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Single Wide Female: The Bucket List #4
Create a Masterpiece
I've decided to make my mark on life. I don't need fame, fortune or the way I'm going—notoriety. I just need to create one little ripple that people will appreciate for years to come.
So I joined an art class and learned how to paint. I have visions of grand vistas, beautiful lilies, and stunning portraits pouring from my overly manicured hands. Hours and hours I’ve spent splashing colors on a series of canvases and in the end I learned one outstanding life lesson. Never, ever volunteer.
Avert your eyes if you ever see me in public—some things should not be seen. I'll never get a boyfriend now.
So I joined an art class and learned how to paint. I have visions of grand vistas, beautiful lilies, and stunning portraits pouring from my overly manicured hands. Hours and hours I’ve spent splashing colors on a series of canvases and in the end I learned one outstanding life lesson. Never, ever volunteer.
Avert your eyes if you ever see me in public—some things should not be seen. I'll never get a boyfriend now.
43 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 22, 2014
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About the author
Lillianna Blake
160 books44 followersThe “Single Wide Female” books are written for every woman out there who has struggled with their weight, self-esteem and any number of issues that we all face as we work to become the best versions of ourselves that we can be.
They are meant to be light-hearted and fun, but I do hope that they will inspire you to live your life to the fullest, loving yourself completely as you do so.
They are meant to be light-hearted and fun, but I do hope that they will inspire you to live your life to the fullest, loving yourself completely as you do so.
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July 31, 2019
https://openbooksociety.com/article/c...
Title: Create a Masterpiece
Series: Single Wide Female: The Bucket List
By: Lillianna Blake
ASIN: B00RCC0KSG
Author’s Website: http://lilliannablake.com/
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Summary:
I’ve decided to make my mark on life. I don’t need fame, fortune or the way I’m going—notoriety. I just need to create one little ripple that people will appreciate for years to come.
So I joined an art class and learned how to paint. I have visions of grand vistas, beautiful lilies, and stunning portraits pouring from my overly manicured hands. Hours and hours I’ve spent splashing colors on a series of canvases and in the end I learned one outstanding life lesson. Never, ever volunteer.
Avert your eyes if you ever see me in public—some things should not be seen. I’ll never get a boyfriend now. (Goodreads)
Review:
Having just read Create a Masterpiece, the fourth installment of the Single Wide Female: The Bucket List series I must say, the stories are short and sweet with humour, romance and so far, each one seems to have a very significant and poignant message. As I am reading them in quick succession, I don’t feel like I am actually reading many short stories (though I am). However, I would point out that while they may be able to read out of sequence, I could see how one might lose some important continuity if not read in order.
This addition to the Single Wide Female: The Bucket List is, as always, filled with laughable moments. But also some filled with important messages for oneself. For example:
“Being able to express yourself on paper, on canvas, or even through needle and thread puts a little of yourself out into the universe.”
This also the first time where we see Sam trying to embrace the “friend” zone with Max, distance herself as it were.
The painting class is fraught with mishaps (ones you should read about). Needless to say, some laughter is involved and of course, it is embarrassing for Samantha. But the lessons learned are good and as usual – an enjoyable and quick read. All I must say is that Samantha has more hutzpah than I could ever have. I can’t wait to read book #5, Run a Marathon.
Title: Create a Masterpiece
Series: Single Wide Female: The Bucket List
By: Lillianna Blake
ASIN: B00RCC0KSG
Author’s Website: http://lilliannablake.com/
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Summary:
I’ve decided to make my mark on life. I don’t need fame, fortune or the way I’m going—notoriety. I just need to create one little ripple that people will appreciate for years to come.
So I joined an art class and learned how to paint. I have visions of grand vistas, beautiful lilies, and stunning portraits pouring from my overly manicured hands. Hours and hours I’ve spent splashing colors on a series of canvases and in the end I learned one outstanding life lesson. Never, ever volunteer.
Avert your eyes if you ever see me in public—some things should not be seen. I’ll never get a boyfriend now. (Goodreads)
Review:
Having just read Create a Masterpiece, the fourth installment of the Single Wide Female: The Bucket List series I must say, the stories are short and sweet with humour, romance and so far, each one seems to have a very significant and poignant message. As I am reading them in quick succession, I don’t feel like I am actually reading many short stories (though I am). However, I would point out that while they may be able to read out of sequence, I could see how one might lose some important continuity if not read in order.
This addition to the Single Wide Female: The Bucket List is, as always, filled with laughable moments. But also some filled with important messages for oneself. For example:
“Being able to express yourself on paper, on canvas, or even through needle and thread puts a little of yourself out into the universe.”
This also the first time where we see Sam trying to embrace the “friend” zone with Max, distance herself as it were.
The painting class is fraught with mishaps (ones you should read about). Needless to say, some laughter is involved and of course, it is embarrassing for Samantha. But the lessons learned are good and as usual – an enjoyable and quick read. All I must say is that Samantha has more hutzpah than I could ever have. I can’t wait to read book #5, Run a Marathon.
July 17, 2019
https://openbooksociety.com/article/c...
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Having just read Create a Masterpiece, the fourth installment of the Single Wide Female: The Bucket List series I must say, the stories are short and sweet with humour, romance and so far, each one seems to have a very significant and poignant message. As I am reading them in quick succession, I don’t feel like I am actually reading many short stories (though I am). However, I would point out that while they may be able to read out of sequence, I could see how one might lose some important continuity if not read in order.
This addition to the Single Wide Female: The Bucket List is, as always, filled with laughable moments. But also some filled with important messages for oneself. For example:
“Being able to express yourself on paper, on canvas, or even through needle and thread puts a little of yourself out into the universe.”
This also the first time where we see Sam trying to embrace the “friend” zone with Max, distance herself as it were.
The painting class is fraught with mishaps (ones you should read about). Needless to say, some laughter is involved and of course, it is embarrassing for Samantha. But the lessons learned are good and as usual – an enjoyable and quick read. All I must say is that Samantha has more hutzpah than I could ever have. I can’t wait to read book #5, Run a Marathon.
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Having just read Create a Masterpiece, the fourth installment of the Single Wide Female: The Bucket List series I must say, the stories are short and sweet with humour, romance and so far, each one seems to have a very significant and poignant message. As I am reading them in quick succession, I don’t feel like I am actually reading many short stories (though I am). However, I would point out that while they may be able to read out of sequence, I could see how one might lose some important continuity if not read in order.
This addition to the Single Wide Female: The Bucket List is, as always, filled with laughable moments. But also some filled with important messages for oneself. For example:
“Being able to express yourself on paper, on canvas, or even through needle and thread puts a little of yourself out into the universe.”
This also the first time where we see Sam trying to embrace the “friend” zone with Max, distance herself as it were.
The painting class is fraught with mishaps (ones you should read about). Needless to say, some laughter is involved and of course, it is embarrassing for Samantha. But the lessons learned are good and as usual – an enjoyable and quick read. All I must say is that Samantha has more hutzpah than I could ever have. I can’t wait to read book #5, Run a Marathon.
August 12, 2015
'Create a Masterpiece' was a great short story. I loved the message of liberating oneself of how we perceive our own flaws and imperfections and seeing the beauty instead. Sam definitely took a leap in this book. But over-all, I think she needed it. I can't wait to read the next book. A great series, even with each book being a quick read. One statement from 'Blue' really was beautiful- "The beauty of being alone is the mystery of the people you have yet to meet".
June 23, 2015
As each book in the series is extremely short, I'm only going to write a short review for each. I didn't see the appeal of creating a painting, as there are other forms of art out there. It was an interesting read though!
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