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JAN. 8, 2015 — Issue 47
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TOP THREE Mix and Mingle with Penny Sisto
CARNEGIE Paper Bag Puppets Workshop
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Live music at area locations
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Authors freed with self-publication
Rejection letters can either sting or inspire. For any author, they’re deeply personal. Some writers scar. Others revolt. Most find a way. Eventually. Clarksville resident C.E. Martin did. Martin didn’t exactly get a rejection letter. He was cut from a stack of Jason Thomas, Editor authors for a potential book deal. Hurts all the same. So, like any determined Southern Indiana resident would, Martin found an alternative route: selfpublication. As you’ll read about in Matt Koesters’ cover story today, advances in technology have eroded the wall between authors and readers like never before, thanks to Amazon’s Kindle, Apple’s iTunes and other e-book services, Koesters writes. And Southern Indiana authors have taken advantage. The audience for Martin’s works — pulp
action novels that feature characters with supernatural powers — is small but growing. Jeffersonville author Atty Eve (her pen name) took a similar path: Her book was “orphaned” after her publisher died and no one within the company would sign her, and the traditional publishing route was roadblocked. Like Martin, she now self-publishes for fans of a niche market of dark, twisted thrillers. The trend has grown so much in Southern Indiana that Eve established a website in 2013 called KentuckianaAuthors.com that gives other local authors chances to get exposure and ensure they don’t miss important events, Koesters writes. As a self-published author, you are your own boss. No middle man, no bowing to corporate whims. Rejection never felt so freeing. — Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason. thomas@newsandtribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas.
Paper bag puppet pick me up What: Carnegie Center Free
Family Fun Workshop: Paper Bag Puppets When: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 10 Where: Carnegie Center for Art and History, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany Info: This drop-in workshop is free and open to the first 60 participants, suggested ages 2-12. Registration is required and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants should arrive no later than 11:30 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call the Call to register: 812-944-7336. The Carnegie Center Family Fun Workshops have been a great success and these drop-in classes in the lower level are the perfect way for families to spend Saturday morning together. All ages have a chance to look around the galleries and are led by center staff and volunteers as they create
art related to the exhibits or an upcoming holiday. Paper bag puppets will get a laugh out of
just about anyone. If the end of the holidays and the cold outside have you a little down, then a paper bag puppet may be just the
thing for you, at this workshop. Sure, the basics of the paper bag puppet are boring — eyes, nose, and mouth. But, there are so many possibilities beyond the basics. Will your puppet be a creature or a person? Will it have yarn hair, paper hair, or something else? Sparkling earrings perhaps? A silly tongue in its mouth? Making these characters is a great opportunity to think outside the box to create something happy and wonderful. We’ll have a variety of materials on hand for participants to make hair, eyes, arms, clothes and more, for their puppets. If you like, you can use colored papers, tissue paper, ribbon, etc. to make your bag into a bird, lion, monster or other creature. You’ll use glue and/or tape to attach the materials to your bag. Families are encouraged to visit our current exhibit “Earth-Tones: Art Quilts” by Penny Sisto before or after the workshop; Saturday, Jan. 10 is the last day of the exhibit. The Family Fun Workshops are sponsored by Tri Kappa of New Albany and the Carnegie Center, Inc. — Carnegie Center for Art and History
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Tone it up What: Mix and Mingle with Penny Sisto (last day of ‘Earth-Tones’ exhibit)
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 Where: Carnegie Center for Art and History, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany ‘Earth’ stems from Penny’s experiments with dying fabrics with coffee and then working with them to create subtle quilts that express her impressions of aspects of the stages of life. ‘Tones’ is another series that explores the importance of music to cultural traditions across the globe.
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What: Essential oils workshop When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 10 Where: Seeds and Greens, 207 W. First St., New Albany Ruth Ann Watson of Birkat Adonai Farm will introduce body and skin car products featuring essential oil sand explain how they are used; discussion on properties of essential oils and why they are therapeutic.
Party on the block
What: NA-FC Library/Purdue Extension Block Party When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Where: NA-FC Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany The event will teach parents and caregivers about the benefits of block play featuring several different stations for adults and children to play together with different types of blocks. This event is geared towards parents, caregivers, and children 5 and under.
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By MATT KOEST matt.koesters@newsand OUTHERN INDIANA — Clarksv always knew he had what it takes Finding a publishing company th on him was always the problem. “I’ve written since the ’80s, and alw (short fiction) to different magazines a ally panned out,” Martin recalled. Martin thought he had finally foun a Portland, Ore., publishing company lection of true stories Martin had writt working as an investigator in the Clar Office. But bad news didn’t wait very The publisher had overextended itself “I was one of about 100 (authors) th “Th for
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FINDING YOUR GROOVE
By his own admission, Martin’s fiction work isn’t the kind of thing that most publishers would want to take a chance on. He writes pulp action novels that feature characters with supernatural powers. The readership for Martin’s “Stone Soldiers” series is small but growing, he said. Now retired from his job with the prosecutor’s office, Martin has dipped his toe in the water of full-time authorship, but the money hasn’t yet been right to take the plunge. Profits in 2012 were sparse, but reached into the thousands in 2013. More recently, Martin decided to take a job as a paralegal and push authorship back to a part-time job. But if the money gets to the point where he’s making enough writing, he’ll be
ONLINE RESOURCE
KentuckianaAuthors.com provides a resource for new, up-and-coming authors from the area. The website provides information about local book fairs and other events where books might be promoted, and it gives authors — normally a solitary bunch — a forum in which to network and share ideas.
back to it full time. Jeffersonville author Atty Eve — her pen name — shares much in common with Martin. Like him, Eve was on the verge of being published before she received some bad news. See AUTHORS, pAGe 8
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MOVIES.: Jan. 10
é “Lone Survivor”
“The Legend of Hercules”
Fun with the flutist
ALBANY — Lindsey N EW Goodman, a musician of
What: Flutist Lindsey
Goodman in concert wide-ranging talents, will be on When: 7:30 p.m. Saturthe IU Southeast campus for a day, Jan. 17 week prior to the performance Where: Richard K. as part of the Music DepartStem Concert Hall of the ment’s recording label, New Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Dynamic Records’ recording Community Center on residency program to record a the IU Southeast campus, future release in the label’s cata4201 Grant Line Road, logue of contemporary music. New Albany Goodman will perform “Other Info: Free. For more Voices” for flute and reverb by information call 812Grant Cooper, “New Year’s” 941-2655 or visitius.edu/ for alto flute/mezzo-soprano, music percussion, and piano by IU Southeast faculty composer, Erich Stem, “The Road from Hana” for flute and pre-recorded alto flute choir by Rob Deemer, “suspicion of nakedness” for solo flute and reverb by Roger Zahab, “Separation Logic” for flute and live-processed electronics by Roger Dannenberg, and “Penelope’s Song” for flute and electronics by Judith Shatin. Goodman will be joined by musical partners Scott Christian and Anne Waltner who perform together as the flute, percussion and piano trio known as ASS3MBLY. A student of New York Philharmonic principal flutist Robert Langevin, Lindsey also studied with Walfrid Kujala, former principal piccolo of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She received her masters degree from Northwestern University, her bachelors degree summa cum laude from Duquesne University, and a professional studies diploma from the Manhattan School of Music’s orchestral performance program. Born in Virginia and raised in Ohio, Goodman resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and dog. — IU Southeast
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T.V. PREMIERES: Jan. 11
é “Girls” (HBO)
“Golden Globe Awards” (NBC)
books: Jan. 13
é “The Girl on the Train” by
Paula Hawkins
“The Darkest Part of the Forest” by Holly Black
Give me some skin
What: ‘Skin Deep’ When: Through Feb. 15 Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
Info: For ticket information call 812-288-8281 or visit derbydinner.com
“Skin Deep” is a warmhearted, romantic comedy about a large, lovable, lonelyheart named Maureen who gives romance one last shot on a blind-date. Maureen’s classy, polished sister and her gorgeous husband, who are having problems of their own, can’t help but get involved in her love life which doesn’t always produce their desired results. Joe, the unsuspecting blinddate, can’t seem to do or say anything right, but might just win in the end. “Skin Deep” is chock full of witty one-liners and is sure to start your new year with laughter. “Skin Deep” was written by Jon Lonoff. Derby Dinner’s production is directed by Bekki Jo Schneider. The cast will include Elizabeth Loos, Janet Essenpreis, Brian Bowman and Paul Kerr.
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Live music at the Exchange
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday Where: Exchange pub + kitchen, 118 W. Main St., New Albany Friday, Jan. 9: Josh Glauber; Saturday, Jan. 10: Aquila Bock [exhangeforfood.com]
When: Friday and Saturday Friday, Jan. 9: Kelsey and Rachel; Saturday, Jan. 10: Kyle Hastings; Friday, Jan. 16: Kelsey and Rachel; Saturday, Jan. 17: The Strays; Friday, Jan. 23: Kyle Hastings; Saturday, Jan. 24: Kelsey and Rachel; Friday, Jan. 30: Bobby Wilson; Saturday, Jan. 31: Kyle Hastings
Live music at NAPH
Where: New Albany Production House, 1736 E. Main St., New Albany Friday, Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m.: Ghostbomb, Light Treason, Salvage The Remains, Frailty and Badassness, 6:30 p.m., $7; Saturday, Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m.: No Fret Quartet, Lilly Crowe, The 10 Cent Cigars (from Wisconsin) and John Thomas & The Bad Times Band, $8
Corydon Jamboree
Where: 220 Hurst Lane, Corydon When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Saturday, Jan. 10: Brady Meenach, Kim McCauley, Kelly Amy; Jan. 17: Rachel Coogle, Roger Conley; Jan. 24: Gerald Shelton, Kelly Casey, Graig Perkins; Jan. 31: Marcus Kinnard, Natalie Berry with Big Momma General Admission $10; children 6-12, $6; under 6, free. For reservations, directions or any other information call 812-738-1130. [corydonjamboree.com]
Live on State at Wick’s
Where: Wick’s Pizza Parlor, 225 State St., New Albany When: Friday and Saturday Friday, Jan. 9: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Shine Runner; Saturday, Jan. 10: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., J.D. Shelburne; Friday, Jan. 16: Out of Order; Saturday, Jan. 17: Jackson Scott & The Insane Outlaws; Jan. 23: Jeni Carr & Twangtown; Saturday, Jan. 24: Gas Money; Friday, Jan. 30: Full Contact; Saturday, Jan. 31: Rachel Timberlake [wickspizza.com]
Live music at Big Four Burgers + Beer
Where: Big Four Burgers + Beer, 134 Spring St., Jeffersonville When: Friday and Saturday Friday, Jan. 9: The Strays; Saturday, Jan. 10: Kelsey and Rachel; Friday, Jan. 16: Kyle Hastings; Saturday, Jan. 17: Aquila; Friday, Jan. 23: Kelsey and Rachel; Saturday, Jan. 24: Kyle Hastings; Friday, Jan. 30: Kyle Hastings; Saturday, Jan. 31: Kelsey and Rachel [bigfourburgers.com]
Live music at Charlie Nobel’s
Where: Charlie Nobel’s Eatery + Draught House, 7815 Ind. 311, Sellersburg
Concerts at Headliners
Where: Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road, Louisville Info: headlinerslouisville.com Friday, Jan. 9, 9 p.m.: Civil Twilight with Knox Hamilton, $12 (18 and over); Thursday, Jan. 23, 9 p.m., WSFR Cover Up Fest (in support of the Salvation Army), The Debut of: Slave Against The Machine (local tribute to Rage and Audioslave), with Turn 3, $10 (18 and over)
‘Skin Deep’
When: Through Feb. 15 Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse Info: For ticket information call 812-288-8281 or visit derbydinner.com “Skin Deep” is a warm-hearted, romantic comedy about a large, lovable, lonely-heart named Maureen who gives romance one last shot on a blind-date. Maureen’s classy, polished sister and her gorgeous husband, who are having problems of their own, can’t help but get involved in her love life which doesn’t always produce their desired results. Joe, the unsuspecting blind-date, can’t seem to do or say anything right, but might just win in the end. “Skin Deep” was written by Jon Lonoff. Derby Dinner’s production is directed by Bekki Jo Schneider. The cast will include Elizabeth Loos, Janet Essenpreis, Brian Bowman and Paul Kerr.
Bluegrass on the range rom deep in the Appalachians F where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Blue Ridge comes
What: Balsam Range
When: 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 23 the Balsam Range band, creatively Where: Richard blending bluegrass, folk, gospel and jazz into a new American acoustic K. Stem Concert music experience. Hall, Paul W. Ogle It has been said that the loudest Cultural and Comword in the world is your name, munity Center, IU because it is who you are. A lot of Southeast, 4201 people who live in western North Grant Line Road, Carolina claim the antiquated New Albany names of the peaks and valleys Cost: $28 adults; and the lakes and rivers of this $10 students beautiful part of the southern Ap Info: For tickets palachian Mountains. Such is the call 812-941-2525, name Balsam Range to a group of or go online to five outstanding acoustic musicians oglecenter.com. and singers from Haywood County, N.C. For its band name, it thoughtfully and respectfully adopted the name of a majestic range of mountains that surround part of their home county, where the Smokies meet the Blue Ridge. Now meet the band, Balsam Range. Tim Surrett delivers lead and harmony singing, plays bass most of the time, and will occasionally move his talents to the resonator guitar. Buddy Melton is one of the most gifted tenor voices in bluegrass and Americana today, and his stellar fiddle playing supports the band’s programs equally. Caleb Smith’s unique guitar style pairs perfectly with his energetic power singing. Darren Nicholson is one of the most gifted mandolin players and harmony singers ever to come from the Southern Mountains. Marc Pruett plays traditional three finger banjo in intuitive and powerful ways that blend and complement the influences in the band of jazz and bluegrass, country and gospel, and swing and old-time, adding a credible entertainment experience of over 40 years to this fresh, unique Southern band. Among the group’s many accolades, the International Bluegrass Music Association named Balsam Range the 2014 Entertainer of the Year as well as the 2014 Vocal Group of the Year. — IU Southeast
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AUTHORS: KentuckianaAuthors.com established in 2013 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 “I started writing about 15 years ago, and I was on my way to being traditionally published,” Eve said. “Right before we were getting ready to sign that contract ... my publisher passed away all of the sudden. Nobody else in the company wanted to sign me. My book was orphaned.” Like Martin, she now writes for a niche market — fans of dark, twisted thrillers, in this case — that most traditional publishers wouldn’t dare pursue, and has instead gone the self-published route.
LOCAL AUTHORS FORGE GROUP
Becoming a self-published author means becoming a business owner, and that means having to rely on one’s self to promote and advertise. Eve started KentuckianaAuthors.com to provide a resource for new, up-and-coming authors from the area. The website provides information about local book fairs and other events where books might be promoted, and it gives authors — normally a solitary bunch — a forum in which to network and share ideas. “A lot of them just want to network and find out, Where can I get my book placed?” Eve explained. “Where can I sell my book, get exposure and things like that.” Eve established KenC. E. Martin tuckianaAuthors.com in August 2013. The website’s Facebook page now has nearly 400 members. Eve’s group has given other local authors chances to get exposure and ensure they don’t miss important events. She organized the Writer’s Row that was featured at the 2014 return of Jeffersonville Steamboat Days, and she’s organizing a book fair at the Palace Theater in Louisville for next year that will feature several best-selling authors. The process of becoming a self-published author includes some details that won’t be for everyone, Martin said. In addition to writing, he pays for his books to be proofread. He does the graphic design for his cover art. He schedules his appearances and creates his own promotional materials. “I’m trying to approach it like a small business, and I’m trying to reinvest all of the profits into it,” Martin said.
Staff photo illustration by tyler stewart/claire munn
TAKING THE TRADITIONAL ROUTE Because of the distaste many authors have for that side of the business, that means that there’s still a place for traditional publishers, said Dave Mattingly, owner of Louisville-based BlackWyrm Publishing. Mattingly estimates that about half of his company’s authors are local, and about two thirds are all first-time authors. “A lot of authors want to just write and not worry about all of the rest of the stuff,” Mattingly said.” Authors are often disappointed to find out that becoming an author also means that they’re also now a business owner, and that’s not really what they wanted to do. They wanted to write stories and let the rest of it take care of itself.” Not all authors shy away from the marketing and advertising aspect of the business. Martin unleashes his creativity when promoting “Stone Soldiers,” using Kill Cards and other military-themed promo-
So You Know
Amazon’s current top five best sellers in the Kindle Store: *1. “Miramont’s Ghost” by Elizabeth Hall 2. “Flirting with Felicity” by Gerri Russell 3. “Everything Burns” by Vincent Zandri 4. “Heart Collector” by Jacques Vandroux 5. “Interrupted: When Jesus Wrecks Your Comfortable Christianity” by Jen Hatmaker *Note: Books one through four are based on preorder sales with a release date of Feb. 1. tional items to make his work stand out. “I’m still learning, but it appears that self-publishing is better an more beneficial, in my opinion, because there’s so much more you can do as far as marketing,” said Jamila D. Smith, New Albany. “You can actually have ownership of your work. You don’t have to go through another company to get approval as far as how to promote
yourself and how to promote your work.” Smith writes young adult, urban fiction, and has published three books so far. A teacher by trade, Smith’s unsure if she wants to make writing a full-time career, but she has embraced the possibilities that modern technology offers today’s novelists like few others have: She says she is working with a local filmmaker to create a webseries based on her writing. Smith has enjoyed writing since she was in fourth grade, but it wasn’t until 2006 that she started copyrighting her work. She considers waiting so long a mistake that others should avoid. “The longer you sit with blank pages, the longer you’re going to have an empty manuscript,” Smith said. “I had someone once tell me — and would advise someone else — anything that sounds crazy and just spontaneous and risky, just go with it.”