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Merida creates art, writes books, and trains for crazy endurance events.

Merida creates art, writes books, and trains for crazy endurance events.Merida creates art, writes books, and trains for crazy endurance events.Merida creates art, writes books, and trains for crazy endurance events.Merida creates art, writes books, and trains for crazy endurance events.Merida creates art, writes books, and trains for crazy endurance events.

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The Apple of My Eye

Read it on Kindle today at https://a.co/d/cDAf8ql 

Also available in paperback, and hardcover! Click the links below.

Written and Illustrated by Merida Bass

The Apple of My Eye is a funny and heartwarming tale about a dude that can't seem to do anything right. 

 

When Ronald Frank inherits his grandpa's apple orchard it's bad news.

For apples growing in the trees were Ronald's mortal enemies.


Will an otherworldly adventure with a strange, apple-loving girl convince Ron to keep the farm?

New book by C.S. Gieck

New book by C.S. Gieck

Get The Apple of My Eye in hardcover format from IngramSpark

Or get the paperback version! Both books are 8.5x11 inches.

The Jelly Monster by C.S. Gieck, Artwork by Merida Bass

A fun story for kids!

My childhood friend, C.S. Gieck, wrote another children's book, and asked me to illustrate it. This one is currently titled "The Jelly Monster." It's a fun story about a kid named Ben who has trouble telling the truth. The ending will surprise you and leave you thinking.

Coming October 2025!


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