Having been introduced to Julia Cameron’s “Artist’s Way” creative workshops a few years ago, I continue appreciating the maxim advising students “keep the drama on the page”. Or the stage, or canvas, or whatever your favorite artistic medium. Of course … Continue reading →
It’s about that time of year again. And I’m not referring to Christmas. My annual subscriptions need renewed for the British comic weekly “2000 AD” and the monthly “Judge Dredd Megazine”. Both have provided enjoyment for many years, though the … Continue reading →
Minutes ago I viewed lovely images of spring as captured by talented photography Eaton Bennett. The delicate blooms are beautiful reminders of nature’s power of regeneration, as she aptly titled the series, and make me look forward to planting my … Continue reading →
I had a post due yesterday for Writer Wednesday and didn’t have the heart due to the anniversary of the 9/11 travesty. Today, though, I realized that life should move on in honor of those we lost. And so, here … Continue reading →
Years of movie watching give me a new appreciation of the filmmaking process. Incisive music scores, thoughtful editing, and artful screen fades make me swoon alongside impressionable characterization and indelible plots. Strong acting is just icing on the proverbial cake. … Continue reading →
I have a special treat for today’s Writer Wednesday feature. I had the opportunity to virtually meet Shira Glassman through the Torquere and Prizm author lists; Prizm is Torquere’s Young Adult imprint. Shira recently signed with Prizm and her book … Continue reading →
Tips and tricks abound to aid the creative process. I’ve become familiar with some very clever ones, often through the warm and wise counsel of accomplished author Catherine A. Noon. She introduced me to the multi-talented Julia Cameron, for example, … Continue reading →
I wanted to share with you some recent photographs I took while flying across the country to visit Rachel. Many of the pictures don’t seem like pictures of land, more like textures or maybe even baked cookies on a sheet. … Continue reading →
In college, one of our assigned books was Ways of Seeing by John Berger, based on a series of 30-minute films in the early 1970’s. While I recommend the book, this isn’t a review of it. Rather, the title is … Continue reading →