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Future Classics 2015

Regular readers of this blog know that I am a huge, huge fan of the Minnesota Orchestra’s Composer Institute and Future Classics concert.�� Since 2006, I have missed only one of the concerts, in 2009, due to surgery.�� This past … Continue reading →

Author Etiquette for Contacting Book Bloggers

Originally posted on Tricia Drammeh:
Hello, everyone! It’s me again with another��author advice post. Warning: This post isn’t for everyone. If you’re an author who finds etiquette posts tiresome, this post isn’t for you. If you’re already an expert on…

“Darkness at Noon” by Arthur Koestler

N. S. Rubashov and his pince nez first entered my life when I was in high school.�� At the time, I had no idea what a powerful influence his story would have on my life, my thoughts, and my writing.�� … Continue reading →

The Ugly Truth About Book Sales

Originally posted on Leona's Blog of Shadows:
Today I am going to share some eye-opening truths, which might shatter the illusions regarding the book publishing business and crush the dreams of some folk out there. I have recently come…

Listening to Classical Music

The last two Saturdays I’ve written about attending a classical music concert.�� So now what?�� What do you do after the concert? Well, you could attend more concerts, of course.�� And you could also make a conscious choice to listen … Continue reading →

“Grave Reading” by Richard Carr

For the last few nights, I have had at least one dream each night about searching for or chasing or protecting poetry. Ah, the human mind! Clearly, mine was telling me that I needed to “find” poetry.�� But where? I’m … Continue reading →

Attending a Classical Music Concert, Part 2

  It’s the evening of your classical music concert and you’re nervous.�� There’s really no need to be nervous.�� Do you have your tickets? Check. Do you know where you’ll park? Check. Or are you taking public transportation? Check. You’ll … Continue reading →

Congratulations, Maestro!

Over at ClassicalMPR.com is the wonderful news that Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Conductor Laureate of the Minnesota Orchestra, has been awarded Poland’s highest civilian honor, the Grand Cross of the Order of Reborn Poland, also known as the Order of Polonia Restituta, … Continue reading →

Attending a Classical Music Concert, Part 1

A friend and I recently talked about the obstacles orchestras face in building audience. One of them is the perception that classical music concerts have mysterious special rules, and going to a concert is like traveling to a foreign country. … Continue reading →

Character: Physical Appearance

Walk into a room, any room with several people or a group inside.�� Observe what each person is wearing, the style of hair, make-up or no, good grooming or no.�� What is your reaction? We, as humans, respond to physical … Continue reading →