Bees are My New Passion

My beekeeping book is coming out in February! I am really excited about this because not only did I learn a lot about bees, I also found that I am passionate about the little critters and want to set up a hive, maybe come springtime.

Here is a bit about my book

The Good Living Guide to Beekeeping

Secrets of the Hive, Stories from the Field, and a Practical Guide That Explains It All

Beekeeping is nothing new—the ancient Egyptians were well versed in the benefits of living with bees—but in recent years, there has been a surge of folks struck with the desire to build and nurture a hive of their own. Beekeeping has become the passion of farmers in rural Vermont, urbanites with rooftops in LA, and thousands of people in between. This book is for beginners and experts alike, with all the basic information you need to get started, as well as stories and tips that will inspire and instruct the most seasoned beekeeper.

In this guide, you will learn how to:

• Choose a spot for your hive
• Build a hive with simple tools and materials
• Buy bees or attract them to your hive
• Harvest the fruits of the bees’ labor
• Make beeswax candles and lip balm
• Utilize honey, wax, and propolis for medicinal purposes

And much more!

I offer readers something truly unique—a book that comes alongside you like a wise friend, offering sage advice as well as humorous anecdotes and fascinating interviews with beekeepers across the country. Equally good for reading while curled up inside during the long winter as for carrying with you to the hives mid-summer, this will be a welcome addition to any bee enthusiast’s library.

A Book is On the Way
I had tons of help from beekeepers I interviewed and the help of my fabulous high school intern, Lindsey Vachon, along with my friends and colleagues, Danielle Gyger, Sierra Dickey and Rose Alexandra-Leach, of course my editor, Abigail Gehring, was amazing to work with.  It is so exciting to have a book coming out that is good, and helpful, and was mostly fun to write!

If you want to preorder a copy, you can go to Indiebound and order from your local, independent bookstore! Thanks for supporting my writing and, of course, the bees!

Here is the link and information about the book.

Good Books, Hardcover, 9781680990591, 192pp.

Publication Date: February 2016