by Noella Noelophile®
Today is an exciting “first”.
It’s also a chance to support some of our favorite artist/entrepreneurs in a new capacity.
When the first annual Mystic Dragon’s Festival of Books opens this morning at nine, in the City of Industry, at least three of our favorite Handmade in South Bay “creatives” will be onsite.
You may well know Barbara Lieberman from her handcrafted aromatherapy small business, Seeds of Inspiration. But did you realize that Barb is now a three-times-published author? 
(Fair warning: her metaphysical romance, To Miss the Stars, is impossible to put down! Now she has a new, and equally-inspiring, full-length novel: Message on the Wind.)
Ellie Lieberman’s writing may come as a surprise to you, at first. Ellie, of course, is the proprietor of Acorn Tops, through which she crafts an enchanting miniature world: fairy doors, fairy houses and bottles. However–her first novel, Society’s Foundlings, has a dark tone…
….underneath which lies the same beauty and a sense of magic.
Last, but certainly never least, Jessica Johnson, who has now displayed her gorgeous graphics in two galleries (that we know of) and counting, is the proprietor of Jessie J Inspirations. You’ll find her warmly-imaginative creations on the “Gallery” page of her website–including these fun, Pokemon-inspired interpretation on standard pinups.
Be sure to check the dates when Jessie’s exhibiting at community events. She is one BUSY artist, with at least one show planned for each of the remaining months of the year (and often more!).
Somehow, though, Jessica has also found time to do book illustrations. Notice the cover of Society’s Foundlings in Ellie’s hand, and this cover for Barb’s To Miss the Stars? Jessie created both–and makes them look very easy. Currently, she’s completing a third project: illustrating Evangeline Duran Fuentes’ forthcoming book, Friends Across The Border.
Now, wouldn’t you like to meet these three very gifted ladies (who, by the way, also donate a percentage of their proceeds to a great cause, every time they make sales)? They’ll be just three of the talented authors and artists on hand today, at Mystic Dragon’s Festival of Books in the City of Industry, signing books and visiting with both current and new (avid) fans.
If you’re in the area, please consider coming down to support this exciting new special event–and maybe wind up with some new favorite books!
Mystic Dragon’s Festival of Books happens Saturday, August 15, 2015, from 9 am to 5 pm at Frank & Son Collectibles Show, 19649 East San Jose Avenue, west of Fairway Drive, in the City of Industry.