Book Launch - June 8, 2023
Fantasy & History

The Great Neck Mermaid Book Launch will by June 8.  Pre-order your copy today.  (Link)

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Book about mermaids in Ipswich
An Exploration of Plum Island Sound
The Great Neck Mermaid

The Great Neck Mermaid explores Plum Island Sound and the surround environment. The story also explores the history of the Ada K. Damon. 

The Ada K. Damon was a sand schooner that sank off of Crane Beach in Ipswich, Massachusetts.  

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The Great Neck Mermaid

Recent Published Projects

Flutter on My Cheeks by Katherine DeSilva

Flutter on My Cheeks

Mummy, Me, and Multiple Sclerosis

Flutter on My Cheeks is a story of a daughter doing her best to understand her mother’s chronic illness and the problems that arises when a parent struggles day to day.

Join Zetta, her two dogs, two rats and two fairies as they explain life with Multiple Sclerosis from the point of a child.

Great Neck Mermaid by Katherine DeSilva

The Great Neck Mermaid

A Great Marsh Story

The Great Neck Mermaid is a regional story that explores the waterways and some of the history around Ipswich, Massachusetts. Join a curious mermaid, her family and three seals, as they explore and explain the range of natural wonders around Plum Island Sound and Ipswich Bay.

Current Projects

Kelly the Greenhead

Kelly the Greenhead

An Adult Picture Book

An Adult Satire Picture book abut a greenhead fly in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Join Kelly the Greenhead as she attempts to make friends in the Great Marsh. 
(Currently In Editing for a Spring 2024 Release).

Every Critter is Part of the Plan

Every Critter is Part of the Plan

A Children's Story about Greenheads

A children's story to explain the Greenhead Fly

Explore the Great Marsh and help children understand the delicate balance of creatures.  Every Critter is part of the plan explains why even annoying pests are important.

(Currently In Editing for a Spring 2024 Release).

In the Light of a Greenhead Moon

In the Light of a Greenhead Moon

A Collection of Illustrations + Words

A Summer Cottage Bathroom Book like no other.  Fun and serious information about the Greenhead Fly. This small book is close to 100 pages of wit and illustrations. 
It includes plans for 'Black Box Traps' and both of the stand alone greenhead stories. 

In the Light of a Greenhead Moon

Our Dog's Broken Love Story

Loving Your Rescue: A Sad Story 

A illustrated story for families. This story by Katherine DeSilva and essay by Raeme Jean Merlos is a moving story to help young people understand the turmoil that can come with severe behavior issues in pets. 

Games

In the Light of a Greenhead Moon Series

Original Board Game
10 Locations -8 Character - 8 Moon Phases ,  Game Board, Custom Die + 8 Wooden Pawns

Stand Alone Card Game
10 Locations - 8 Character - 8 Moon Phases - 10 Watercraft + Excursion Cards

Board Game Expansion Pack
Add 8 Characters from the Card  Game, 10 Watercraft and 10 Additional Locations + 8 Wooden Pawns

Card Game Expansion Pack
Add 8 Characters from the Original Board Game, A Deluxe Game Board, and 10 Additional Locations + 16 Wooden Pawns

Deluxe Game - 20 Locations - 16 Character - 8 Moon Phases - 10 Watercraft, and Deluxe  Game Board,  16 Wooden Pawns + Wooden Die

Maps, Diagrams & Buildings

Flutter on My Cheeks

Maps, Diagrams & Buildings

The Great Neck Mermaid

Maps, Diagrams & Buildings

In the Light of a Greenhead Moon

Maps, Diagrams & Buildings

Every Critter is Part of the Plan

Maps, Diagrams & Buildings

Kelly the Greenhead

Maps, Diagrams & Buildings

Little Bite, Big Love

Pumpkin Vines

Katherine DeSilva is 'Ipswich.Green'
Illustration, Stories, Games, Wearables & Household .

174 High Street
Ipswich Village, Suite 105

Ipswich, MA 01938

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