Mohawk Valley Pot Luck
Mohawk Valley Pot Luck
I've decided that since I'm calling myself the "mystery writer of the Mohawk Valley," that I must give people some facts, places and other random factoids about this region. I'm going to put something on here every week and call it "Mohawk Valley Pot Luck." The first thing I'd like to mention is the Boilermaker Road Race. This 15K race that takes place in Utica, NY every July is one of the largest in the United States with over 10,000 runners including world-elite long distance athletes. The race has thousands of spectators lining the streets including a massive block party at the end of the race at the Matt Brewery. Saranac and Utica Club are brewed right there and thousands rock to the music and enjoy the festive atmosphere. If you're a runner or love a great time - the Boilermaker Road Race is the event for you.
The Smart Girl's Guide to Sports
I want to let you know about this great book by Liz Hartman Musiker. I'm a dude (at least the last time I looked) and I found this book informative, fun and a great read. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
I watched this silent movie that came out in 1919 and it was one weird piece of entertainment. I read that this movie showed the cultural elite that movies could be an important conduit for the arts and even ushered in the expressionism explosion in the art world. The story is about Dr. Caligari and his traveling show where he has a somnambulist by the name of Cesar who does his master's bidding and kills townspeople. This was made in Germany and they make strange stuff.
Saw
I watched this movie last night and it was a neat premise but the man who played the doctor suffered from the worst case of over-acting since the scene in Network where the man sticks his head out the window and shouts, "I'm mad as hell and I'm not taking it anymore!"
Graphic Novel
My friend Craig Rippon is looking at the possibility of the two of us collaborating on a graphic novel. The best works in this genre have a talented writer matched with a kick-ass illustrator. Craig worked for DC comics. Many fantastic movies have been made from graphic novels including: Ghost World, The Road to Perdition and From Hell.
Book on Tape
I work for the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Utica and they were kind enough to get by novel, Daisy Daring and the Quest for the Loomis Gang Gold, read onto tape. This is so people who are blind can listen to my book. I borrowed the tapes and I have to admit it sounds freaky to hear someone read your stuff aloud.
Editing Needed?
Once in a while I have writers ask me for advice or names of people they can use to hone their skills. I have a tight-knit group of readers including my cousin Evelyn, my friend Linda and a few others. The input of these people is important and necessary. I do have a professional that I use by the name of Blair Kenney. She's linked on my website and she has the background with a Harvard and Oxford education as well as a lifetime of editing experience. I've relied on Blair for much of my writing and she's been a mentor as well as a friend. It's important to have friends in this business.
I've decided that since I'm calling myself the "mystery writer of the Mohawk Valley," that I must give people some facts, places and other random factoids about this region. I'm going to put something on here every week and call it "Mohawk Valley Pot Luck." The first thing I'd like to mention is the Boilermaker Road Race. This 15K race that takes place in Utica, NY every July is one of the largest in the United States with over 10,000 runners including world-elite long distance athletes. The race has thousands of spectators lining the streets including a massive block party at the end of the race at the Matt Brewery. Saranac and Utica Club are brewed right there and thousands rock to the music and enjoy the festive atmosphere. If you're a runner or love a great time - the Boilermaker Road Race is the event for you.
The Smart Girl's Guide to Sports
I want to let you know about this great book by Liz Hartman Musiker. I'm a dude (at least the last time I looked) and I found this book informative, fun and a great read. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
I watched this silent movie that came out in 1919 and it was one weird piece of entertainment. I read that this movie showed the cultural elite that movies could be an important conduit for the arts and even ushered in the expressionism explosion in the art world. The story is about Dr. Caligari and his traveling show where he has a somnambulist by the name of Cesar who does his master's bidding and kills townspeople. This was made in Germany and they make strange stuff.
Saw
I watched this movie last night and it was a neat premise but the man who played the doctor suffered from the worst case of over-acting since the scene in Network where the man sticks his head out the window and shouts, "I'm mad as hell and I'm not taking it anymore!"
Graphic Novel
My friend Craig Rippon is looking at the possibility of the two of us collaborating on a graphic novel. The best works in this genre have a talented writer matched with a kick-ass illustrator. Craig worked for DC comics. Many fantastic movies have been made from graphic novels including: Ghost World, The Road to Perdition and From Hell.
Book on Tape
I work for the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Utica and they were kind enough to get by novel, Daisy Daring and the Quest for the Loomis Gang Gold, read onto tape. This is so people who are blind can listen to my book. I borrowed the tapes and I have to admit it sounds freaky to hear someone read your stuff aloud.
Editing Needed?
Once in a while I have writers ask me for advice or names of people they can use to hone their skills. I have a tight-knit group of readers including my cousin Evelyn, my friend Linda and a few others. The input of these people is important and necessary. I do have a professional that I use by the name of Blair Kenney. She's linked on my website and she has the background with a Harvard and Oxford education as well as a lifetime of editing experience. I've relied on Blair for much of my writing and she's been a mentor as well as a friend. It's important to have friends in this business.
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