FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—July 10, 2003
North Light Contact: Stephanie Siria
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AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR TERA LEIGH SIGNS NEW BOOK DEAL WITH NORTH LIGHT BOOKS

Award-winning Californian artist, Tera Leigh, has just signed her third book contract with North Light Books (an imprint of F & W Publications, Cincinnati, Ohio.) The book, Faux Mosaics, is a technique book with step-by-step photographs on the faux mosaic paper craft developed by Ms. Leigh. The book will be supported by a product line create by Ranger Industries released simultaneously in 2004.

“Faux Mosaics™” is a paper technique that utilizes paper, textured grout, and dimensional glaze to create a simulated mosaic look without the mess of traditional mosaics. The technique is perfect for those who are nervous of working with glass or tile, do not want the mess, or those wanting to practice mosaic layout techniques without the expense of mosaic products. Ms. Leigh demonstrated the technique on the Christopher Lowell show in an episode that aired in June 2003 and will continue to air in repeats. Variations of the technique have also been published by Tole World and Decorative Artist’s Workbook magazines.

Tera is the author of The Complete Book of Decorative Painting, which the American Library Association has called “A bible for novices and experienced painters” and named it to it’s “Top Ten Craft/Hobby Books of 2002” list. The book also won the prestigious 2003 Crafts/Craftrends Award of Excellence. She is represented by the Rita Rosenkranz Literary Agency of New York City. Tera is also a columnist for Paintworks, CNA, Create & Decorate, Quick & Easy Painting, and Tole World magazines, and has had her original designs published in painting and home décor magazines since 1998. You can visit Tera at her web site; http://www.teraleigh.com/.

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F&W Publications, a special interest publisher of books and magazines, is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company's magazines include Writer's Digest, Family Tree, HOW Magazine, I.D. Magazine, The Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Popular Woodworking, Decorative Artist's Workbook, Personal Journaling and Memory Makers. Writer’s Digest Books, North Light Books, HOW Design Books, Betterway Books, Walking Stick Press, Story Press and Popular Woodworking Books comprise the company’s book imprints.

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