I personally believe that all the avenues of the Arts go hand in hand. My master’s degree is in Theatre and Communications, I worked in Theatre, Arts Admin, etc. I enjoy drawing or taking pictures and using the for my book covers or writing ekphrastic poems about them. Sometimes, I like to simply post my pictures. I like seeing the photos my friends take, especially when they are on local magazine covers - that’s very cool!
Does each facet of the Arts inspire the other? I believe so. I hone my observation skills when I’m looking at things, places, taking pictures, etc which often gives me ideas for my stories or poems.
Recently I’ve had a professional musician to record my first audiobook. It’s called “The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit.” He did a great job bringing my characters to life. He really breathed a life into them I could’ve never imagined had I’d tried to record the audiobook myself. Music is ever present in my life, and it’s been encouraged forever. Before I became a writer, I wanted to be a singer so I majored in Voice for a while and wrote hundreds of songs! Of course, I do believe that music works its magic with words, too.
Just this afternoon I practiced guitar and ukulele. When I play music, my thoughts go to other places just like when I read magazines, papers or books!
And don’t forget about dancing! Ah, the Arts! Such inspiration, all the way around!
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