Quietly, toward the end of last week, word came that the manuscript for You, Jane survived editing and has "entered production." I will touch it one more time before the e-book is published in June, when I get to review the galley for final proofing. Soon I'll see the cover art, too, which makes for … Continue reading You, Jane enters production
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Read a banned book today
It's Banned Books Week. As an avid reader of all kinds of books, I find it tremendously disturbing that any one person or group would seek to control what I choose to read. As an author, I would consider it a high compliment if my work sparked an attempt to ban it. That means its … Continue reading Read a banned book today
The spirituality of goats, and Elmore Leonard
I love goats. It's entirely abstract, this love of mine, because I've never owned or had to care for an actual goat. I've met a few, scratched their funny goat ears, and been slightly unnerved by their spooky goat eyes. I love that they can bring to mind the devil and unchecked lust, or they can … Continue reading The spirituality of goats, and Elmore Leonard
Like a painting
I thought about writing a poem inspired by the nightly painting in the sky over our valley, but then I realized: it's already a poem.
Alien-y Images from Ken Vensel
My friend and amazing photographic artist Ken Vensel generously gave me permission to share a bit of his work. I spent hours this morning considering what to say about these images, but in the end, I think their otherwordly-quality speaks for itself. See more of Ken's outrageously beautiful work on his Facebook page, KCVensel Photography.
Beautiful Nonsense
Today (February 22) is Edward Gorey's birthday. He died in 2000, but if he was alive, he'd turn 88 this year. As an artist, his illustrations depicted all kinds of dark, dangerous, delightfully silly people and places. This picture is one of his etchings, available for purchase here. It's called "Figbash on Etc." Which is … Continue reading Beautiful Nonsense
An elephant never forgets
Two nights ago, I went to hear a jazz recital by some of the faculty and students in the music department at Central Washington University. The music was terrific, a lovely swinging reminder of one of the main benefits of living in a college town. Afterward, I met a local artist known for his woodworking … Continue reading An elephant never forgets
Creation: It’s contagious (Project Create)
It is, as a friend of mine said, contagious. This idea of committing to doing something crazy and wonderful, like writing fifty-thousand words of a novel in thirty days, or publishing a new demo song each week for a whole year, or walking a labyrinth at least once a day, or getting a short story … Continue reading Creation: It’s contagious (Project Create)
While I was indoors…
While I was inside a hotel conference center for four days trying to find a home for the novel, some other important stuff was going on in the world. Those days saw some of the most beautiful summer weather the Seattle area has seen since, well, it feels like since the last century. Early August … Continue reading While I was indoors…
Something worth sharing
As I get closer to arranging my work life with more time for creative projects, and less time for paid work (all donations, contributions, alms, etc accepted with deep and humble gratitude, and I'll spend them on something worthwhile, I promise, no really, I will), I find it's important to support other artists who are … Continue reading Something worth sharing
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 