Wise Eyes - the Adventure Begins

Possibly the 1st "green" young adult novel. 

Now available on Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0984268251/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_dJ.ctb0Y839CF72H via @amazon

 

   Wise Eyes is a contemporary coming-of-age story dedicated to the great Beehive State, Utah. This first introductory book is set in Cache Valley, the north region of the state.

   You'll meet Daniel, Jenny, their friends and family. You'll learn about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint culture, be subjected to vegetarianism and its school of thought and have the opportunity to ponder many of the great mysteries of life.
   Author Marcy Hope Williams offers unique perspectives that only a true granola-cruncher could write.

   Lexile Measurement: 880

A Thing of Beauty

I get to pass this awesome small river going home. 

I told you so...

Remember me telling you how happy I was because Cache Valley Utah was experiencing fall? Well, 6:30 am - this is what I opened my front door to. I promise to get you a brighter shot next time, but I think if you enlarge the photo, you might just need to grab a cup of warm hot chocolate. 

Park City - here I come!

What an awesome day!!! Yes, it did take 2 hours to get to my final destination, which was KPCW Radio Studios in Park City, but well worth the trip. 

To begin with, you can always count on a surreal drive through Sardine Canyon in late September or early October - the Maples paint the hills with such rich hues - it's difficult not to stop and appreciate such a vivid canvas.  

I was first able to drop off a few books of my book, A Crack in the Night, at the King's English Bookstore in Salt Lake City. 

Then off to visit Babinski's Baby Shop at the Foothills Mall to share my upcoming book, Ruby Rose Comes to Town.  

http://kpcw.org/

Here's Dave Bullock, both an amazing storyteller, co-creator with Cathy Barker of the radio program, The Story Mine, & an awesome human being. 

The Story Mine is a 8-week program that will hit the airwaves on UPR beginning October 7th, as well as being globally streamed through kpcw.org.

As described by the creators of Story Mine, "Park City is famous as an Historical Mining District where many millions of dollars of minerals were mined from the mountains of the Wasatch Back." It is also home to Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival every year. 

After the record button was turned off, I was fortunate to listen to a few of Dave's mining stories including his Tommy-Knocker tales. His father had introduced him to mining at the early age of 4 and Dave continued to work at the mines with his father for the next 30 years. He tells me that miners are a rare breed indeed. 

This man is a creative genius and quite the natural & entertaining teller. We do hope that he will publish his stories so that this rich historical, personal, local culture and folklore can be preserved.

You can see two of my published books in the forefront of this picture.

I do apologize for not carrying my camera around town, so if you're interested just google Park City, Utah & you'll see a plethora of pictures. 

I'll be sure to let you know when my stories are aired, until that time, I leave you in peace.

Before I leave, I must share with you a side note - I was on my way to Park City following my Google directions, when I began to get this feeling that I had traveled much too far. My directions said that I was to turn about 1/2 mile down the road & yet, I didn't see the street sign that was mentioned. I drove about 3 miles & then felt I must stop & get directions. 

I pulled over to a (I thought) random business area & looked around. At first, I saw an older man & watched him enter his car & drive away. Then I saw this nice-looking woman, so I approached her. After a brief exchange, she asked me if I was Marcy. It turned out that this was Cathy Barker, Dave Bullock's wife & co-producer of the Story Mine- how's that for perfect timing! After receiving better directions I headed another 3-4 miles into town. 

Marcy Hope Williams 

La Nay Ferme & Organic Fresh Food

Daniel, a graphic designer & business marketing guru, (also someone I consider to be my friend) introduced me to the work of his brother, Clinton Felsted. La Nay Ferme is Clinton's creation. La Nay Ferme is an organic farm in Provo Utah with a goal of providing local organic produce to the surrounding communities as well as teaching those interested in organic farming.   

 http://www.lanayferme.com/home.html

Here's one of the images from their sites.

To be uplifted & thoroughly inspired, check out the 2 following links to learn about their farms & produce in general.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB_Gkf5LS0c

&

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_d_BlilHcM

Below are a couple of dinner meals created in our kitchen. 

These are very simple to create. The yams were placed in the microwave for 10 minutes in a 1/2 - an inch of water. The veggie burger patty took 1 minute & 30 seconds in the microwave - so even when you're exhausted & still feeling you'd like to eat, you can enjoy a well-balanced meal within about 10 minutes time. 

Most of the products eaten in our home are the freshest that we can get & organic as much as possible. 

Cheers!
Marcy Hope Williams

PS You can read more about my writing at story-express.com. 

Utah's Pioneer Day

CELEBRATING THE RED, WHITE & BLUE

So why are our streets lined with flags this day you ask? On July 24th each year Utah celebrates our statehood. The displays of the American flag are set up as a fund-raiser by the Boy Scouts for special activities throughout the year, usually summer camps. To me, this is beautiful site. 

I've lived in Utah now for 24 years & had never previously thought, of all of the places all over the world I would be living, that I would be here in Utah, but sure enough, here I am. Utah has provided me with a safe and healthy environment to raise my children and I am thankful. 

Here's a bit of Utah history to get acquainted. According to Wikipedia & other sites, "this day commemorates the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon settlers into the Salt Lake City Valley." The pioneers were seeking a place of refuge for their religious freedom so they traveled westward from Illinois. Typically government buildings are closed and fireworks, parades & rodeos are abundant.

The Little Bloomsbury Foundation is head and led by Chinese fire-cracker, Dr. B. C. Sun. The organization stands for "Promoting Peace and Hope in an Uncertain World." Every year now, for 6 consecutive years, Brenda has organized an art show for the local schools and community out of her uniquely-styled gallery home here in Logan, Utah. The art show is centered by a special theme she chooses every year, always to engage her Foundations's goal of Promoting Peace and Hope in an Uncertain World.  

I participated in two of her art shows by submitting a new cover of my children's book, A Crack in the Night © for 2010 and a special poem and artwork I created for her show in 2011 based on my upcoming soon-to-be-released book, Ruby Rose Comes to Town ©. The event brings together creative individuals like non other. The structure you see above was created by high-school students as a tribute to one nation. Brenda told me the students worked on this project for a combined 600 hours. This work stands about 20 feet high.