Author: Henry2

  • The Orchard of Hope

      “Hope is never gone, but it can be eaten alive.” A quest to save hope. A kingdom under a spell. A wizard in training. A gargoyle with a sweet tooth. The sequel to The Orphanage of Miracles is filled with engaging characters, magic, adventure, and unusual circumstance.  It’s a story that will both entertain…

  • The Perils of Fishboy Gets Some Press

        This is a big month for Cory Basil and The Perils of Fishboy: A Tale Split in Two. Nashville Native has written an article, providing some background and biographical information about the author and artist in residence here at Fog Ink (FYI: “Artist in Residence is an honorary title we just made up…

  • New Release and Original Art Giveaway for The Perils of Fishboy: A Tale Split in Two

    The Perils of Fishboy: A Tale Split in Two is the latest creation birthed from author/artist Cory Basil. This young reader/children’s novel is sure to captivate and inspire both young and old alike. With 400 pages and over 60 illustrations, The Perils of Fishboy will have you completely entranced by the adventure, characters and mysteries…

  • The Perils of Fishboy: A Tale Split in Two

    Even before he had hatched, Finnegan Blink’s perilous journey began. Our first tale sets sail with the devious headmaster of the prestigious Hero Hatchery Schoolhouse plotting to prevent the safe arrival of new students. However, it’s an ordinary delivery driver, Sam Crawfish, who holds the fate of Finnegan in his aging claw. The question is, will Sam…

  • Reading Group Guide for The Orphanage of Miracles

      General Discussion Questions  What sort of place is the orphanage? Is your view of the orphanage changing as you read more about it? Is this a lace you wold like to visit or live?  Everyone would like to have a miracle. Would you set out on a quest like Kelsey’s if you thought you…

  • Gearing up for Book Expo America

    Some people believe that words are harmless. We believe that words are powerful and have the potential to create whole new worlds. That’s the premise behind literature and the inspiration for this awesome t-shirt design by author/ artist Cory Basil. Stop by our booth (#1463) at BEA for a chance to win one on Saturday,…

  • The Orphanage of Miracles

    Perhaps everyone could use a miracle, but very few will find the one they truly need.  Amid a war torn land, hidden deep within an enchanted forest, hides an orphanage where miracles abound. It’s a magical place built by a resolute king who is determined to defeat an evil sorcerer waging bitter war against his…

  • Defining Jazz

    Appropriate for grades 2 – 5.   Overview: Music is a form of communication and, as such, is constantly changing and evolving. Most musicians also view music as a language. Students need to appreciate the dynamic aspect of the definition in order to understand what is and isn’t jazz. Understanding the basic elements that define…

  • Discussion Questions for All That The Dog Ever Wanted

      Questions about the Book: Who is the main character in the book? Is the book written in first or third person narrative? What did Cole want most of all? What did Django want most of all? Do you think that Django knew why Cole was upset over the guitar strings and drums? Did Django…

  • Skinny Dipping In Daylight

    Skinny Dipping in Daylight is the first published collection of poetry and prose from painter, filmmaker and musician Cory Basil. Offering readers an intimate and unvarnished view, revealing the experiences and fractures of a young artist in the forge of life. At once subjective and universal, Daylight exposes the tenderizing drum beats of lives in…