I’m often asked which book “comes first” when it comes to the Freja and Alex Romance “series”. And the answer is, none of them. The current three books can be read in any order, as each book is a stand-alone storyline. Each book features the same characters in the same “world”. However, It is not … Continue reading
Freja is heading off to college with her best friend Hana, only to find her old crush is also attending! This whirlwind romance has a lot of backstory, so buckle up! Tearing Down the Wall was originally written in Fall 2012 when I discovered the online Hey Arnold fandom. This story was written as a … Continue reading
Fantasy fiction has always been my primary writing genre, but historical fiction is a close second. My obsession with learning about different periods of history and different cultures ties in to my love of learning about different religions and folklore. Quite a bit of research was done on my part to create the unique … Continue reading
Asrai is one of the main characters in my fantasy novel, Love of the Sea. She is a young mermaid from the kingdom of Sulu. Raised by Illyana, the former royal advisor to the great warrior king Tuande and the powerful sea hag Selacante; Asrai is princess in exile looking to regain her title. Sulu … Continue reading
We at Cloud Orchid Publishing are constantly seeking new ways to push the envelope and challenge our readers. Our latest collection “The Asylum” features photos that reveal a depraved mind, and a story that will give you chills. There is no escape in The Asylum! Many were admitted to these institutions of malpractice and torture, … Continue reading
NEW RELEASE – “Spirits of the Wind” Author Brendan Detzner brings the old Velvet Lounge to life once again. Photos transport us to a time when music was truly alive and kicking up all night jam-sessions. Spirits of the Wind transports the reader to a time when Chicago truly was a center for the coolest … Continue reading
Spirits of the Wind is a collaboration between Cloud Orchid Publishing and established author Brendan Detzner. His novella Spirits of the Wind recaptures the glory days of the original Velvet Lounge in the Chicago South Loop. The story takes the reader into the underground of the jazz world, and offers up an incredible slice of local … Continue reading
Designer SS Couture by Seamingly Sisters House Team member names: Nicole Nannetti, Angela Babbitt, and Maxwell Frantz I [had] started off in photography. I loved taking pictures, especially pictures of people. I loved making people feel beautiful. I would go to thrift stores to pick out pretty dresses and dress people up to take pictures. … Continue reading
Unveiling the Mind. Art Salon with Beatriz Badikian-Gartler 1239 North Greenview Ave Chicago, IL 60642 3pm-6:30pm Join us in this ART SALON with a double unveiling. Release reading of Beatriz Badikian-Gartler‘s UNVEILING THE MIND and the unveiling of the “FENCE” by Miguel Lopez Lemus a 25 ft. Steel sculpture. 3:00 pm: Potluck dinner 4:00 pm: Unveiling of the “fence” 5:00 pm: Salon reading: … Continue reading
An intense three-day workshop with Thom Rouse using Photoshop to create exceptional fine art portraiture. May 6-8,2015 The Light Factory 1817 Central Ave, Suite C200 Charlotte, North Carolina Members $350 – Non-Members $400 (if registered by April 22,2015) For details and informations contact thom@thomrouse.com For registration: http://lightfactory.org/workshops-2/ or call Kay Tuttle: 704.333.0755 Continue reading
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