The Art of Burning Man, Cincinnati Exhibit
Here are just a few images from the Cincinnati Art Museum yesterday. The exhibit is called No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man. It’s spread out through galleries in different sections of the museum, so it’s interspersed with the regular collection. I thought this turned out really well.
My favorite was an installation called “Gamelatron Bidadari” by Aaron Taylor Kuffner. I couldn’t do it justice with a photo, since the sound is an essential part of the experience. It’s a peaceful, lovely piece — if you go, be sure to find this one!
One part of “Deep Thought” by HYBYCOZO
One part of “Deep Thought” by HYBYCOZO
Thorax, Ambassador of the Insects by Tyler FuQua (Awesome tights, by the way, Thorax!)
Tin Pan Dragon by Duane Flatmo (head)
Tin Pan Dragon by Duane Flatmo
Taylenor Cover Reveal!
Here’s the cover image for my new fantasy novel, Taylenor! The novel is in the final stages of preparation for release and will be out very soon. You can read more about the novel on my blog page, here.
Authors at the Loft Podcast
Here is a link to yourbookmybook.com, which has short featured podcasts from the authors who attended the recent event at the Book Loft in German Village. Mine is about 5 minutes long. I discuss a little about Color Mage (soon to be retitled Black Tide) and Sword of Jashan. The other podcasts are interesting, too — check them out if you have a chance!
A Beautiful Sunday at Authors at the Loft
After days of rain and severe storms, the weather turned out to be great on Sunday for Authors at the Loft at the Book Loft in German Village. I was fortunate enough to meet some new local authors and readers. Here are a couple of images taken by author Lasondra Burks.
Poet Betty Bleen and myself at the Book Loft on Sunday
Author Glo Redding and myself at the Book Loft
Columbus Arts Festival
It’s almost June, and that means the Columbus Arts Festival is not far away. In addition to the many visual artists’ tents lining the streets, there is a “Word Is Art” tent where authors and poets read from their work. I’m happy to say that this year I’ll be on the schedule!
I’ll be doing a short reading (probably 10 minutes) from my upcoming new stand-alone fantasy novel, Taylenor. The time slot is from 11-12 on Sunday, June 9 — but the tent is active all weekend, and you can check out many other creatives reading from their stories or poetry.
Here’s a link to the arts festival website, with lots of visitor information, maps, etc. If you love art, and if you’re in the area, this is an event worth attending!
Also, this deer will be there (photo from 2017).
Authors at the Loft
I’ll be one of several authors at the Book Loft on June 2 for Authors at the Loft, an event that highlights independent and published authors. There will be opportunities to get books signed and readings at this free family event. The event is sponsored by YourBookMyBook.com.
The Book Loft is a Columbus treasure and a great place for an event like this! I’m looking forward to it! For more info, including a list of authors, here’s a link to the event page on Facebook.
Pictures from Basel
Here are a few images from my recent trip to Basel, Switzerland. Basel is located on the Rhine and has a beautiful Old Town and Basel Minster, a Catholic Cathedral (now a Protestant Church) that was built between 1020 and 1500.
Georgsturm and Martinsturm, the two towers of Basel Minster.
St George and the dragon on the facade of Basel Minster
Basel Minster courtyard
Rathaus Basel, or the Basel Town Hall, in the Marketplatz (with bonus Piadina Stand!)
Guy with an attitude, Old Town Basel
Basel’s heraldic animal, the basilisk. To be seen in several places around the city.
Lovely homes along the River Rhine in Basel.
Cleveland ConCoction — My Schedule
Here’s my schedule for Cleveland ConCoction on March 1-3 in Aurora. In addition to the author’s track, the fan-run convention has gaming, cosplayers and more. Link to the entire online program is at the bottom of this post.
Fri Mar 1 4:00 Villains: More than Just Black Hats (with Cassandra Morgan, Linda Robertson, Troy Maynard, & Vik K Walker)
Sat Mar 2 11:00 Author Showcase Panel (readings with Cindy A Mathews, Barbara Doran, Rose Withering, and Megan Mackie)
Sat Mar 2 noon Author Autograph Session (with the above authors and also Weston Kincade)
Sat Mar 2 3:00 Bring Your Hooks (bring your first page for sharing and critique! With JW Troemner, Marshall Stephens, Mary Turzillo, and Geoffrey A Landis)
Link to the online convention program: http://www.clevelandconcoction.org/schedule-2019.html
Color Mage Books: New Covers!
The Color Mage books, now published by Hydra Publications, will be receiving new covers and titles. The new versions will be available soon on Amazon. Here’s an advance look at the new cover images for the books!
Snow Day February 2019 (image)
Here’s an evergreen tree, holding the snow in little cups. This is usually a scraggly tree, but it’s beautiful today.
