tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post6399961061278112742..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: WHAT WAS YOUR SIREN'S CALL?Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-47086614448675598812015-10-25T09:28:12.933-05:002015-10-25T09:28:12.933-05:00So far the truly deadly pouring rains are holing o...So far the truly deadly pouring rains are holing off ... but eventually they will come like a monsoon. Sigh.<br /><br />It was a two way street with our far-roaming conversations, my friend. :-) I'm glad you enjoyed the artwork of Frazetta and Alex Ross. In fact, I am looking at an autographed Frazetta portfolio cover of FIRE AND ICE and on the wall in front of me is the Alex Ross autographed virgin cover of SHADOW: YEAR ONE -- have to love Margo Lane shielding the Shadow!<br /><br />Michael Turner left us much too soon, but he stayed a kind, compassionate man all through his illness.<br /><br />Oops, I spoke too soon. The rains are hammering now. Wish me luck. I have to secure all the windows and doors. Louisiana. Always a challenge! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19853918802712803932015-10-25T09:15:54.477-05:002015-10-25T09:15:54.477-05:00First of all, Roland be safe and alert, not so muc...First of all, Roland be safe and alert, not so much for yourself, but for others, who aren't paying attention on those flooded, steamy deep southern Louisiana Bayou laden highways. I have been to 42 states, and have never seen rains like those from New Orleans to Houston, of course your smack in the middle. Blessings for your safety, Legions of Angels, to ensure such.<br /><br />I will never forget your strong influential recommendation(s), to investigate Frank's book- Legacy. You had a single copy in your book store in 98, of which I have in my vaults. Your unique capability to know the heart, soul, 'likes or dis-likes' of Your Clients and Friends, was like a Magi telling ones fortunes. <br /><br />You being so well versed on works of Literature and Art, revealed to me, way back then, your keen intellect, and eye for Classical works, of which locating such individuals like yourself, are like finding a needle in a barn full of hay stacks. You enabled many Roland, to pursue their inner callings. You were and are much like a Conductor Directing a great Mozart Symphony.<br /><br />You were the main inspiration, in aiding each person to explore and find new resources in pen and paint brush. You definitely influenced; enabled my own Quality of art and writ. To this day, many of Your recommendations, are still, amongst my favorites books, paintings, drawings, and Illustrated Novels. You fed the fire of my Love for Alan Moore's work, Neil Gaiman, (you gave me a copy of 'American Gods'); Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, Alex Ross, Mark Waid, and many many others. To this day, I am forever grateful to have your guiding hand. Roland. You introduced me to some great works of Art and Writ. From The Trenchcoat Brigade, to Alan Moore and Neil Gaimans, many infamous works; of which You always had available.<br /><br />To this day, Your trace and mark on Our Lives remains present. A Frazetta-Vampirella Lithograph, as well as Alex Ross' Litho's hang from Ken's walls. In my study, a display of Steam-Punk sits on my desk. Batman- "No Man's Land" store display sits on top of my PC. I scanned every pic in 'Legacy,' and 'Icon' to create a Frazetta Screensaver of 250+ very unique drawings/art.<br /><br />In 2004, I purchased 'Icon' and saw for the 1st time, the fabulous Documentary - 'Frazetta: Painting with Fire' (released in 2003); which includes rare family film footage, one on one interviews with Frank and some of his closest friends.As well as a deep look into the paintings and mind of a Legend. <br /><br />Thank You my Dear Friend.<br />2004 was a crazy year, beginning with the release of Frazetta's book 'Icon' followed by the Documentary noted herein. I met Michael Turner, and spent 30 undisturbed minutes talking with Him, at the Local Comic book store. MIchael was never a victim of his sudden infamy; and was as down to earth a people person, as any famous person I have ever met. Mike asked me to sit next to Him, as he signed comic books. During a lull in customers, Mike picked up his briefcase, and showed me Pencil Drawings, one of 'Witchblade', that was almost finished, and appeared as a Centerfold in Wizard Magazine. His meticulous nature with his detailed oriented art was breath taking. This was but a year or so, before Jim Lee put Turner to work on Covers, and let Mike draw the Superman-Batman Story. While the Year would be interrupted by a horrible Spinal Discectomy in months to come. You also made that 1 year of being bed ridden, as pleasant as possible, with your gift of "Tales of The Otori", to this day still one of my favorite stories, no doubt....!!!Mojave Ned/R.Marcottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829348570714035062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-29779449655447562982015-10-25T08:55:27.251-05:002015-10-25T08:55:27.251-05:00That is so nice of you to write. :-)
I am so glad...That is so nice of you to write. :-)<br /><br />I am so glad to see you here again! I hate to hear about your modem problem. Thanks to Hurricane Patricia triggering pouring rains even way over here, my own computer is acting up too.<br /><br />Tomorrow the police have asked no one to go on the roads, but sadly, I am doing solo duty tomorrow and must "enjoy" deadly flooding to get the rare blood where it must go.<br /><br />Life seems to always fluctuate between extremes. I just want a happy medium: you know become a successful self-supporting author with reams of fans -- ah, that does seem extreme, doesn't it? :-) Have a lovely Sunday.<br /><br />Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41221166374590872912015-10-24T23:13:50.622-05:002015-10-24T23:13:50.622-05:00It was only when in college that I became interest...It was only when in college that I became interested in Michelangelo and Leonardo -- William James, Freud, Maslow, and Albert Ellis -- the psychologist in me. :-) <br /><br />Twain and Zelazny have been twin beacons in my writing, too.<br /><br />Hemingway, Chandler, and John D MacDonald came later.<br /><br />We are shaped by so many influences, don't you think?Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82313621307147661842015-10-24T23:10:13.778-05:002015-10-24T23:10:13.778-05:00Young as I was, I was attracted to magic, myth, an...Young as I was, I was attracted to magic, myth, and otherworld beauty. :-) I was glad to buy your novella. Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-44099233757670002972015-10-24T21:58:22.662-05:002015-10-24T21:58:22.662-05:00You are one of the most interesting people I have ...You are one of the most interesting people I have met, well met in spirit, if nothing else, in my life. I'm so glad you are my friend. My first post back, I'm also writing about some who influenced me when I was young. More D.G.'s kind of authors than yours. It's good to be back, but I'm having problems with my modem, the system part. So I better go now, while the going is good, so to speak. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31499405976943416802015-10-24T21:37:06.500-05:002015-10-24T21:37:06.500-05:00I remember Frazetta, but he didn't have the im...I remember Frazetta, but he didn't have the impact on me that he did on you. We each have our role models for images that imprint our minds. Mine was Michelangelo, Rafael, and Leonardo (and I mean the artists, not the mutant ninja turtles.) For writing, the Paris intelligentsia and Kafka made an impression on me. After that, science fiction grabbed my attention. . .D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-58333904250210096752015-10-24T21:34:38.170-05:002015-10-24T21:34:38.170-05:00Hi Roland. These are super powerful images to leav...Hi Roland. These are super powerful images to leave us with. I'm sure our reading influences inform our writing today. It isn't hard to see where your influences lie. <br /><br />Thank you for buying my novella. I hope you can see the Magic, Horror, and Otherworld Beauty that influenced me also. <br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com