Curators Thea Duskin and Noah Scalin are pleased to present a recreation of the study of Kenton J. Stanfield (1890 – 1937?) displaying unusual artifacts from his collection, as well as the enigmatic state it was in at the time of his disappearance. Curators Thea Duskin and Noah Scalin are pleased to present a recreationContinue reading “The Memorial Library of Kenton J. Stanfield”
Author Archives: Phil Ford
Art Installation project at Chop Suey Books
Recently, my friend Noah Scalin asked if I would like to write some back story to a mysterious art installation he and Ghostprint Gallery‘s Thea Duskin were going to be working on in February. Without giving too much away, the installation will run about 6 weeks in the exhibit room at Chop Suey Books. My writingContinue reading “Art Installation project at Chop Suey Books”
New projects in the works
Several things to do! First, a top secret sci-fi project with Skull-A-Day and friend Noah Scalin. Expected to come to fruition by the end of the year. Also, I have been co-writing lately with another good friend, Alane Miles. We have produced a zine called “The Atheist and her Spiritual Advisor”, a kind of seriesContinue reading “New projects in the works”
Richmond Young Writers Summer Workshop
We had a teriffic time. A group of ingeniously creative kids, Julie Geen, and myself talked about environment, and how environment can and should be treated just as a character in your horror story. A perfect recent example is Lemony Snicket’s new childrens book called The Dark. Delightfuly illustrated by Jon Klassen of “I wantContinue reading “Richmond Young Writers Summer Workshop”
Richmond Young Writers Summer Workshops
Richmond Young Writers are a great group of people. They offer writing sessions nearly all year round to young aspiring writers ages 8-17. A creative bunch, not only the instructors, but the kids that show up as well. I was lucky last year to be able to be a guest writer with my pal, JulieContinue reading “Richmond Young Writers Summer Workshops”
WRIR 8th Birthday Party
Friday, Feburary 1st (this Friday!), I will be MC-ing the annual Radio for the Rest of Us Birthday bash at the Renessance Ballroom 107 W. Broad Street. More info here. Lots of great bands and performances..and cake! A 10 dollar suggested donation to one of the country’s best non-profit low-power FM radio stations, 97.3 WRIR.Continue reading “WRIR 8th Birthday Party”
JRW Twitter Chat
The kind people at James River Writers have asked me to participate in their JRW Tweet Chats on Friday, January 18th 11am-12PM EST. I have a Twitter account, but am not very good at it so it should make for an interesting time! Join us, we can talk about books and stuff. In other recentContinue reading “JRW Twitter Chat”
Richmond Macabre II: More Nightmares …is out!
The book is out! As of 12/12/12 Richmond Macabre II: More Nightmares is available on Amazon (eBook soon too) and we’re having a book launch gathering at Chop Suey Books Friday, December 28th, 6-7PM. Buy local! There will be some snacks and weird sounds by our friend Sean Lovelace, as well as some of the authorsContinue reading “Richmond Macabre II: More Nightmares …is out!”
Writer’s Fest
This Saturday, December 1st, I will be at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School in Petersburg, Virginia for their annual Writer’s Fest. I am very excited to be doing a workshop similar to the one I did with the Richmond Young Writers summer program. Here is a teaser of what will be happening: That’s right! Turning everyContinue reading “Writer’s Fest”
Upcoming…
Writer’s Fest I’ll be doing a workshop with some high school students as part of their annual Writer’s Event. Saturday, December 1st at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School in Petersburg. Body of Evidence An upcoming book art project with artist Chuck Scalin, Tom DeHaven and other authors. Event will be Wednesday, December 5th at theContinue reading “Upcoming…”
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