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Andrea Lanning Shares Childhood Memories in New Book

Author and Illustrator, Andrea Lanning grew up in Southampton Parish and then Smith’s Parish, Bermuda. Now she taps into her childhood experiences in the first of a planned series of books that will highlight her childhood memories. The first colour picture book is entitled “The Imposturous Egg” and tells the story of the author as a little girl when she had mishap with a bluebird’s egg.

Andrea decided to draw from her many experiences growing up in Bermuda for her first series of books. “My childhood has been the best part of my life,” the author said. “I was very privileged to have grown up in Bermuda.  Writing and drawing are things I have always enjoyed doing since childhood.”

The series entitled “A Big Girl Remembers” will capture the secrets, the adventures and most memorable moments of the author’s childhood experiences. The stories will finish with a “Notes from the Author” section where the author shares background information and facts.  For instance, The Imposturous Egg, has a short fun facts section on Eastern bluebirds.

The Imposturous Egg , in hardback and softback, is available in British and American English.   Andrea currently resides in London, United Kingdom where she attends university. She lives with her son and five hamsters and her daughter who also studies and lives in the United Kingdom visits often.  Andrea graduated with an Associates Degree in Art and Design from the Bermuda College.

The ISBN numbers are:  

 978-0-9571677-0-4 The Imposturous Egg - American English Hardback

 978-0-9571677-1-1 The Imposturous Egg - British English  Paperback

I gave two readings of The Imposturous Egg - one at my new local library and the other at Eltham.  I was very nervous the first time but I quickly got accustomed to reading to the children.  Afterwards I stayed and took part in the Easter craft activities when I read at Eltham.  The children are so amusing.  One little boy drew a zipper down the middle of his egg and said to me and the Librarian that it was "symmetrical".  I asked the little boy if he was saying the word "magical" but no he corrected me and said his egg was "symmetrical".  I was so amazed....wow so young and using such big words.  He's the next Einstein.  

Imposturous!  Yes, that's the word in the title of our book coming soon this Easter.  "The Imposturous Egg" picture book.  And here's a t-shirt we designed for "Imposturous."

I love sweeties.  You love sweeties?  Sweeties is the English word for "Candy" and we're all sweet - most of the time.  So we designed a Sweet Tee for all the sweet ladies.

I have created designs from my logo/illustrations and have put them on products that make great gifts -- I guess I can call them my "Original Ginnals!"