email exchange from one of my editors

Leonard:
> Dusti,
>
> Did you want me to put your name on the by line for
> the Castle article??

Me:
Yes, please.
And I'd like to be credited as "Dusti Lewars-Poole, haunt goddess."

*big ol' cheezy grin*

long friggin' day

...spent the work day in a FTP training class - which was cool; I'm very glad about this, actually!

Met my beloved at the mall down the street, and we went to get Arielle, take her to judo, and then back here for an overnight visit. (Yes, I'm being a very bad stepmommy because I'm on the computer and not with her - but I really need to get these damned articles finished...*sigh*)

Arielle is 12, and sometimes it's hard to remember that 12 year olds really are just kids. She's very into how kids at school are "annoying"., and how she and her friends threaten violence against each other a lot (in Philly, we call it "talking trash"). I think she forgets that she's one of the lucky popular kids - I mean, she is GORGEOUS and smart and popular! (Check her out - http://www.geocites.com/elionwyr/wedding.html - page down til you see the pics of the blonde kid in the white dress.)

I found myself thinking, "Dear God, don't let her become one of those mean popular kids!" and reminded her that it's really important to continue to treat people the way you'd like to be treated. Which I think she knows...she's generally really nice to others (very evident in her judo classes)...but...ya know...I worry. It's my job.

Anyway..off to finish these damn articles...*yawwwwwwwn*...friggin' Barbie..I don't believe I agreed to this...!!!! Ah well - I get to do some fun stuff next issue. :)

Tales from the Dark Tower - review

This may suck moose. I really can't tell.
Website for those interested: http://www.monolithgraphics.com
Knightwizard, you might like his work - it reminds me of some of yours - in technique, not subject matter.


Book Review:
Tales from the Dark Tower
Illustrated by Joseph Vargo
Edited by Joseph Vargo and Christine Filipak

Art tells a story.

In the case of Joseph Vargo’s paintings, the tales are tormented, haunting…and put to words in a series of short stories entitled Tales from the Dark Tower.

Friend and fan James Pipkin was the impetus for this gothic volume. Initially, Vargo needed some coaxing; his cast of characters had been whispering their histories to him for years. What would be the best way for others to capture those voices?

In the end, eight writers came together, working separately and in teams. They were guided by the paintings and story outlines provided by Vargo, who also saw to the continuity and overall tone of the project. The result is a seamless collection of works sure to satisfy the gothic heart.

For readers of Dark Realms magazines, many of the authors’ names will be familiar – in particular, Christine Filipak (Vargo’s partner at Monolith Graphics), Joseph Iorillo, and James Pipkin. Joining their ranks are fellow Ohio-based writers Eric Muss-Barnes, Jalone J. Haessig, Russell Novotny, and Robert Michaels.

Come be seduced by the vampiric Lord Brom and his cast of ghosts and memories.

Face terror and madness in the Dark Queen’s arms.

Embrace the sadness, the coldness and horror that haunts these cold halls.

Open the pages. Enter the Dark Tower.