art & poetry with Casey’s Corner #art #StepbyStepPainting #theartsherpa #poetry @Artsherpa

* It’s been a long time since I did a post that didn’t have to do with a book. But better late than never, eh?
* For those who follow me on Instagram & Twitter (don’t yet? click on the info to the right –>) you know that along with writing I’ve been painting. Picked up the hobby a few years ago and started learning by watching A LOT of videos, reading websites, picking up & reading some books (of course), and lots and lots of trial and error. I feel that I’ve slowly been getting better while I’m trying to find my “voice” in this colorful art form.
* Now, “poetry?” you ask. Yeah. Used to write quite a bit of poetry when I was younger. But then I morphed in to horror stories and then romance and now it’s a smattering of many genres with and without romantic elements. Anyway, as I was watching one of my favorite teaches on YouTube

a free style poem came to mind so I wrote it down. I then found some time in the past few days and painted the piece. Today, I wanted to share the finished products.

Butterfly Wings
Do you remember the days
We sat beneath our favorite tree
Watching the birds and clouds float by
Lazy days of spring and summer
Just you and I enjoying a love
That we’d imagined would last forever
~ *~
Don’t let the divide take us
Don’t let the endless night break us
Send me a sign your always by my side
Let me hear the songbirds sing
Let me feel the butterfly wings
~ *~
Do you remember the nights
Making love upon the hill
Sheltered by the branches
Of the tree your granny had planted
Wrapped in each other’s arms
Enjoying a love that wouldn’t do us wrong
~ *~
Don’t let the divide take us
Don’t let the endless night break us
Send me a sign your always by my side
Let me hear the songbirds sing
Let me feel the butterfly wings
Oh, let me hear you sing again
Let me feel your touch
Like butterfly wings
Once more
Copyright © Casey M 2019

My top three “Teachers”
The Art Sherpa | Ginger Cook | Painting with Jane

Thanks for stopping by today, checking out my art and poem & if you want to learn to paint, check out the links of the wonderful artists listed above. =) Casey M.

Release day! A look at my story ‘Keep You Safe’ in the #DownandDirty #Anthology @romancerebels69 #wrangler #BlueCollar #Romance

Today we’re celebrating the release of the Down & Dirty anthology and taking a look at my story in the colleciton!

A look into Keep You Safe in the Down and Dirty anthology

~ Blurb ~

* I’m Professor Arianna Perez, and I’ve been asked if I’ll ever trust, let alone love, another man again. After dumping an abusive boyfriend, I doubted I would. At least, that’s how I felt until fate had sexy wrangler, Kian Bishop, reappearing in my life in a way I never expected.
* Against my better judgement, I fell hard for the cowboy, believing everything he said, including how he wanted to treat me like a queen and keep me safe. Little did I know, though, that the circumstances that’d brought us together could also tear us apart…and possibly claim my life.

~ Excerpt ~

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~ Down and Dirty anthology ~

Release Date: May 22, 2018 | Publisher: Romance Rebels Publishing | Cover Artist: Sinfully Sweet Designs

* Get in, get down…and get filthy with these sexy, hardworking, blue-collar heroes who don’t mind when things get a little dirty while at work or at play. This collection of 22 brand new stories from USA Today and International Best-Selling authors is full of scorching hot romance tales that will be sure to leave you breathless for more. These men work hard, and play even harder.
* From cops to mechanics, and miners to brewmasters, they aren’t afraid to go all in. At the end of the day, when they find the woman who completes them, they learn that love and life can be just as messy as their day job…and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
* Featuring stories from: Lori King, Maia Dylan, Sarah Marsh, Elena Kincaid, Cecile Tellier, London Saint James, Bella Settara, Rose Nickol, RL Merrill, Ashley Malkin, Lucy Felthouse, Scarlett J. Rose, Sydney Lea, CR Moss, Samantha A. Cole, Danielle James, Ava Campbell, Eva Moore, Kimberlie L. Faye, Sabrina Sol, Nikki Prince, and Mia Hopkins! Visit the Facebook Page

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a look at the Down & Dirty #anthology ~ #Amazon link available! #romance #DownandDirty #getdirty @romancerebels69

* Get in, get down…and get filthy with these sexy, hardworking, blue-collar heroes who don’t mind when things get a little dirty while at work or at play. This collection of 22 brand new stories from USA Today and International Best-Selling authors is full of scorching hot romance tales that will be sure to leave you breathless for more. These men work hard, and play even harder.
* From cops to mechanics, and miners to brewmasters, they aren’t afraid to go all in. At the end of the day, when they find the woman who completes them, they learn that love and life can be just as messy as their day job…and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
* Featuring stories from: Lori King, Maia Dylan, Sarah Marsh, Elena Kincaid, Cecile Tellier, London Saint James, Bella Settara, Rose Nickol, RL Merrill, Ashley Malkin, Lucy Felthouse, Scarlett J. Rose, Sydney Lea, CR Moss, Samantha A. Cole, Danielle James, Ava Campbell, Eva Moore, Kimberlie L. Faye, Sabrina Sol, Nikki Prince, and Mia Hopkins!
* Be sure to check out the Facebook Page HERE!

Keep You Safe in the Down & Dirty anthology

* I’m Professor Arianna Perez, and I’ve been asked if I’ll ever trust, let alone love, another man again. After dumping an abusive boyfriend, I doubted I would. At least, that’s how I felt until fate had sexy wrangler, Kian Bishop, reappearing in my life in a way I never expected.
* Against my better judgement, I fell hard for the cowboy, believing everything he said, including how he wanted to treat me like a queen and keep me safe. Little did I know, though, that the circumstances that’d brought us together could also tear us apart…and possibly claim my life.

~ Excerpt ~

* Kian sat back and rubbed his chin. “He’s still bothering you?”
* Nodding, I continued to breathe deep to allay my anxiety. “Kind of.”
* “He sounds like a jerk. If you were mine, I’d treat you like a queen. I’d do anything I could to keep you safe and free from harm.”
* “If I were yours?” God, how I wanted to believe that a man would do that. Be a true gentleman, someone who would treat me right, someone I could trust not turn into a pig. Even if Kian spoke the truth, there were other factors to consider. “You do remember there’s an age gap between us, right? That I’m older than you?”
* He lifted a shoulder again. “So? We’re both adults. Consenting adults. I hated that my family moved, and I couldn’t see you anymore. That I only had you in my fantasies.”
* “Wait. What?” This time I couldn’t hide the surprise on my face. “You fantasized about me?”
* “All the time.” He chuckled, and pink tinged his cheeks. “I thought you were the prettiest woman I’d ever seen, and I was a hormonal teen. I wasn’t joking before when I said you’re beautiful.”
* Compliments. Wants. Desires. The claims coming from him made my breath catch on such an intense wave of yearning it almost hurt.
* Oh, Lord, what kind of spell is this man weaving over me?
* “I appreciate the sentiment, but like I’d said, you could have your pick. Why would you want an older lady with ten to twenty extra pounds on her frame?” Under my breath, I couldn’t stop myself from adding, “Chad used to say no man wanted a chubby-wubby.”
* Kian pursed his lips. “We’ve already established that Chad’s a tool. Me? I think you’re perfect the way you are. You don’t need to lose a pound.” He smiled. His gaze softened. “God, I really want to kiss you.”
* “Really?”
* “Yeah.”
* Before I knew it, he leaned across the table, gently palmed my cheek and placed his lips on mine. Hungry desire flooded me. I couldn’t deny my body’s response or the fact that I was seriously attracted to Kian. I wanted the kiss to deepen, but luckily, I had enough wits about me to not go crazy with the public display of affection.
* Then, as quick as it started, it ended. He sat back, taking any decisions I might have had to make out of my hands.
* “Thank you,” he said. “I’ve wanted to do that for ages.”
* More heat blossomed in my face. I couldn’t believe how much I’d been blushing. His attentions and presence made me feel like a silly, teenager in the throes of my first crush.

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Note: Keep You Safe is part of a revamped series I’m working on called Sunset Ridge Ranch. The story for the anthology, though, is brand new! Don’t forget to sign-up for my newsletter. Click on the “News” pic to the right of this post so you can keep up-to-date with my latest goings on. Thanks!