In which the main character writes a sort of origin- or back- story for his superhero character, Job, detailing the secrets of his birth and early life, and later writes about Job’s experimentation with flight and super-sight, far from civilization.
These two poems are the first two written in the ‘Windows’ area of Arches National Park, in Utah. They try to capture my first impressions of the North Window and the Turret Arch areas.
In which the main character continues writing Job’s story of discovering his powers, and then goes through a ridiculously disorganized job interview experience.
Also containing a promo for ScatterPod Dark, by a Twitter-friend of mine, @Bekemeyer who helped me out earlier this year with getting up-and-running with producing and distributing my audiobooks as podcasts. Without his support, and the support of many other people like him (who I will also be running promos for, in the future), this podcast probably wouldn’t exist. Thanks.
Hit the play button below to hear a 60-second introduction/description of the Modern Evil Podcast.
If you have a podcast or blog (or whatever) and would like to help spread the word about the Modern Evil Podcast, please download the promo linked below — and then let me know you did; I’ll gladly play your promo in a future episode, link to your podcast or blog (or whatever), and otherwise try to share the love.
You feedback is welcome – I’m still getting the hang of podcasting and marketing and all that goes into this, so if there’s a problem or something I could do better here, please let me know. Thanks.
Three poems, all written at the same stop on my road trip: Balanced Rock at Arches National Park, in Utah.
I’ll be showing some of my art and have all my books available at two art walks in the next two weeks:
Saturday, September 27th, 2008, from about 10AM to 3PM
SE corner of Greenway & Tatum (in N. Phx / Scottsdale)
Sponsored by Angel’s Serenity & Intatto Coffee
Intatto Coffee will be closed -the owners have to leave town somewhat last-minute- but this is part of their semi-regular local Art Walk series. I also showed at their August Art Walk. It’s a very casual atmosphere, relatively little foot traffic compared to downtown (more on that in a moment), so it’s easier to take your time and really look at everything that’s being shown. I’ll be glad to talk with you about all my different books, and my art, and would even be glad to do readings if you like. I’m also told there will be live music by Amber Gaia, so it should be pleasant all around.
Friday, October 3rd, 2008, from about 6PM to 10PM
I’ll be in the “Roosevelt Row” street closure / booths area
(Either on Garfield between 4th & 6th, or on 5th S. of Garfield)
This is part of the Phoenix First Fridays Art Walk, and October is when “art season” really seems to start in Phoenix, so I expect a lot of foot traffic and big crowds, despite the downturning economy. I’ll still be glad to talk to you about any of my art, or my books, but I am definitely aware that a lot of people coming to the Art Walk downtown want to try to “see everything” and don’t want to stand still too long. It’s a lot of fun, especially if you like crowds and people-watching with your arts and crafts. I spoke to the Roosevelt Row organizers today and am told that there will be a stage set up at the end of 5th Street with live music.
I bought some interesting 4×4″ canvases today, and I’m going to try to have them ready for sale before the Art Walk on the 27th. I want to put as much effort into them as I would for any of my other pieces, but to have art that’s priced a little cheaper, probably $15 each. (Unless I do something weird/sculptural/with-lights to them…) I’ve tried to keep all my art at affordable prices, and while I’ve been creating larger and larger pieces (with larger and larger prices), I’d also like to do some smaller pieces with smaller prices, to suit a wide range of budgets. Come out and see what I come up with!
In which the main character’s novel begins, following the story of a man discovering that he has super powers by accident, and during the writing of which only one other person shows up for the meeting, and then only to bring further disappointment.