Art by Shepard Fairey, made available as part of the We The People Project
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Giving thanks for art
Art is powerful. Use it for good.
NeoNaNo Day 7
The no point, no rules adventure continues.
Art and community
My monthly contribution to The Writers' Vineyard.
What is success?
Reflections on creativity after an amazing weekend in my home town.
We can be heroes.
You will read a lot about David Bowie over the next few days, as news of his death to cancer spreads. A tremendous artist, musician, songwriter, singer, and performer, and by all accounts, a human being with a gift for making his friends laugh. Here's one common theme you'll find in many of the personal … Continue reading We can be heroes.
Solstice by Ken Vensel
A gorgeous image to welcome the winter solstice in our hemisphere, thanks to my amazing photographer friend Ken Vensel. The light returns.
Spoken Word as Art: Index Arts Festival
I'm excited to return to the Index Arts Festival this Saturday, August 1, to participate in the spoken word portion of the program. I'll read from new and unpublished work, between 11am and 1pm. Join me for a day of art, food, outdoor beauty, and joyful music in the sweet and salty town of Index, … Continue reading Spoken Word as Art: Index Arts Festival
One book, one day: Index Arts Festival
There are lots of ways to measure success, I guess. You could look at number of books sold, royalties paid, hits on a website, comments on a blog. I love and welcome all those things. My favorite, the one that brings true delight, is connecting with readers and writers. In other words, humans. By that … Continue reading One book, one day: Index Arts Festival
You, Jane – Cover Art
I'm getting ready for the launch of You, Jane, the first week in June. Over the next few weeks, I'll post excerpts to help tell the story of Jane, her best friend Charlie, and her tendency to create havoc by writing stories that come true. Here's the gorgeous cover by Champagne artist Amanda Kelsey.