Kissing Fish is about an intense connection with nature, one’s
mother, and deep feelings of love, joy, and confidence. It is based-on
a dream memory of mine and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did
dreaming it!
Visual Design & Editor: Kimberly Villarruel
Produced by Matthew Toffolo
Voice Over Artist: Allison Kampf
“Beautiful things don’t ask for attention” From the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Quote from photographer Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn) to Life Magazine photo editor Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) as they wait for the opportunity the photograph a snow leopard in the wild.
“Beautiful things don’t ask for attention” — Art of Quotation
“Passion and the desire to communicate, that is the key.” Julian Bream, 1933-2020, English, musician, composer, guitarist
In Memory: “Passion and the desire to communicate, that is the key.” — Art of Quotation
Inspiration is not the exclusive privilege of poets or artists. There is, there has been, there will always be a certain group of people whom inspiration visits. It’s made up of all those who’ve consciously chosen their calling and do their job with love and imagination. Difficulties and setbacks never quell their curiosity. A swarm […]
“Inspiration is not the exclusive privilege of poets or artists. There is, there has been, there will always be a certain group of people whom inspiration visits…” — Art of Quotation
“Ambition means tying your well-being to what other people say or do…Sanity means tying it to your own actions.” Marcus Aurelius, philosopher
“Ambition means tying your well-being to what other people say or do…Sanity means tying it to your own actions.” — Art of Quotation
“I’m no stranger to people hating what I do, and liking what I do. That doesn’t faze me.” Dan Brown, author, composer source:
“I’m no stranger to people hating what I do, and liking what I do. That doesn’t faze me.” — Art of Quotation
”Art transcends all human boundaries. It is a gift of almost inexplicable, magical energy. When our hearts, through our senses, are touched by art, our lives are enhanced.” -Richard MacDonald, sculptor
”Art transcends all human boundaries. It is a gift of almost inexplicable, magical energy. When our hearts, through our senses, are touched by art, our lives are enhanced.” — Art of Quotation
Everyone always says to be original in your writing, but are we oversimplifying things? Can anyone be original anymore, and what are the pitfalls in striving for originality? “Originality is merely an illusion.” -Isaac Bashevis
Is Your Idea Original Enough? — A Writer’s Path
by Lizard is Writing Anonymous asked: “Hi Lizard! I have an idea for a writing piece I want to do. I have characters, a majority of the plot, and a brief outline of the ending. The only thing is, I don’t know how to begin in a way that isn’t overwhelming to the […]
Why Writers Use Multiple Points-of-View — A Writer’s Path
by Laura Peters When it comes to a page-turner, we like the idea of something that is in-between reality and fiction. When we consider the enduring appeal of Kafka or Thomas Pynchon, the notion of the conspiracy theory is one of those devices that straddles the balance. Conspiracy theories can be real […]
Conspiracy Theories in Fiction to Inspire Your Page-Turner — A Writer’s Path
