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About Author Julie Seedorf

As human beings, we are always a work in progress. From birth to death we live, hurt, laugh, cry, feel, and with all of those emotions we grow as people, as family members, and as friends. I'm a dreamer and feel blessed to have the opportunity in my writing to pass those dreams on to others. I believe you are never too old to dream and to turn those dreams into a creative endeavor.” I live in rural Minnesota and am a wife, mother, and grandmother. Throughout my life I have had many careers or should I say opportunities at jobs where I have learned different skills such as working as a waitress, nursing home activities person, office manager, and finally a computer repair person eventually owning her own computer sales and repair business. Add my volunteer activities such as Sunday School Teacher and SADD advisor and more and it's been a full life. I never forgot my love of writing and quit my computer business in 2012 after signing a contract with Cozy Cat Press for Granny Hooks A Crook, the first book in my Fuchsia, Minnesota Series. I currentlyntly have written nine cozy mysteries, three children’s books, participated in three group anthologies or mysteries, and write three blogs about various subjects.

Cozy Up For Christmas Kindle Sale!

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12187760_10206068947855311_8943483426988032865_nIt’s a fun day today. Check out our Cozy Up For Christmas Event. 20+ Authors have their books for sale at .99 including Granny Snows A Sneak. Dec. 4-6. Here is a list of the authors. Cozy Up For Christmas Event Page

More authors added. All books on sale for a limited time. Check out the updated list below.

Sheila Hollinghead: Frail Branch: http://amzn.to/1XO0mGY

Linda Crowder: Too Cute to Kill (A Jake and Emma Mystery Book 1): http://amzn.to/1MzS4ub

Caroline Fardig: Bad Medicine: http://amzn.to/1MBR09g

J.B. Hawker: The First Ladies Club: http://booklaunch.io/jbhawker/firstladiesclub

Zanna Mackenzie: Murder on the Menu: A Romantic Comedy Culinary Cozy Mystery: http://viewbook.at/MurderMenu

Ava Mallory: Mercy & Mayhem: A Mercy Mares Cozy Mystery: http://amzn.to/1PkYyCg

Julie Seedorf: Granny Snows a Sneak: Book 3 (A Fuchsia Minnesota Mystery)http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PSYBB3S

Vicki Vass: Murder by the Spoonful: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010TB0WC0
Vicki Vass: The Postman is Late: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017KSCGFG

Dianne Harman: Murder & The Monkey Band (High Desert Cozy Mystery Series) : getBook.at/MonkeyBand

Joanna Campbell Slan (and a dozen other authors): Happy Homicides: Thirteen Cozy Holiday Mysteries: http://www.booklaunch.io/joannaslan/happyhomicidesholiday

Julie Sarff: The Hope Diamond: Sweet Delicious Madness Cozy Series: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UVWPOLC…

Sylvia Selfman: Murder Takes a Holiday: http://tinyurl.com/qfcu892

Cassie Page: http://www.amazon.com/Corpse-Teacup-Tuesdays-…/…/ref=sr_1_4…

Kee Patterbee: The Gourmet Who Kept Diamonds in the Kitchen: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NF2UVTA

Maureen K. Howard: Sunny Side Up/ Book 1 in the Lake Erie Mystery Series: http://amzn.to/1FLBYLM

Anna Celeste Burke: Cowabunga Christmas! Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery #1 http://smarturl.it/cove1

Lisa B. Thomas: Sharpe Edge (Maycroft Mystery Series) http://amzn.to/1PbcQDk

C. F. Carter: Death of a Dummy (A Wax Museum Mystery) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0175IZYWS

C.Z. Brackett: Murder at Twin Oaks http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MUC5JE8

Patricia Rockwell: Papoosed http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006U32RH0

Maggie West: Hook, Line and Stinker (A Lily Thistle Cozy Mystery: http://amzn.to/1IsQxFn

Sherri Bryan: A Charlotte Denver Cozy Mystery Two-Book Bundle http://amzn.to/1MW9GUm

Morgana Best: Supernatural Psychic Mysteries: Four Book Boxed Set: (Misty Sales Cozy Mystery Suspense series) http://amzn.to/1NptzjT

Amy Vansant: Pineapple Lies: A Pineapple Port Cozy Mystery: Book One: http://www.amazon.com/Pineapple-Lies-Romantic-Mystery-My…/…/

Granny’s Favorite Things! Countdown To Christmas -Gordon Lynch and His Wall of Art!

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I and my character Hermiony Vidalia Criony Fiddlestadt (Granny) fall in love with certain artists, companies, places and their products. On my website, Julie Seedorf, I will be adding a page featuring my Favorite Things. I know I am not Oprah and I am sorry I can’t afford to give away some of My Favorite Things. What I can do is share them with you so they can become your Favorite Things and you can enjoy them too. During the end of November and the month of December I will be sharing art, books, artists and other items I have on my list of Favorite things.  Join me in my journey. I will add to the pages on my Blog and website the favorite things I highlight here.
I am starting my journey of sharing with someone I met this summer in Osakis, Minnesota, his name is Gordon Lynch. I can’t resist antique stores and as I wander through them looking to find whatever my eye catches. On the day I snooped in Antiques Osakis what caught my eye was artwork by Gordon. Not only can he draw but uses old records to create stunning pictures of celebrities that complement his drawing. My impression of his is that he is a very humble man. He graciously granted me an interview. Make sure you stop at the slide show and look at a few pictures I took that impressed me.

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Who is Gordon Lynch?
Born Osakis, grew up on small farm near Eagle Bend. Went to Alex Tech for advertising art, worked in Jamestown, ND and Sleepy Eye, MN in advertising. Married Rosemary in 1983 and moved back to Osakis. Built our home while working for Fingerhut and when they closed I went back to college for my Bachelor of Fine Art in painting at St. Cloud State University. Also have degrees in microcomputer and general business. Ran a couple of businesses and wound up as a HR manager for about 12 years until I decided to semi-retire and pursue other interests. We have three grown children. Katie teaches spanish at Strive Academy in St. Cloud; Erin has a post-doctorate position at UC Davis in California; and Zachary is majoring in business at St. Cloud State University.
How did you end up in an Antique Store in Osakis?
Well, my wife started as a dealer there several years ago and after I came up with this technique I’m using I thought I’d display a few paintings there. As a lot of people showed interest in them and they sold I started painting more. That was about 3 seasons ago.
When did you start painting and drawing?
I started drawing early, as a child probably 4 or 5. In those days we didn’t have a lot of toys, but I could draw things like rockets or cars etc. and I drew all through school. In high school we had a visiting artist during my junior and senior year that helped me become interested in art in general and that’s when I first painted with oil paints.
What gave you your idea to create art out of old records?
I really don’t know exactly. But, at least for me, when I’m seriously interested in something it’s always in the back of my mind. That’s when the ideas come along – this one worked – most don’t.
What are the missteps you made along the way to hone your talent?
Too many to mention, I’ve tried a lot of things.
How do you decide your subjects?
I listen to a lot of music and normally paint musicians that I like. I have done a few commisions and will do more, but this is a hobby and a pastime for me so I don’t want to turn it into a job.
What other type of art do you create?
Nothing at the moment.
Where can we find your artwork?
I will be showing them at Antiques Osakis again next season, starting in May. I may possibly show some this winter at Bumbledee’s Antiques and Art in St. Cloud, MN.
Anything else you would like to add to this interview?
Thank you, I appreciate your interest in my artwork.
I would like to thank Gordon for granting me this interview. It was a blessing to meet someone with this gift.