Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors!  Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is  Episode 17. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com. We are excited to have the acclaimed and award-winning poet and author Samantha Kolber with us! She is her to talk about her newest chap book, “Birth of a Daughter” and provide some advice for new writers. Learn more about Samantha and her work at: https://samanthakolber.com/

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors!  Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is  Episode 16. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com.  We are excited to have with us  the acclaimed and inspirational author, Ginny Sassaman! She is here to talk about her award winning book, Preaching Happiness: Creating a Just and Joyful World Learn more about Ginny at: https://happinessparadigm.com/   Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors!  Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is  Episode 15. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com. We are excited to have with us the acclaimed and celebrated Vermont author, Ray Perkins! Check out all of his works at www.mystery4me.com   Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors! Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is Episode 14. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com. We are excited to have with us the award-winning indie author Reiki Master Teacher, and Certified Shamanic Practitioner, Sarah Woodard! Check out all of her books at: https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Woodard/e/B075HYG75H Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors!  Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is  Episode 13. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com. We are excited to have with us the acclaimed and distinguished author and former Vermont Attorney General, Kimberly Cheney   Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors!  Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is  Episode 14. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com. We are excited to have with us the internationally acclaimed folk entertainer and author, Rik Palieri! He is here to talk with us about his latest memoir: ‘Banjo Man: Adventures of an American Folk Singer’  You can see all of his work at: www.rikpalieri.com Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/  

We are excited to have with us Vermont author Robert Thorn.  He is here to talk to us about his latest book: Beyond The Veil: Part 1 – The Prophecy To learn more about his book check out its listing at: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Veil-Part-I-Prophecy-ebook/dp/B0954DZ69T Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their amazing work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

We are excited to have with us the inspirational and acclaimed writer, illustrator, teacher, and Pushcart Prize nominee, Eva Zimet!  You can see all of her work at: www.evazimet.com Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their amazing work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors!  Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is  Episode 11. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com. We are excited to have with us the inspirational and acclaimed Author of the book “If I Die Before I Wake: A Caregiver’s Journey”, Eli Shaw!  Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their amazing work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors!  Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is  Episode 8. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com. We are excited to have with us the highly talented and acclaimed Artist, Author, speaker, and consultant, Corrina Thurston! See all of Corrina’s work at:   https://corrinathurston.com/ Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their amazing work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/  

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors!  Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is  Episode 7. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com. We are honored to have with us, the famed Vermont author and folklorist, Joseph Citro. Joseph A. Citro has done a lot to keep New England's history and folklore alive in popular culture. His 14 books include five novels of suspense, four volumes of historical oddities, three "eccentric" travel guides, and a co-edited book of essays. We discuss his writing techniques and habits and his 30th-anniversary edition of “Shadow Child’ and the releases of his enhanced editions of the “Vermont Monster Guide” and the “Vermont Ghost Guide”. Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their amazing work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors!  Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is  Episode 6. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com. We are excited to have to join us, the award-winning author of the action-adventure novel “Caribbean Layoff” and acclaimed fantasy series “Battle Wizard Saga”, C M ‘Mike’ Lance! He talks with us about his writing styles and offers an abundance of advice including the benefits of being a part of a writers group. See more of CM ‘Mike’ Lance’s work at: www.cm-lance.com Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their amazing work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors!  Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is  Episode 5. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com. We are excited to have with us the talented and internationally acclaimed Cartoonist, Graphic Designer, & Educator, Teppi Zuppo! You can see all of her work at: http://teppizuppo.com/ Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their amazing work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors!  Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State. This is  Episode 4. I am your host Barney Smith of storycomic.com. We are excited to have with us the internationally acclaimed Fine Artist and professional illustrator, Matthew Sylvester! We sat down with Matthew Sylvester,  a professional Painter, and Illustrator from Vermont. He talks with us about working with various clients doing book covers, movie posters, page illustrations, and concept art. Along with the illustration, Matthew paints and exhibits his work in various galleries in New England. During this interview, he has given us some great art techniques and professional advice, fit for seasoned art professionals and those eager to make a living through their art. See more of Matthew’s work at: http://www.matthewsylvesterart.com/ Note to the audio listeners:  This episode makes reference to Matthew Sylvester’s art that is shared during the interview.  A link to the video version of this interview will be shared in the show notes. Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett and Matt & Therese Check out their amazing work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/  

We are excited to have with us the famed Vermont historian, journalist, and author, Michelle Sherburne! Author and Journalist Michelle Sherburne has been researching the Underground Railroad and Civil War for 20 years, lecturing at schools, organizations, and conferences. She sat down and talked with us about what it takes to write about history.  It’s very much a different way of writing, but Michelle reinforces the idea that passion and curiosity are the cornerstones of any creative endeavor. If you are a seasoned writer or new to writing… or even a fan of New England History, you will enjoy hearing what Michelle has to say. She wrote A Vermont Hill Town in the Civil War, Peacham's Story, and has transcribed many Civil War documents. She is a member of the Peacham Historical Association and the Green Mountain Civil War Round Table. What is Storycomic.com? This is your home for stories about comics or comic-based stories. We curate news and talk with storytellers and artists. We focus on children's books, graphic novels, illustrations, and the people behind these works that bring joy and inquiry. We also publish our own satirical graphic novels and fun family-friendly materials. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and entertain.  Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1   For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]