Chronoscope 2004

(In 1986, a handful of authors challenged each other to wr...)

In 1986, a handful of authors challenged each other to write new works every month, to be reproduced and shared for mutual criticism. Enter a graphic artist with a sophisticated reproduction equipment, and before they knew it, the literary magazine Chronoscope was born.Although producing only 14 issues over its two-and-a-half year run, Chronoscope had readers and contributors from a dozen countries around the world. Here are poems of love, terror, contemplation, merriment and sorrow. There is teasing of sacred cows, and a French town full of escaped chickens. From the tenderness of passion to the endless dull travel of a couple locked in an empty marriage, from the terror of the opening of a doorway into Hell to a riotously naughty look at the nature of statistics, Chronoscope always entertained, touched, tickled, and tore at the imaginations of its readers.Welcome to this, the anthology of the best that Chronoscope had to offer during its initial run, and the inauguration of the annual competition for other new, passionate voices to be heard. Come enjoy a time of creation, a time of expression, a time of the mind taking flight...Come take the measure of Chronoscope.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/141842465X/?tag=2022091-20

Remnant Stew

(This first collection of Tristan MacAvery's short works s...)

This first collection of Tristan MacAvery's short works spans over two decades of humor,experience, passion, and wonder. Here are tales of a lady who still speaks tounicorns; of a writer who finds a muse that's a bit more than he bargained for;of a pair of space pilots, drinking one last toast to each other before theirrespective planets go to war; of a town whose people live only to build andrebuild the wall which surrounds their ever-shrinking land; of an office tempwho discovers that his boss just might be the very devil to work for; and ofaliens who try to mate with Volkswagens.There is food for thought herealso, ranging from the comedy of breaking a toilet while being attacked by areligious icon, to the drama of trying to rescue a drug-crazed young man fromhis suicidal cravings. Essays discuss everything from the relative worth ofHenry David Thoreau's Walden to the modern world, to an entire politicalplatform that has something to offend just about anyone who has lost hold ofhis common sense.Remnant Stew: A tasty dish to setbefore anyone with an appetite for excellent writing.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1414017316/?tag=2022091-20

Chronoscope 2004

('In 1986, a handful of authors challenged each other to w...)

'In 1986, a handful of authors challenged each other to write new works every month, to be reproduced and shared for mutual criticism. Enter a graphic artist with a sophisticated reproduction equipment, and before they knew it, the literary magazine Chronoscope was born. Although producing only 14 issues over its two-and-a-half year run, Chronoscope had readers and contributors from a dozen countries around the world. Here are poems of love, terror, contemplation, merriment and sorrow. There is teasing of sacred cows, and a French town full of escaped chickens. From the tenderness of passion to the endless dull travel of a couple locked in an empty marriage, from the terror of the opening of a doorway into Hell to a riotously naughty look at the nature of statistics, Chronoscope always entertained, touched, tickled, and tore at the imaginations of its readers. Welcome to this, the anthology of the best that Chronoscope had to offer during its initial run, and the inauguration of the annual competition for other new, passionate voices to be heard. Come enjoy a time of creation, a time of expression, a time of the mind taking flight...Come take the measure of Chronoscope.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006PU7P5M/?tag=2022091-20

Lion Dance

(For those who like a little intrigue and mystery with the...)

For those who like a little intrigue and mystery with their romance novels...not to mention more intelligence and sensitivity...come and join the Lion Dance. Elayne Hawkins, advertising director for a cosmetics firm, finds her comfortable life shattered when she is falsely accused of corporate sabotage. Fleeing into the Colorado mountains to rethink her life, she never expected that her departure from the trail would find her face to face with a full-grown African lion! Much less did she think to find herself enthralled by the beast's handsome guardian, the reclusive and secretive artist Anthony Kivella. Trust doesn't come easy between them, especially when Elayne hears the rumors concerning Anthony and a very dead body found near the artist's mountain cabin. Despite the fear, Elayne finds herself falling under the spell of the leonineman who becomes the eye of the storm around her. Yet even as they discover their passion for each other, Elayne and Anthony find themselves drawn into a twisted plot of subterfuge, revenge, and murder so dangerous that even the king of beasts might not be enough protection to keep them alive-

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401063551/?tag=2022091-20

(The Improvisation Playbook ) Author: Tristan Macavery Mar-2006

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0140ES7II/?tag=2022091-20

The Improvisation Playbook

("...should prove invaluable to beginners, journeymen/wome...)

"...should prove invaluable to beginners, journeymen/women and seasoned pros."-René Auberjonois (Boston Legal, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) Have you ever watched a show like Whose Line Is It Anyway, and wondered if you could do that? Trust me: You can. Everyone improvises. Yes, even you. Or did you wake up this morning, get a cup of coffee, open up your script, and read the scene where you sit at your computer, reading this description of the book? You make it up as you go along, from what you do during your day to everything that you say to other people. It may simply be that you, like many of us, want to be able to improvise a little better. "...I am amazed at the huge knowledge of improv you convey. Your readers, pros or amateurs, should find your book fascinating."-Adam West, actor The Improvisation Playbook is a self-contained how-to manual that guides you through the basics of improvisation and describes a series of classes for exploration, growth and just plain fun. Improvist and coach Tristan MacAvery shares his experience, his knowledge and his encouragement in showing how everyone-not just comedians and actors-can bring out the best in every area of life. It all comes together when you discover this simple truth: Improvisation is Telling the Truth Without a Script "I wish I had this book when I was starting out!"-Dean Haglund, Actor/Improviser (X Files, Lone Gunmen)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1425913075/?tag=2022091-20