Homer the Dulcimer

I am so pleased to announce the publication of the newest adventure of Homer the dulcimer - Dulcimer Reunion. This is the third book in the Homer the dulcimer series. As my interest in the mountain dulcimer has grown and wanting to learn more about the history of this instrument and where the instrument comes from this book took life. I wanted Homer to experience learning about his past and embrace his heritage. I am enjoying so much bringing Homer to life and creating stories that are entert...
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I have been going in so many different directions in the past several months. Dulcimer Campfire is out and I have been promoting the book. I have been working on my music and attending several festivals. Our duet Sweet Strings has been practicing and we actually have a gig coming up where we can promote ourselves and everything Homer! I am excited that this whole esperience just keeps growing. I love the instrument. I love the music and I am happy that I can do both. When you find something t...
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It important that for anything you do in life that you have a good foundation on which to build that life. I feel that foundation starts with a good education. Students should be well versed in the basic skills needed for life. A good grasp on grammer, spelling, math, and science. While you may not think you use this knowledge in your adult life, you find that you use it every day. Speaking correctly - grammer shows that you respect the person with whom you are speaking. You also show that yo...
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My newest children's book Dulcimer Campfire has now been published. It is available for purchase through my online store on this website as well as through Amazon.com. Just click on the links to purchase the book. I am very proud of the newest adventure for Homer the dulcimer. In this story Homer goes camping with his family at Sugar Ruins State Park. There is a folk festival that Homer is going to be attending that his father had not informed him about. While at the festival Homer becomes in...
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Along with writing my childen's books and playing the mountain dulcimer I have written a couple of songs for the dulcimer. I have two of my songs posted on youtube and I have added them to my Sweet Strings-Music page. When you get a chance you should check out Sun Shower on My Bedroom Window and Hard Labor Creek. It is amazing what is possible when you allow your creative side to step forward. This all started with taking up the mountain dulcimer. This is a wonderful instrument that anyone ca...
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Phase 1 of the book editing is complete. After putting the book together we had to check punctuation and layout and context. The new format in reviewing allows you to check your files online before getting a hard copy. this lets you to correct mistakes or make changes quicker and to print as clean as possible a proof copy of the book. All I can say at this point is how proud I am of this book. It has a good story line and I feel for the young reader will keep them entertained. I have added pi...
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Well it is a new month. Time goes on. This year is fastly coming down the home stretch. In reviewing everything I discovered that my book Receipes from an Executive Chef was released on this date in 2010. My how time slips away. It has taken me two years to put together my second children's book Dulcimer Campfire. It should be released shortly. Writing can be an up and down struggle. Motivation is such the key. When do you write? What do you write? How do you present the material? When you ar...
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Homer the dulcimer is all about music. He loves to play and entertain. He goes to as many dulcimer and music events that he can. It makes him happy when the music makes people smile. I have tried to show this in my writings. In Homer's newest adventure 'Dulcimer Campfire' there are many different songs listed that everyone plays. In particular there are four songs that I chose to put in the book with the lyrics. Of course, there had to be Homer's favorite song 'Liza Jane'. I have also include...
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I have been busy this past weeks working on the second Homer the Dulcimer book. This one is titled Dulcimer Campfire. The story has steadily progressed. It is such a joy to let my imagination take me away into Homer's world and let me experience life as Homer sees it. The secret to writing they say is to write about what you know. I have included so much of myself and what I do know into my books. It is fun to relieve some of those experiences through new eyes. I hope everyone enjoys reading ...
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