Appearances and Interviews

News and experiences related to media interviews and appearances, book signings and readings in relation to “Vision Speak” release.

Vision Speak – Category Finalist

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Eric Hoffer Awards - Finalist
Eric Hoffer Awards – Finalist

My novel, “Vision Speak“, has just been named a Category Finalist in the Eric Hoffer Awards for Independent Book Publishing.

 Because “Vision Speak” was originally published in 2010 and this is the first time I have submitted to these awards, I had to enter in the Legacy Fiction category as many of the books up for awards would have been published in the previous year.

From the Eric Hoffer Awards Site: “After our rigorous first round of judging, less than 10% of the titles become category finalists. We consider this a distinction of its own merit and, in 2008, began officially listing these titles on-line. Finalists are selected by category scoring. There are typically 1-6 books per category selected as a finalist. Finalists fall into approximately the upper 10% of all books that entered the contest.”

Vision Speak Pilot

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A TV Bible and Pilot Script have been developed for Vision Speak.  The pilot script was submitted to the Screencraft Pilot Launch Script competition.

The quarter-finalists have been announced and “Vision Speak, the Series” made the first round!  For more about the novel or the series script, check out the vision-speak.com site.

Logline

A young woman’s emerging abilities propel her from shy art student to a catalyst for humanity’s transformation – or destruction – in a dangerous post-apocalyptic world.

Theme

Vision Speak is about exploring the balance between the brilliance of humanity and our destructive, dangerous tendencies and how we might rise above them.  Concepts involving the connectedness of all living beings and our untapped potential, especially with our “unconscious mind” and spiritual natures are explored.

Upcoming Events and Announcements

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This coming Friday, December 2nd, come to the Book Launch and Book Fair at the York Simcoe Literacy Council in Newmarket.  For more information, visit author Heather Lambert’s site at http://cassiusvampire.com/news-and-events

I will be onsite to sell my novel, “Vision Speak” (www.vision-speak.com), along with other local authors.  As this is Heather’s book launch, she will do a reading from Cassius Blood Rights, her new vampire novel, at 6pm

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The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts (www.bmfa.on.ca) in Collingwood is a juried show featuring creative work by local artists and artisans.  “Vision Speak” is available for sale at this show during November and December of 2011.

WINTERS GIFT

November 3 to December 31st –  The Arts Centre

The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts presents Winters Gift, a fine art and craft show and sale. Opening on November 3 and running until December 31, 2011 the show includes the work of over 30 of the regions talented artists and artisans. Pottery, jewellery, woodworking, glass, painting and more will be beautifully presented in the historic Arts Centre building adjacent to the Gayety Theatre. Support local arts while taking home an exquisite one of a kind gift.

The Arts Centre will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 – 5 pm and Sundays 1- 4 pm.

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Check out the beautiful photographs of water at http://chasingthelight.photoshelter.com/gallery/WATER-WATER-EVERYWHERE-WINNERS/G0000yjGgxOuAi8c/  I was delighted to discover that my photo Apple Rapids was a runner up in this competition amongst so many amazing pictures.. 

The Future Starts ToDAY

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In previous posts, I’ve shared a little bit about the ups and downs over the past year of first releasing my novel, “Vision Speak”, with a publisher that didn’t work out and ultimately making the decision that I needed to move on.  Since then, I got my rights back and last month, re-released “Vision Speak” via “Future Day Publications” (my company), printed by Ardith.  The beautiful new cover for the book was designed by my sister, Rebecca Marsden. 

As I am very busy with my job in the software industry and have slowed down promotional activities for the moment, I’ve been experimenting with a new medium for sharing my work – Youtube,  I’ve created a Youtube channel called “Future Day Productions” which will have a mix of personal videos, “Vision Speak” related videos and video-blogs (vlogs).  I’ve included a couple of the first videos I’ve recently produced below.  These are a novice effort but fun to do and I’m excited by the possibilities.  Perhaps I’m having too much fun mixing in a variety of pictures and video clips.  You’ll have to let me know if you have some suggestions..

Introduction to “Vision Speak”:

 

Dreams and Wizardry on Silver Creek: