Parallax
This morning as I ran, i was fascinated by the way the enormous trees, against the silvery gray backdrop appeared to crawl toward me on their own. Continue reading Parallax
Category: Blog
Go Blue
A long long time ago, six year old boy sat down at the piano, and played some music. All his own. That same boy liked to draw, too. Now quite some time ago I graduated from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater and Dance and the School of Art & Design, with two … Continue reading Go Blue
The meaning of it all
What are my goals as a writer? Continue reading The meaning of it all
Remember
The hallways of the school had that bouquet of old varnished wood and the lingering scent of school lunches. If I closed my eyes, I could picture my own elementary school, closed now ten years ago. The ceilings were tall, unlike at my old school, where it felt like I had somehow tripled in size. … Continue reading Remember
Music Box
Long ago, I was enthralled with soundscapes on tape. They were stories I loved, read by actors, and they painted a lush picture in my mind every time I listened. While writing Zōsan and Tamaishi, I always knew I would write music to go along with them. For a few weeks, Eliot requested to listen … Continue reading Music Box
Panster turned plotter…
I never thought of myself as a plotter (I thought of myself as more of a panster) . Today, however, I just re-re-re-wrote the outline to my next chapter book about Naio the feather, and finally — it feels solid. It felt hopeless here and there, like I’d never figure out the details or be satisfied … Continue reading Panster turned plotter…
Upcoming Events
April 14 — I’ll be at the Brighton Public Library from 2:00 – 4:00pm. June 22 — I’m participating in a Local Author Bookfest in Novi, at the Hilton Garden Inn 10:00am – 6:00pm Friday thru Sunday, July 12–14 — The Plymouth Art in the Park fair! Come see all the amazing booths and join us at our very own … Continue reading Upcoming Events
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