A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids

Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of artist Margot Datz, where wit and warmth come together in a treasure chest of insights for navigating the choppy seas of dating, mating, and life beyond the shore.

The landlocked mermaid is the modern woman’s spirit animal—caught between being a cosmopolitan queen and a domestic goddess, wild yet wise. Through Margot’s fabulously painted mermaids, captured in hilariously relatable predicaments, you can sail through the whimsical waters of love’s desires and the murky depths of your most complex feelings. Whether you’re nurturing your inner water garden or gracefully dodging the waves of aging, her nuggets of wisdom offer a refreshing cocktail for life’s ebb and flow.

Filled with cheeky mischief and sage advice, this book is like a bottle of fine wine—meant to be sipped, swirled, and savored. So whether you dip in for a quick taste or dive in for a full plunge, A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids promises to be your delightful companion, filling your soul with laughter and a sprinkle of magic!

Margot Datz is a renowned painter, illustrator, and mural artist based in Martha's Vineyard. Her work has been featured in major publications like House and Gardens, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone, as well as on CNNand NPR. Datz's clients include Dustin Hoffman, Diane Sawyer, and Carly Simon, for whom she has also designed and illustrated several projects.

Beginning her career as a sculptor, Datz transitioned to murals and decorative painting in 1978 with Margot Datz Designs. She has created murals for children's hospitals, businesses, and the Martha's Vineyard Steamship Authority Ferry Terminal.