Published by admin on 27 Feb 2009
The new issue of Ink & Paper Group’s free e-newsletter, Inside Ink, is hot off the virtual presses. In it you will find “Helpful Digital Media for Writers: An Introduction,” a wonderful contribution by guest writer Susan Taylor, co-owner of Imagine Productions in Portland, Oregon. Check it out.
Sign up for Inside Ink at left. Fast, easy, secure, and fun. Don’t miss “Stet Says.”
Published by admin on 25 Feb 2009
Join Ink & Paper Group for Multnomah County Library’s 2009 Writers Resource Fair at Central Library on Sunday, March 15, from noon to 3:00 pm.
Participants will learn more about the library’s Sterling Room for Writers and will tour the John Wilson Special Collections from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Meet Ink & Paper Group representatives (Three Muses’ publisher, Linda Meyer, will be on hand) and other top editors, book designers, book marketers, and publishers from the Portland Metro area. Various writers organizations and book-related associations will be on site offering support, opportunities, and a growing sense of community. Read the full list of participating exhibitors here.
Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.
For more information, call 503.988.5473.
Published by admin on 24 Feb 2009
In thanks for reviewing Duet with Hummingbird, by Ana Callan, or Keeper of Secrets…Translations of an Incident, by Anjuelle Floyd, the first ten people to post an online review of either book will receive a complimentary copy to keep for themselves or to give away to a fellow book lover.
Reviews may be posted on sites such as Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, or Powells.com; on personal or community blogs; as a Facebook or MySpace book recommendation; as a Shelfari or Goodreads review; or in another online location of interest to readers. To stake your claim to a book, send hyperlink proof of your review to publisher Linda Meyer at linda.meyer@inkandpapergroup.com. Winners will be notified via e-mail, and results will be posted on the Three Muses news page.
Ready, set, read…
Published by admin on 24 Feb 2009
Ana Callan, poet
Ana Callan, author of Three Muses’ most recent release, Duet with Hummingbird, will offer the following spiritual memoir workshops:
“Writing on the Body: For Women and Men” - Sunday, March 8, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
“The Last Supper: Words as Sustenance” - Thursday, April 9, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Location: SW Portland, intimate setting
Cost: $125, Sliding scale always available. Space is limited. Please sign up early.
Please visit Ana’s site for more details: www.anacallan.com
To register, contact Guadalupe Guajardo at gpegdo@aol.com or call her at 503.504.5726
Published by admin on 23 Feb 2009
IVY LEAGUE STRIPPER WITH BREAST CANCER BARES BODY AND SOUL IN PROVOCATIVE NEW MEMOIR
Congratulations, sisters! Dame Rocket Press, sister imprint to Three Muses Press, has recently acquired an exciting new title, Magic Gardens: The Memoirs of Viva Las Vegas. Welcome to the family, Viva!
This book is “Pure Viva,” says filmmaker Gus Van Sant. Author Katherine Dunn (Geek Love) says, “Magic Gardens is no mere memoir—all snap, verve, and eloquence, it is the how-to manifesto of a Diva of the Demimonde, and a love song to life on the shady side.”
Here’s the lowdown:
A Midwest preacher’s daughter with a fabulous academic pedigree, Viva could have chosen any career, but chose to become a naked girl. This personalized tour of her milieu offers a unique perspective on a thriving industry that is largely condemned or ignored, while painting portraits of women who are passionate, smart, and entrepreneurial. With language that is at turns gritty and glorious, she preaches new paradigms regarding the sex industry and the women who work in it. Part coming-of-age story, part Portland (Oregon) love letter, and filled with sexy strippers, Magic Gardens appeals to diverse audiences worldwide. It’s a magical tale that makes a valiant case for following one’s dreams, whatever they may be.
Read more about Viva Las Vegas and her fight with breast cancer in Portland Monthly Magazine article, “The Last Days of My Left Breast,” in which she says, “I’m a stripper, rocker, bartender, and writer. I had a lot of plans last year, but none of them involved breast cancer. The disease sidetracked my livelihood, threatened my life, and forced me to reinvent my chest. So far, I’ve lived to tell the tale.”
Magic Gardens is slated for a fall 2009 release. Publicity will be handled by Constance E. Kirk, Publicity Services, in conjunction with Jen Weaver-Neist, Dame Rocket’s publisher. jen@damerocketpress.com.
Published by admin on 19 Feb 2009
Duet with Hummingbird (Ana Callan, Three Muses Press) is graced by the paintings of artist Lori Presthus. From Lori’s 
signature hummingbird on the cover to the beautiful images throughout the book, Lori’s art complements Ana’s poetry. At a recent Three Muses event, Lori generously allowed us to exhibit several original works featured in the book. She has created archival prints, notecards, and bookmarks of these paintings, all of which were well received by buyers.
Lori’s work is currently on display in galleries and specialty stores in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. An extensive catalog of her art is available at LoriPresthus.com. While visiting her site, be sure to check out the Collage, a lovely blend of art and cello recordings by Lori, who is also a professional cellist.
Sales information is included on Lori’s site. Prints, cards, and bookmarks from Duet with Hummingbird are also available for sale at the offices of Ink & Paper Group, home of Three Muses Press. If you haven’t yet seen the book, we invite you to check out our small Three Muses gallery of images from the book.
Published by admin on 16 Feb 2009
On occasion, an event comes together in a rare and wonderful way. Such was the case with the Pre-Valentine’s Day Poetry Reading featuring Ana Callan (Duet with Hummingbird, Three Muses Press) and Daniel Skach-Mills, (The Tao of Now, KenArnoldBooks). A lovely setting, a little wine, a lot of chocolate, and the presence of two remarkable poets.
Daniel’s poetry reminded listeners to “listen with their whole Being,”and by the rapt faces in the audience, his reminder was taken to heart. Positive reactions to both readings have been filtering in all weekend. One guest, Amber Johnson, sent a special message to say: “Through her reading of Duet with Hummingbird, Ana Callan offered a brief glimpse into the joyous and trying experiences of a thoughtful mind and passionate soul. I truly enjoyed the opportunity to visit her world.”
Thank you to all who contributed to this special evening, especially Ana, Daniel, and Ken and Connie of KenArnoldBooks. Let’s get together again soon in celebration of poetry. Remember…April is National Poetry Month…
Published by admin on 16 Feb 2009
On this Presidents’ Day, we honor our past, present, and future leaders, among whom Abraham Lincoln will forever be one of the greats. 
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal….”
Read The Gettysburg Address and reflect on the man and his message.
Published by admin on 11 Feb 2009
“A rising tide lifts all boats.” This aphorism is attributed to John F. Kennedy, who knew a thing or two about troubled times, and is more appropriate than ever in the nation he once lead. “Buy local,” is another phrase we are hearing more often these days, and given our struggling economy, supporting local businesses is something everyone can do, no matter their political leanings.
This evening, Three Muses’ publisher attended a literary event that brought together independent businesses and the book lovers who support them. St. Johns Booksellers (see their IndieBound page here,) hosted a reading by local writers Kristin Thiel and Kessa Shipley, in celebration of the Ink-Filled Page Anthology 2008. Ink-Filled Page is a quarterly literary journal published online by Portland’s own Indigo Editing & Publications, who prints an anthology each fall.
Inviting atmosphere, surprising sweets, delightful readings, and a healthy number of book sales—a good night for all.
Published by admin on 10 Feb 2009
This morning, Amazon presented its second-generation wireless reading device, the Kindle2, set to officially release on February 24. Click Amazon’s photo at left to read the product details. What follow is an excerpt of today’s Publishers Weekly article,
With a media line that stretched nearly to Madison Avenue and such publishing heavyweights in attendance as Random House’s Markus Dohle and HarperCollins’s Brian Murray, Amazon unveiled the Kindle2 in an elaborate, and crowded, presentation this morning at New York’s Morgan Library. The new device is significantly slimmer than the original–about as thin as a pencil–has a text-to-speech function that can read the book out loud, and easier and improved navigation. The device also includes improved graphics and more storage–it will hold 1,500 books, Amazon chairman Jeff Bezos said, and its battery will hold a charge for two weeks. (Read the full article here.)
The publishing industry as a whole has been monitoring, and often actively participating, in the development of such “readers” since their inception. What do you think? Will the Kindle2 be on your wish list this year?
