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October 6, 2016
It's EKKO’s Birthday! Ten years ago today, October 6, ...
It's EKKO’s Birthday!
Ten years ago today, October 6, 2006, EKKO was picked up by a publisher in Baltimore. My good pal Joey Porter witnessed the contract and I was launched into fame and riches. Sort of. It took a while but I eventually discovered they weren’t the most reliable of publishing houses. Seems books were selling while the checks were dwindling. It took five years to get out of that contract, but EKKO eventually broke free of the shackles.In May of 2010 I lost my job, and that’s when I decided to go full steam with EKKO. Following the advice of my first editor, I started developing EKKO into a series. The first book was rewritten, and I started outlining books two and three.
December 2012, I put a business plan together and got a partner, and as fate would have it I acquired the best partner any entrepreneur could hope for in Michael Palitz, who, with my enduring appreciation, decided to come on board. Together we structured the series, the music, and the future of EKKO, then put our noses to the grindstone.
Somewhere in 2013, Nathan Juju became a larger part of the story so I wrote some songs that E, the lead singer, would want to sing, (we’re pretty good pals, he and I) and I was lucky enough to acquire some incredible musicians [Tim Thompson, Halley DeVestern, Ted Stafford, Dirk Kennedy] to help with the recordings.
Before we knew it - ‘Wholla’ ... Nathan juju had come to life.
In December 2014, as technology advanced, we followed suit and built the Multimedia books, housing the 1000 page EKKO Trilogy, and featuring the music of Nathan Juju.
May 2015, we took EKKO to the monster of all book fairs, BEA, held at Jacob Javits here in New York City. We pimped the Paperbacks, eBooks, Multimedia Books, Nathan Juju CDs, and oh yeah – buttloads of candy.
July of 2015, we got a film option (I’m sure it was the candy) and began developing EKKO into a movie. Now, you didn’t think this would all be so smooth – did you? Of course not. As fate would have it, that movie deal turned out to be, hmmm, not so swell. Seems EKKO ended up at the racetrack with Uncle Vinney. (Thanks Hollywood)
Jan 2016, we restructured and were lucky enough to have Brooks Crudup come on board as a writer, and together he and I wrote the first two episodes of the EKKO series. With the help of our amazing Line Producer, Gary Lowe, we have a budget and the series is moving in the right direction. (And yes, every bit of encouraging feedback from the industry makes my ghostly heart skip a beat.)Last month we opened Talisman Productions Inc, our own production company, to handle the legals, logistics, and production of the EKKO Series.
I may have missed a detail or fifty in that ten year recap, but suffice it to say EKKO has taught me to be an engineer, to drive this train through thick and thin, to stay true to something I believe in, and to remain true to those who support us. As all of this comes together, I speak for the team when I say we are dedicated to leaping over the approaching hurdles and will stop at nothing to bring EKKO to your living room.None of this, let me repeat that, NONE of this would be possible without the support you guys have shown over the years. You are the true backbone of EKKO, and with every ounce of appreciation we have, we want to THANK YOU!
Now get out and enjoy this Fall weather!
My very best to you and yours,
Johnny Walker
It's EKKO’s Birthday! Ten years ago tod...
It's EKKO’s Birthday!
Ten years ago today, October 6, 2006, EKKO was picked up by a publisher in Baltimore. My good pal Joey Porter witnessed the contract and I was launched into fame and riches. Sort of. It took a while but I eventually discovered they weren’t the most reliable of publishing houses. Seems books were selling while the checks were dwindling. It took five years to get out of that contract, but EKKO eventually broke free of the shackles.In May of 2010 I lost my job, and that’s when I decided to go full steam with EKKO. Following the advice of my first editor, I started developing EKKO into a series. The first book was rewritten, and I started outlining books two and three.
December 2012, I put a business plan together and got a partner, and as fate would have it I acquired the best partner any entrepreneur could hope for in Michael Palitz, who, with my enduring appreciation, decided to come on board. Together we structured the series, the music, and the future of EKKO, then put our noses to the grindstone.
Somewhere in 2013, Nathan Juju became a larger part of the story so I wrote some songs that E, the lead singer, would want to sing, (we’re pretty good pals, he and I) and I was lucky enough to acquire some incredible musicians [Tim Thompson, Halley DeVestern, Ted Stafford, Dirk Kennedy] to help with the recordings.
Before we knew it - ‘Wholla’ ... Nathan juju had come to life.
In December 2014, as technology advanced, we followed suit and built the Multimedia books, housing the 1000 page EKKO Trilogy, and featuring the music of Nathan Juju.
May 2015, we took EKKO to the monster of all book fairs, BEA, held at Jacob Javits here in New York City. We pimped the Paperbacks, eBooks, Multimedia Books, Nathan Juju CDs, and oh yeah – buttloads of candy.
July of 2015, we got a film option (I’m sure it was the candy) and began developing EKKO into a movie. Now, you didn’t think this would all be so smooth – did you? Of course not. As fate would have it, that movie deal turned out to be, hmmm, not so swell. Seems EKKO ended up at the racetrack with Uncle Vinney. (Thanks Hollywood)
Jan 2016, we restructured and were lucky enough to have Brooks Crudup come on board as a writer, and together he and I wrote the first two episodes of the EKKO series. With the help of our amazing Line Producer, Gary Lowe, we have a budget and the series is moving in the right direction. (And yes, every bit of encouraging feedback from the industry makes my ghostly heart skip a beat.)Last month we opened Talisman Productions Inc, our own production company, to handle the legals, logistics, and production of the EKKO Series.
I may have missed a detail or fifty in that ten year recap, but suffice it to say EKKO has taught me to be an engineer, to drive this train through thick and thin, to stay true to something I believe in, and to remain true to those who support us. As all of this comes together, I speak for the team when I say we are dedicated to leaping over the approaching hurdles and will stop at nothing to bring EKKO to your living room.None of this, let me repeat that, NONE of this would be possible without the support you guys have shown over the years. You are the true backbone of EKKO, and with every ounce of appreciation we have, we want to THANK YOU!
Now get out and enjoy this Fall weather!
My very best to you and yours,
Johnny Walker
August 1, 2016
The EKKO Trilogy is being adapted for a cable series ...W...
The EKKO Trilogy is being adapted for a cable series ...
What we learned in trying to make a movie is this; you can't shove, squeeze, or force ten pounds of potatoes into a five pound bag - no matter how hard you try. So we regrouped.
Now it seems things are moving in the right direction.
This reading was held July 27 here in NYC, where both the Pilot and Episode One went as smooth as 'butta.' With the help of our awesome Line Producer, Gary Lowe, we now have a budget and the wheels are turning.
Will you join us when we premiere the series? Join the mailing list for updates!
Is there a hashtag for "Holy shit I'm so excited?"
Proud to share some pics of the talented group of actors reading the EKKO series.
Pilot "FOLLOW THE STONES"
Episode one "BATTLE FOR ESSENCE"
with
Halley DeVestern, Jeanna Leu, Dean Gimmel, Dylan Diegel, Robert Gelfand, Zachary Michael, Sagar Katan Patel, Rosanne Rubino.
Directed by Sammy Dallas Bayes.
#luckytohavethem
What we learned in trying to make a movie is this; you can't shove, squeeze, or force ten pounds of potatoes into a five pound bag - no matter how hard you try. So we regrouped.
Now it seems things are moving in the right direction.
This reading was held July 27 here in NYC, where both the Pilot and Episode One went as smooth as 'butta.' With the help of our awesome Line Producer, Gary Lowe, we now have a budget and the wheels are turning.
Will you join us when we premiere the series? Join the mailing list for updates!
Is there a hashtag for "Holy shit I'm so excited?"
Proud to share some pics of the talented group of actors reading the EKKO series.
Pilot "FOLLOW THE STONES"
Episode one "BATTLE FOR ESSENCE"
withHalley DeVestern, Jeanna Leu, Dean Gimmel, Dylan Diegel, Robert Gelfand, Zachary Michael, Sagar Katan Patel, Rosanne Rubino.
Directed by Sammy Dallas Bayes.
#luckytohavethem
June 9, 2016
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Believe it or not, friends can definitely hire and work for each other, and I’m here to tell you it works just fine. The reason many people avoid the tactic is because they’re either afraid to be honest, or uncomfortable making the switch from friend to workmate. Working for friends can be very rewarding, but there has to be a straightforward discussion beforehand. And by straightforward, I mean brutally honest. If either friend is unable to have that type of conversation, then working for a friend could result in disaster. Additionally, if the pre-work discussion is vague and unclear, you can expect the final results to be just as unrewarding. With more and more people choosing freelance work, working for friends can and should be an option, but only if you draw the line and separate the friendship from the job.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eU5fcGPl0C..." imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eU5fcGPl0C..." width="200" /> <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"ＭＳ 明朝"; mso-font-charset:78; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1791491579 18 0 131231 0;} @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; 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font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-language:JA;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family:"ＭＳ 明朝"; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} </style></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>1 Understand the job in full detail.</b> From creation, to repair, to finishing and testing; be absolutely clear about what is expected from both parties. Don’t leave any room for the famous last words, “I thought you were going to do that.” In other words, being vague is a sure-fire way to flush the job down the drain, and possibly your friendship. If you plan to work for a friend, you need to be perfectly honest about your capabilities. Don’t say you’re able to do something when in fact you’re not. If both parties decide to give something a try, that’s a different story, but that, at least, is an honest approach.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>2 Know your time frame.</b> If the job is hourly, discuss the hours in advance. What time will you start? How long will you work? When will you leave? Those details, if left unsaid, could leave you in an awkward position. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">If the job is project based, do your homework and identify how many hours it will take to complete the task. Then provide an estimated time of completion. It’s best to leave a grace period, but not much, so know what you’re getting into. If you have to stay up late to finish a task on time, then do so, but whether it’s hourly or project based, set a time frame and live by it. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>3 Discuss travel.</b>If a job is thirty to forty minutes away, that’s an acceptable travel time for any job. If the job is three hours away, you can expect to add an additional six hours to your day. Add that on top of an eight-hour workday and you’re suddenly working a fourteen-hour day. Unless travel time has been discussed in advance, you’ll be feeling slided on your pay. If travel time appears to be a deal breaker, you may want to consider offering an alternative rate just for travel, but regardless, location and travel time should always be discussed. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>4 Appearance.</b> You never know who may appear at a job, friend or not, so dress well, be clean, and look respectable. Put your best foot forward and always remember that you represent your boss. Make a respectable impression for the sake of your friend, now boss.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ppr8YHYadv..." imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ppr8YHYadv..." width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>5 Arrive early.</b>Don’t expect your friend to be lenient with you because you’re friends. Be early, be attentive, and be eager to help with the task at hand. In other words, don’t start the day off by waiting for the day to end. If you’ve already set the time frame in advance, then you know what’s expected, and it’s your job to fulfill the obligation. If your friend asks you to stay late, fall back on the discussion you had prior to being hired. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Don’t take a two-hour lunch in the middle of the day. Don’t come up with an emergency. Don’t leave without getting a confirmation that it’s okay to leave. If your boss isn’t around when you finish, send a message or make a call asking what you can do next. That message will be well received, as opposed to a message saying ‘can I leave now?” – even though both messages are saying the same thing. Always remember that your friend is working, too, and as a boss, he or she has other duties besides checking on your needs.</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>6 Keep a log.</b>Make notes about the job and provide your employer with a clean report. Let’s say, for example, that someone named Bob held you up. Make it clear on your report why Bob held you up, the time frame involved, and who made the decision that Bob’s duty took priority over yours. Your friend is hiring you for a reason and any excuse will be seen as a fault on your part unless you document everything and give your employer a clear, unbiased report on any event that caused you even the slightest delay. </span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></span><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>7 Ask for help.</b>If you’ve come across something you don’t understand, or feel you’re not able to complete by yourself, by all means ask for help. In other words, focus on the task at hand instead of what others may think of you. Every person, in every job, needs help at one point or another. Don’t pretend to be superman for the sake of your friend. Ask for help if you need it.</span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">If the job you’ve been hired for requires tools, have a clear understanding about which tools you will need. Having the right tools means effectively completing the job, and discussing the task will help you determine what tools to bring, what tools to ask for, and what tools to leave behind. When it comes to tools, I personally expect the unexpected and bring more tools than needed. Never feel bad about asking for tools, which comes down to asking for help.</span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b>8 Discuss the pay rate.</b> It’s awkward to be paid one rate when you’re expecting another. Be upfront from the beginning. Agree to a rate that works for both of you, and that includes overtime—if it applies. If the pay is unsatisfactory, then respectfully decline the job. Period. Some people will accept a job even though the pay is less than what they’re accustomed to. As a result, they will often cut corners.</div><div class="MsoNormal">That is completely unacceptable. If you’ve agreed to something that doesn’t work for you, then you’ve learned a lesson. Don’t do that again, but never provide second-rate work. Do your very best regardless, and when working for a friend, it’s your duty to go above and beyond.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b>9 Discuss the payday. </b>Don’t expect your friend to pay you right away unless it’s been discussed and that’s the arrangement. Most companies pay weekly or bi-monthly. Since you’re working for a friend, don’t expect anything different. You may need to submit an invoice. If so, make it legible, professional, and clearly state your hours and rate of pay. Did you agree on cash or check? If you’re receiving a check, make it clear whom the check should be made out to, and include copies of receipts for all ‘out of pocket’ expenses. Remember, every business needs the paperwork to be completed before the check goes out. Don’t put your friend in an awkward position by holding your hand out at the end of the day.</div></span></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiG1DSwLWL..." style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiG1DSwLWL..." width="200" /></a> </span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Flip side: If you have submitted and invoice, then you are indeed a contractor. It’s standard practice for an invoice to be paid within thirty days. You have every right to politely inquire about an invoice that’s exceeded the thirty-day time period.</span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>10 Make your boss shine.</b> It’s best to stay professional when working for a friend. You may have entered a situation where everyone is super relaxed, and that’s okay, but you need to be better than that. Say as little as possible around the client, and never discuss alternatives unless you’ve been asked to provide one. If you disagree with the approach you’ve been asked to take, simply pull your employer to the side and offer an alternative. </span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><div class="MsoNormal">If your idea is not supported, respect the final decision and carry on with a smile. This can be tricky if you’re accustomed to doing things a certain way, but ultimately, after you’ve offered your ideas, you have to let go of what you know and do what’s been requested. Period. If the job doesn’t come out so well, never say I told you so. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Bottom line? Give the job every thing you have until it’s done. If the job will take several days to complete, don’t delay finishing because you feel you have it under control. Your number one mission is to make your friend -now boss- look good, to respect his clients, and to follow orders like a pro. </div></span></span></span><br /><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></b></span></h2>
May 20, 2016
EKKO Mysteries author Johnny Walker Live from Book Expo A...
EKKO Mysteries author Johnny Walker Live from Book Expo America
An interview with Johnny during BEA, Book Expo America, streaming live from WIOX Radio in NY, to Jacob Javits Center, also in NY.
Host Maggie Cullen and guest host Melody DiDigorio laugh plenty with Johnny, focusing on the excitement of exhibiting the EKKO Mysteries Trilogy at the biggest book fair in America. Johnny describes the fictional band, Nathan Juju, and explains the bands role in the multimedia books.
May 19, 2016
Ready to get your beach on? It's just you and CJ on the b...
Ready to get your beach on?
It's just you and CJ on the beach, no one else around. A cool breeze tickles your neck as you sip a summer cocktail.
It's time to have an affair with a soundman.
"A world within our own, yet hidden from all of us."
Or maybe you want to just add water?
Wishing you a 'wicked cool' summer!
It's just you and CJ on the beach, no one else around. A cool breeze tickles your neck as you sip a summer cocktail.
It's time to have an affair with a soundman.
"A world within our own, yet hidden from all of us."
Or maybe you want to just add water?
Wishing you a 'wicked cool' summer!
Ready to get your beach on? It's just you and CJ on ...
Ready to get your beach on?
It's just you and CJ on the beach, no one else around. A cool breeze tickles your neck as you sip a summer cocktail.
It's time to have an affair with a soundman.
"A world within our own, yet hidden from all of us."
Or maybe you want to just add water?
Wishing you a 'wicked cool' summer!
It's just you and CJ on the beach, no one else around. A cool breeze tickles your neck as you sip a summer cocktail.
It's time to have an affair with a soundman.
"A world within our own, yet hidden from all of us."
Or maybe you want to just add water?
Wishing you a 'wicked cool' summer!
December 4, 2015
Thank you for attending the EKKO Screenplay reading. ...
Thank you for attending the EKKO Screenplay reading. You are my heroes.
November 20, 2015
EKKO Mysteries November 2015 Newsletter:Book one, EKKO Wh...
EKKO Mysteries November 2015 Newsletter:
Book one, EKKO White Limousine, is in development for a film!
The screenplay is being written by Lupi Pictures and we’re anticipating a reading by December 10, 2015, narrated by a group of professional actors here in NYC. It’s been an interesting endeavor and no small feat for the writers, but as many of you have said in the past: EKKO would make a great movie. Thank you for the encouragement.
We had originally planned on making a BIG deal of this, but as many of you know first hand, a film option doesn’t always mean a film will be made. Now that we're three months into the contract, we feel it's appropriate to share the exciting news with you. So please join us in supporting Lupi Pictures with thanks and encouragement until the screenplay has been completed. I think it goes without saying, we’re anxious to see how this first chapter plays out.
So … in light of this great news, we thought it would be a terrific time to shamelessly plug the Trilogy with an exceptional deal.
Give the gift of imagination this Holiday Season with …
The EKKO Mysteries 20 Buck Bundle
EKKO is a dynamic story filled with adventure, music, fun, and lots of clues for those puzzle-solving readers.
CJ may be one badass soundman, but can he really juggle the needs of the spirit world while running sound for a major rock band? Can he fight off the evildoers? Will the record moguls unveil the secret behind CJ’s Blue Violin? Can an ancient love be resurrected?
As one reviewer stated:“EKKO is perfect for people who like reading for fun.” There ya have it.Now … this is very important:
Be safe in your travels as you roam the country, and among all other good wishes, we want you to EAT, DRINK, and BE MERRY during the 2015 Holiday Season!
Sending our best to you and yours, and as always,
Thank You for your support!
Book one, EKKO White Limousine, is in development for a film!
The screenplay is being written by Lupi Pictures and we’re anticipating a reading by December 10, 2015, narrated by a group of professional actors here in NYC. It’s been an interesting endeavor and no small feat for the writers, but as many of you have said in the past: EKKO would make a great movie. Thank you for the encouragement.
We had originally planned on making a BIG deal of this, but as many of you know first hand, a film option doesn’t always mean a film will be made. Now that we're three months into the contract, we feel it's appropriate to share the exciting news with you. So please join us in supporting Lupi Pictures with thanks and encouragement until the screenplay has been completed. I think it goes without saying, we’re anxious to see how this first chapter plays out.
So … in light of this great news, we thought it would be a terrific time to shamelessly plug the Trilogy with an exceptional deal.
Give the gift of imagination this Holiday Season with …
The EKKO Mysteries 20 Buck Bundle
EKKO is a dynamic story filled with adventure, music, fun, and lots of clues for those puzzle-solving readers.
CJ may be one badass soundman, but can he really juggle the needs of the spirit world while running sound for a major rock band? Can he fight off the evildoers? Will the record moguls unveil the secret behind CJ’s Blue Violin? Can an ancient love be resurrected?
As one reviewer stated:“EKKO is perfect for people who like reading for fun.” There ya have it.Now … this is very important:
Be safe in your travels as you roam the country, and among all other good wishes, we want you to EAT, DRINK, and BE MERRY during the 2015 Holiday Season!
Sending our best to you and yours, and as always,
Thank You for your support!
June 9, 2015
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Get your Summer rockin' with an adventurous trilogy. Entry deadline June 14, 2015.
Get your Summer rockin' with an adventurous trilogy. Entry deadline June 14, 2015.
