The Wandering Art Historian is on her grandest adventure yet… life in the Midwest! This fall I traded the Sunshine State for the North Star State and the Minnesota welcome has been incredible. It feels pretty amazing to live in a state that willingly and proudly funds the arts. I haven’t been a Midwesterner for […]
Read more "Fish Out of Water"I’ve often referred to The Albin Polasek Museum in Winter Park, FL as a “hidden gem.” I’m pleased to say that it has consistently lived up to this distinction and emphatically so with its current exhibition. Je, Niko Huru? Threads of Freedom: Njeri Kinuthia is a powerful and revelatory collection by an artist that was […]
Read more "Je, Niko Huru? Threads of Freedom: Njeri Kinuthia at the Polasek"Did you know that Minnesota is one of the most literate states in the U.S.? My recent visit to Minneapolis proved that point in spades as resident and visiting book lovers alike have ample literary opportunities all over the city… and not just in bookstores! My recent visit to the City of Lakes coincided with […]
Read more "A Book Bonanza in Minneapolis!"One of the things I love most about exploring a new city is when it surprises you with ART and Minneapolis, MN had something astounding and new around every corner. Of course, in every major city there are the tried and true art institutions that beckon all travelers, art enthusiasts, and museum nerds. The Walker […]
Read more "Art Adventures in Minneapolis"St. Augustine, FL is a popular tourist destination known for its rich, extensive history, close proximity to the beach and wildlife preserves, and vibrant art scene. I happily wandered America’s Oldest City (founded in 1565) for three days and – surprise! – found myself stumbling into some really fantastic bookstores. Gypsy’s Book Nook may seem […]
Read more "Bookish Wandering in St. Augustine, FL"I recently visited Bartow, FL to participate in a book signing at Inklings Book Shoppe – Bartow and had the most wonderful experience! This welcoming small town is BIG on books, coffee and art, making me feel right at home. If you enjoy road trips to unique and quirky towns in the Sunshine State, here […]
Read more "Books, Coffee & Art in Bartow, FL"Andre Breton published The Surrealist Manifesto in 1924 which makes 2024 the centennial anniversary of the founding of Surrealism. To celebrate, The Dali in St. Petersburg, FL is hosting a powerful and timely exhibition. When you think of Surrealism, painters’ names like Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte quickly come to mind. Yet, Surrealism had a […]
Read more "The Subversive Eye at The Dali"The 2025 edition of MegaCon Orlando was an ADVENTURE! I have attended the con in the past as a fan, but this was my first time participating as an exhibitor. What a wild ride! I met so many wonderful readers, writers and other creative folks, and had an absolute BLAST chatting with all of them […]
Read more "MegaCon Orlando 2025 Recap"I can’t believe that my debut novel – The Autobiography of an Infinite Being or How I Turned into a Bird on My 80th Birthday – is one year old! I think back to those dark, bewildering days of the pandemic when I was writing my book in secret. I kept telling myself, “You’ll know […]
Read more "My Debut Novel… One Year Later"Everyone knows that Central Florida’s ultimate celebration of pop culture fandoms is MegaCon Orlando. This year, MegaCon is expanding their offerings to include the literary community with the first ever BOOK NOOK. The BOOK NOOK is hosted by The New Romantics, Alluxia Events and The Black Rabbit Bookbar showcasing the very best in romantasy, fantasy, […]
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