LEVEL 1 — HE SHOOTS So, true confessions — I’ve never even held a video game controller. No X-Box, Nintendo, or Wii. No Fortnite, League of Legends, or Grand Theft Auto. I’m no anti-gamer, I’ve just had too much other stuff to do to make the time. Then what time I did have filled up with marriage, family, writing, scripts, … Read More
Vessel Time Live Interview with Fantasy Author – Elizabeth Isaacs
Vessel Time Live with Anna Elias I was fortunate to share some one-on-one Zoom time with fantasy author, Elizabeth Isaacs on my January FB Live. Elizabeth is a woman of many layers and talents. We discussed her books — “The Scythian Trials,” and “The Light of Asteria” and others in the Kailmeyra Chronicles. We talked shop on her inspirations, and … Read More
My work on “12 Monkeys” — 25 years of art, history and touching lives
From Miami beginnings… I began my professional career working in production on TV commercials and music videos in Miami, FL. Soon after, I was hired on “Miami Vice,” during its 5th and final season, as Don Johnson’s personal assistant. That’s a story for later, but — With Georgia on my mind… When the season ended and the show packed up, … Read More
Good Riddance, 2020! Except for the good parts…
Learn from the old… Most of us agree that 2020 has been the worst year ever. We can’t wait to send it packing at midnight tonight. Personally, my family has lost two dear uncles and ten friends to COVID, with many more family members and friends falling ill. We’ve suffered job loss, lock downs, school changes and more. My flute-playing, … Read More
Facebook Live – Interview with author, Mary Ting
“Vessel Time Live” with Anna Elias I was fortunate to share time with international bestselling, award-winning author Mary Ting on FB Live. We discussed her newest book, “When the Wind Chimes,” plus future books including next year’s latest in the “ISAN” series. We also talked shop on her personal journey as an author, and many wonderful things that make her … Read More
FaceBook Live Chat — “Character: What+Why=Who”
“VESSEL TIME LIVE” with author Anna M. Elias Writers invent characters whole cloth for their fictional tales. These people have to feel real on the page or screen or we don’t connect. Old or young, villain or hero, killer or savior, they must “live and breathe” in their world as we do in ours – warts and all. How do … Read More
FaceBook Live Chat — “Politics: Surviving A House Divided”
“Vessels Time Live” Weekly Facebook chat with author, Anna M. Elias In light of the election, I use examples from my own life to talk about how to stay whole in a family that does NOT vote alike. I also spotlight The Vessels’ rift between Governor Ron Galt and his estranged father, Sam Fullerton. It’s a political battle that, if … Read More
Halloween Question: Tricks as Treats – Why do we love to fear?
~ TRICKS AS TREATS~ There is no “Vessel Time Live” on my author’s Facebook this week, so I’m sharing a thought for the day: Why do we love to be scared? Whether a scary movie, a haunted house, or a trip to the dentist with all those sharp tools, there is something appealing about the dark side of human existence. … Read More
The Eyes Have It…
This one came to me in a writing practice yesterday. The prompt was “Write about a reflection.” As with all writing practices, I put pen to paper with no idea what would follow. Here it is: The mirror comes to mind most readily. A reflection of our faces, our hair and clothes – at the worst of times and the … Read More
It’s Just Cleaning Day. Right?
It has been a year since Mom died. Her beautiful soul passed peacefully and pain free in our home, under Hospice care, after losing her battle to brain cancer. The memories are happy, and we have no regrets, but the scar is still fresh. Every holiday and birthday without her has held its own form of mourning, but the one-year … Read More