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Author: Kimberly Brayman

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Forming Roots in my Community

Posted on February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 Kimberly

In my lifetime I have been both a wanderer, and a homebody, — both seem essential to me. I believe

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Avry Goes to the Hospital

Posted on January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Kimberly

Lemonade out of Lemons? I spent a week in Kelowna General Hospital just over a year ago, and I am

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Soul Watcher, Book Two, Comes to Life

Posted on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 Kimberly

Series: Children of the New World I am twenty three thousand words into Book Two, of the series, Children of

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Avry Goes to the Hospital

Posted on January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 Kimberly

This upcoming book is coming alive, and I love the illustrations. Irina is able to take my descriptions and turn

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A Little Giving

Posted on December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 Kimberly

I remembered that Christmas has always felt best when it is about giving to others. I wrote notes and sent

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A little giving

Posted on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Kimberly

Today, I struggled with my mood and kept checking in to see how I could help myself. Strategies of: one

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SO Excited!!!

Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 Kimberly

I am so excited. We are really close now to publishing my tween/teen YA novel. Written, rewritten (about eight times),

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The Treasure

Posted on October 16, 2021October 16, 2021 Kimberly

Mermaids, and sea fairies. Are they the same? Different? Research is needed. I found that the Mi’Kmaq, (original people here)

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A heart full of many emotions

Posted on September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Kimberly

We buried my father yesterday – a stark reminder, of the inevitability in life, of death. Rather than use it

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Many ideas – inspired and scattered.

Posted on September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Kimberly

I smile when I hear people say they are bored. This, of all states of being, I do not understand.

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Featured Book | The Artsy Alphabet

Artsy Alphabet

Learn the alphabet with our favorite animals, witches, even flowers.  Everyone needs to practice their ABC’s.

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Think, Dream, Imagine! 🧸🎨🌈💫
Childrens Book Author/Psychologist 📚

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It's super easy to get Brayman Books! All of our It's super easy to get Brayman Books!  All of our books are available on Amazon and Kindle AND are available in our home town of Kelowna at Indigo and Localeh! Market.
Have you checked out our Positive Messages colorin Have you checked out our Positive Messages coloring book?  Available on Amazon (link in bio) with free shipping for Prime members, this charming coloring book is tons of fun!
Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful mama's out Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful mama's out there!  May your day be as wonderful as you are.
Asked to paint a piano for the city of Kelowna. Ne Asked to paint a piano for the city of Kelowna. Needed another project to do in the next week before I leave for Colorado like a hole in the head but cool right?
We love seeing kids coloring! It's amazing how su We love seeing kids coloring!  It's amazing how such a simple and familiar task can do so many good things!  Did you know that coloring does all of this?⁠
Relaxes your brain and improves brain function.⁠
Improves motor skills.⁠
Improves sleep.⁠
Improves focus.⁠
Reduces anxiety.⁠
Relieves stress.⁠
Our Positive Messages Coloring Book is available on Amazon (free shipping for Prime!) Click the link in our bio to order!
Pirates, Firefighters, Contruction workers and mor Pirates, Firefighters, Contruction workers and more await in I Wear A Mask! There are lots of people who wear masks every day at work for their jobs. Other people wear masks so they don't spread germs and help keep the people they love safe. When you wear a mask, you can let your imagination run wild and be anything you want to be! Join in the imaginative adventures of I Wear a Mask and grab your copy from Amazon or Kindle (free shipping for Prime)  Click the link in our bio to order!
Avry and her magic cat, Marshmallow, live in a spe Avry and her magic cat, Marshmallow, live in a special farmhouse with her parents. One day a stray kitten shows up. It’s skinny, hungry and dirty. Avry brings it to her mama who says she can keep it.⁠
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Marshmallow isn’t happy. He doesn’t want a little sister. He wants Avry, and her love, all to himself. Will Marshmallow accept the kitten or will he try to get rid of her? ⁠
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Throughout the story, they learn that there’s more than enough love to go around with the help of Penelope the fairy and all kinds of magical and woodland creatures.⁠
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A moving story that all children can relate to, Marshmallow Gets a Baby Sister is a beautifully illustrated and imaginative tale that touches on many real life situations and themes in a fun and understanding way.⁠
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Big news! We've been busy in the studio getting ou Big news! We've been busy in the studio getting our books on audio.  Stay tuned for the release 📅 
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We are excited to share that I Wear A Mask has won We are excited to share that I Wear A Mask has won a Certificate of Literary Excellence from Story Monsters 🙌 I Wear A Mask is an easy reader picture book, perfect for children 5 - 9 years old.  Get a copy of this fun and imaginative book on Amazon and Kindle (free shipping for Prime)
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Painting at almost midnight, when I could not call Painting at almost midnight, when I could not call the day done with the previous rocks and I just knew I had to try again… is a thing. Good night now.
Art and inspiration continue… Art and inspiration continue…
Sweet Dreams are made with these ⤴️ . . . . . Sweet Dreams are made with these ⤴️
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It's super easy to get Brayman Books anywhere in C It's super easy to get Brayman Books anywhere in Canada and the US - search Kimberly Brayman on Amazon.ca or Amazon.com and browse our collection of titles - from toddler to teens!⁠
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Happy Easter everyone! We hope you are enjoying s Happy Easter everyone!  We hope you are enjoying some yummy easter treats and we just want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone that came out to the 4th annual Intuit Art Exhibition yesterday.  It was so wonderful to see you all!⁠
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Fun Intuit Art/Book sale today in Kelowna. Much fu Fun Intuit Art/Book sale today in Kelowna. Much fun to talk to parents and grandparents.
Today is the day! We hope you can hop on down to Today is the day!  We hope you can hop on down to Reid Hall and check out the 4th annual Intuit Art Exhibition and Sale.  We'll be set up from 10-4 with our children's books and art work along with 5 other incredible artists.  What a great way to enjoy a long weekend!⁠
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How do you like to spend the long weekend? We're How do you like to spend the long weekend?  We're looking forward to lots of candy and spring-like weather!  Hopefully the Easter Bunny leaves you some new books to enjoy with your chocolate!⁠
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Here's my final piece for the upcoming Intuit Art Here's my final piece for the upcoming Intuit Art Exhibit and Sale.  We'll be showing off our children's books and artwork along with 5 other incredible artists.  Stop in for a visit from 10 - 4, 2279 Benvoulin Rd.⁠
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We are so EXCITED to be participating at the 4th a We are so EXCITED to be participating at the 4th annual Intuit Art Sale and Exhibit!  If you are near Kelowna, please stop in and visit this Saturday, April 16 and peruse some local art, books, and other treasures on display.  The exhibit is from 10-4 at Reid Hall - 2279 Benvoulin Rd, Kelowna.⁠
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