Books on creativity, the artist’s lifestyle, and gardening by nonfiction author Susan Brackney
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The Lost Soul Companion
A Book of Comfort and Constructive Advice for Black Sheep, Square Pegs, Struggling Artists, and Other Free Spirits
(Bantam Dell, 2001)
A survival guide for "starving" artists, writers, performers-and anyone whose dreams can't be contained by an office cubicle, The Lost Soul Companion candidly explores the darker side of creativity. Including in-depth discussion of creativity and happiness, famous lost souls such as John Kennedy Toole, depression and suicide, money management for free spirits, recipes, and much more to inspire others to realize their creative goals despite so many all-too-familiar obstacles. Audio rights available. Read excerpts here.
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The Not-So-Lost Soul Companion
More Hope, Strength, and Strategies for Artists and Artists-at-Heart
(Bantam Dell, 2002)
The Not-So-Lost Soul Companion: More Hope, Strength, and Strategies for Artists and Artists-at-Heart offers practical advice for artists, musicians, actors, writers, and other creative professionals who are ready to take the next step-sharing their work with the rest of the world. Some topics covered include dealing with rejection, surviving in corporate captivity, finding artist-friendly alternatives to New York and L.A., general marketing tips, publicity pitfalls, etc. Audio rights available. Read excerpts here.
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The Insatiable Gardener's Guide
How to Grow Anything & Everything Indoors, Year 'Round
(Five Hearts Press, 2004)
From lighting and plant propagation to climate control, common indoor garden pests, and everything in between, The Insatiable Gardener's Guide: How to Grow Anything & Everything Indoors, Year 'Round offers beginners the information they need to create successful indoor gardens.
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From quirky, narrative nonfiction to more service-oriented features, Susan can produce myriad types of content.
