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“Euphoria in Blue” poetry and photography by tara caribou

Posted on August 6, 2022 by tara caribou

“Coming of Rage” short stories by Ray Van Horn, Jr.

Posted on August 1, 2022 by tara caribou

Raw Earth Ink is proud to present Ray Van Horn, Jr.’s new book, Coming of Rage.

“Coming of Rage and six other short stories reflect the human spirit and learning how to rise up and meet adversity. To stand face-to-face with it, then overcome. These are tales of young and old, tragic and strong, broken but still standing. When a young man realizes all isn’t as he imagined it would be. When a woman relives her painful past and chooses to walk through the coals for the freedom on the other side. And when skin color becomes more than just skin-deep. These are the moments that shape us. The moments we make a decision to continue along our path of destruction or to rise above and allow wisdom to mold our minds into something new.”

A common thread of hard turning points and difficult decisions rendered weave throughout each tale as author Ray Van Horn, Jr. draws on his many years experience in the music industry where he rubbed elbows with drummers, vocalists, bands, groupies, managers, roadies, and die-hard fans.

A man’s shady past catches up with him. You’ll have to read the story to see how it turns out!

In paperback at: lulu, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or signed copies directly from the author.

As an eBook at: EPUB ebook, Nook, Kobo, Kindle.

Leave a review at Goodreads.

Another Art Posting

Posted on July 30, 2022 by tara caribou

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“All My Cats” by me (inspired by my friend and fellow author/blogger, Michael Raven)

Here’s a few pieces I’ve done this month, not including business artwork. Some of these are available for sale on my Society6 page, where you can get high-quality artwork printed on a variety of items such as phone covers, puzzles, mugs, wall art, rugs, clothing, and more!

July life update coming soon!

Watch the Fur Fly

Posted on June 27, 2022 by tara caribou

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Sign of the times… at least neither of them had matches or a can of spray paint.

But seriously, I love watching the wildlife. Whether it’s napping or eating or kicking up their heels or boxing. Who needs tv when you have real life?!

Bunnies in a Burrow

Posted on June 18, 2022 by tara caribou

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A rainy afternoon pencil drawing, just for fun.

Tonight’s Sun and Moon*

Posted on June 15, 2022 by tara caribou

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What a day, I’ll tell ya…

It’s wildfire season again (of course) and Alaska currently has over 250,000 acres burning. ….It sure makes for pretty photos though.

I did not use any filters or manipulate these photos at all. Just taken with my real camera, all a few minutes apart.

Also… I am sad to report that during this session, I knocked over my camera on its tripod, which broke the camera, front and back. I’m super bummed. Phones just don’t take as accurate of photos with all the “smart robots” that are built in and installed. sighhhhh.

*technically a few days ago, as I have my posts scheduled out a ways.

Start of Summer Photography

Posted on June 5, 2022 by tara caribou

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Summer came early to my part of the world, with unseasonably hot and dry weather. It’s shaping up to be a busy year for me but not in a bad way. I was given the opportunity to till up a large plot of land for a garden, which I have done and it’s all planted. A moose has quickly discovered it and eaten through all my broccoli and cabbage through several starts, along with most of my cauliflower, kohlrabi, and Brussels sprouts. I’ve since replanted and now working on building a (hopefully) better fence. I hope you enjoy some recent photos.

Rare sighting: caribou crossing the highway.

Discovered a new(?) Alaskan company. Their Spruce Tip soda is a delight.

And I’m quite enjoying their cola, which, according to the back of the can, “tastes like a bolt of citrus and ginger lightning striking the Alaskan tundra”.

Another flamer 11:20pm, one thing chemtrails do is create crazy-colored sunsets.

Last night, well after midnight. We don’t call Alaska the land of the midnight sun for no reason.

Through the screen window… what’s that in the foreground….?

Oh. Hey there Alaskan mosquito. “Unofficial state bird” 🙄

“We Lived Like Kings” poetry by G.M. Manzi

Posted on May 31, 2022 by tara caribou

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Raw Earth Ink is proud to present G.M. Manzi’s debut poetry book, We Lived Like Kings.

“I’d one day love to spin a tale from yarn weaved from that which brings me joy, peace, and serenity. But the fount of creativity is unfortunately better fed by the spring from which flows my miseries, misfortunes, and unforgiving hatreds.”

G.M. Manzi ruminates the everyday introspection without sugarcoating or special dressing. Read like a friend sharing from his heart on a muggy summer evening in the back yard, pipe in hand, mesmerized by the rising smoke and long pauses between thoughts. He counters rough memories with softer moments and hindsight. Sit back, prop up your feet, and soak in the significant minutes.