The Cupcake Lady

By Vicki Murray

Sweet Resilience: Cupcakes, Community, and CourageNestled in the heart of Midcoast Maine, I found my strength, passion, and purpose. My name is Vicki Murray, owner of LAUGH loud SMILE big, and this is my story-a true tale of cupcakes, courage, and one unwavering community.After a rocky start to adult life, "LAUGH loud SMILE big" became my sanctuary-a quaint cupcakery in midcoast Maine. The primary goal of our small shop quickly became to give back to the community that embraced us wholeheartedly. Here, I mixed butter, sugar, and resilience into every cupcake. Whether local or from away, my cherished customers quickly become my dear friends. But life isn't all sprinkles and sugar crystals. Through the T1D diagnosis, blunders, emergency room visits, overdue bills, and midnight frosting sessions, I learned resilience isn't about never falling but rising each time.I've baked for birthdays, weddings, and broken hearts. And in those moments, I discovered the true magic of cupcakes-they heal wounded souls, mark momentous moments, and bring folks together.This memoir is my ode to the power of community, the sweetness of small victories, and the courage to face life's bitter moments. Life isn't always as neatly frosted as a cupcake. But sometimes, it's the imperfect swirls that make it truly delicious.And yes, you'll also snag our top-secret LlSb cupcake recipes!

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 1733078495
• ISBN13: 9781733078498
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Sea Street Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"