A couple posts ago I mentioned to you that I had just finished up a new book and was waiting for some paperwork to go through on the book deal. I'm excited to announce that it's officially a real thing and my new book, called MY LIFE IN PLANTS, is going to be published next September! This will be my fourth book with Andrews McMeel Publishing and I'm feeling very lucky to get to continue working with a publisher that feels like a true home for my work!
MY LIFE IN PLANTS is an illustrated memoir told through the flowers and plants that bore witness to my journey to adulthood. From stumpy potted houseplants, to pretty flower arrangements on important occasions, to outdoor shrubs and gardens surrounding the homes I’ve lived in, flowers and plants have always been in the background of my life. In MY LIFE IN PLANTS, I tell the story of my life through thirty-nine plants that have played both leading and supporting roles, from my childhood to my wedding day, from a homegrown wildflower bouquet wrapped in duct tape that I carried on stage at age three, to a fragrant, potted basil plant that brought not only my kitchen but also myself back to life after grief. These are stories about the simplicity of home, the sharpness of loss, the lesson of learning to be present in the moment, and the journey of finding one’s own way in life.
This book is SO different from anything I've done before, which is making me feel super excited to share it with you, but also very vulnerable! It’s truly my most favorite thing I’ve worked on to date. I'm really looking forward to sharing much more about it over the coming months!💚🌱