As an unknown florist, photographer and writer finding a publisher proved to be an impossible task. I was told my book ideas were, ‘Too English’ and that I was, ‘Not famous enough’.
Luckily, over a bottle of wine, my partner Billy Kelly and I persuaded ourselves that with his past experience as a sub-editor and printer and with my background in marketing that we could make a go of it ourselves. So, thanks to the drink, Fanahan Books was born.
We have now produced six titles and have many more ideas for the future. We hope you enjoy reading our books as much as we enjoyed creating them.
Sally Page
NEWS
NEW WEBSITE
Sally Page now has her own website. For all the latest updates on Sally's activities log in to www.sallypage.com
NATIONAL TRUST CALENDAR
The National Trust calendar based on Sally's first book, 'The Flower Shop' is now on sale.
It is full of photos from the book and each month has a useful 'flower shop secret'.
BACK IN BUXTON ON JULY 18
After the fun she had last year (see July blog) Sally will be back at the Buxton Festival presenting a talk about flowers and colour. Sally will be joined by local florist, Claire Foster, who she met when writing 'Flower Shops & Friends'. Claire will be demonstrating some of the ideas for the audience.
And on the Monday, Sally is delighted to be interviewing Sarah Raven as part of her festival talk.
FLOWER WORKSHOPS AND TALKS IN YOUR HOME
If you would like Sally Page to come to your home to conduct a flower workshop for you and your friends, do contact her for more details.
To see full details of these workshops and talks, click on the flower shop stories blog on the left and go to the entry for 23rd November, or, call Sally on 01747 821921
LOVE PINK
We are happy to say that we have been able to donate £1,200 to Breast Cancer Care from the sales of Love Pink.
Love Pink has been recommended by The Daily Express, She and Good Housekeeping magazines.
To find out more about how Sally's 16-year-old daughter, Libby, is helping raise money for Breast Cancer Care click on the cover of Love Pink above.
Reviews
“An inspirational book”
Bunny Guinness
“Recommended reading”
The Sunday Telegraph
“Two tales of everyday life told through the eyes of a florist are a blooming sensation.”
Western Daily Press
“A charming book.”
Ideal Home magazine
“Really useful.”
BBC Garden Illustrated magazine
“A gorgeous book.”
The Daily Telegraph
“Must have”
She Magazine