Monday, April 22, 2024

ART: Norwegian-Iranian Artist Violet Polsangi


 

I found Violet Polsangi while researching up and coming artists of 2023 for the Art section of this blog and was immediately drawn to her work. Yes, her paintings combine both abstract and concrete elements. But they also combine strong architectural elements with the softest of color. I think they are beautiful! 



I left the links at the top of the posts for your further exploration. 




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Sunday, April 21, 2024

SCHEDULE: APRIL 22 - 26, 2024


 Mon., April 22 - ART:
Norwegian-Iranian Artist
Violet Polsangi
Tues., April 23 - BOOK REVIEW:
The Rise
by Ian Rankin
Wed., April 24 - INTERVIEW:
Nonfiction Author
Lance Hillsinger
Thurs., April 25 - TV TIME:
Trigger Points 
(Peacock)
Fri., April 26 - BOOK:
April Yellow Moon
A Cat Collier Mystery
by Carol Ann Kauffman









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Friday, April 19, 2024

BOOK: Dark Return, Belterra Book Two, by Carol Ann Kauffman


 

Dark Return is the sequel to Belterra, Time After Time, and takes place about ten years afterwards.


When Belterra was populated long ago by a select group of humans sent here by the ancients in the hope of saving the human race, the indigenous race of bat-like creatures called the Batrach were forced into the ocean and underground sea caves by a giant force field.


Over time the force field has weakened.


The Batrach have emerged from their watery prison and they want their planet back.


Dear Gentle Readers,

Belterra is my best selling novel in the Time After Time series. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where what is left of the human race begins again, but not quite at zero. Force fields, knowledge of herbal medicine and chemical drugs, and mobile communications are part of their lives.
It is the story of Neeka, daughter of the Lord of the Warrior Tribe, and Brandon, Lord of War. Talk about how your father doesn't like your boyfriend!
But Belterra is more than the story of two lovers from opposite sides of the track who face tremendous obstacles on the path to each other. It is the story of one woman who can see the potential in her country as a united country instead of four bickering factions.

Dark Return is the sequel. Neeka and Braedon have been married for about ten years. Their world has changed, but they have returned together. However, the bat-like creatures who once ruled the land have emerged from their watery prison and want their land back.

War and negotiations. Lies and truths. Love and betrayal. It's all here.  

Amazon Buy Link:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/b07kxjkw53?&tag=admarketus-20&ref=pd_sl_a8D975DCD87CB3907EB1425F74














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Thursday, April 18, 2024

TV TIME: The Quiz Lady (Hulu)



 


The Quiz Lady with Sandra Oh and Awkwafina was a really cute movie about two sisters who have to come up with a way to pay off their mother’s gambling debts in order to save their dog. 









And Will Ferrell was wonderful! 










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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

INTERVIEW: Suspense Author Bruce A. Fleming

 


 Bruce A. Fleming

Medway, MAINE

 USA






 

Good morning, Bruce, and welcome to Vision and Verse. What have 


you written? 


A novel series set in the vein of old-school television dramas, Dallas


 and Dynasty, titled MillikenMillsThree novels in: Pressing Matt,


 Last Will & Punishment, and Battle Lines DrawnI have also written 


some poetry and suspense novellas




What is your favorite genre to write? 


Soapy drama or suspense.




Favorite food. 


Sweet n Sour Chicken.                      




Tea or coffee? 

Coffee though I rarely drink it. 




Pizza or ice cream? 


Can’t have both? I do eat pizza more 


these days. 




Wine or beer or soda or what? 


Don’t drink alcohol but used to be a Diet 


Coke addict until I had open-heart 


surgery (unrelated). 2 ½ years “sober” 


now. 




Congratulations. That is no small accomplishment, Where would you 


like to visit? 


Italy, Greece, Ireland (but have never flown and probably won’t.) 




Go. Seriously. Go soon. Go now. Don’t put it off. 


Favorite musical artist. 


Kelly Clarkson and Miranda Lambert. 




Do you listen to music when you write? 


Yes. 


What? 


80’s music.It’s the best decade!




What makes you laugh? 


Pets doing stupid things. 






This is an Art and Author website, 


so I am obligated to ask: Favorite work 


of art or sculpture. 


I don’t really have one that is a favorite, 


but I am a fan of murals that can 


brighten a location.




 





How old were you when you started 


writing? 


I remember writing a “play” about 


finding a mysterious object at my 


neighbor’s house when I was in third 


grade.



 

Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? 


I often breakdown plot points ahead of time. For Milliken Mills 


sometimes plot out “scenes” by chapter before jumping in to write 


them out.


 

Describe your perfect evening. 


A quiet evening snuggled with a good book and cats. (okay…that 


sounded a bit sad.) 




It depends on the cat, Bruce. Where do you get your inspiration? 


For Milliken Mills, it has been from decades of watching soap TV 


operas. Other stories can be from movies or crime shows on television.





What do you do when you get a writer's block? 


I’ll let myself take a break. I’ll spend evenings reading and eventually 


I will start thinking about how I would have written a particular part or 


chapter differently than it was. Then my mind will get back to what I 


was working on. Hopefully, with different ideas. 




Who is your favorite author? 


So many. I suppose I should say Stephen 


King since I’m a Mainer and lived in 


Bangor for many years while he did. My 


tastes vary from Agatha Christie to Dean 


Koontz to Jackie Collins to Jack 


Kerouac. Depends on the mood. 




Best book you ever read. 


“And Then There Were None” by 


Agatha Christie. 




Last book you read. 


“Boardwalk Empire” by Nelson Johnson. It’s about the growth and 


corruption of Atlantic City, New Jersey. I’m headed there for a few 


days in a couple of weeks. 




What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer? 


I still have a “real job” now and that is in the hospitality industry. 





Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most 


and why? 


I try to influence myself the most by blocking out opinions of others. 


Other people lifting you up or knocking you down can be for their own 


reasons and have nothing to do with you. I try to focus on my own 


goals, small or big. 





If you could sit down and have a 


conversation with ONE person, 


living or dead, real or fictional, who 


would it be and why? 


Agatha Christie so I could find out 


how this sweet seeming lady was all 


about murder and mayhem. She 


would probably be fun! 






What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer? 


Keep working at it. There are so many ways to get your writing out 


there now blogs, literary magazines, self-publishing. Always take steps 


to improve your writing. It can be grammar tips online, reading articles 


in writer magazines, or reading what established writers have to say 


about writing.














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