This first collection of Tristan MacAvery's short works spans over two decades of humor, experience, passion, and wonder. Here are tales of a lady who still speaks to unicorns; of a writer who finds a muse that's a bit more than he bargained for; of a pair of space pilots, drinking one last toast to each other before their respective planets go to war; of a town whose people live only to build and rebuild the wall which surrounds their ever-shrinking land; of an office temp who discovers that his boss just might be the very devil to work for; and of aliens who try to mate with Volkswagens. There is food for thought here also, ranging from the comedy of breaking a toilet while being attacked by a religious icon, to the drama of trying to rescue a drug-crazed young man from his suicidal cravings. Essays discuss everything from the relative worth of Henry David Thoreau's Walden to the modern world, to an entire political platform that has something to offend just about anyone who has lost hold of his common sense. Remnant Stew: A tasty dish to set before anyone with an appetite for excellent writing.
From the Ireland of St. Brendan to the baking deserts of Death Valley-- from the ancient rites of the Druata to the televangelists of modern times-- from the source of the greatest of human evils comes the tale of a demon with the most terrifying powers ever known-- A street bum finds all the water in his body turned to wine-- on a hospital AIDS ward, a young man checked at 7:00pm is found dead an hour later, his body appearing as if it had lain in the sun for three days -- a homeless woman accepts a gift of bread and fish from a stranger, only to find it multiply within her, exploding her from within-- Reverend Carrillee Maitland can find no sense or link between these bizarre deaths, and in an election year, there simply is no street crime in the city. It takes the assistance of Nick Praetorius, a man with a mysterious medallion and a centuries-old manuscript, to help Carrillee discover that not everyones idea of divine intervention is the same. For some, it means salvation; to others, it could mean a terrifying death by the most ancient words of the western world.
From the archives of the Tayan Research Network...a worldwide institute researching the paranormal...comes a story of murder, mystery, and manifestations of incredible psychic and supernatural powers. The death of psychic researcher James Turner, while alone in one of the most haunted houses in Houston TX, has shocked the entire Network. Jims friends and co-workers cannot understand how it could have happened. Michael Morriset...a disturbed young man tormented by extraordinarily powerful psychic abilities that he can barely control...lives with the terror of having witnessed Jims death in a dream at the exact moment that it occurred. Or was it a dream? Could Michaels self-described inner demon have killed Jim without his realizing it? Against TRN directives, Michael assembles a team to move into the house and solve its mysteries. The only people who will accompany him have their own motives for going...fear, pride, greed, jealousy -- even another murder. As the malevolent power of the house grows stronger, reaching out to claim more victims, Michael and his team face a countdown to a terrible final conflict where the most dangerous opponent that they face might just be the renegade spirit of Jim Turner himself.
should prove invaluable to beginners, journeymen/women and seasoned pros. Ren Auberjonois Boston Legal, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Have you ever watched a show like Whose Line Is It Anyway, and wondered if you could do that? Trust me: You can. Everyone improvises. Yes, even you. Or did you wake up this morning, get a cup of coffee, open up your script, and read the scene where you sit at your computer, reading this description of the book? You make it up as you go along, from what you do during your day to everything that you say to other people. It may simply be that you, like many of us, want to be able to improvise a little better. I am amazed at the huge knowledge of improv you convey. Your readers, pros or amateurs, should find your book fascinating. Adam West, actor The Improvisation Playbookis a self-contained how-to manual that guides you through the basics of improvisation and describes a series of classes for exploration, growth and just plain fun. Improvist and coach Tristan MacAvery shares his experience, his knowledge and his encouragement in showing how everyonenot just comedians and actorscan bring out the best in every area of life. It all comes together when you discover this simple truth: Improvisation is Telling the Truth Without a Script I wish I had this book when I was starting out! Dean Haglund, Actor/Improviser (X Files, Lone Gunmen
In 1986, a handful of authors challenged each other to write new works every month, to be reproduced and shared for mutual criticism. Enter a graphic artist with a sophisticated reproduction equipment, and before they knew it, the literary magazine Chronoscope was born. Although producing only 14 issues over its two-and-a-half year run, Chronoscope had readers and contributors from a dozen countries around the world. Here are poems of love, terror, contemplation, merriment and sorrow. There is teasing of sacred cows, and a French town full of escaped chickens. From the tenderness of passion to the endless dull travel of a couple locked in an empty marriage, from the terror of the opening of a doorway into Hell to a riotously naughty look at the nature of statistics, Chronoscope always entertained, touched, tickled, and tore at the imaginations of its readers. Welcome to this, the anthology of the best that Chronoscope had to offer during its initial run, and the inauguration of the annual competition for other new, passionate voices to be heard. Come enjoy a time of creation, a time of expression, a time of the mind taking flight... Come take the measure of Chronoscope.
For those who like a little intrigue and mystery with their romance novels...not to mention more intelligence and sensitivity...come and join the Lion Dance. Elayne Hawkins, advertising director for a cosmetics firm, finds her comfortable life shattered when she is falsely accused of corporate sabotage. Fleeing into the Colorado mountains to rethink her life, she never expected that her departure from the trail would find her face to face with a full-grown African lion! Much less did she think to find herself enthralled by the beasts handsome guardian, the reclusive and secretive artist Anthony Kivella. Trust doesnt come easy between them, especially when Elayne hears the rumors concerning Anthony and a very dead body found near the artists mountain cabin. Despite the fear, Elayne finds herself falling under the spell of the leonine man who becomes the eye of the storm around her. Yet even as they discover their passion for each other, Elayne and Anthony find themselves drawn into a twisted plot of subterfuge, revenge, and murder so dangerous that even the king of beasts might not be enough protection to keep them alive--
From the archives of the Tayan Research Network...a worldwide institute researching the paranormal...comes a story of murder, mystery, and manifestations of incredible psychic and supernatural powers. The death of psychic researcher James Turner, while alone in one of the most haunted houses in Houston TX, has shocked the entire Network. Jims friends and co-workers cannot understand how it could have happened. Michael Morriset...a disturbed young man tormented by extraordinarily powerful psychic abilities that he can barely control...lives with the terror of having witnessed Jims death in a dream at the exact moment that it occurred. Or was it a dream? Could Michaels self-described inner demon have killed Jim without his realizing it? Against TRN directives, Michael assembles a team to move into the house and solve its mysteries. The only people who will accompany him have their own motives for going...fear, pride, greed, jealousy -- even another murder. As the malevolent power of the house grows stronger, reaching out to claim more victims, Michael and his team face a countdown to a terrible final conflict where the most dangerous opponent that they face might just be the renegade spirit of Jim Turner himself.
For those who like a little intrigue and mystery with their romance novels...not to mention more intelligence and sensitivity...come and join the Lion Dance. Elayne Hawkins, advertising director for a cosmetics firm, finds her comfortable life shattered when she is falsely accused of corporate sabotage. Fleeing into the Colorado mountains to rethink her life, she never expected that her departure from the trail would find her face to face with a full-grown African lion! Much less did she think to find herself enthralled by the beasts handsome guardian, the reclusive and secretive artist Anthony Kivella. Trust doesnt come easy between them, especially when Elayne hears the rumors concerning Anthony and a very dead body found near the artists mountain cabin. Despite the fear, Elayne finds herself falling under the spell of the leonine man who becomes the eye of the storm around her. Yet even as they discover their passion for each other, Elayne and Anthony find themselves drawn into a twisted plot of subterfuge, revenge, and murder so dangerous that even the king of beasts might not be enough protection to keep them alive--
This first collection of Tristan MacAvery's short works spans over two decades of humor, experience, passion, and wonder. Here are tales of a lady who still speaks to unicorns; of a writer who finds a muse that's a bit more than he bargained for; of a pair of space pilots, drinking one last toast to each other before their respective planets go to war; of a town whose people live only to build and rebuild the wall which surrounds their ever-shrinking land; of an office temp who discovers that his boss just might be the very devil to work for; and of aliens who try to mate with Volkswagens. There is food for thought here also, ranging from the comedy of breaking a toilet while being attacked by a religious icon, to the drama of trying to rescue a drug-crazed young man from his suicidal cravings. Essays discuss everything from the relative worth of Henry David Thoreau's Walden to the modern world, to an entire political platform that has something to offend just about anyone who has lost hold of his common sense. Remnant Stew: A tasty dish to set before anyone with an appetite for excellent writing.
should prove invaluable to beginners, journeymen/women and seasoned pros. Ren Auberjonois Boston Legal, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Have you ever watched a show like Whose Line Is It Anyway, and wondered if you could do that? Trust me: You can. Everyone improvises. Yes, even you. Or did you wake up this morning, get a cup of coffee, open up your script, and read the scene where you sit at your computer, reading this description of the book? You make it up as you go along, from what you do during your day to everything that you say to other people. It may simply be that you, like many of us, want to be able to improvise a little better. I am amazed at the huge knowledge of improv you convey. Your readers, pros or amateurs, should find your book fascinating. Adam West, actor The Improvisation Playbookis a self-contained how-to manual that guides you through the basics of improvisation and describes a series of classes for exploration, growth and just plain fun. Improvist and coach Tristan MacAvery shares his experience, his knowledge and his encouragement in showing how everyonenot just comedians and actorscan bring out the best in every area of life. It all comes together when you discover this simple truth: Improvisation is Telling the Truth Without a Script I wish I had this book when I was starting out! Dean Haglund, Actor/Improviser (X Files, Lone Gunmen
In 1986, a handful of authors challenged each other to write new works every month, to be reproduced and shared for mutual criticism. Enter a graphic artist with a sophisticated reproduction equipment, and before they knew it, the literary magazine Chronoscope was born. Although producing only 14 issues over its two-and-a-half year run, Chronoscope had readers and contributors from a dozen countries around the world. Here are poems of love, terror, contemplation, merriment and sorrow. There is teasing of sacred cows, and a French town full of escaped chickens. From the tenderness of passion to the endless dull travel of a couple locked in an empty marriage, from the terror of the opening of a doorway into Hell to a riotously naughty look at the nature of statistics, Chronoscope always entertained, touched, tickled, and tore at the imaginations of its readers. Welcome to this, the anthology of the best that Chronoscope had to offer during its initial run, and the inauguration of the annual competition for other new, passionate voices to be heard. Come enjoy a time of creation, a time of expression, a time of the mind taking flight... Come take the measure of Chronoscope.
From the Ireland of St. Brendan to the baking deserts of Death Valley-- from the ancient rites of the Druata to the televangelists of modern times-- from the source of the greatest of human evils comes the tale of a demon with the most terrifying powers ever known-- A street bum finds all the water in his body turned to wine-- on a hospital AIDS ward, a young man checked at 7:00pm is found dead an hour later, his body appearing as if it had lain in the sun for three days -- a homeless woman accepts a gift of bread and fish from a stranger, only to find it multiply within her, exploding her from within-- Reverend Carrillee Maitland can find no sense or link between these bizarre deaths, and in an election year, there simply is no street crime in the city. It takes the assistance of Nick Praetorius, a man with a mysterious medallion and a centuries-old manuscript, to help Carrillee discover that not everyones idea of divine intervention is the same. For some, it means salvation; to others, it could mean a terrifying death by the most ancient words of the western world.
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