to say thanks to all of those who I have had the chance to meet and chat on Facebook and other channels throughout the time I decided to become a writer and author. Two years have slipped by while I dug into the world of a writer and since then, I have been served a big slice of the pie of life to keep my aspirations high. Thanks to family, friends and fans alike! Happy Thanksgiving to you! Enjoy your Pie!<br />
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It would be great if you would add your own comments about Thanksgiving today and lets pass it on! <br />
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Sharon HaysSharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719150989257398043.post-81562829762301184002011-11-16T21:20:00.000-08:002011-11-16T21:22:48.301-08:00"Brush's Kiss" abstract by Subhash Cheeda from "An Opulent Tableau of Essence" compiled by Sharon Hays.<img alt="" class="img" height="225" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/304839_214380955285645_100001412262829_622714_3710297_n.jpg" width="173" />This is only one of five prints created by Subhash Cheeda.Sharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719150989257398043.post-40252961669633586032011-11-16T20:54:00.000-08:002011-11-16T20:54:40.316-08:00"An Opulent Tableau of Essence"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZMU5OFq0LDMaXFGU9ox0I-WQz5UtLfckvEHSj4pzmrPLxQ1tVMvIt7VEfz4A2Oqtk1pIhHEVHM8qZWW31xlfw8pdAauaxwej9oSsSSQDvNT2RH1rZCXh1y_ypUYrJEJ38lDyRT5Qopen/s1600/Untitled-1+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZMU5OFq0LDMaXFGU9ox0I-WQz5UtLfckvEHSj4pzmrPLxQ1tVMvIt7VEfz4A2Oqtk1pIhHEVHM8qZWW31xlfw8pdAauaxwej9oSsSSQDvNT2RH1rZCXh1y_ypUYrJEJ38lDyRT5Qopen/s320/Untitled-1+copy.jpg" width="221" /></a></div>Sharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719150989257398043.post-70904153136437367652011-11-16T15:59:00.000-08:002011-11-16T15:59:15.083-08:00Hello World!This is my first blog on Google and I want to introduce myself. I am author, Sharon Hays, and have just released two more books, making a total of five in less than two years. I think its time to take a break and blog for a while. <br />
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If you are interested in paranormal mysteries, that's my forte in the novel genre. Mysteerie Manor I and Mysteerie Manor II are already available on Amazon, Barns and Noble, Smashwords. A sale on digital kindle and Nook on Smashwords for $3.99. <br />
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I Just completed an art poetry compilation including 24 artists and poets from around the world. Nine countries including US. It will soon be available on all channels as well. It is a beautiful hardcover including art prints and poetry on each page including 124 pages. An Opulent Tableau of Essence is truly an expression of the arts in full bloom. <br />
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Two children's books, "The Tumbleweed Family" and "Adventures of Sadie Ladybug" also available. <br />
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Check out my website <a href="http://www.sharonhays.com/">www.SharonHays.com</a><br />
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Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to leave a comment! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!Sharon Hays, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705131017226780285noreply@blogger.com0