Devotion: Art from Kelly Yap Art Gallery

24 11 2009

Bookstacks is fortunate to feature artists currently displaying work at Kelly Yap Art Gallery. The theme of the current show is “Devotion.” We are displaying a sampling of art from the show and encourage you to visit the Gallery to take in all the work. Artists include Miso Susanowa, Trill Zapatero,  Callipygian Christensen, Morgana Nagoraski, Wolke Pinion, and Al Lurton.

Studio by Miso Susanowa

Sonnet to Orpheus by Trill Zapatero

Prayer Lanterns - Desolation *ibc* by Callipygian Christensen

She Isn't Going to Help You by Morgana Nagoraski

Torso by Wolke Pinion

Celestial Circles by Al Lurton





Emerain Rich, Featured Author

22 11 2009

Publication Information

Biography

Emerian Rich was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1973, the only child of pastors. She lived in thirty-two different places by the time she graduated high school. With no siblings and no consistent peer relationships, the pen became an integral part of her life, granting her an inexpensive pastime that she could take with her anywhere. The characters in her stories became her friends and her journal, her only continuous confidant.

Emerian graduated The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco, California in 1993 with an A.A. in Visual Presentation and Space Design. She has been a consultant on window design, store merchandising, web design projects, company logos, and newsletter production.

Emerian began her non-profit ‘zine, Dark Lives, in 1997. Her goal was to give unpublished talent in the horror genre a place to have their work published and enjoyed. Originally began as a paper publication, Dark Lives became exclusively a web ‘zine in 2002. darklives.com offically closed it’s doors at the end of 2007.

Emerian has been a part of many social and business groups including: The Katz (Supernatural Investigators), Pagans at the Workplace (Diversity Events), Bring Your Child To Work Day Organizers, The Burning Times Awareness Group, Netkatz (Webmasters), among others. She is also an active volunteer for the following causes: Clean The Beach Days, Earth Day, Oil Clean Up Education, Service to Elders, Children’s Day Camp, Community Support for Abused Children, and Activities for the Developmentally Disabled. Currently, she is a proud member of the Quills Literary Group and The MH Tea Society.

She has also written under the names: Emerian Mordrige, E. Mordrige, Emmy Z. Madrigal and Emz.

Emerian lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and son. She is seeking publication of her Current Projects.





Bookstacks Weekend Events

21 11 2009

Saturday

Noon – Paper Chase: Fashion & Clothing
Color me surprised! Simeon has chosen fashion and clothing as the topic for this month’s Paper Chase. Find the 10 clues scattered about Bookstacks Isle, and you will be able to figure out what that book’s title is.  Touch each page and a clue about the book will be given to you. Once you have touched all 10 pages, you can then tell the book at the podium the answer and the 500L top prize could be yours.
Location:
Bookstacks Forum

2:00 p.m. – Science Fiction Saturdays
Jago Constantine leads a weekly discuss of science fiction in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the Bookstacks Pub. Got something to say about the book you’re reading? Share your insights with us! You’re welcome to come and just listen too! We’ll happily discuss sci fi books, television and movies – but mostly books!
Location: Bookstacks Pub

Sunday

11:00 a.m. – Book Lovers’ Sunday Social
Join us for this week’s Sunday Social as we ask our favorite questions – what have you been reading? This week we are gathering at Third World Story Hunters.
Location: Third World Story Hunters

3:00 p.m. – Poetry Libre Open Mic
Join hosts Leonardo Zimring and Serene Bechir in the cozy room behind the fireplace for some of the best poetry in SL. This read has been timed to bring poets together from around the world so we can all benefit from a great diversity of styles and backgrounds.  Everyone is welcome to read and if you do not have a mic or prefer not to read aloud we have several people who would be glad to read for you.
Location: Bookstacks Pub





Weekend Events @ Bookstacks

14 11 2009

Saturday

Noon – Bookstacks’ Trivia: Science Fiction

Simeon was left to his own devices this week, so he is to blame for his questions.  The subject should be safe: Science Fiction.  Come this Saturday at noon to see what he has come up with, and you may be surprised to find the questions aren’t as hard as I feared.  Winner of the quiz takes home 500L.  Dress to suit the theme,and you could be taking home 500L for best costume.
Location: Bookstacks Pub

2:00 – Science Fiction Saturday

This week Jago is changing things up a bit for Science Fiction Saturday. The group is going to listen to a podcast of Greg van Eekhout’ “Will You Be an Astronaut.” Join in the listening and the discussion that follows.
Location: Bookstacks Pub

Sunday

11:00 a.m. – Book Discussion: Book Series

I’m reading the latest J.D. Robb “In Death” novel, and it has inspired this week’s discussion topic. Are there any book series you are addicted to? What makes a character hold up from book to book? What are the signs a series has gone on too long?
Location: Bookstacks Pub

3:00 p.m. – Poetry Libre Open Mic

Join hosts Leonardo Zimring and Serene Bechir in the cozy room behind the fireplace for some of the best poetry in SL. This read has been timed to bring poets together from around the world so we can all benefit from a great diversity of styles and backgrounds.  Everyone is welcome to read and if you do not have a mic or prefer not to read aloud we have several people who would be glad to read for you.
Location: Bookstacks Pub





Milk Wood Showcased

10 11 2009

Well  to Harriet’s complete  surprise,  Milk Wood – the Virtual Writers’ Community on Awen – has been featured in the Second Life Showcase.  It’s  great  build and active community  has caught the Linden eye. We at Bookstacks meanwhile  will be basking in reflected  glory. Bookstacks has been  hosting Virtual Writers, Inc. since before they were called  that. And it seems our  decision to partner with this writers’ community, readers having the same affinity for writers that pigs have  for truffles, has been  vindicated  once again.

milkwood

This honor has already  brought  many  new visitors to Bookstacks Isle  as they  cross the bridge to hunt out  the Pub  mentioned in the Linden review. So I expect to see a few new faces at this Saturday’s  Quiz. Hmm…  Judging  from their voices I might have  to throw in some questions about Swedish lit.  Anyone know any Swedish Science Fiction writers? I can only think of two.

Congratulations, Harriet. This honor is very well deserved.