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She’s So Talented, It’s Kind Of Scary

Posted on October 19, 2013 by silvermic

Author F.J.R. Titchenell enjoys baking with chocolate, quilting, and killing zombies.

No–that last wasn’t thrown in to see if you’re paying attention.

F.J.R. is a horror, science-fiction and young adult author, whose first novel, Confessions of the Very First Zombie Slayer (That I Know Of) is scheduled for publication next spring. And F.J.R. is immersed in her next project: a five-book horror/sci-fi series called The Prospero Chronicles, which she’s writing in collaboration with science fiction and horror author Matt Carter (who’s also her husband).

F.J.R. talked about her background as a storyteller, her creative process with Confessions of the Very First Zombie Slayer (That I Know Of), and the realities of marketing for an author. Best of all–she read from her soon-to-be-published work!

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F.J.R. Titchenell Interview, Part Two

Posted on October 19, 2013 by silvermic

OK–this is it! Here’s your preview of Confessions of The Very First Zombie Slayer (That I Know Of), courtesy of author F.J.R. Titchenell.

Confessions of the Very First Zombie Slayer (That I Know Of) is scheduled for publication in May, 2014.

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F.J.R. Titchenell Interview, Part Three

Posted on October 19, 2013 by silvermic

So, what’s it like to be a published author–and what’s next? F.J.R. Titchenell, creator of a very funny horror novel, Confessions of the Very First Zombie Slayer (That I Know Of), offers some insights!

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Special for Autumn, At Pacific Asia

Posted on October 5, 2013 by silvermic

Photograph courtesy of Pacific Asia Museum, and used with permission.

Autumn 2013 is here–and Pasadena’s Pacific Asia Museum is celebrating it!

This Sunday afternoon, October 6th, they’re hosting a traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration. This upcoming Friday, October 11th, they’ll add a first-time-ever performance to their participation in ArtNight Pasadena.

And, they have a brand-new gallery, set to open in a couple of weeks! Meanwhile, their “Constructed Visions: New Media From Korea” exhibit continues through November 24th. (Don’t miss Minkyung Lee’s miniature world in this one–it’s fascinating.)

Pacific Asia Museum Marketing and Communications Director Chelsea Mason and Curator of Education Amelia Chapman talked about this week’s special events at the museum, and offered a preview of their soon-to-be-open Chinese gallery.

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East L.A. Is Her Heart

Posted on September 27, 2013 by silvermic

Poet and educator Veronica Reyes considers a lot of communities “home”.

Her writing becomes a “bridge”, connecting members of the LGBT community, the academic community, and the literary one. Her gift is also influenced by the geographic communities in which she has lived and taught–which include Birmingham, England; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and Berlin, Germany.

But Veronica’s first community, always, is East L.A., where she grew up. In her new book, Chopper! Chopper! Poetry From Bordered Lives, she evokes both the beauty and the hard edges of the neighborhood at the core of her identity.

Veronica talked about her writing, her new book and her work teaching writing at the college level, and read some of her poetry.

Veronica Reyes will be reading from her new book, “Chopper! Chopper! Poetry From Bordered Lives” in the author’s lounge during San Gabriel Valley Pride’s 2013 Pride Festival, taking place Saturday, September 28th, 11 am to 6 pm, at Pasadena’s Memorial Park, at Holly and Raymond.