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CHASING THE MUSE
a novel
by
Elizabeth O. Dulemba
THE JUNGIAN EFFECT
Muses are being talked about:
On the Muse by Cheryl Renee Herbsman
What is a muse? Hell if I know. by Lisa Schroeder
On Muses by Jackson Pearce
On Muses by Saundra Mitchell
How to Call in Your Writing Muse at eHow


INSPIRATION
The Quality That Makes Your Stories (and you) go Viral by Justine Lee Musk





one of my all-time favorite musicians, Michael Hedges, and his playing style ("slap harmonics" and "tapping") will figure prominently in my story. That won't be his name in the book, but anybody who knows music will recognize him.      Why do I love his music? Have a gander at this - one of my all-time favorite songs - Michael's music set to "I Carry Your Heart" by E.E. Cummings (turn your sound up):



But while "I Carry Your Heart" is wonderful, it doesn't begin to show off what Michael could really do with a guitar. For that, have a peek at "Ritual Dance" (yes, that is ONE man on ONE guitar):



     You may recognize the song as it was used in the movie "August Rush" played by Kaki Kings. Get some previews here. And check out "Bari Improv" which is completely inspired by Michael's style (I'm guessing "Rickover's Dream" or "The Rootwitch"). Here's the clip from the movie:



     Unfortunately, as it so often happens with the truly talented, Michael is no longer with us. He died in a car crash in 1997. But I got to see him in concert, completely inspired, several times before he died (boxing shorts and all). Rarely have I ever felt so exposed to completely raw, pure, genius as when watching him play.      Every now and then as I write, I stop and listen to Michael do his thing. It sends chills through me, which I hope I then apply to the page with my words. These are the things that inspire me.




Your name in Greek

Archimedes as soccer player - Eureka!


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