Writing and Music – Page 102

June 29, 2016

Lovers and Leavers @HayesCarll

CD Review LOVERS AND LEAVERS “Either you’re nobody’s business or you’re front page news…” is a line from Sake of the Song on Hayes Carll’s new album, Lovers and Leavers. This is a very different Hayes than we saw on KMAG YOYO, his last release in 2011. The songs are simple, haunting, heartfelt and none …

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June 16, 2016

Songwriter Extraordinaire, Richard Dobson

How often does a person actually get to experience recognition for a lifetime of work while they are still here to enjoy it? I'd say the answer to that is 'not often.' My friend, Richard Dobson, has literally spent an entire lifetime writing songs, poetry, books and other ramblings. Just recently, he was honored by having …

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March 17, 2016

Interview by Allen American Newspaper!

This newspaper article appeared in the Allen American newspaper this week and on the front page, no less!! I am honored. Garrett Cook did a great job interviewing me and writing the article. Not only did he cover all of the main points of the interview, but touched on writing projects that I do outside …

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March 16, 2016

Book Trailer – ‘Til Death Do Us Part

I just got the new book trailer for the fourth book in my series of true stories, 'Til Death Do Us Part!! This story takes the reader on an emotional journey with Luke and Darlina Stone as they face Luke's deteriorating physical health. With sand in the hourglass of time running thin, Luke and Darlina …

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March 10, 2016

Follow Your Heart

How many times in your life have you been told to follow your heart when trying to make a decision about something? I couldn't begin to count the number of times this has applied in my own life. We have a physical heart that beats inside our chests and helps keep our bodies alive, but …

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February 2, 2016

OUTLAW MUSIC

Events that happened before and leading up to the Outlaw Music movement.

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January 19, 2016March 3, 2026

The Last Cowboy Song

A glance back at the old West through the words of a song.

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August 3, 2015March 3, 2026

The Big Bend, Big Adventure!

I recently took a vacation. Yes, I know, that is just not acceptable in the life of a writer. 🙂 But, I did it anyway. Myself and my best friend and Spirit Sister in life, Kay, journeyed from North Texas down to the Big Bend area. Now, that my friends, is a long haul! Texas …

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