By Jack Smith
Wilbur Smith was born in Zambia in 1933. Educated at Michaelhouse, a private senior boys school in South Africa, and then Rhodes University, Smith became a full-time writer in 1964 after his first book, “When the Lion Feeds,” met with great success. Since then, he’s used his...
By Brittany Kirke
Twice as sexy as two 20-year-olds, Christon Birge is making his mark in the country music industry. His most recent release, “Best Friends Bring Beer,” debuted its official lyric video on the first of March in 2021.
Born and raised a humble man in Vernon, FL, Christon found...
By Jack Smith
There are two books that actually changed the direction of my life: “Atlas Shrugged,” by Ayn Rand and “Lonesome Dove,” by Larry McMurtry. As my editor is committed to keeping this paper non-partisan, I will focus on Mr. McMurtry. “Lonesome Dove” is a modern classic and anyone...
By Lisa Cyr
“I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music.”–Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein loved to play violin. In the same way that each person is unique, each musical instrument has a unique attractiveness. Love at first sight becomes love at first sound. Like a relationship, one must...
By Raveen Kilgore
Colleen Greene grew up in a family that emphasized the value of art and music in everyday life. This reality led artist Colleen Greene down a path that has included a diverse array of artistic pursuits. Part of an Air Force family, Colleen and her four siblings...
By Raveen Kilgore
October 10, 2018 is a date that Panama City locals will never forget. When Hurricane Michael made his arrival, he made history. Ironically, his overnight strength and his mighty winds are not the only thing he will go in the history books for. Hours after the storm...
By Lisa Cyr
“I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music.” -Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein loved to play violin. In the same way that each person is unique, each musical instrument has a unique attractiveness. Love at first sight becomes love at first sound. Like a relationship, one...
Review by Jack Smith
It turns out that one of America’s greatest writers lives next store in New Iberia, Louisiana. He is also known to spend time at his second home in Missoula, Montana. He was born in Houston, Texas, in 1936, and spent his first twenty years doing almost...
Review by Jack Smith
Planning a trip to St Bart's in the late eighties, I needed enough reading material to last two weeks. I went to Barnes & Noble and found this series on the “just published” rack. As a fan of historical fiction, I thought this might be the...
By Jamie Zimchek
Liza Snyder makes art. But she doesn’t just make art, she helps other people of all reasonable ages learn how to make art too, with great patience and a twinkle in her eye. If you’ve had occasion at any point in life to help a seven-year-old paint,...
