The Purple Prose Room

We always strive to offer our best to others, but some artists are never really satisfied with their work. Especially when it’s the first. I wish I could say I’m different, but I’m not. What better time than a fifth anniversary to offer a revised edition, complete with new cover art? Both this book and website were first brought to the public in 2020.  If you’re already acquainted with me, you…

I get it. It’s not any fun to read the legalese on websites like this one. My eyes cross too, when I attempt to read all that gobbledygook on other sites. Alas, ecommerce sites like this one are required to provide it. Because it puts into writing what’s expected of all entities who use a website, including the business owner. Trust me, keeping a site like this one safe is an onerous chore, even…

Animals and storytelling. They go together like bacon and eggs. In fact, they’ve been included since the very beginning of humanity’s storytelling traditions. Like many people, some of my childhood favorites made animals the protagonist. The dogs, Lassie & Benji, starred in books, movies or TV series. Lassie appeared in all three. Then there is the Disney movie “That Darn Cat” and my all-time…

Storytellers wear many hats while engaging in their craft. One of the most important and interesting is that of chief costume designer. Unless one is a naturalist (nudist), what we choose to wear is a daily decision for most of us, based on our plans. Are we staying home, attending school or going to work? Perhaps we’ve been invited to attend a special occasion. Though most of us rarely think of…