Say Yes! to Your Creative Self

SAY YES! TO YOUR CREATIVE SELF

by Mary O’Connor
Self-Help / Creativity
Personal Growth
Motivational & Inspirational
5.25 x 8, Paperback, 132 pages
ISBN: 979-8-9901523-0-4
$19.95 (plus tax + shipping)

Think you don’t have a creative bone in your body? Put that myth to rest!

Whether your interests lie in music, dance, culinary arts, handcrafts, gardening, painting, writing, or simply in navigating life’s challenges, creativity is there for all of us to enjoy. Saying “Yes!” to your creative self is a first step towards opening up ways of seeing, of solving problems, of keeping our minds, bodies, and souls active and stimulated.

The pages of Say Yes! to Your Creative Self

• take us through the ins and outs of creativity
• show ways to make it part of our everyday lives
• offer tips and examples linked to our senses, curiosity and emotions
• suggest ways for playing with it, for tickling our creative bones

Writer, poet, painter and lover of nature, Mary O’Connor shares the magic of the commonplace and captures its delight through her joy-centered books: Passing Shadows – Images and Words of Inspiration; Life Is Full of Sweet Spots – An Exploration of Joy, as well as Dreams of a Wingless Child, a collection of award-winning nature and inspirational verses.

Books may be purchased from Three Chairs Publishing and Amazon, and are also available the Florence Griswold Museum (Old Lyme), Guilford Art Center (Guilford) and at Spectrum Art Gallery (Centerbrook).

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PRESS & REVIEWS

Karen Rancourt, Ph.D.
author and advice columnist
(Ask Dr. Gramma Karen)
“Start with a cup of your favorite tea…Beginning with the author’s watercolor of a heron in flight on the cover, followed by photos taken by the author and family/friends, each accompanied by a haiku written by the author, this book is visually inviting – a book that lends itself to one enjoying a favorite cup of tea while reading it. In addition to being beautifully illustrated, it contains friendly and instructive content, such as, Prepping the Creative Self and Opening the Creative Door. Between sips of my tea, I found myself thoughtful and inspired. Author Mary O’Connor is obviously creative in many ways, one of which is to help readers be able to tap into their creative selves in more, well, creative ways. This is a book that simultaneously is emotionally calming and intellectually satisfying.”

Alicia Gomez, The Book Noon, Winter on the Shoreline Magazine, Shore Publishing
“Why it’s a winter must read: whether your passion lies in cooking, painting, writing, knitting, or decorating, this book offers the inspiration to rekindle your hobbies and reconnect with yourself. Have you ever thought, I’m not creative? Say Yes to Your Creative Self is here to prove otherwise. Mary O’Connor guides readers through the entire creative process, from preparing your mindset to exploring your senses, helping uncover hidden creative potential. O’Connor lives along the shoreline and has been a docent at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Saybrook.”

Reader Views Book Review
“Ultimately, “Say Yes! to Your Creative Self” offers more than just artistic tips—it provides a sense of calm and creative stimulation. O’Connor’s passion for creativity shines through on every page, making this book an excellent resource for anyone looking to embrace their creative potential. Whether you’re a budding artist or want to live more creatively, this book will inspire you to say “yes” to your creative self.” (Read the complete review below.)