Author: Henry2

  • 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…

  • Bedtime Stories for Dogs and Bedtime Stories for Cats

    This unique volume combines Bedtime Stories for Dogs and Bedtime stories for Cats into one book. These engaging stories and essays are specifically written for individuals who love their pets and enjoy imagining what these animals would like to read. The topics range from mythology to magic and horror stories, combined with a little sprinkling…

  • Review of Things We Didn’t Lose by www.theindiemachine.com

    Jazz, Pop, Jazz-Pop, Pop-Jazz; whatever it is you ultimately end up classifying it under, Nashville blues-rock-influenced duo Lucky Munk have an awful lot of spunk behind them. Guitarist Tyra Elliott Neftzger, and drumming wife Amy have crafted what they call a fun Jamie Cullen-inspired EP of poppy jazz hooks, but with a John Mayer ensemble…

  • Lucky Munk debut CD set for release on August 23, 2011

    Fog Ink announced the debut release of Lucky Munk, a Nashville band that has been gaining popularity through social networking sites. Lucky Munk’s first album will be released on August 23, 2011. The band’s sound is a hybrid of genres that may best be described as a guitar driven version of Jamie Cullum with influences…

  • Lucky Munk

    The edginess of rock. The rawness of blues. The sophistication of jazz. The simplicity of just being lucky. This is Lucky Munk. Nashville guitarist Tyra Elliott Neftzger has combined elements of jazz, blues, and rock in his work with Lucky Munk. With over 15 years of experience composing and performing in various venues, Tyra has…