Cutting Edge Communications welcomes a business consulting firm launching in November 2011 with international clients. Cutting Edge will manage the branding, online media and marketing.

Cutting Edge Communications welcomes:

Dick Batchelor Management Company for a project for How to be a Child Advocate including a brochure, booklet and online marketing tools. Cutting Edge will coordinate art illustrations for the graphics with the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida with the ABC Program (Art By Coalition children) which Mr. Batchelor helped to start.

Cutting Edge Communications welcomes:

IDEA, Inc. for public relations for an international design award for the Historic Port of Falmouth in Jamaica

Casey rainbow Palm Beach

Secrets of the Southern Shells Timeless Advice and Timely Wisdom for Southern Shells and Other Belles Reviews by Readers … a recommended read for ladies and men of all ages … to read and re-read again. In 44 pages, a quick 30 minute read, there’s something for everyone! Men love the book as well as women; dads with daughters put out a $20 bill immediately when they see the chapter “Let Boys Find You.”

READERS WRITE:

CLEVER “Secrets of the Southern Shells is a very clever and original allegory containing much wisdom that has been passed down from Southern mothers to their daughters, the Southern Belles. This charming book, filled with very attractive marine artwork, relates a powerful story of sea creatures, and how one, a mere starfish, overcomes impossible obstacles and achieves her dreams because she faithfully heeds her mother’s timeless advice. In severn words: Buy it, read it, and gift it!” — Bill Guggenheim, a father and co-author of bestseller Hello From Heaven! p.s. I read this while vacationing in North Carolina. It’s not a book I would typically read. I was surprised at how much I liked it. The book cleverly combined three or four things in one masterfully.

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SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN “I’m from South Georgia and have two daughters and this is the way we talk to them. I look at the whole world this way; speak from the heart and from personal experience. The world is a better place if we all share our hearts. I liked the chapter with the seahorses on how small things make a big difference, it’s important for all of us to remember that each little act every day does make a difference.” — Hugh Darley, President / Executive Producer Idea, Inc.

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AN EXTRAORDINARY FIND “This book is an extraordinary find! People may not always remember the lesson but they will remember the story and the lesson will seep in. This is especially true if the story is well written and delivered as Casey Swann has done in Secrets of the Southern Shells. She has done a fabulous job of sharing some valuable lessons while making the story just plain fun! The final lesson, “don’t just act like a lady, be a lady” says so much. I have always felt you should live who you truly are and not just talk about it. Not only was the book well written and illustrated, it has left me wanting more. I will now read the first book Lessons from a Falling Leaf and can’t wait for the novel in the works!” – Teresa (Teri) Sicliano with Armatusone and board member of www.waynedenschperformingartscenter.com

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GREAT GIFT “chART signed and mailed the book with a card to my friend in Kentucky for $25; what a great deal and heartfelt gift. With my busy schedule, I plan to order more Southern Shells books as gifts!” — Shirley www.johnandshirleyscatering.com

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CLASSIC “This is a book to cherish and re-read often as we follow the life challenges of Starfish Star and relate them to our own lives and to the lives of our children and grandchildren. This book is destined to be a classic.” –Marilyn Smith, Mental Health Therapist

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CHARMING Secrets of the Southern Shells, written by Casey Swann, is an enlightening tale of a starfish and her journey in the ever changing ocean. Star’s joyful and sometimes frightening encounters are skillfully translated into pieces of advice that are both uplifting and inspirational. This ocean-inspired story offers encouraging life lessons carefully chosen from the everlasting wisdom of a mother. Swann’s writing is charming, bestowing upon the reader messages of positivity and finding strength from within. Through Star’s adventure in the changing seascape, the book teaches the importance of independence and kindness to strangers, yet emphasizing the necessity for family and friends in one’s life. Accompanying the text are shell – inspired illustrations provided by chARTists located in Winter Park, Florida. These one-of-a-kind images, tailored for Swann, perfectly compliment her sprightly tale. — Jennifer Hirschmann, Recent Rollins College Graduate and chART summer 2011 intern

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BOYS READING LIST  LIKE JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL “I enjoyed reading Secrets of the Southern Shells. With the beach setting and message, it reminds me of  reading Jonathan Livingston Seagull when I was a teenager. It will be on the boys’ reading list.” — Dan Scotchie, educator and father

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RETIREMENT GIFT, MOTHERS DAUGHTERS “I got this as a retirement gift and it is special on so many levels. The illustrations, the sentiments and especially a mother – daughters love resonated so strongly having raised two daughters myself. A perfect gift to yourself or someone who has impacted your life in a meaningful way.”  –Barbara Peckett, Director of New Business Development, Clear Channel Orlando

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SUPER SWEET AND SPIRITUAL “The book is super sweet and spiritual. It’s a great gift for both mothers and daughters. You can read it in just 15 minutes and on every page it has advice you would want to give your daughter and beautiful art as illustrations. I’m from Argentina, so I like the Florida beach art to share with my 3-year-old. I’ll read it to her now for the story and again when she’s a little older to better understand the advice. She’ll cherish it. I’m getting one for a friend, too. Moms need to read sweet words sometimes, too.” — Soledad Garcia Barneche, Kathmandu Winter Park

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FLORIDA BEACHES, HOSTESS GIFT “I got the book as a hostess gift and what a lovely surprise. The book creatively captures the author’s love of shells, the beach and the water. If you love Florida and it’s waters, you will love the book. I move the book around the house, it speaks to many occasions.” — Ernestine Beattie, Olympic Swimmer and Champion Master Swimmer (fellow water lover!)

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SOOTHING WORDS, INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES, GIFT FOR MOTHER OF YOUNG GIRLS “Thank you for inviting me to the book reception at Taboo. A friend had given me a book about a broken shell and this book reminds me of that one with the soothing words and inspirational messages. My friend now is living up north and a mother to two young daughters. I am giving this as a gift and I know she will enjoy the book. I peeked at it and I enjoyed reading it, too!” — Charles Freeman, Wally Findlay Galleries, Worth Ave. Palm Beach

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BREATHTAKING BOOK WITH PROFOUND MESSAGES DELIVERED CREATIVELY “This book is breathtaking. I found myself living the emotions of Starfish Star, actually getting scared and nervous at times in her journey. As a dog lover, I got a great smile and chuckle about the hide and seek game with the Yellow Lab who was too big to hide! I finally burst into tears upon reading “Use Words Wisely” … talk about creating something with a new view and new perspective and understanding the power of our words, it’s this book! Beautifully done. Star got what she wanted. And you will get what you want with millions of sales of this treasure. Also, the placement of the artwork as illustrations was exceptional, and the visionary piece by the author on the back really set the tone.” — Dana Clary, Marketing Executive

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LIFE EXPERIENCES AS A YOUNG ADULT “I grew up in Oklahoma so I didn’t see a shell until I was 21. In reading Secrets of the Southern Shells, it reminds me of my own maturing as a young person and experiencing finding shells in the sand for the first time along with experiencing life itself. The book captures what it means to enjoy the good life.”  – Dr. Rick Foglesong, President of Rollins College Faculty and Professor or Political Science, Fox TV35 Political Commentator, Author of Immigrant Prints: Mel Martinez and the American Dream

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OFFICE AND GIFT “I got one book to display in our office, one for home and one for a gift. The book is gorgeous!” — Karen Roffler, Roffler Chiropractic

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SEEK WISDOM “I bought one for my mother, one for my daughter and one for me. I liked the Seek Wisdom chapter with the boat. I also bought the seahorse painting from the Small Counts Big chapter to remind my college age daughter that she counts very big.” –Allison Edwards, Esq., Law Offices of Charles M. Greene, P.A.

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TIMELESS ADVICE “Wow, what a beautiful book. Charming paintings and timeless advice. I bought one then ordered another for my mother-in-law.” – Toby Unwin, chARTist, Austrian Consulate and International Entrepreneur

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TEENAGE DAUGHTERS “The book is a must read for teenage daughters, and moms, too. The valuable lessons and insights are shared in a profound and unique manner. I loved it!”  –Jan Edwards, President Red Arrows Consulting

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AUNTS, NOT TOO LONG AND NOT TOO SHORT “It occurred to me, as I leafed through your Secrets of the Southern Shells book again last evening, that it would represent an excellent Christmas gift for two of my aunts. They haven’t seen any of Susan’s work, so that it would be nice for them to have a look at it, and I believe that they’d enjoy reading the book — it’s not too long and not too short — just right for a quick read.” — husband of chARTist Susan Guch, and Principal Scientist of a firm consulting to major aerospace companies

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BABY GIFT FOR GRANDDAUGHTER “I finished reading your book and found it a wonderful read. It is a great mother-daughter event and although I don’t have a young daughter, I do have a granddaughter on the way. This would be fun to read with her when she is older. Best of luck with the book!” — Ellen Hamiilton, CEO/President Florida International Piano Competition

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YANKEE DAD OF DAUGHTER “As a “Yankee” and a single male parent living in the South, trying to find the right words with a teenage daughter was always a challenge. She turned out pretty well and is working in Dubai. When I received  Secrets of the Southern Shells I sent it to her in her Christmas Care Package and she was delighted. Thank You Casey!!!!” — John Miller, Hotelier New Smyrna Beach

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ART COLLECTOR FOR BEACH CONDO AND HOME “I bought one for my Ponce Inlet condo where I have a collection of chART art on the walls. I read the book and was very impressed with the creative writing as well as the art illustrations. I wanted the book for myself but the renters coming in wanted me to leave it there so I bought a second one for my Orlando home.” — Kirk Stephens,  President Markerinfo.com

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MOTHER SOUTHERN BELLE, STEP FATHER SPORT FISHING SURFING “I heard the author on WDBO Building Your Business show and bought the book for a gift. My mother is a southern belle so I know she will like it and my step father will like the sport fishing and surfing in the story.” — Alex Dabney, Mooney Appraisals

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COLLEGE GRAD RELATES TO STAR “I can definitely relate to Star because I am on a journey that is scary and unknown. I just graduated in December and am out in the “real world,” which can be a difficult place. Finding a job especially in my field of entertainment is not easy, but I am blessed with the talents I was given and intend to do what I love no matter what. Just like star.” — Mallory Gladman, Rollins College recent graduate

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WORDS FILL THE VOIDS FOR BOTH GENDERS “It’s a beautiful piece of work reminiscent of Jonathan Livingston Seagull. It’s a must read. I envision introducing it to school children and translating it into languages for many cultures. The woven tapestry of qualities of a young lady needs to be communicated to both genders. This could change people’s lives. When I read the chapter, Stay in Safe Places With Safe People, I couldn’t help but to think of Natalie Holloway in Aruba. What if she had read this book and that message was a part of who she was?  The words in the book immediately fill the voids within us. It’s so positive and good. Our society needs this now more than ever. “ – Yacht Captain Jim Goodnow

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send your review to casey@cut-edge.com

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BUY THE BOOK

44 pages hardcover, 8.5 x 5.5 size, quick 20 minute read with generous colorful images of ocean art

$19.95 retail (plus tax, shipping) at  www.Amazon.com and other online bookstores

BEST TO ORDER FROM chART:

Introductory offer $20 includes sales tax and shipping in the U.S.

call chART at 407-629-6366 with your MasterCard or Visa

or mail check or your credit card information with expiration date to chART, PO Box 476, Winter Park, FL 32790

NAPLES AREA

Olde Naples: Garden District Lifestyle, 1290 Third St. South, Naples
www.gardendistrictnaples.com (also on Tamiami Tr.) new April 2011

Olde Naples: The Blue Mussel, 757 Fifth Ave. South, Naples
www.bluemussel.com, new April 2011

Olde Naples: Pierre&Harry, welcome Aug. 2011

PALM BEACH AREA

Palm Beach: North of Worth Boutique, 367 S. County Rd., Palm Beach, www.northofworth.com, new Dec. 2010

Palm Beach Shores / Singer Island: Sailfish Marina Ship Store, 98 Lake Dr., Palm Beach Shores on beautiful Singer Island, www.sailfishmarina.com, NEW Aug. 2011

WINTER PARK / ORLANDO AREA

Orlando / Loch Haven Park: Orlando Museum of Art Museum Shop, 2416 North Mills Ave., Orlando www.OMArt.org

Orlando Country Club area / College Park: Annabelle Hart, 2308 Edgewater Dr., Orlando

Orlando Country Club area / College Park: The Beauty Spot, 2305 Edgewater Dr., Orlando

Maitland: The Picture Frame Place, 681 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, www.ThePictureFramePlace.com

Winter Park: Tresor Gallery, 308 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, www.tresorgallery.com

Winter Park: Kathmandu, 352 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, www.tribalasia.com

Winter Park: Miller’s, 143 Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park

NEW SMYRNA BEACH AREA, new July 2011

Downtown New Smyrna Beach: Dolly’s Gifts, 405 Flagler Ave.  www.g-a-dollysgifts.com, new July 2011

Island Collection and Phil Carpenter, A.S.I.D. and N.C.I.D.Q., 304 Flagler Ave. www.islandcollection.com, new Aug. 2011

More to come!

Also buy the book at charity events along with original art for sale with 20% going to your charity.  Ask chART charity art to set up an exhibit / sale at your event or attend a chART celebration. See the events pages on this website for more information.

Ask about selling the book for charity fundraising!

Buy online at Amazon.com

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AUTHOR AND THE SOUTH, Behind the Book Insights

The Ole Miss law journal is named after my first cousin. This sentence makes me feel quite southern although I’ve never lived in the south. I don’t really count Florida as “south” by my definition. Our mothers were sisters. I have lots of cousins, most of whom I don’t know since I grew up in Florida and most of them are considerably older than I. I experienced the south for a few weeks during summers from the back seat of a Cadillac driving between family homes. I have memories of looking for family names on head stones in Shiloh and visiting the courthouse where my grandfather’s photo hung. He was mayor of his small Tennessee town and a state senator a few terms.

Nostalgia beckoned me the past few years as the last of aunts passed away from both of my parents sets of six siblings. The Southern Shells book theme inspiration was “Southern” personified by my father’s family and “Shells” or belles epitomized by my mother’s family. Two of the aunts capture the essence.

On my father’s side, 92-year-old “Mama Faye” passed in Dec. 2009. People in the south have nicknames. I don’t have one yet.

Faye Tennyson Davidson was a freelance writer, poet, columnist, historian and genealogist. From her obituary: She was a member of West Tennessee Historical Society. She was listed in Tennessee Belles’ Letters 1977; a member of Hatchie Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution serving three terms as Regent; National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia, National Huguenot Society, U.S. Daughters of 1812, National Society Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Daughters of the American Colonists, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Faye contributed articles to their quarterlies.

The sheer size of the lengthy list of affiliations conveys her patriotic passion. She spent nearly a century researching it, recording it and writing about life in the south. As a genealogist, she traced our family to Alfred Lord Tennyson. She was destined to be a writer. So am I.

My Aunt “Cabozy” (Cathryn Rose Carter Clayton), one of my mother’s sisters (and mother-in-law to Senator Thad Cochran), passed in Nov. 2006 at 88 in Mississippi. When her son Buzzy died of Leukemia, my mother reported from the funeral visit that my aunt was a lady, that she was warm and gracious and didn’t cry. Not in public anyway. I was ten. Until I was 30 and my mother passed on my son’s first birthday, my mother held my Aunt Cathryn as the prime example of a southern lady.

As a young adult, I married an Ole Miss Law School graduate, and have since divorced. That wasn’t in the southern girl handbook. My own children have reached their 18th birthdays, officially adults now. Carter plans to go to Ole Miss Law School and Katelyn plans to use her genteel sweet nature as a psychologist. They are the focus of my desire to document the southern advice from mothers and aunts.

The book starts with the starfish wishing upon a star. My son was about 7-years-old when he questioned if he should tell me what his wish was after a twilight “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” wish session. He said that he had learned that you were supposed to keep your wishes a secret. I told him and his kindergarten age sister that if I was to help their wishes come true, I needed to know what the wishes were.

My wish for them is that if my children are called upon to live boldly, that they will follow their heritage and be willing to create a life of purpose. They should have a little twinkle of a memory of a mother who knew who they could be in the south or in the world, a Southern Star.

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6/4/11

Secrets of the Southern Shell readers have been asking me if I am an artist. No. I can paint but don’t consider myself an “artist.” My daughter has natural stellar artistic talent with pen and paintbrushes. I communicate better with other art forms, primarily writing.

I did get in Winer Park Art Festival student exhibit as a child and did take some classes in art. When I authored the shell book summer 2010, I asked the chARTists for shell paintings. I didn’t get quite enough from therm. I needed a marlin painting. I needed Starfish Star personified. So, being a Type A as well as a creative type, the paints were pulled from the shelf.

“Trio of Wishes” acrylic on canvas on the back cover of the book shows the three stars in the heavens, which for me are the Holy Trinity. Those stars reflect and exchange energy with Starfish Star in the water who is identical in form to the stars above.

“Fish On” and “Bahamas Full Moon” in the same series, captured my love of the Bahama island experiences.

The photos of the sea glass and shell collection from the Ritz in Palm Beach, I assembled while on a weekend there. Again, needing more illustrations for the book, I shared my private photos and called them “very temporary mixed media.” Shell collectors I believe will appreciate the beauty of the X and O shapes of the shells and the word “Love” spelled in a second photo.

So, we all have an inner artist! Pick up your own paints and capture your own Star!

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NOTE: The insights could take longer to write and to read than the shell book itself. Check back for more insights from the author and comments from readers.

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BOOK RELEASED 11/01/10

BUY THE BOOK

44 pages hardcover, 8.5 x 5.5 size, quick 20 minute read with generous colorful images of ocean and shell art

$19.95 retail at www.Borders.com, www.Amazon.com, www.BarnesandNoble.com, and other online bookstores

BEST TO ORDER FROM chART:

Introductory offer $20 includes sales tax and shipping in the U.S.

call chART at 407-629-6366 with your MasterCard or Visa

or mail check or your credit card information with expiration date to chART, PO Box 476, Winter Park, FL 32790

Secrets of the Southern Shells

Timeless Wisdom and Timely Advice

for Southern Shells and Other Belles

by Casey Tennyson Swann

Illustrations by chARTists

20 Tips for Southern Shells and Other Belles

While the global world has changed extensively in the last 200 plus years since the birth of America and the Southern U.S., the intimate advice from Southern mothers has remained virtually unchanged. The timeless wisdom is packaged as timely advice by contemporary parents so their children will hear. As children, they listen and learn. Sometimes, as importantly, as adults we need a little reminder. Remember who you are, you are a Southern Star.

THE BOOK  Ocean-inspired Secrets of the Southern Shells, authored by Casey Tennyson Swann, collects for the reader a small handful of loving advice for Southern Shells. As in any shell collection, one has their deeply treasured favorites from beaches long ago. Swann captures the timeless wisdom and timely advice from Southern mothers to their children through the adventure of a starfish who gets swept up in a rapidly changing global world. The book balances the delicate shell images with words of practical wisdom and comfort. chARTists from Winter Park, Fla. – based chART charity art created original fine art for the book illustrations.

The book is filled with ocean and beach art and makes a perfect coffee table book. It’s a quick read filled with positive messages for the ladies in your life of all ages. The adventure includes surfing, sport fishing and messages for men, too. After all men have to understand ladies for the “be sweet” to work!

Great $20 gift for Mother’s Day, Graduation, teacher’s gifts or for yourself!

AUTHOR Casey Tennyson Swann is the creator / publisher / editor of chART magazine, a charity and arts online and print publication in Florida. She created the moveable art gallery and arts promotion in 2005 through her award winning advertising agency Cutting Edge Communications. In 2008, she wrote Lessons from a Falling Leaf about having courage to choose change in your life. Secrets of the Southern Shells is the second in the series of books and films exploring and celebrating the human spirit.

AUTHOR’S PREFACE

I don’t have a southern accent or the life experiences of my southern family. I grew up in Florida with Tara-esque images from family summer vacations to antebellum homes filled with genteel voices in Tennessee and Mississippi.

My children and I are descendants of British colonists on both my mother and father’s side. My mother is from a long line of political leaders. My father’s family had, among other things, leaders in the Daughters of the American Revolution and many other United States historical societies. I personally have always felt a deep patriotism for America and immense love of the South. As each generation travels further from our southern base and culture, and as my own children enter adulthood, I felt a desire to collect some of the words I would hope they would share with their own children one day.

In the Bahamas spring 2010, the book was conceptualized, Secrets of the Southern Shells, drawing from my southern heritage and also my intense respect and love of the ocean.

My journal could be Memories of a Mermaid as I was splashing, floating or boating in the water many of my waking hours. Summer 2010, I spent beach time in Florida at New Smyrna Beach, Palm Beach, The Keys, with quick trips to Clearwater and Naples, as well as trips to the islands. Throughout my life, I have visited nearly every beach in Florida deciding which one to call home as my children go to college.

My favorite people have played in the water with me. I played with childhood friends in lakes … swim team friends (I was captain) in long lined pools … synchronized swimming friends with matching swim suits (funny) … University of Central Florida surf team buddies in contests (I was one of the first three girls on the UCF surf team) … my children and Park Grove neighbor toddlers in my back yard pool learning to swim … many, many family and friends beach trips all over Florida and much of the world … boating with friends in the U.S. from Kennebunkport to the Florida Keys … I am happiest on anything that floats from surfboards, to kayaks to boats of any size.

PRAISE  My 18-year-old daughter read the manuscript and quipped, “This is what you tell me everyday. The starfish is giving me a lecture.” Perfect. The book then achieved it’s mission to capture the intimate communication inside the homes of Southern Shells.

BOOK RELEASED 11/01/10

BUY THE BOOK

44 pages hardcover, 8.5 x 5.5 size, quick 20 minute read with generous colorful images of ocean art

$19.95 retail (plus tax, shipping) at  www.Amazon.com and other online bookstores

BEST TO ORDER FROM chART:

Introductory offer $20 includes sales tax and shipping in the U.S.

call chART at 407-629-6366 with your MasterCard or Visa

or mail check or your credit card information with expiration date to chART, PO Box 476, Winter Park, FL 32790

Buy Southern Shell Book

The book was written for Casey Swann’s daugher’s 18th birthday. These college students in the same age range, found inspiration for their music compositions in the love story of family, spiritual growth, romantic love, all starting with love of oneself.

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Now, sit back, DOWNLOAD THESE SHELL SONGS and enjoy!

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1 Sweet Southern Shell by Ramona Snowden

01 Sweet Southern Shell Updated this song. Listen now!

I found much inspiration from my own life when writing the song about a southern shell, “Sweet Southern Shell.”  My own mom has said so many of those life lessons to me over and over again. The starfish story was a fun, beautiful way of expressing the starfish “southern shell” finding it’s way in the ocean like I am finding my way in the world. I wrote the book from the perspective of the starfish’s family summarizing the main points in lyrics and put the southern belles, or shells, life lessons in song. I think if we ever were able to meet, the southern shell and I would be kindred spirits!

2 No Matter Where I Stand by Aaron Childree

02 No Matter Where I Stand

In composing this song I was inspired by the opening scene of the book when Star is looking up at the stars, wishing for something better. She can sense that a journey is ahead, and she knows that she is well prepared to overcome any obstacles she might encounter on the way. Just like many of us, Star isn’t sure exactly what her destination is, but she’s ready for the search.

3 Bossa de la Sol instrumental by Tom Shugart

03 Bossa Del Sol

A celebration of the starfish enjoying her freedom and starting her journey of life, taking with her teachings and values from her childhood.

4 Not That Far Away by Aaron Childree

04 Not That Far Away

In composing this song I was inspired by the shell when she is in the middle of her journey. She hasn’t found her new home yet, and she’s not certain how things will turn out, but she keeps going no matter what comes her way. I think it’s a good reminder that we’re never as far away from our dreams as we think we are.

5 Yours To Keep by Aaron Childree

05 Yours to Keep

In composing this song I was inspired by the end of the story when Star finally finds her soul mate and her new home. The two shells have both been through a lot, and now that they have found each other they can better understand all the trials they had to go through to get to this point.

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ABOUT THE SHELL MUSIC PROJECT: chART announces the Shell Songwriter Showcase for songwriters who would like to submit an original song with lyrics to correspond to chART publisher Casey Swann’s new book Secrets of the Southern Shells. Songwriters can choose any character from the book from any circumstance from any chapter. An island style or southern style would be a natural fit, or songwriters, show your creativity! The entries will be judged and the winning individual or group will be in the music issue of chART with a feature article. chART will also invite all entries to perform live for an audience for the Shell Songwriter Showcase.

To submit, contact chART to get a copy of the book, create your song, email or deliver on a CD an MP3 along with a breif description of the band, inspiration for the song, and why you would like to be in chART

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SAMPLE SONG PROVIDED SUMMER 2010:

Listen to the sample song provided by Orange Juice from Naples, Florida!

Southern Shell

Kyle Davidson

The photographer, Kyle Davidson, is attending UCF earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film. His passion is delivering a captivating vision of life’s congeniality through cinematography and photography. One of his on-going projects involves working with Orange Juice, documenting their musical progression. Kyle also is a freelancer for chART magazine. To view more of his work visit www.kyledphotography.com.

Read more about the band on the chART archives link on this website for Fall 2010 page 13.

The project starts with the book. Read the Shell Book link for an overview of the theme for this cooperative project.

http://www.youtube.com/chARTFilms

Buy the book on the Leaf Project book link
so we can do ANOTHER project starting this summer!

COMMENTS:  info@cut-edge.com

It is wonderful! — Kim Arthur

Wow, I just LOVE your Falling Leaf video. Touched my heart! Thanks for sharing. — Cathy Sanders

Wow. Very well done Casey! Kudos to all of you for your collaboration of such a beautiful 5 minute video! — Grace Anderson

It has a nice flow to it and good production value. Makes you wonder why theatrical releases cost millions when you can produce nice quality like this? — Rock Demarco

Amazing! It turned out great! — Lynn Katz