Learning to be Beautiful

Learning to be Beautiful

Limits I’ve always wondered what the upper limit was on self-taught YouTube learning. For every exemplary video there’s a dozen sub-par one’s, and to find the trail of content leading you to your goals…well, that seems far from straightforward....
The Sackcloth Heroes of Juniper

The Sackcloth Heroes of Juniper

The Sackcloth Heroes of Juniper One of my favorite aspects of being a writer is the breadth of the craft. There is a sort of commonality, a mutual understanding, that is found between both the writer of fiction and non-fiction alike. However, that sense of camaraderie...
Framing Mediums

Framing Mediums

Last weekend I saw the movie “Kubo and the Two Strings” in a spectacular home theater (not mine). In short, it’s rich. Claymation, visual effects, and excruciatingly detailed set design make the telling of this story a technical achievement as well...
The Music Within

The Music Within

I’m excited to welcome Rachel Bloem to the TPC stage today! A native of Bryan, Texas, Rachel received her Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music with an emphasis in music therapy, vocal performance and psychology. As an emerging artist in the Brazos...
Art, Honesty, and the Power of Patterns

Art, Honesty, and the Power of Patterns

Today’s post is by author, illustrator, and photographer Stacey Maney. Stacey can be found in her studio, somewhere outside, or working alongside her husband, Mike. Stacey is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). To...
Out of Nowhere: From Concussion to Anthology

Out of Nowhere: From Concussion to Anthology

The Story Victoria Griffin, author and Campbell University softball player, sustained a severe concussion that stole away her ability to read, walk, write, and speak. During what would have been her senior season of college softball, she endured the slow recovery...