Available now in print & eBook…
this is an image of the book cover's treatment of the title. It displays the words The Grumble Bear in blue text with a slim yellow outline
a hand-illustrated brown bear with round ears and stubby legs holds a bowl of maracroni and cheese in one hand and a spoon in the other. He has a grumpy expression on his face.

Available now

in print and eBook

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Available now

in print and ebook

Buy via Barnes&Noble
Buy via Amazon.com

Meet Author & Illustrator Maci Welch

a headshot-style photo of author and illustrator Maci Welch. Maci's long brown hair is parted on the right and is swept to the left side. She wears a floral top with a navy blue background and pink flowers, and a delicate gold necklace with small gems hanging from the chain. She smiles at the camera.

Maci Welch is an author, illustrator, and lover of all things creative. She has writen two books: Maggie Morris, a novel based on her early childhood friendships and experiences, and the forthcoming The Grumble Bear, inspired by her two daughters.

She is a passionate advocate for using art to improve mental health in folks of all ages. She resides in Wyoming with her husband, two daughters, and black Lab, Archer Boy.

Discover more about Maci

Books

Maci has written two books… so far. Learn more about her debut novel, Maggie Morris, and her forthcoming children’s book, The Grumble Bear.

Read all about it

Book Signings

Maci is gearing up for a summer full of book signings to promote The Grumble Bear. Get info on when she’ll be where.

Check out upcoming signings

In the Media

Maci has appeared on podcasts, in webinars, and at live events. Listen to her speak live about writing, mental health, motherhood and more.
Get to know Maci better

Soft light drifts through the branches, a whisper between dawn and dream. The colors bloom like memory—rose, amber, and mist—resting in that quiet place between worlds. A moment that feels like Rivendell, where time slows and beauty breathes.

#art #painting #fantasyart #lotr #rivendell #landscapeart #artistsoninstagram #natureart #ethereal #dreamscape #impressionism #rivendel #lordoftheringsfan #lotr #lotrart #elvenart

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Soft light drifts through the branches, a whisper between dawn and dream. The colors bloom like memory—rose, amber, and mist—resting in that quiet place between worlds. A moment that feels like Rivendell, where time slows and beauty breathes. #art #painting #fantasyart #lotr #rivendell #landscapeart #artistsoninstagram #natureart #ethereal #dreamscape #impressionism #rivendel #lordoftheringsfan #lotr #lotrart #elvenart

Creativity is where curiosity meets courage—where a thought becomes a color, a line, a story. Each time we create, we step closer to understanding who we are and what sets our hearts alight. ✨

#artist #acrylicpainting #spacepaintings #nightsky
#CreativeJourney #ArtisticExpression #FindYourPassion #ExploreYourImagination #CreativityUnfolding #InspirationEverywhere #ArtLife #CreativeMind #StayInspired

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Creativity is where curiosity meets courage—where a thought becomes a color, a line, a story. Each time we create, we step closer to understanding who we are and what sets our hearts alight. ✨ #artist #acrylicpainting #spacepaintings #nightsky #CreativeJourney #ArtisticExpression #FindYourPassion #ExploreYourImagination #CreativityUnfolding #InspirationEverywhere #ArtLife #CreativeMind #StayInspired

✨ Where light meets the deep.

#sunsetart #oceanpainting #sunsetlover #skyart #artistsoninstagram #artreel #paintingreel #emergingartist #colorstudy #fineart #artforsale #originalpainting #artinprogress #artoftheday #acrylicpainting #seascapepainting #peacefulart #dreamysunset #artcollector #womenartists #lightandcolor

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✨ Where light meets the deep. #sunsetart #oceanpainting #sunsetlover #skyart #artistsoninstagram #artreel #paintingreel #emergingartist #colorstudy #fineart #artforsale #originalpainting #artinprogress #artoftheday #acrylicpainting #seascapepainting #peacefulart #dreamysunset #artcollector #womenartists #lightandcolor

I have been loving playing with light and the softness of fall.

#ArtOfStillness #NatureInBloom #EtherealLandscape #SunsetMagic #CherryBlossomDreams #FallFog #PoeticArt #PainterlyVibes #FineArtCollectors #AtmosphericArt #acryliquepainting #painting #originalartwork #artistofinstagram

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I have been loving playing with light and the softness of fall. #ArtOfStillness #NatureInBloom #EtherealLandscape #SunsetMagic #CherryBlossomDreams #FallFog #PoeticArt #PainterlyVibes #FineArtCollectors #AtmosphericArt #acryliquepainting #painting #originalartwork #artistofinstagram

A glimpse into the quiet between stars. 💙

#EchoesInBlue #AbstractArt #ArtReveal #BluePalette #ContemporaryArtist #SpaceArt #ArtReels #ArtistOnInstagram #ArtVideo #CreativeProcess

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A glimpse into the quiet between stars. 💙 #EchoesInBlue #AbstractArt #ArtReveal #BluePalette #ContemporaryArtist #SpaceArt #ArtReels #ArtistOnInstagram #ArtVideo #CreativeProcess