Sunday, August 31, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Table I built
Literacy Foundations!
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Repost ... serious
Huffing, sniffing, dusting
and bagging
A friend of mine called
today and told me of a concern her neighbor had with her daughter...
apparently the girl is huffing. She can't seem to get help and I
informed my friend sadly that there is no non-medical detox. Just
like with heroine addicts that require methadone in order to stop or
they will die, huffing detoxes need to be watched by a qualified
treatment center or medical doctor, or so I am told.
Now for those of us (like
me) who are rather uneducated on the topic I will list a couple of
definitions:
Huffing – when a
chemically soaked rag is held to the face or stuffed in the mouth and
substance is inhaled (usually gasoline)
sniffing – inhalant drug
that can be done directly from containers, clothing, plastic bags or
rags saturated with the substance or even from the product directly
bagging- putting spray
paint in a bag and putting it over one's head
dusting - inhaling
“computer duster” to get high. (Contrary to popular belief this
is NOT air in a can)
Inhaling substances for a
high has a lot of danger to it. Did you know it can cause cancer and
leukemia? Have you ever heard of “Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome”?
That is when the heart beat becomes erratic and rapid causing the
user to go into cardiac arrest. That can happen the very first time
you use an inhalant drug.
Just like alcoholism
inhalant addiction is just that... an addiction. And just like with
alcoholism an addict will go to any length to get their fix. Some
will even spray the inhalant onto their clothes or soak clothing in
the substance to be sniffed so they can carry their drug of choice
for use later. Unlike alcohol this sufferers high will only last a
few minutes, forcing the addict to keep huffing, sniffing or whatever
to prolong their high.
As a parent myself I have
to say here I would be stumped and without a clue if I had not done
research on this topic for a friend. Today's drug paraphernalia is
not the simple bong of yester-year. Today's parents have to look for
soda cans, rags, clothing, plastic bags, paper bags... and the list
goes on. It's quite frightening and over-whelming just reading the
info and so I can certainly sympathize for that parent and of course
the addict.
My advice to this woman
would be... get her to an ER quickly and have her Baker-acted if you
have to. This stuff is too scary to screw around with. Even as an
addict myself I wouldn't want a high that kills you the first time.
The attraction to that is way above my head. But then more then
likely it is the exact same mind-set that we alkies have. Our friends
died in car wrecks but it could NEVER happen to me... right? Know
what? It does. Statistically 15% of suffocation deaths in the US are
linked to inhalants... what makes that statistic even more tragic is
that most inhalant abuse deaths are attributed to other causes and
therefore remain unreported and hidden. Scary stuff!
That's my side of it,
Angel
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Ways to Pre-Promote your Book Event
Ways
to Pre-Promote your Book Event
1.
give-aways … we all see the little box of balloons, pens. Stickers
and book marks on almost every author's table. These lure kids to our
table and while Junior picks a treat that three seconds of Mom trying
to get him in control is three seconds of potential sale to mom. A
well know fact, BUT at a larger event this is done differently, which
brings us to
2.
The side kick. At a larger event in addition to our small give-aways
we can make bags or boxes (not transparent please) containing our
party favors and maybe a few local vendors coupons (easily printed
from web-sites) and have a side kick to be our “crier” in so much
as... Excuse me sir, here's a freebie compliments of blah blah
publishing, we're letting people know there is an event befitting
literacy right over there with an author signing!
3.
Newsletters are news... any town church has its newsletter in order
for you to write a few paragraphs but don't stop there. If it's a
kid's book every county has a newsletter, every PTA has a newsletter,
and every staffroom has a bulletin board. Local arbor day foundation?
Well they need a short article from you as well so on the bottom,
“catch Famous Writer” at Place, time. Every place you can think
of has a newsletter.
4.
Libraries... why are you attaching those fliers that cost mass
amounts of ink to car windshields? Are you trying to say, “Throw it
away yourself?” If not most libraries have a slot in their entrance
where writers can post their fliers.
5.
better to give than to receive... Charities you normally give to,
organizations you belong to and even the occasional social media
sites are helpful. Remember word of mouth about your generosity does
pay off. Is it so wrong to ask them for a mention at their next
event?
6.
Chamber of Commerce … even if you don't belong to this they throw
meet and greets every month. Pay for the dinner and get your card,
book mark and event into every conversation. You never know who might
show up or offer help.
Those
are the most effective ones...
That's
my side of it,
Angel
Monday, August 25, 2014
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Silly 2
Last day of the sale! Buy at lulu.com
Interview with Illustrator Emma Idiot
Reporter: Hello! I'd like to wish a happy day to all our viewers out
there from station WDUH and welcome our exclusive guest illustrator
of the new book, “Real Live Dead things,” artistic prodigy, Emma
Idiot. Good Morning, Emma. Tell us, what sets you apart from other
illustrators?
Emma: Well, it's because I use a different material when I draw than
other artists.
Reporter: Oh, lovely. It doesn't look like pastel. Can you tell us
your secret?
Emma: Sure. I draw with live chickens. Pretty hard to dip them in the
ink though, so I have my inkwells custom made by Fruitbowls R Us. I
like their stuff, but I'm tired of their false advertising. So, I
might change that brand.
Reporter: Oh? False advertising is a pretty serious charge.
Emma: Yeah, well, so is writing serving bowl on the package! That
stupid bowl can't play tennis at all, man! I know! I tested it!
Reporter: Uh? What?
Emma: Yeah, that and their gravy boat doesn't float at all. But I
still think the Country Club owes me an apology for implying I broke
their bowl and throwing me out. What kinda weirdos name their serving
bowls anyways?
Repoter: They named the bowl?
Emma: Well, yeah. Named it Crystal. I mean it looked like a male bowl
to me. How'd they know, anyway? Were they, like, asking it out in
their free time, like taking it to dinner or what?
Reporter: Have you ever been sized for a helmet Emma?
Emma: Well, yeah, but the crap of it is they don't make them in
blueberry. I'm allergic to strawberries, you know.
Reporter: Well, thanks for … uh … sharing. Guess my career is
basically over now.
Emma: Wow! You should become a sculptor. I got some hamsters that are
unemployed, too! You guys could team up. I can let you have all
except the transvestite one.
Reporter: Excuse me? You own a transvestite hamster?
Emma: Yeah, he's been having some issues. So I climbed up in the
attic and got him his Grandfather's wedding dress. It comforts him.
He's a cross breed, y'know.
Reporter: That's very interesting, but...
Emma: No, it's true! A very rare cross breed! His mother was a
cactus.
Reporter: That's um... disturbing.
Emma; Not really. His father was a really old can of spam! He gets
his intelligence from that side of his family.
Reporter: Ok, well, that reminds me that I really must go refill my
prescription for Valium. So, that's it for today.
Emma: I traced his family tree. His great grandpappy was a trans am.
Reporter: How exactly did you trace his family tree? HE'S A #$%^&
HAMSTER!
Emma: I know, right? It was really hard to do, but once I found a
place that sold 50 foot tracing paper and chalk, I was ready to go!
Reporter: Call 9-1-1. I'm having an aneurism. CUT! CUT!
Emma: Look, my aunt was a nurse. An aneurism and a cut are two
entirely different injuries.
Reporter: Call my agent! I quit! I'm going back to safe, happy
stories like covering mental institutions.
Emma: Mental Institutions don't treat aneurysms. Who needs a helmet
now?
PS Today I went shopping without my chair or cane! (in heels!)
Friday, August 22, 2014
Sorry I went missing
Our AC has died... please play taps. Water everywhere! Thems the brakes!
Also I've been offered a regular co-host spot! AHHHHH!
So today to make up for going awol... something silly. An excerpt from Real Live Dead Things... the utmost in much stupid! lol
Also I've been offered a regular co-host spot! AHHHHH!
So today to make up for going awol... something silly. An excerpt from Real Live Dead Things... the utmost in much stupid! lol
Interview with the Author Ghast Lee
Spirits and Illustrator Emma Idiot
Reporter: Hi, I'm Cheese
E. Hair reporting tonight for the WRUN. Tonight, we are broadcasting
a live report from the little known local cemetery / Karaoke bar …
Zom. B Cafe. I am truly honored to be the only reporter to land an
interview with the famous, yet reclusive, author Ghast Lee Spirits
and his commemorated illustrator, Emma Idiot. Good Evening. My first
question is for you, Ghast. Your press release says that you're
famous, yet I've never heard of you. Can you explain why?
Ghast Lee:
Oh, sorry. Uh, yeah... that'd be a misprint.
Reporter:
Oh, I see. What was it meant to say?
Ghast Lee:
Infamous, and Emma here isn't commemorated. That's a typo as well.
Reporter:
So it should read?
Ghast Lee:
Combustible. No one can hold a candle to her.
Reporter: Ah!
That's very punny!
Ghast Lee:
No, it's true. She used to work in a gas station. Until they found
out she was drinking on the job.
Reporter:
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Alcohol ruins a lot of lives.
Ghast Lee:
Oh ,she wasn't liquored up. She was drinking straight from the
pumps.
Emma Idiot:
It's true. Low Octane is very important for my ghoulish figure. But
it doesn't work well with a fiery personality. (explodes)
Reporter:
Um, that's the most terrible thing I've ever seen.
Ghast Lee:
That's just cuz you've never heard her get tanked and sing her
karaoke version of YMCA.
Reporter:
Yes, that does sound awful. So, what gave you the idea to become a
writer / bar owner?
Ghast Lee:
I used to be a ghost writer in college, but I wanted to evolve into
full-blown author … which reminds me, have you seen the price of C4
lately? Ugh. Anyways, I started the bar as an afterthought. After I
thought about how much I like freshly pickled brain, it just seemed
the natural course of action.
Reporter:
Yes well... um. That's very different. Well, why don't you tell our
viewers a bit about your bar. I see you serve an all-you-can-eat
buffet.
Ghast Lee:
Well, yes. We serve corn on the cob, corn chips, popcorn, corn bread,
and of course corn-syrup-based juice packs.
Reporter:
WOW! You must really like corn. (laughs)
Ghast Lee:
Well, they say corn fed is better for you. I'm very health conscious.
Well, with my health, yours... ah... it's a toss-up.
Reporter:
(laughs nervously) Oh my, look at the time.
Ghast Lee:
Yeah, just about midnight. Happy hour. Well, for me. For you … uh …
it's a toss up. Anyways, about my book...
Reporter:
Yes, let's get back to that. What inspires you as an author? What
really gets into your heart and soul?
Ghast Lee:
Unfortunately, it's usually a stake...
Reporter:
OH! Well, I seem to be having camera troubles. Time to go.
Ghast Lee:
NO! I get three more questions! I'm an open grave... um … book. I'm
an open book... ask away.
Reporter:
Okay! Um, favorite song?
Ghast Lee:
Love Bites
Reporter:
Of course… um … pet peeve?
Ghast Lee:
Well, most people call my pet peeve a hell hound, but I just call him
Spot. He can dig up skeletons faster than anyone around. And that
includes political candidates!
Reporter:
Um. Well, isn't that unsettling!? Favorite color?
Ghast
Lee:
I bet you think I'm going to say blood red or black, but my favorite
color is green. It reminds me of mom.
Reporter;
Aww, how sweet! Your mother had green eyes?
Ghast Lee:
Well no... but after the accident in her organic hemlock garden, she
developed a lovely tinge.
Reporter:
Oh... well … um... that's very sentimental. We really have to go
now. CUT!
Ghast Lee:
Why do they always run away like that? I was going to invite them to
dinner.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Interview With Sharon Newell
Eternal
Written by Sharon Newell
Photography by Gabrielle Mezzatesta
When another soul touches your heart in such a profound way,
the utter certainty of being loved by that particular soul meant only for you brings contentment, peace and bliss.
Question 1.
Why did you feel the need to write essentially, a book of love poems?
Answer 1.
I remember the day I wrote my first poem. I woke early one morning with the need to write this phrase that popped into my head just before I had been fully awake. The poem almost wrote itself and it brought me peace remembering this love and hoping for that love to continue and grow.
Question 2.
And what was that first-ever poem?
Answer 2.
Funnily enough, the poem titled “Eternal” so it had been only fitting to name the book after it. The poem flowed through me as I spoke of divine love and how through this love, there could be no boundaries, no distance.
Question 3.
What is the core message in your poems?
Answer 3.
Well, besides the obvious message of how soul-mate love feels, I suppose it’s for readers to take from it what they need. Some people are lucky enough to either know this love or even to experience it at least once in their lives. I feel it’s also for people who are still yet to meet that other soul who will fill their heart in such a profound way.
It’s a book about celebrating love, remembering love and it’s a book of hope.
Question 4.
Is there more work coming?
Answer 4.
Haha, yes of course! You can’t stop a writer!!!! Once a person starts to write and it doesn’t torment to do so, and also brings them a type of satisfaction – you can’t help but write!
I have more poems already and will keep with a similar theme but may branch out to all types of love… A mothers’ love, a sisters’ love for instance.
In this world today, I truly believe that if we all use our energy of loving, the vibration energy of the world must change. I know it may be naïve to believe that, but surely its better than the alternative.
Question 5.
So where can we purchase your book?
Answer 5.
My beautiful publisher Angel at Cheshire Grin Publishing has posted on her website details for where to buy…
http://www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com/home.html
However, to be helpful, you can buy from Lulu.com… the URL is below:
http://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWords=sharon+newell&sorter=relevance-desc
Written by Sharon Newell
Photography by Gabrielle Mezzatesta
When another soul touches your heart in such a profound way,
the utter certainty of being loved by that particular soul meant only for you brings contentment, peace and bliss.
Question 1.
Why did you feel the need to write essentially, a book of love poems?
Answer 1.
I remember the day I wrote my first poem. I woke early one morning with the need to write this phrase that popped into my head just before I had been fully awake. The poem almost wrote itself and it brought me peace remembering this love and hoping for that love to continue and grow.
Question 2.
And what was that first-ever poem?
Answer 2.
Funnily enough, the poem titled “Eternal” so it had been only fitting to name the book after it. The poem flowed through me as I spoke of divine love and how through this love, there could be no boundaries, no distance.
Question 3.
What is the core message in your poems?
Answer 3.
Well, besides the obvious message of how soul-mate love feels, I suppose it’s for readers to take from it what they need. Some people are lucky enough to either know this love or even to experience it at least once in their lives. I feel it’s also for people who are still yet to meet that other soul who will fill their heart in such a profound way.
It’s a book about celebrating love, remembering love and it’s a book of hope.
Question 4.
Is there more work coming?
Answer 4.
Haha, yes of course! You can’t stop a writer!!!! Once a person starts to write and it doesn’t torment to do so, and also brings them a type of satisfaction – you can’t help but write!
I have more poems already and will keep with a similar theme but may branch out to all types of love… A mothers’ love, a sisters’ love for instance.
In this world today, I truly believe that if we all use our energy of loving, the vibration energy of the world must change. I know it may be naïve to believe that, but surely its better than the alternative.
Question 5.
So where can we purchase your book?
Answer 5.
My beautiful publisher Angel at Cheshire Grin Publishing has posted on her website details for where to buy…
http://www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com/home.html
However, to be helpful, you can buy from Lulu.com… the URL is below:
http://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWords=sharon+newell&sorter=relevance-desc
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
PRE SALE
Okay so just for this week only my nutty book of pure silliness, Real Live Dead Things is on Sale... but this is my print proof. I wanted everyone to be able to get it early. After that it will be pulled for awhile IF it needs to be tweaked. Either way it won't be on sale after Sunday, so get the promo sale.
Another thing is I am changing my blog pic to this one as I have taught myself to walk. New Mindset, new photo. So here it is drumroll please...
Now tomorrow I will have an interview on here with Sharon Newell about her new book, so don't miss that. If you haven't heard it today's show was on the last link. So... listen and ... know me.
That's my side of it,
Angel
www.streetlighthalo.com
www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com
SHOW!!!!!!!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thisneedstobesaid/2014/08/19/what-do-you-know-about-drunkorexia-and-financial-abuse
Did you hear it? In 2 days I'll be on again! talking about drunkorexia and financial abuse!
BE THERE! Please! giggling
that's my side of it,
Angel
www.streetlighthalo.com
www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com
Did you hear it? In 2 days I'll be on again! talking about drunkorexia and financial abuse!
BE THERE! Please! giggling
that's my side of it,
Angel
www.streetlighthalo.com
www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com
Monday, August 18, 2014
Show Today!!!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thisneedstobesaid/2014/08/19/what-do-you-know-about-drunkorexia-and-financial-abuse
I will be co-hosting this show twice! Tuesday 19th and the 21st. 2 pm E
Lots of topics covered by my books.
The first show will be my war story of my journey to sobriety. I hope to make people aware of "our stinkin drinkin thinkin' and that all of it starts with one allergic reaction. Please tune in and spread the word won't you? A break like this is enormous!
In the second show we plan to cover a condition known as Drunkorexia, that is becoming a literal pandemic! I can't believe how quickly the death rate went up in less than a year.
I will also be explaining the warning signs and definition of Financial Abuse. It is very important that all women hear this! PLEASE spread the word and let's empower some women today!
That's my side of it,
Angel
www.streetlighthalo.com
www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com
PS... big announcement before the week is out! Stay tuned!
TUESDAY!
Hi. Just reminding everyone the Sharon Newell & Gabriele Mezzatesta book is released Tuesday!
Here's a taste!
MIRROR
OF ME
I
see your flaws,
The
obvious and not so obvious
I
smile knowingly at the mirror image of them
The
haunting reminder of what I don’t like in myself
But
also what I love
Available at Lulu! Order yours ASAP!
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Out Tuesday!
Sharon Newell's poetry will be out in print Tuesday! Pick it up, it is a tonic to the soul! The poems are empowering and the photos a bit of heaven.
Friday, August 15, 2014
http://thisneedstobesaid.com/
I will be co-hosting
this show twice! Tuesday 19th and the 21st. 2 pm E
Lots of topics
covered by my books.
The first show will be my war story of my journey to sobriety. I hope to make people aware of "our stinkin drinkin thinkin' and that all of it starts with one allergic reaction. Please tune in and spread the word won't you? A break like this is enormous!
In the second show we plan to cover a condition known as Drunkorexia, that is becoming a literal pandemic! I can't believe how quickly the death rate went up in less than a year.
I will also be explaining the warning signs and definition of Financial Abuse. It is very important that all women hear this! PLEASE spread the word and let's empower some women today!
That's my side of it,
Angel
www.streetlighthalo.com
www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com
PS... big announcement before the week is out! Stay tuned!
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Whoa!
http://www.thisneedstobesaid.com/
Look at this link! I have a radio-co-host spot here on 2 shows! I will be talking about women's issues, my book and sharing a lot of important info... but at the moment I am very sick from the abx, so I will blog more on this tomorrow.
Look at this link! I have a radio-co-host spot here on 2 shows! I will be talking about women's issues, my book and sharing a lot of important info... but at the moment I am very sick from the abx, so I will blog more on this tomorrow.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
a Great Teacher is Gone
Robin Williams …
Rest in the blessed … you will be missed.
It has eluded me all
of these years how much of my life had been wrapped eternally up with
Robin Williams. When I was young of course there was Mork and Mindy,
though I had seen him also on Carol Burnett. Mork and Mindy pretty
much dictated that no matter how crappy your week your were going to
get a laugh to lighten the burden that is being a kid.
It did not occur to
me until yesterday that even though I'd never met him how very much I
depended on him, how very much he taught. He was there for me and
just as my child grew up on Aladdin (which she watched so much I
STILL have most of it memorized) but my grandkids will grow up with
Happy Feet and more than likely repeats of his Sesame Street
appearances that will never stop giving audiences that feel good
quality that he was able to spread to all so easily.
The thing is not
that the first poster in my room was not Ozzy but Robin Williams.
While that is true I never saw him as a “star.” To me he earned
that place on my wall from a movie, “Moscow on the Hudson.” To me
he was a teacher.
You see as kids we
were living through the Cold War and we were taught always that all
Russians were commies, devils and basically soulless enemies that
were waiting to blow up America only because they needed just a few
more nukes. Then out came this movie … about a Russian and I
wondered how he could play such a villain.
To my surprise when
I walked out of that theater, I had an all new world-view. It was
basically about this Russian defector. Only problem with my thought
process was … the character was human. Not a devil, not shocking or
astounding or infamous. He was... just a human being. He loved his
family. He valued freedom. He had wants, needs, urges. He was real.
It entirely changed my outlook on people, even though that thought
was a hard pill to swallow.
Throughout the
years, Robin Williams taught us many things. He taught us how to love
beyond life in What Dreams May Come. He taught us not only how to cry
but how to cry for one another. Not only how to laugh, but how to
laugh at ourselves.
As Shakespeare
wrote, What dreams may come when we have shuffled off this mortal
coil must give us pause. There is so much less laughter in this world
now. I think it is only right that we smell a flower today, count our
blessings and tell those loved ones how very much they mean. Who
knows how very much they might need to hear it? For while those
dreams that come may remain a mystery, the blessings and teachers
that we have on this earthly realm are not … and as such must be
savored.
Rest well my
teacher,
Angel
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Robin Williams Clip
There were too many to pick from. So much laughter is gone. This one isn't funny though, but it always touched my heart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns_XAco7e5o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns_XAco7e5o
Monday, August 11, 2014
Book 4
All the Queen's Horses is released today! Well this evening!
At Luu or www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com
At Luu or www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com
Saturday, August 9, 2014
OMG! Sorry I'm so late
But I have awesome news. I have a radio station co-host gig! To talk about my books. I need a bit of coaching first because I have stage fright terrible. BUT when I am ready... wow guys. This is huge to me. I am so excited.
Our little company's been noticed.
Might not be too much longer before the Sharon Newell book is out as well. I got my print proof, so she should get her's within the week I would think.
I've been very sick as of late. i don't think my ABx is working. I might have to go into the hospital just the same. Pray! I HATE hospitals. I can't sleep in strange places.
That's my side of it,
Angel
www.streetlighthalo.com
www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com
Our little company's been noticed.
Might not be too much longer before the Sharon Newell book is out as well. I got my print proof, so she should get her's within the week I would think.
I've been very sick as of late. i don't think my ABx is working. I might have to go into the hospital just the same. Pray! I HATE hospitals. I can't sleep in strange places.
That's my side of it,
Angel
www.streetlighthalo.com
www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com
Friday, August 8, 2014
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Interview Poet
Q-
Hey there Sharon welcome to the blog. Angel tells us you’re quite
the powerful writer. What is the name of your book?
A
“Eternal”…
It’s about Soul-mate love in essence. The feeling of total
unconditional love when you met the one meant for you
Q
From the title I’m guessing it’s romance at it’s finest. What
inspires you to write?
A
I
think any passionate writing comes from experience of loving and
sometimes losing. Putting words together has always given me
clarity, as if my soul is having a conversation with my mind.
Q
Cheshire Grin reports a bit of a following. Where else can we catch
you?
A
I
have a FB page “The Aphrodite Syndrome”… It’s a page I
created for women to believe in their divinity and the goddess inside
them. I also have a blog… “The Eternal Aphrodite”
Q
Tell us a little about the real Sharon, just around the house or out
and about. Inquiring minds want to know.
A
I
think I’m just the ‘normal’ (hate that word) person –
working, running a house and have great times with my beautiful
daughters.
On
my days off, I love to put on some music, burn the incense and cook a
magnificent meal and of course, sit outside in the beautiful
Australian sun with a glass of wine and write!
Q
So
tell us about the photographer. Have you been friends long?
A
Gabriele
Mezzatesta is truly one of the finest photographers I’ve seen. As
with my writing, it’s easy to see he puts his soul into every shot.
I have known him for eternity but in this life, about 7- 8 years.
He’s one of my best friends in the world.
Q
How’s Cheshire Grin treating you? Also any plans on a blog?
A
Cheshire
has been wonderful to me. As this is my first book, I am quite a
novice to the industry and Angel has helped alleviate many concerns.
She’s beautiful!
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Last minute prep
For the book fair and sorry if you guys feel ignored.
Tomorrow however I have an interview for you with our Aussie poet Sharon Newell about her new book. I also have possibly stumbled on 2 more very talented writers! SO as always stay tuned.... many more surprises in store for us all.... and at this moment especially Sharon!
Tomorrow however I have an interview for you with our Aussie poet Sharon Newell about her new book. I also have possibly stumbled on 2 more very talented writers! SO as always stay tuned.... many more surprises in store for us all.... and at this moment especially Sharon!
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
In a few days
we are going to have an interview here with the talented Aussie poet Sharon Newell! You will love her I promise!
Monday, August 4, 2014
unedited Horror
A March Hare Blues excerpt... remember book 2 is the only horror.... no slasher gore but terrifying and suspenseful, Part of the story is told by a psychosis... a white rabbit. Enjoy...
Hello
again. I was just looking up a few terms in the lovely “story book”
that Mrs. March was kind enough to visualize. If you hadn't noticed
it's a sort of dictionary defining the word “Me.” I'll bet there
are a lot of other meanings hiding within that proverbial umbrella of
the title, “Me.”
Meanings
like, temporary insanity, though I'm certain you've noticed by now
that her definition of that term far differs in the meaning that you,
yourself might use.
I
suppose in the real world that term might be a good place for a
murderer to hide. It certainly seems that it becomes a sanctuary for
the infamous Mrs. March.... infamous? Also an apt term for a
murderer, or murderess as the case may well be. What with the
hypnotism bringing about the sight of copious amounts of blood.
So
yes, as I was saying, truth is subjective, colored you might say by
the person who beholds it. Just as history tends to favor the views
of the one recording it, so do our personal vocabularies become
slanted by the person defining the terminology. Is this yet another
of the Great Garbonzo's illusions? Or does it apply to all of us? Not
quite as certain as you were when you came to the magic show.? Ta-da.
Temporary
insanity? Hmmm. Interesting term don't you think? If insanity is
temporary can we apply the same to other terms? Like say.... mmmm....
temporary sanity? Is sanity like truth also subjective? Can the
stability of the mind really be that fleeting? I suppose in a way
that makes madness as subjective as truth. Doesn't it? Possibly more
convenient though, wouldn't you say?
Shhhhh!
Listen. Can you hear that? Is that monotonous sound the swinging of a
pendulum or a metronome? See also pocket watch. Is that horrendous
sense of spiraling simply a spill down the rabbit hole.... or the
descent of the angel of Death? See also Mrs. March. And is what
you're feeling right now your own version of the truth... or just
another of the Great Garbonzo's illusions? See also madness.
Well
step right up ladies and germs. May I draw your attention to the
barbed-wire strung high above your heads where the stupendous and
mystifying Mrs. March attempts the death-defying feat of teetering
perilously between reality and psychosis. See also alibi. ***
Dr.
Polanski Ph.D , Psy.D audio taped session Sept. 7
(sound
of Metronome)
Dr.
Polanski: Mrs. March are you comfortable now?
Shawna:
Yes. Very sleepy.
Dr.
Polanski: Good. Remember you are just observing. You are quite safe.
Can you see the bookshelf from where you are standing?
Shawna:
Yes. I can see it.
Dr.
Polanski: Good. Today Mrs. March we're going to read a story. It is
only a story. It can't damage you in any way. Do you understand?
Shawna:
Only a story... (mumbling)
Dr.
Polanski: That's right. Please walk to the bookshelf... Are you there
yet?
Shawna:
Yes. I'm here.
Dr.
Polanski: Good. Tell me what you see.
Shawna:
needs dusted. Lots of books
Polanski:
Very good. Now Mrs. March would you be kind enough to reach up and
take down the book entitled, “Me?” Remember that it is only a
storybook.
Shawna:
I have it.
Polanski:
Would you open it please?
Shawna:
Okay.
Polanski:
What does it say on the first page Mrs. March?
Shawna:
Me... by A. Rabbit
Polanski:
Excellent! Now Mrs. March I want you to simply turn the page and read
the storybook.
Shawna:
(soft weeping) I can't.
Polanski:
Remember they are only words on the page of a storybook. They can
neither hurt nor threaten you. You are comfortable and relaxed. Do
you understand?
Shawna:
I can't read it. (sobbing) I can't even hold it.
Polanski:
It's only a story book. Why do you imply that you can't hold it?
Shawna:
(hysterically) because it's made of human skin!***
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Sunday, August 3, 2014
Book 4 sneak peek
back cover
Front cover
Don't worry if you haven't read the other 3. Each is a different story with different women in different situations... each will empower... each will tear your heart out and each will help to explore a mindset... and with every hope I own, eventually rebuild a soul.
That's my side of it,
Angel
Poetry for the Enlightened,
for the discriminating, intellectual types! One book is for vets and the other for lovers. What we have put together here is nothing less than stunning. Two different authors, two different styles and two incredibly engrossing books.
The coffee table book of romantic poems written by Australian poet, Sharon Newell is empowering! With visual delicacies abounding from internationally annotated photographer, Gabriele Mezzatesta this book is certain to spark conversations on what we hold deeper than most dare reach. And if a few people find their soul mate during said conversation... we're good with that too!
The other, Angel ... and Other Myths, is mine. It was written to honor the vets and some poems and artwork are award-winning. Some of these are archived to be in the Vietnam Museum when it is built. I have included also other topics and facets of life so that it might be deemed a social commentary on life as I see it.
Angel and Other Myths is available in print at Lulu now. The print book Eternal is going to be available soon as well. So here they are.... look for them and pick up a copy asap!
That's my side of it,
Angel
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www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com
The coffee table book of romantic poems written by Australian poet, Sharon Newell is empowering! With visual delicacies abounding from internationally annotated photographer, Gabriele Mezzatesta this book is certain to spark conversations on what we hold deeper than most dare reach. And if a few people find their soul mate during said conversation... we're good with that too!
The other, Angel ... and Other Myths, is mine. It was written to honor the vets and some poems and artwork are award-winning. Some of these are archived to be in the Vietnam Museum when it is built. I have included also other topics and facets of life so that it might be deemed a social commentary on life as I see it.
Angel and Other Myths is available in print at Lulu now. The print book Eternal is going to be available soon as well. So here they are.... look for them and pick up a copy asap!
That's my side of it,
Angel
www.streetlighthalo.com
www.cheshiregrinpublishing.com
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Book 4 excerpt
Book 4
All the Queen's Horses
Casey’s
had a bit much to drink, but I couldn’t get the keys from her.
Married thirty years and though she’s been gone most of them,
there’s still no taking something away from her once she’s made
up her mind! Kind of like that woman in Animal Farm.
We
stagger along outside the bar to where my old Blazer’s parked.
She’s three sheets to the wind... typical Casey.
Never
the less, Queenie will be happy that her Mom’s home for her wedding
at least. That after all of these years, we’ve sorted it out, put
it back together. I don’t know how happy I am about it all.
Casey’ll make nicey-wifey for a couple months, but then freedom and
the grass is greener theory will drive her back out to the road.
It’ll break my daughter’s heart again.
I
try once more to get my keys back, and Casey protests, “I ain’t
so fucked up, I ain’t so... oh wow ... Man I got another role.
Gimmee. Gimmee the keys, Joel. I … gotta … I ain’t so fucked up
I can’t... gimmee the keys...”
I
try wrestling them away, but her false nails - metal tipped for coke
use - dig into my arm. She thrives on hurting me ... on blood thirst.
She’s like that vampire in that book Peyton Place, y’know.
I
try one more time for the keys, but when her nails stop tearing my
arm, her words shred my soul, “You ain’t takin’ my fuckin’
keys like you took my fuckin’ kids!”
People
are walking towards us from the bar. Prying shadows prepare to take
me down as a suspected wife-abuser or run of the mill mugger. We
climb into the truck as quickly as she is able, considering I drank
one shot of tequila to be courteous and she kindly polished off the
rest of the bottle. Waste not want not … like the Ten Commandments
say. Gotta love written religion!
We
are speeding, and I know she’s drunk beyond belief because rather
than her signature 100 mph she’s trying to be really careful and
only going 85. It worries me when she slaps a hand over one of her
eyes. She’s seeing double.
“Took
my youth, my ass... my ass was thin. Screwed my career. You know...
you know it was my kid... it was … you know I drive better when I’m
…. Think I’m gonna puke … oh … My ass was so...” she
rambles.
“Casey,
pull over. I wanna drive. I think you need a break,” I begin, and
she begins screeching like a banshee in that poem about Odysseus …
the um … What’s the name? Icarus! Yeah, like that.
I
am chattering nervously as she weaves in and out of lanes and just
misses the guardrail again. I’m as terrified as Zeus was when the
whale swallowed him in the Bible. Helluva case of indigestion that.
Casey’s got one, too.
“I’ma
puke... took my kids … stole my ass...”
“Watch
out!” I grab the wheel and pull her back into the lane just missing
the burger-joint that is inconveniently placed way too close to the
sidewalk that she is attempting to drive on. She digs those coke
nails into my arm screaming at the top of her lungs at cars as they
pass, “Drivin’ here fucking thief. DRIVIN!”
“There’s
a cop. Let me drive, Case! Watch it! WATCH!” I yank her arm across
as we veer off of the highway ramp. The kids on the city bus will
thank
me someday, not today … but you take what you can get.
She
digs deeper, drawing more blood, and chokes out, “Sick!” I
suppose it was her vomiting on my shoes that distracted me from the
big rig we were driving straight into. ***
Friday, August 1, 2014
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