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Mardina (Catherine Hong)-Jeweled Girl CMYK 6x5inhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/p1370690.jpgP13706902017-10-06T00:22:51+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2017/09/17/needed-creative-pros-to-inspire-young-writers-artists/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/p1370699.jpgP13706992017-09-17T21:32:56+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2017/08/16/the-song-our-world-needs-to-embrace-today/2017-08-16T19:57:58+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2017/06/09/real-deaf-hero-inspires-a-story-hero/2017-06-09T20:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2017/06/03/five-huge-reasons-to-leverage-ebook-preorders/2017-06-03T14:39:08+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2017/05/22/publishingcharitable-opportunity-for-young-writers-artists-and-creatives/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/handout1.jpgHandouthttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/handout.jpgHandout2017-05-23T03:01:15+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2017/04/08/fourth-annual-write-on-workshop/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/write-on-flyer-2017.jpgwrite on flyer 20172017-04-09T15:05:45+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2017/02/21/build-readership-through-wattpad-critiques-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/wattpad_logo_orange.jpgWattpad_Logo_Orange2017-02-21T18:20:35+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2017/01/23/carpool-karaoke-megamix-2016/2017-01-24T00:26:44+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2017/01/03/breaking-news-absolutely-wild-whimsy-to-benefit-emerging-writers/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/aw-friends.jpgaw-friendsCherie & Ann kick off Open Mic Night with a chat about faerie whimsy2017-01-03T17:34:55+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/06/10/an-insiders-view-of-volunteering-at-phoenix-comicon/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1350830.jpgP1350830I gave away these homemade Fae Wishing Tins at my panel: with a luck penny, pixie dust, Charms candy, and one even included a thumb drive with my "Song of the Ocarina" ebook on it.https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/phx-comicon-2015-020.jpgPhx Comicon 2015 - 020https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1350746.jpgP1350746https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1350742.jpgP1350742https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1350705.jpgP1350705https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1350703.jpgP1350703https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1350679.jpgP1350679https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1350634.jpgP1350634https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1350628.jpgP1350628https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1350693.jpgP13506932017-01-03T16:14:30+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/08/11/1000-musicians-bowies-rebel-rebel/2017-01-03T16:13:32+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/03/05/reveals-behind-the-music-imagine-dragons/2017-01-03T16:12:19+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/03/26/three-events-to-pique-writing-interests/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/write-on-flier.jpgwrite on flierhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/pawwvcc-speaker-mkg-ann-videan-f.jpgPAWWVCC Speaker MKG Ann Videan F2017-01-03T16:11:35+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/08/28/toe-tapping-first-track-release-of-the-darling-sounds-indie-surf-rock-music/2017-01-03T16:09:01+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/09/18/super-short-writing-secrets-re-magazine-publishing/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_1940.jpgimg_19402017-01-03T16:08:33+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/11/26/absolutely-wild-enchanted-faerie-products-to-help-emerging-young-writers/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cfp-001-aunties-d-insetbklt2.jpgcfp-001-aunties-d-insetbklt2One of our custom faerie portals and Faerie's Tale: Auntie's Visitorshttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cfp-005-joker-d-1e2889a.jpgcfp-005-joker-d-1%e2%88%9aOne of our custom faerie portals. Casting Cats: A Faerie's Talehttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1370274.jpgp1370274One of our original Faerie's Tales bookletshttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1370192.jpgp1370192https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ofp-3ab-twin-iwo-1bspek18.jpgofp-3ab-twin-iwo-1bspek18One of our original faerie portals, Spektralized.https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ofp-1-ann-original-iwo-5e2889a.jpgofp-1-ann-original-iwo-5%e2%88%9aThe original faerie portal sculpted by Cherie Scott. See an excerpt from Ann's original Faerie's Tale in purple text.2017-01-03T16:07:52+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/12/26/join-us-for-an-absolutely-wild-event-to-help-local-art-and-writing/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cfp-001-aunties-d-insetbklt2.jpgcfp-001-aunties-d-insetbklt2https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/aw-logo_final-branch-w-tag.pngaw-logo_final-branch-w-tag2016-12-26T21:28:15+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/12/02/crescent-kingdom-video-world-debut-on-firstdraftseries/2016-12-02T20:47:55+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/11/10/cryptid-heartfelt-music-debuts-from-the-darling-sounds/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_25381.jpgimg_2538Liner notes may also give you a giggle.https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_25371.jpgimg_25372016-12-09T17:38:03+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/10/07/four-book-events-to-rock-your-world/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_1798.jpgimg_17982016-10-08T15:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/09/13/key-editing-secrets-to-write-a-compelling-story-tempe-library-workshop/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/p1300845.jpgp1300845Here I am presenting last time at the Tempe Public Library... same topic, but I've added some tips this time!2016-09-26T17:20:38+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/09/07/free-writers-workshops-equal-magic-elixir-to-induce-better-writing/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-scottsdale-workshops-brochure-1.jpgMicrosoft Word - 2016 Scottsdale Workshops Brochure.dochttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/free-writers-workshop-flier-cover.jpgfree-writers-workshop-flier-coverhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14184277_10153951086512711_6620516952694951172_n.jpg14184277_10153951086512711_6620516952694951172_n2016-09-07T18:54:07+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/06/08/cold-play-on-the-upup/2016-08-18T19:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/04/28/you-cannot-miss-this-your-future-book-screams/2016-04-28T16:50:21+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/04/18/beyond-whimsy-experience-the-impact-of-faerie-doors/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/scan0203.jpgSCAN02032016-04-18T18:50:51+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/03/26/absolutely-wild-coming-soon/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/p1360553.jpgP13605532016-03-26T23:17:18+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/03/10/solid-reasons-behind-rapid-publishing-a-la-hugh-howey-and-liliana-hart/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/kevinhearnebookshelf.gifKevinHearneBookshelf2016-03-10T02:54:36+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/02/22/carpool-karaoke-jam-with-james-corden/2016-02-22T20:58:40+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/02/12/a-proven-technique-to-garner-amazon-book-reviews/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1140577.jpgP11405772016-02-12T22:07:46+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2016/02/12/my-mom-a-mary-poppins-doppleganger-inspires-increased-book-sales-using-a-unique-personal-trait/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/scan0202.jpgSCAN0202A Denver Post article about my Mom, who entertained at parties as Mary Poppins. Do you have a unique trait you can use to market yourself or your book?2016-02-12T21:56:14+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/12/09/secret-orange-roll-powers-revealed/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_0768-e1449617424565.jpgIMG_0768Thanksgiving tradition... spend all day Wednesday making orange rolls, and spend all day Thursday eating as many as you can.2015-12-08T23:37:50+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/11/06/todays-key-book-marketing-tips/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0368.jpgIMG_0368writers fon't only hang out in writing groups. One of their natural habitat is a coffee shop. That's why I write a blog about them. Check out BuzzBerry on my Coffee CommuniTea blog.2015-11-05T23:17:58+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/11/05/always-explore-key-techniques-to-leverage-book-contests/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0463.jpgIMG_0463The path to leveraging book contests... a bit rocky? Established writers, find out how to find the most appropriate contests for you, and how to merchandise your successes, at the next ALWAYS meeting in Gilbert. AZ.2015-11-05T19:02:21+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/09/02/authors-generate-outrageous-readership-building-ideas-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/p1270005.jpgP1270005Celestial Seasonings tea bags create this dress and its accessories. If you wore this, would people talk about it? Duh. So, what creative idea can you come up with to get people talking about your book? We'll brainstorm ideas together at our next ALWAYS authors lunch. Photo: ©2013 ANVidean2015-09-26T22:10:23+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/12/06/authors-understand-the-legality-behind-your-books-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1060592.jpgP1060592In your book, can you use photos of celebrities like the one my daughter took at the Josh Groban concert? Can you even use their names? Can you use music lyrics and quotes? Should you officially copyright your writing? Find out by attending the Dec. 12 ALWAYS writers gathering in Tempe, AZ. Photo: 2013 CEVidean2015-09-26T22:09:31+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/05/03/key-insider-tips-on-formatting-a-readable-book-interior-always-author-roundtable/2015-09-26T22:08:31+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/08/15/eight-top-writing-and-vocabulary-secrets-from-established-authors-always/2015-09-26T22:07:51+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/07/26/your-top-three-secret-words-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/p1300555.jpgP1300555What word would perfectly describe this photo? Does it bring to mind one of your favorites? A secret word that always describes a mood or action, or brings to mind a special setting? Come share your perfect words at the Aug. 14 ALWAYS gathering in downtown Gilbert, AZ... you'll help other established writers build their vocabularies2015-09-26T22:07:33+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/09/05/prepare-for-perfect-publishing-always/2015-09-26T22:06:55+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/09/16/more-key-writing-secrets-from-established-authors-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1310550.jpgP1310550A former ALWAYS gathering with Karen Mueller Bryson, Megan Scott, Laurie Fagen, Mallary Tytel, and Ann Videan. Our handful of established authors meets once a month to discuss topics affecting our writing.2015-09-26T22:06:10+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/10/16/authors-share-more-writing-secrets-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image-1.jpgImage 1We share lots of fun marketing ideas—like the book review process— at ALWAYS. One of my favorite ideas uses the author's skills... like this amazing "sugar cover" work by pastry chef and author Lisa Hood.2015-09-26T22:05:38+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/11/07/create-a-compelling-world-to-attach-readers-to-your-story-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1070347.jpgP1070347This image of Queenstown, NZ, captures the feeling of my characters' magical world in "Song of the Ocarina." I'll talk about a starting point like this when creating a powerful fictional world, at our Nov. 13 established writers' lunch meeting – ALWAYS. @2008 ANVidean 2015-09-26T22:05:09+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/11/16/author-secrets-from-world-building-to-a-writers-residence-exchange-always/2015-09-26T22:04:40+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/12/05/share-proven-tips-in-our-free-established-author-roundtable-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/9cjljj26bgowhzdtj7e_jg1j2wmqrej0iayatolj-adgfojqjcidl9qsppwaecdlrekp9qs190.jpg9CjlJj26bgoWHZdtj7e_jg1j2WmQReJ0iayatOlj-aDGfOJqjcIDL9qSPpWaeCDLREkP9Q=s190If you feed them, will they come? This is a question you might pose about book signings. These delicious treats at my recent book signing with C.L. Gillmore (A Friend Request) were a hit attendees. It helps when you fellow author used to cater.2015-09-26T22:04:15+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/01/06/share-your-experience-with-author-tv-and-radio-interviews-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p1330753.jpgP1330753Snapped this shot of Kevin Hearne, author of the Iron Druid Chronicles (https://www.facebook.com/authorkevin?ref=br_tf) at his *Shattered* book signing in Colorado. He's so at ease with an audience... I'm assuming he's great with the media, too. Are you? Come find out how you can succeed with broadcast media at our January ALWAYS gathering.2015-09-26T22:02:56+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/03/09/five-special-tactics-to-reach-amazon-bestseller-status-and-build-your-reader-platform-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image.jpgImageHere are some members of our illustrious tribe—Al, Ann, Karen, Martha, Laurie, Megan, Shayne—sharing a delicious lunch and stimulating conversation. Join us at our March 12 ALWAYS meeting with Deborah Brown in Phoenix to learn more about becoming an Amazon best seller, and building your author platform.2015-09-26T22:02:19+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/03/13/how-to-become-a-best-selling-amazon-author-and-other-secrets-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/videan-spa-factory-002.jpgVidean Spa-Factory 002ALWAYS members absorb Deborah's valuable marketing tips.2015-09-26T22:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/05/09/book-plotting-made-easy-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0695.jpgIMG_0695Do you know the direction your story will take? Learn plotting techniques from other established writers at our May 14 ALWAYS author gathering over lunch in downtown Gilbert, AZ.2015-09-26T22:01:23+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/06/08/speaking-opportunities-for-authors-made-easy-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image-2.jpgImage 2My free workshops at the Tempe Library have helped me sell both books and writing/editing services, because those are my topics. What can you talk about to help you sell books?2015-09-26T22:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/05/24/key-book-organization-tools-secret-writers-society-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_10271.jpgIMG_1027We look a lot more vibrant than this in person! Wendy, Patricia, Ann, Mallary, Marsha, Karen, and Alana.2015-09-26T22:00:28+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/06/09/fast-cheap-book-postcard-resource-secret-writers-society-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image-1.jpgImage 1Back2015-09-26T21:59:53+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/09/07/established-authors-secrets-for-creating-creative-book-covers-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1340563.jpgP13405632015-09-26T21:59:32+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/09/27/established-authors-share-best-book-blogging-secrets-always/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sm-frequency.jpgSM frequencyThough geared for enewsletters, I found this posting frequency chart from Constant Contact quite interesting. This is the type of information we will share at ALWAYS next month.2015-09-26T21:55:08+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/09/08/how-to-entice-readers-to-support-your-book-creation/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/counqixu8aauiev.jpgCOUnQixU8AAuIEvBuddy The Soldier Bear... created from the illustrations as the book's mascot2015-09-07T23:13:09+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/07/30/if-music-plays-in-the-forest-you-should-be-there-to-hear-it/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rubenmandolini-capture.jpgRubenMandolini.capture2015-07-30T21:54:21+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/06/14/autocrit-editing-software-to-use-or-not-to-use/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/autocrit2.jpgAutoCrit2Partial AutoCrit analysis of my Beat of the Pakiri manuscript.2015-06-19T20:05:33+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/09/03/27-publishing-secrets-shared-to-help-you-create-your-book/2015-06-06T22:04:10+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/11/14/share-an-evening-with-award-winning-authors-books-and-music-even-award-winning-cookies/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p1340246.jpgP1340246Cheryl and I at Dog-Eared Pages' Authopalooza! book signing in Phoenix on Nov. 1, 2014.2015-06-06T21:57:02+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/03/14/four-upcoming-marketing-events-reveal-top-author-secrets/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1090031.jpgP1090031Discover book marketing ideas that bloom and last like daisies. [Photo by CEVidean 2011]2015-06-06T21:46:17+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2015/05/08/book-shepherding-moves-you-forward-immediately/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/p1060854.jpgP1060854Book shepherding can lead you to a restful place and green pastures for your book. I snapped this photo of super comfy sheep on the Alexander Farm, aka the Hobbiton movie set, in New Zealand in 2008.2015-05-08T01:02:06+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/12/14/lifes-little-pleasures-the-coveted-videan-family-gingerbread-kids-recipe/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0590.jpgIMG_0590My tins are perfect for our award-winning Molasses Crinkles, too! :)https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1220975.jpgP1220975 My "scrapboxed" cookie tins for cookies and gingerbreadhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1190878.jpgP1190878Gingerbread orchestra.2014-12-14T22:32:58+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/12/10/fantastical-read-top-notch-gift-idea-relaxing-price-this-weekend-only/2014-12-10T00:48:28+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/11/lark-turehu-reveal-2/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/larkocarinacrop.jpgLarkOcarinaCropSecond glimpse of Lark, as illustrated by John Taylor2014-11-13T23:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/10/25/musical-fantastical-novel-debuts-song-of-the-ocarina/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image1.jpgImageAnother amazing image of secondary characters Axyl Thorne and B'rook Turehu as envisioned by Stacy Lefevre.https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0550.jpgIMG_0550Hot off the press!2014-10-28T15:38:29+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/03/11/reader-contributions-to-the-delfaerune-rhapsody-young-adult-fiction-series/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/annhappytea.jpgAnnHappyTeaWriters make me happier than anything, even more than my tea addiction.(Photo by my tea-sharing friend Andrea Beaulieu.)2014-10-25T05:40:11+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/10/07/brook-turehu-final-reveal-3/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/larkfull.jpgLarkFullHere she is! B’rook Tūrehu, as envisioned by Stacy Lefevre.2014-10-07T17:16:46+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/09/30/brook-turehu-reveal-2/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/brookjacket2.jpgBrookJacketAnother glimpse of Delfaerune Rhapsody character B'rook Tūrehu, as envisioned by Stacy Lefevre.2014-09-30T18:15:41+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/09/23/brook-turehu-reveal-1/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/brookboots.gifBrookBoots2014-09-23T23:34:39+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/09/12/axyl-thorne-final-reveal-4/2014-09-12T04:52:55+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/09/09/axyl-thorne-reveal-3/2014-09-09T06:56:05+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/09/06/axyl-thorne-reveal-2/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/axyl-1-hands.gifAxyl.1.hands2014-09-06T23:05:45+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/08/19/mash-up-book-giveaway-back-to-the-future-and-bad-boy-rock-star-fae-in-new-zealand/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image-2.jpgImage 2Here's a sneak peek at the cover of book one in my Delfaerune Rhapsody new-adult fantasy series!https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/socoverart1.gifSOcoverArtSong of the Ocarina, Ann Videan2014-08-19T15:02:13+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/08/13/hear-38-songs-future-readers-contributed-to-my-novel/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/socoverart.gifSOcoverArtSong of the Ocarina cover2014-08-13T18:24:43+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/01/19/how-to-enter-the-faerie-realm/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/faeriels1.jpgFaerieLS1The faeries in "Lark's Tale" are nothing like this typical rendition (so beautifully crafted by Mark Pate). Instead, they follow the Celtic mythology of very tall, magical beings without wings.2014-08-09T00:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/08/06/discover-at-least-two-unique-musical-textures/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0462.jpgIMG_0462Like these stones—on a path in Highlands Ranch, CO—I love the texture of these songs.2014-08-06T19:04:04+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/06/19/the-right-tools-to-publish-inexpensively-and-efficiently-savvy/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1290962.jpgP12909622014-06-19T23:41:17+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/05/13/axyl-thorne-reveal-1/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/axyl-3-logo.gifAxyl.3.logoThe logo of Axyl's band "Thorne," a modified skull and crossbones. Image: Stacy Lefevre2014-05-13T15:40:29+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/26/mikk-stone-reveal-1/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mikkhandcrop.jpgMikkHandCropA snippet of Mikk's image, by John Taylor.2014-05-13T15:20:28+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/04/23/three-top-options-for-easy-book-printing/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1290954.jpgP1290954My first novel, printed on demand by CreateSpace. Almost all the authors I know are now using this Amazon company to produce their printed books.2014-04-25T16:16:40+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/04/23/what-do-john-denver-and-fred-stobaugh-have-in-common/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_0093.jpgIMG_0093Though not on "This Old Guitar," displayed at the Musical Instrument Museum," Denver did compose "Annie's Song" for his wife. Just like Fred composed "Sweet Lorraine."2014-04-24T03:35:42+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/village/coffee-communitea/2014-04-11T23:00:24+00:00weekly0.6https://anvidean.com/2014/02/24/brilliant-idea-to-turn-subway-turnstiles-into-music/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1090903.jpgP1090903NYC deserves as much beauty underground as it does topside, don't you think? Photo: ©2008 ANVidean2014-02-24T21:14:13+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/02/10/sleep-to-dream-listen-to-my-sons-dreams/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a1080717542_2.jpga1080717542_2Five-song demo release, week of Feb. 10–15. © 2014 Cutter Videan2014-02-11T14:39:59+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2014/01/28/top-design-resources-to-create-compelling-books/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1290953.jpgP1290953Attention to detail can make a book more compelling. Like using a treble clef ampersand to tie in my book's music theme. ©2014 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1290950.jpgP1290950Interior page layout of Rhythms & Muse. ©2014 ANVidean2014-01-27T16:41:23+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/04/26/rhythms-muses-hometown-in-pictures/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/p10403461.jpgP1040346An osprey that just snagged a fish from the lake. ©2007 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/p1040389.jpgP1040389The Spokane River which feeds Lake Coeur d'Alene. ©2007 ANVidean https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/p1040393.jpgP1040393Wild Huckleberries along the Centennial Trail. ©2007 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/p1040391.jpgP1040391A friend met on the Centennial Trail near Post Falls, ID. This scenic paved path runs along the Spokane River from the Idaho State line to Nine Mile Falls. ©2007 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/p1040390.jpgP1040390Part of the Palouse Prairie, just outside Cd'A near Post Falls, ID. ©2007 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/p1040350.jpgP1040350Bald eagle perched on a pine just above my friends' cabin. It had just won a loud, active fight with an osprey. ©2010 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/p1040446.jpgP1040446Coeur d'Alene Lake. ©2007 ANVIdeanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/p1040445.jpgP1040445Lake Coeur d'Alene. ©2007 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/p1040341.jpgP1040341The small cabin on the far right served as the inspiration for the one in Rhythms & Muse. ©2007 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/p1040334.jpgP1040334View of the city of Coeur d'Alene from across Casco Bay. ©2007 ANVidean2013-11-14T00:10:12+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/11/12/follow-established-authors-tips-to-earn-visibility-online/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/p1270753.jpgP1270753Do your social media work now. Find your book later in a library like UC San Diego's Geisel Library. This crazy cool facility in La Jolla, CA -- named in honor of long-time La Jolla residents Audrey and Theodor Seuss Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss) -- houses more than 3.5 million books! Photo: 2013 CEVIdean2013-11-12T18:47:14+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/10/25/seven-words-to-encapsulate-eric-whitacres-highdef-music/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/p1270893.jpgP1270893He shared genuine answers to all audience questions, including how he met his wife, and his spiritual beliefs. Photo: ©2013 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/p1270878.jpgP1270878ASU Women's Choir workshop with Whitacre. Photo: ©ANVidean 2013https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/p1270932.jpgP1270932Eric Whitacre answers audience questions at ASU, Oct. 24. Photo: ©ANVidean 20132013-10-28T17:44:53+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/10/22/create-a-book-readers-want-to-read-through-design/2013-11-02T19:46:19+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/11/30/4-writing-tip-captivate-with-storytelling-content/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/p1170014.jpgP1170014Can you tell where I was doing this book signing? First one to comment below, gets a $10 gift card.2013-10-21T13:02:15+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/10/14/music-connects-leaders-to-success/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/p1240654-e1381774730374.jpgP1240654My daughter Codi singing in the Arizona Regional choir last year. Photo: ©2013 ANVidean2013-10-14T18:20:43+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/09/25/one-heart-one-mind-video/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/p1230284-e1380126546724.jpgP1230284My lovely, creative and talented friend, Andrea Beaulieu. I'm so proud of her and grateful to call her friend. Photo: courtesy of Scratch Pastries barista 20122013-09-25T16:33:53+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/03/11/call-for-songs-to-add-to-a-characters-ipod-in-young-adult-fiction-series/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/lark-image001.jpgLark.image001My talented young friend John Taylor created this lovely illustration, showing the fae side of my heroine Lark Tūrehu. You can see more of his work at https://www.facebook.com/jktaylor.art.2013-09-17T20:06:34+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/07/15/help-create-roshambo-hand-symbols-for-nz-fae-characters/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/id-10039627.jpgID-10039627Image courtesy of Kittikun Atsawintarangkul at FreeDigitalPhotos.net2013-09-17T20:05:39+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/09/01/find-your-noble-fae-name/2013-09-01T18:24:52+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/05/23/2-writing-tip-use-your-book-cover-as-a-profile-picture/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/rmbackcover6.jpgR&Mbackcover6I created my own back cover for Rhythms & Muse using Photoshop and a photo editing software.2013-08-26T20:44:15+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/village/lifes-little-pleasures-word-of-mouth-marketing-via-photography/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/p1270371-e1377302456490.jpgBergie's interiorOne of Life's Little Pleasures for Ann involves visiting indie coffee/tea shops for her Coffee CommuniTea blog section.2013-08-24T18:14:21+00:00weekly0.6https://anvidean.com/2013/04/23/word-of-mouth-photos-communing-with-springtime-in-phoenix/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tortoise-dbg.jpgTortoise.DBGNot winning any races today, tortoise. @2103 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/lizard-dbg.jpgLizard.DBGLazy lizard wonders what I'm doing on his path. @2103 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wildflowers-dbg.jpgWildflowers.DBGThe wildflower trail at the DBG...perhaps my favorite destination in spring. @2103 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/yucca-wildflower-dbg.jpgYucca.wildflower.DBGhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/songbird-dbg.jpgSongbird.DBGBeautiful songbirds grace the DBG. ©2013 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cotton-snow-phxzoo.jpgCotton.snow.PhxZooThe Phoenix version of snow... cotton from the Cottonwood trees. ©2013 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chiluly-dbg.jpgChiluly.DBGEntrance to the DBG with glass sculptures by Chiluly. ©2013 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/roadrunner-dbg.jpgRoadrunner.DBGRoadrunner. If he catches you, you're through! ©2013 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bunny-eating-dbg.jpgBunny.eating.DBGHe spent a moment sizing me up, then returned to a more important task. ©2013 ANVidean2013-08-24T18:08:21+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/08/24/montezumas-castle-living-100-feet-up-a-cliff-face/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/p1270352.jpgP1270352Hand-packed mud holds the walls together. ©2013 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/p1270351.jpgP1270351Another ruin, probably housing 100 people, in greater disrepair lies at the bottom of the elevated dwellinghttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/p1270338.jpgP1270338Montezuma's Castle, just off I-17 south of Flagstaff, AZ. @2013 ANVidean2013-08-24T18:05:12+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/words/writing-tips/2019-10-13T23:14:18+00:00weekly0.6https://anvidean.com/music/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cd-box2x2.gifCD box2x22013-08-24T05:26:21+00:00weekly0.6https://anvidean.com/words/about-rhythms-muse/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/1189-ann-small.jpg1189-ann.smallCatch your creative life dream with Ann Narcisian Videan. Photo ©2011 Peter J. Hart2013-08-24T05:20:18+00:00weekly0.6https://anvidean.com/2013/08/21/author-publishing-options-2-starting-points/2013-08-24T05:14:58+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/08/20/star-spangled-banner-madison-rising-todays-video-pick/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/p1040350.jpgP1040350Bald eagle above a friend's cabin on Coeur d'Alene Lake in Idaho.2013-08-24T05:11:51+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/07/31/secrets-to-choosing-the-perfect-book-marketing-always/2013-08-24T05:11:17+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/07/27/catchy-writing-requires-a-fresh-reader-who-is-not-you/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p1000845.jpgP10008452013-08-24T05:10:30+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/07/24/coffee-communitea-celestial-seasonings-boulder-co/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p1270003.jpgP1270003This is a teapot! @2013 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p1270021.jpgP1270021Standing in front of shelves lined with Celestial Seasonings teas is very similar to standing in front of shelves (or Web pages) filled with book publicity options. Which do you choose to get the best bang for your book? How do you make yours stand out? Publicity, is one answer. This topic will be addressed at our August 2013 authors' ALWAYS gathering. Photo: @2013 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p1270012.jpgP1270012Tea tasters. @2013 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p1270008.jpgP1270008Tea-tasting room and art gallery.https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/p1270015.jpgP12700152013-08-24T05:09:56+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/07/23/find-your-dark-fae-name/2013-08-24T05:08:46+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/07/15/new-music-to-enlighten-and-inspire/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/41dj1gboovl-_sl500_aa280_.jpg41dj1GBoOvL._SL500_AA280_2013-08-24T05:07:50+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/07/14/fae-react-to-ipod-in-song-of-the-ocarina-excerpt/2013-08-24T05:07:21+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/30/mikk-stone-final-reveal-5/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/image.jpgMikk Stone by John TaylorDelfaerune Rhapsody antagonist Mikk Stone, will play a major role in book 2 of my series: Beat of the Pakiri2013-08-24T05:06:50+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/29/mikk-stone-reveal-4/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mikksneercrop11.jpgMikkSneerCrop1https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mikksneercrop1.jpgMikkSneerCrop1Can you tell from John Taylor's partial image Mikk is the story's antagonist?https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mikksneer.jpgMikkSneerCan you tell from John Taylor's partial image Mikk is the story's antagonist?2013-08-24T05:06:25+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/28/mikk-stone-reveal-3/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mikkdragoncrop.jpgMikkDragonCropEddy's hiding behind this partial image of Mikk by John Taylor.2013-08-24T05:05:57+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/27/mikk-stone-reveal-2/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mikkdrumstickscrop.jpgMikkDrumsticksCropMikk's drumsticks are always nearby. Illustration by John Taylor.2022-11-08T23:02:23+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/21/noel-stone-final-reveal-5/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/image-2.jpgImage 2Noel Stone, newly Noble Fae, musician, and sometime sheep shearer. Image by John Taylor. ©2013 VUPublishinghttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/noelf-4x6.jpgnoelf.4x6The debut of Noel Stone, by John Taylor.2013-08-24T05:04:14+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/20/noel-stone-reveal-4/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/noeleyescrop.jpgNoelEyesCropIs he good or bad? Love John Taylor's interpretation of Noel. 2013-08-24T05:03:50+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/19/noel-stone-reveal-3/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/noelaurucrop.jpgNoelAuruCropDon't you love the textures created for these illustrations of Noel by John Taylor?2013-08-24T05:03:19+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/18/noel-stone-reveal-2/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/noelmouthcrop.jpgNoelMouthCropAnother peek at Noel, thanks to graphic artist John Taylor.2013-08-24T05:02:56+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/17/noel-stone-reveal-1/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/noeleyecrop.jpgNoelEyeCropFirst glimpse of Noel (pronounced "knoll) as interpreted by my young artist friend John Taylor.2013-08-24T05:02:34+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/14/lark-turehu-final-reveal-5/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/lark-4x6.jpgLark.4x6And, here she is... Lark Tūrehu! Thank you, John Taylor.2013-08-24T05:02:04+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/13/lark-turehu-reveal-4/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/larkhaircrop.jpgLarkHairCropA unique fae, sporting her human look, as illustrated by John Taylor.2013-08-24T05:01:34+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/12/lark-turehu-reveal-3/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/larkipodcrop.jpgLarkiPodcropLark and her ever-present iPod, as illustrated by John Taylor.2013-08-24T05:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/06/10/lark-turehu-reveal-1/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/larkhalffacecrop.jpgLarkHalfFaceCropGlimpse of Lark, illustrated by John Taylor (jktcomics.deviantart.com)2013-08-24T05:00:15+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/04/23/9-writing-tip-3-easy-solutions-to-find-time-to-write/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/writingbro.jpgWritingBroOne way I inspire myself to write, is to schedule writing time with other writers... my brother, for example.2013-08-24T04:55:27+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/03/06/8-writing-tip-why-authors-should-research-the-rules-then-ignore-them/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/angelandv.jpgAngelAndVYou could follow every rule perfectly. Or, you could generate a little anarchy in your writing. Angel or "V," which will you choose? [My "V for Vendetta" son with a visiting Halloween angel. @2007 ANVidean] 2013-08-24T04:53:36+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/03/06/fearless-friendship-and-forgiveness-borrow-it-this-weekend/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/fearlesscover-copy.jpgFearlessCoverRead Rita's novel on Kindle. It's free March 8–12 in honor of International Women's Day on Friday.2013-08-24T04:51:37+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/02/21/7-writing-tip-is-your-written-content-legal/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1240079.jpgP1240079I can use this shot of my daughter in a high school production of "Clue," because I took it. The play title is royalty free, but if I quoted any of her lines here, I'd need to pay royalties, since someone else wrote the words. @2013 ANVidean2013-08-24T04:49:00+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/01/25/6-writing-tip-authors-and-readers-profit-from-free-book-downloads/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/photo.jpgphotoWatch this price drop to zero tomorrow for Amazon Prime members who want to borrow my book.2013-08-24T04:47:36+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/01/12/writing-tip-5-writing-is-not-a-solitary-sport/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1150461.jpgP1150461Actual writers look like this. Kris Tualla, Tisha Pelletier and Laurie Fagen at the Virginia G. Piper Writer's House at Arizona State University. ©2010 ANVidean 2013-08-24T04:46:52+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/12/10/landfillharmonics-recycled-orchestra/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1200386.jpgP1200386The Recycled Orchestra story is humbling and makes you profoundly grateful, especially when your own children get to participate in music, like my son Cutter's digital performance at ASU. @2011 ANVidean2013-08-24T04:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/11/20/3-writing-tip-develop-your-book-or-content-idea/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/istock_000002950862medium.jpgGenerate ideas for books and writing, anvidean.com2013-08-24T04:45:05+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/07/16/call-for-delicious-vegetarian-dishes-for-young-adult-fiction-book/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_0114.jpgIMG_0114Community garden in Highlands Ranch, CO. In its beautiful surroundings with the Rocky Mountains in the distance, I could see this garden tended by faeries. ©2012 ANVidean2013-08-24T04:43:20+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/05/08/walk-off-the-earth-gotye-cover-on-youtube-todays-pick/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p1140184.jpgP1140184I blame these guys (my musical kids) for keeping me up on the latest hot music.2013-08-24T04:42:00+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/04/28/bobby-mcferrin-and-the-power-of-the-pentatonic-scale-on-youtube/2013-08-24T04:41:19+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/04/27/share-your-best-writing-tip-may-8-always-freelance-writers-gathering-tempe/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/p1190490.jpgP1190490Writers gather in Tempe, AZ, for a 2011 ALWAYS lunch. ©ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/p1190492.jpgP1190492Writers gather in Tempe, AZ, for a 2011 ALWAYS lunch. ©ANVidean2013-08-24T04:40:48+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/04/19/meet-authors-to-talk-books-and-writing/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/az-dr-logo-email.jpgAZ DR LOGO - emailI'm one of 20 authors featured at this event. Can't wait to talk about books and writing with you!2013-08-24T04:40:10+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/04/12/storytellers-az-writers-tips-photos-for-blog-posts/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/storytellersaz-4-12-12.gifStorytellersAZ.4-12-12Storytellers AZ at Gangplank in Chandler, AZ: Brian LaPan, Tyler Hurst, Sarah Marques, Matt Fox2013-08-24T04:39:49+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/04/10/1-writing-tip-passive-vs-active-voice/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/anntea-vangelist.jpgAnnTea-vangelistPassive: For her Coffee CommuniTea (CCT) blog, Ann had visited the Souvia Tea Shop and had found this perfect tea-shirt. Active: Ann explored the Souvia Tea Shop for her Coffee CommuniTea blog and discovered this perfect tea-shirt. (Visit Ann's CCT watering hole reviews at https://anvidean.com/coffee-communitea/.)2013-08-24T04:39:12+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/12/02/meet-phoenix-area-authors-sat-dec-10/2013-08-24T03:50:28+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/11/30/your-ideas-can-influence-my-faerie-novel-larks-tale/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/faeriels1bw.jpgFaerieLS1B&WImage by Mark Pate (www.markpate.com).2013-08-24T03:49:45+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/10/18/burger-phenom-hudsons-hamburgers/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/famathudsons.jpgFamAtHudsonsBob, Codi and Cutter help occupy the 23 counter stools available at Hudson's. ©2011 ANVidean2013-08-24T03:49:06+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/08/20/dare-find-a-small-town-main-street-offering-more-than-coeur-dalenes/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cdacitybeachnresort.jpgCdACityBeachnResortThe sandy City Beach offers a great view of the Cd'A Resort and Tubbs Hill to the east. ©2011 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/downtowncda.jpgDowntownCdALooking west down Sherman Ave. from 5th St.(?) ©2011 ANVidean2013-08-24T03:46:37+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/08/12/one-of-americas-most-beautiful-downtown-beaches/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lake_coeur_dalene.jpgLake_Coeur_dAleneLovely Lake Cd'A inspired a major portion of my Rhythms & Muse novel. Who wouldn't want to go sailing on this blue water? ©2011 ANVidean2013-08-24T03:45:59+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/08/01/spokane-trivia-from-rhythms-muse/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/p1040389.jpgP1040389The Spokane River ©2007 ANVidean2013-08-24T03:44:13+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/07/25/coeur-d%e2%80%99alene-trivia-from-rhythms-muse-part-3/2013-08-24T03:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/07/23/coeur-dalene-trivia-from-rhythms-muse-part-2/2013-08-24T03:40:32+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/07/20/rhythms-muse-book-signing-in-coeur-dalene-id/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rmbackcover61.jpgR&Mbackcover62013-08-24T03:39:38+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/07/19/coeur-dalene-trivia-from-rhythms-muse/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rmbackcover6.jpgR&Mbackcover6The back cover of Rhythms & Muse.2013-08-24T03:38:50+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/06/24/cultural-trivia-from-rhythms-muse-part-4/2013-08-24T03:38:09+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/06/22/cultural-trivia-from-rhythms-muse-part-3/2013-08-24T03:37:45+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/06/20/cultural-trivia-from-rhythms-muse-part-2/2013-08-24T03:37:07+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/06/15/cultural-trivia-from-rhythms-muse/2013-08-24T03:36:37+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/05/15/two-upcoming-rhythms-muse-book-events/2013-08-24T01:02:44+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/06/12/arizona-dreamin-readers-event-redux/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/azdreaminannvidean_jimmythomas.jpgAZdreaminAnnVidean_JimmyThomasCover model Jimmy Thomas took the time to snap photos with attendees like me. ©2011 Liz Muñoz https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/azdreaminauthorpanel.jpgAZdreaminAuthorPanelAuthors Tara Quinn, Erin Quinn and Cathy McDavid talk about their books at the dinner discussion. ©2011 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/azdreaminginikoch.jpgAZdreaminGiniKochIn the Book Club meetings, readers like these flanking paranormal romance author Gini Koch all met up for an informal chat.2013-08-24T01:02:22+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/05/04/az-dreamin-readers-event-to-feature-rhythms-muse/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/az-dr-logo-email.jpgAZ DR LOGO - email2013-08-24T01:00:59+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/04/15/media-signing-april-23-coffee-bean-at-loop-101cave-creek-road/2013-08-24T00:54:11+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/04/10/27-steps-from-book-idea-to-published/2013-08-24T00:53:20+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/03/28/help-me-%e2%80%93-theoretically-cast-rhythms-muse-the-movie/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/287053fqlm0i62u.jpg287053fqlm0i62uImage by Salvatore Vuono. Click on image for his portfolio.2013-08-24T00:52:07+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/03/13/suggestions-for-selling-books-at-expos/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/p1170310.jpgP1170310My friend Janet Drez (R) and her daughter Summer (L) dropped by my CityFest Women's Expo table.2013-08-24T00:51:39+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/02/28/1970s-culture-to-the-max/2013-08-24T00:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/01/31/how-to-catch-your-dream-immediate-ideas/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dreamcatcher.gifDreamCatcher©2010 ANVidean2013-08-24T00:49:09+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/01/29/media-signing-feb-4-chandler-coffee-bean/2013-08-24T00:48:24+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/01/11/whats-in-you-lyrics/2013-08-24T00:47:44+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/01/11/my-dreams-my-own-lyrics/2013-08-24T00:47:13+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/01/11/not-far-away-lyrics/2013-08-24T00:46:52+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/01/11/mind-and-time-lyrics/2013-08-24T00:46:18+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2010/12/27/spot-the-differences-between-these-two-pictures/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/p1160965.jpgANV hairRhythms & Muse author Ann Narcisian Videan2013-08-24T00:45:48+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2010/12/03/hello-world/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/rhythmsmusebookcover4.jpgRhythms&MuseBookCover42013-08-24T00:45:09+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/03/18/kd-langs-hallelujah-bringin-up-the-tears/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/rotoruanzlandscape.jpgRotoruaNZlandscapeListening to KD Lang brings up the same emotion for me as viewing the incomparable New Zealand landscape. @2008 ANVidean2013-03-18T18:17:31+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/02/24/jada-pinkett-smith-wicked-evolution-burn-todays-video-pick/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0099.jpgIMG_0099Ms. Smith appears to love wildly stylish, tall shoes. Maybe not these... @2012 CEVidean2013-02-22T22:52:45+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/02/23/pink-hair-grandpa-gratitude/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pinkhair.jpgPinkHairNot really John Styn's hair, but still outrageous, yes? :) ©2007 ANVidean2013-02-23T17:45:52+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/02/22/peter-gabriel-even-more-spacey-than-usual/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1090022.jpgP1090022Three people living somewhere up there, higher than the blue, spoke with Peter Gabriel this month. "Howard, CO sky" ©2008 ANVidean2013-02-21T21:05:13+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2013/01/30/cbtl-answers-tea-questions/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/peacelovecbtl.jpgPeaceLoveCBTLA graphic I created to enter a CBTL gift card contest. Yep, those are my family's hands. @2010 ANVidean2013-01-30T20:11:09+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/09/11/whats-your-faerie-name/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/p1230954.jpgP1230954Yeah, this happened within a few months of posting the blog entry below. Thank you, Joanne. @2013 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/faeriels11.jpgFaerieLS1Fairy illustration by Mark Pate (www.markpate.com)2013-01-16T08:36:32+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/10/13/coffee-communitea-pegasus-coffee-house-bainbridge-island-wa/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/virginiacreeper.jpgVirginiaCreeper2012-10-13T15:05:38+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2012/09/06/breaking-benjamin-linkin-park-ten-years-and-brahms-inspire-novel-in-progress/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/id-10083518.jpgID-10083518Free image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net2012-09-10T16:58:48+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/village/2012-08-03T22:33:22+00:00weekly0.6https://anvidean.com/2012/08/04/steampunk-music-really-yeppers/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/spglogolarge.jpgSPGLogoLargeSteam Powered Giraffe logo.2012-08-05T19:07:41+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/10/08/coffee-communitea-echo-coffee-scottsdale-az/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/stevebeltart.jpgSteveBeltArtOwner Steve Belt showcases local artists' work. ©2011 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/stevebelt-roasting.jpgSteveBelt.RoastingEcho Coffee owner Steve Belt. ©2011 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/echocoffeeexterior.jpgEchoCoffeeExteriorInviting entrance and patio at Echo Coffee. ©2011 ANVidean2011-10-08T18:43:14+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/04/17/coffee-communitea-coffee-bean-tea-leaf/2011-09-16T03:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/02/15/gold-bar-espresso/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/goldbarannmolly.gifGoldBarAnnMollyChildren's book author/illustrator Molly Idle (right) joins me for a morning tea. Her whimsical artwork graced the walls while we were there. ©2011 ANVidean https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/goldbar.gifGoldBarGold Bar ambience. ©2011 ANVidean2011-09-16T03:23:30+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/03/02/coffee-communitea-cupz-n-crepes/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cupzncrepesann.gifCupzNCrepesAnnhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cupzncrepesdecor.gifCupzNCrepesDecorPleasant French décor, comfy seating, well lit, good food. What's not to like?! ©2011 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/codicupzncrepes.gifCodiCupzNCrepesA late-start school day was a good excuse to visit Cupz N' Crepes with my daughter Codi. ©2011 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cupzncrepescodi.gifCupzNCrepesCodiA late-start school day was a good excuse to visit Cupz N' Crepes with my daughter Codi.2011-09-16T03:20:46+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/02/15/coffee-communitea-debut/2011-09-16T00:56:21+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/07/10/coffee-communitea-enchanted-grounds-highlands-ranch-co/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/eg_comicblakeann.jpgEG_ComicBlakeAnnBlake loves Batman, and I'm partial to Superman (mostly because of Smallville). ©2011 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/eg_blakepaul.jpgEG_BlakePaulMy nephew Blake and brother Paul set up our game while waiting for tea and a milkshake. ©2011 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/eg_blakeshake.jpgEG_BlakeShakeBlake's scrumptious Batman shake. ©2011 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/eg_exterior1.jpgEG_ExteriorAh, the treasures we found inside... ©2011 ANVideanhttps://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/eg_danjeff.jpgEG_DanJeffBarista Dan and owner Jeff Kokx. ©2011 ANVidean2011-09-16T00:51:11+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.com/2011/09/12/coffee-communitea-rocket-bakery-on-first-spokane-wa/https://anvidean.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rocket_bakery_on_first-photo_by_nathan.jpgRocket_Bakery_On_First.photo_by_NathanRocket Bakery On First. Photo by Nathanon Urban Spoon (http://www.urbanspoon.com/u/photo_list/1457782?photo_id=127651)2011-09-16T00:50:26+00:00monthlyhttps://anvidean.comdaily1.02026-02-16T20:07:18+00:00