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"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, […]
Read more "See you at MegaCon Orlando!"What an absolutely bonkers fall season it has been! In addition to lecturing, I participated in a number of literary events which has kept me hopping all over the Sunshine State. Check out this quick recap and be sure to scroll to the end of this post for a very nice surprise! To kick things […]
Read more "Autumnal Bookish Adventures… and an Exciting Surprise Announcement!"The Falcon is a self-described “quirky art bar” located in Orlando, Florida’s Thornton Park neighborhood. They host a wide variety of events from open mics to trivia nights to themed live figure drawing sessions. They also feature local artists with monthly shows. On a recent visit I saw the Pop of Color: Colorful Tales in […]
Read more "“Pop of Color” at The Falcon & the Murals of Thornton Park"There are only a couple of weeks left to see the summer show on view at the Mennello Museum of American Art in Orlando, FL, so here’s what you need to know before you go… The main galleries are devoted to the large-scale Viviparous Quadrupeds prints crafted by John James Audubon (for the most part). […]
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