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RIP Mickey Gilley

Interview Guests that have passed

The last thing Mickey Gilley and I talked about after recording an hour long show and the tags was the possibility of me writing his life story. He could have asked anyone, but he asked me  to come down to Branson to help him write his biography. I had thought about it many times.

I feel fortunate to have recorded shows with the greatest talents, several of my guests for my one-hour show are listed below, and all of these fine talents had golden hearts. They all left their gratitude in their own way, their own words: appreciation and love for their fans.

Here are some of my guests that touched all of our lives during my one hour broadcast with them:

Micky Gilley

Beverly Swerling

Jean Craighead George

Porter Wagoner

Tasha Tudor 

Charlie Daniels

Daryl Frank Dragon (Captain & Tennille)

Jim Owen

Eddie Money

 

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The Christmas Calf, #2, Christmas in the Blufflands™ Series by L.L. Christenson

Christmas 2022 story Christmas in the Blufflands™ E-bbok Ebook Original Cover illustration by Lisa Loucks-Christenson Release November 2022 Snowy Creek Books™ The Christmas Calf The Skater Written and Illustrated by L.L. Christenson

The Christmas Calf, #2, Christmas in the Blufflands™ Series by L.L. Christenson

The Christmas Calf

Volume 2: The Christmas Calf (a story I wrote for my younger sister, Heather. 

 The Christmas Calf, #2, Christmas in the Blufflands™ 

Written and Illustrated by L.L. Christenson

Cover Illustration is created in pastels: © 2021 Lisa Loucks-Christenson

The Christmas Calf is based on true story.

G. Shepherd returns, this time, on a small farm in southeastern Minnesota. 

Publisher: Snowy Creek Books™

Format: E-book, other formats in progress

November 2022 Release

This is the story of retarded calf born on Christmas Eve, and put out behind the barn to die. The farmer's son can't sleep that nigh. He hears the cries of the calf and goes back to tend to him. Jesus isn't far away, He has a message for the farmer and his son, one that only His calf can deliver.  Release: Christmas 2022.

The Skater by L.L. Christenson 

See also, Volume One: The Skater

A Christmas story that will make you think twice about who you meet when your think you are alone.

Dedicated to my brother Brian, who at times, may believe he skates alone.

I love you forever.

 Publisher: Snowy Creek Books™

Author: Lisa Loucks-Christenson writing as L.L. Christenson

Illustrator: Lisa Loucks-Christenson

Cover Design: Lisa Loucks-Christenson

Cover Reveal: The Christmas Calf, #2, Christmas in the Blufflands™ 

Written and Illustrated by L.L. Christenson

The Christmas Calf is based on true story.

G. Shepherd returns, this time, on a small farm in southeastern Minnesota. 

Publisher: Snowy Creek Books™

E-book

November 2022 Release

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On Small Business Saturday We Opened Valentine's Adventures Exhibit and Gave Away Her Prints

Meet and Greet with Valentine the 13-year-old Chihuahua Meet and Greet with Valentine the Chihuahua Rochester Minnesota Exhibit Silver Lake Books Valentine's Adventures Exhibit

On Small Business Saturday We Opened Valentine's Adventures Exhibit and Gave Away Her Prints

 

 

        Thank You from the Courtly Cottontails by Lisa Loucks-Chrsitenson

Lisa Loucks-Christenson's syndicated cartoon, Courtly Cottontails thanking our customers today!

Valentine of Valentine's Adventures

Valentine our 13-year-old Chihuahua with the art of Lisa Loucks-Christenson

Lisa Loucks-Christenson and Valentine the star of Valentine's Adventures

Lisa Loucks-Christenson and Valentine the star of Valentine's Adventures

Lisa Loucks-Christenson and Valentine the star of Valentine's Adventures

Lisa Loucks-Christenson and Valentine the star of Valentine's Adventures

 

Valentine's Adventures Exhibit Opened:

Thank you to all of our customers who shopped local today, not only our store, but neighboring bookstores, businesses. You are appreciated more than you may ever know, and all of us need your support.

Today for Small Business Saturday we didn't run specials, we didn't offer whopping savings, we gave away some books, took money off others, and opened an exhibit of our most prized friend: Valentine our 13-year-old Chihuahua, our sweet lady that has been battling all year some health issues. As her primary caregiver, where ever I am, she'll be within a paw of my hands. I've included 18 - giclee prints of my original watercolors I created for each book. I've featured illustrations from four of the seven books, and will add or rotate these through the upcoming year. I hope you can feel and experience the joy in Valentine's hearts (all three of them, two on her back) as you view these illustrations. 

Thank you Jeremy at KIMT News and KIMT News for your coverage today.

Valentine, our thirteen-year-old Chihuahua had fun meeting so many of our guests today with her exhibit opening, Valentine's Adventures, a collection of some of my paintings from her upcoming books, Blustery Tuesday!, Museum Monday!, Stowaway Saturday! and Shipwreck Sunday!. The books will release in the spring, one adventure for every day of the week. 

We are sorry she had to take a nap at the end of the afternoon and missed so many of you that stopped by. She is always with me because of her health conditions so please stop by again. Check out the story books I wrote and illustrated as a tribute to my best friend. Here's a few images of us today:Valentine and Lisa Loucks-Christenson - Valentine's Adventures;

Valentine's Adventures exhibit and book series by author and illustrator Lisa Loucks-Christenson; SHIPWRECK SUNDAY!

Valentine and Lisa Loucks-Christenson; Valentine's Adventures Exhibit

Valentine's Adventures exhibit and book series by author and illustrator Lisa Loucks-Christenson; Museum Monday!

Valentine and Lisa Loucks-Christenson artist and author of Valentine's Adventures

Valentine's Adventures exhibit and book series by author and illustrator Lisa Loucks-Christenson; Museum Monday!

 

Loose art and cards are available for purchase. We sell out fast, so expect a 1-3 day delay.

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11/23/2021 Live story KTTC News NBC on Silver Lake Books Expansion

KTTC STORY 11/23/2021 Loucks Studios bookstore New 2nd floor expansion at Silver Lake Books Peacock Books Silver Lake Books

11/23/2021 Live story KTTC News NBC on Silver Lake Books Expansion

https://www.kttc.com/2021/11/23/rochester-couple-transforms-warehouse-into-bookstore/Winter Bugs Exhibit opens 11/26/2021Lisa Loucks-Christenson Wildlife Art

 

Read more on Rochester couple transforms warehouse into bookstore at https://www.kttc.com/2021/11/23/rochester-couple-transforms-warehouse-into-bookstore/

Published: Nov. 23, 2021 at 1:56 PM CST|Updated: 13 hours ago

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – An old warehouse in Northwest Rochester has been transformed into a large bookstore and it’s ready for customers.

The bookstore named Silver Lake Books, is the dream of Rochester native Lisa Lowcks-Christenson and her husband David. Lisa has a shop named Peacock Books & Wildlife Art, but they were always looking something more.

They moved into the large warehouse at 903 6th St. NW in May. The warehouse has been home to many businesses over the year, but most recently was a hot tub and spa business. It’s located close to Jack’s Bottle Shop and Forager Brewery.

Lisa and David said revitalizing the space has been a labor of love. They added new lights, paint and furnishings. They said most of the furnishings come from repurposed materials.

 

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