Poetry Reading at Fantasy Faire in Second Life

RedGoddess and Michael Romani were featured poets at this year's Fantasy Faire. We read original poems, stories and selective works from fantasy writers. One of the poems that I shared was "Red Daughter by Alena Sullivan. Prior to the event, I searched for various authors whose work reflect the theme of the event. In addition, I included Lillith and Art by Poet Morgue McMillan. I also took the opportunity to share a few short stories from the Adventures of Lola series.

After an hour of reading, we open the floor to hear from the audience. We had a wonderful audience of fellow writers and those who enjoy the spoken words. Angeljade Writer (hosts a weekly open mic poetry reading at 10 am slt) read a Maya Angelou poem. Bonchance Longfall also read some classic poems. Saffia Widdershins, one of the Faire's organizers also read a piece during the event. For those who were too shy to read aloud, I was happy to read for them. Overall, it was a fabulous event. We hope to return next year with more poems and stories. Special thanks to the organizers and sponsors of Fantasy Faire.

About Fantasy Faire

Fantasy Faire 2015 is the largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts, roleplayers and performers in the virtual world. From Thursday, April 23 to Sunday May 3, treat yourself to eleven days of shopping, live music concerts, auctions, hunts, events and roleplaying as thousands of Second Life residents and creators bring their own visions together to support the American Cancer Society’s vision of a world without cancer.

RedGoddess Reads at Fantasy Faire Second Life

Happy Sunday everyone! Do you want to hear the latest Adventures of Lola's stories? Today I have the great honor of reading at this year's Fantasy Faire. I'll be co-hosting with a fellow writer, Michael Romani. We both will share our own work. Then, participants from the audience can join in by reading as well. The event starts at 10am (1p Est) and ends at 12pm slt (3p Est). I hope you can come over and bask in the written word while supporting a wonderful cause.

Here's your limo: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sylvan%20of%20Spells/140/130/43

About Fantasy Faire 

Celebrating its seventh year, Fantasy Faire 2015 is the largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts, roleplayers and performers in the virtual world. From Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, 
May 3, treat yourself to eleven days of shopping, live music concerts, auctions, hunts, events and roleplaying as thousands of Second Life residents and creators bring their own visions together to support the American Cancer Society’s vision of a world without cancer.

Talk! with Marie Presents Fantasy Faire Second Life, Janis Ian's The Tiny Mouse & Brain Pickings's Children Books

Listen in to this week's Talk! with Marie show where I talk about books, music and current events in SL with a surprise guest. This is the final week of National Poetry Month. I've been trying to attend at least one literary event in the greater Boston area. I attended a reading by Author Maxine Hong Kingston. Today's show focuses on Janis Ian's The Tiny Mouse, Fantasy Faire in SL, Brain Pickings's list of 15 children's books & Jordan Reyne's Music. I'm co-hosting a two-hour poetry event with a fellow writer at Fantasy Faire. 

Poetry at Fantasy Faire, April 23-May 3

Fantasy Faire is the largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts, roleplayers and performers in the virtual world. From Thursday, April 23 to Sunday May 3, treat yourself to eleven days of shopping, live music concerts, auctions, hunts, events and roleplaying as thousands of  residents and creators bring their own visions together to support the American Cancer Society.

The Tiny Mouse by Janis Ian

About Brain Pickings

Brain Pickings is a cross-disciplinary LEGO treasure chest, full of pieces spanning art, science, psychology, design, philosophy, history, politics, anthropology, and more; pieces that enrich our mental pool of resources and empower combinatorial ideas that are stronger, smarter, richer, deeper and more impactful. Above all, it’s about how these different disciplines illuminate one another to glean some insight, directly or indirectly, into that grand question of how to live, and how to live well.

I read the following books from Brain Pickings's children's list

Pele King of Soccer ( El rey del futbol) by Monica Brown
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

My Name is Gabito (Me llamo Gabito) by Monica Brown
The Life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Illustrated by Raul Colon

Side by Side ( Lado a Lado)
The story of Dolores Huerta & Cesar Chavez
by Monica Brown
Illustrated by Joe Cepeda

The Iridescence of Birds
A Book about Henri Matisse
by Patricia MacLachlan
Pictures by Hadley Hooper

Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat Ella Fitzgerald by Roxanne Orgill
Illustrated by Sean Qualls

Talk! with Marie Presents Musician Eric Steffensen & Feed a Smile Events in Second Life

This weekend I had a chance to listen to Musicians Eric Steffensen, Lila, Edward Lowell, Bat Masters and twostep at the Lavender field. My recent show primarily highlights Eric Steffensen's music and Feed a Smile. I host the show weekly where I discuss books, e-publishing, indie authors, independent best selling books, magazines, Second Life events and share original music and writing. To listen to past episodes and stay connected, go to my BTR page. 

Music by Eric Steffensen

About Feed a Smile

Live and Learn in Kenya in Second Life

Since January 2010 Live and Learn in Kenya NGO is also online in the Second Life virtual charity community – Nonprofit Commons. LLK operates from a virtual office where people can come in and inform themselves about our work in Kenya, look at photos and, if an LLK member is present, hold a conversation. There are real people behind all of the so-called avatars, so real conversations are held – as well as meetings – either by typing your message or by speaking over a microphone. When you log in to Second Life type either "Brique Topaz", "LLK", or "Feed a Smile" in the Search. LLK also belongs to the world-known organization Techsoup which also works in Second Life.

Book (s) Featured

Right by her Roots Americana Women and Their Songs by Jewly Hight

A Little F'Up Why Feminism is not a Dirty Word by Julie Zeilinger

Galway Kinnell A New Selected Poems

Forty-One False Starts Essays on Artists and Writers by Janel Malcolm

Talk! with Marie Presents Musician Shannon Oherhily, Books, Poetry & Live Music

Join Marie on blog talk radio to hear from writers and musicians in Second Life. Today, Shannon Oherhily performs live at SpeakEasy/Gallery Rouge. Every 1st Sunday after open mic poetry, she shares her gift with a wonderful audience. If you're in Second Life, stop by the gallery for an amazing show. Check out her website to learn more about her and support her music. If you enjoy the segment, follow the show on BTR  and twitter @talkwithmarie to get notices.

About Shannon
Shannon McMahon got her first guitar at the age of nine, and wrote her first song when she was ten years old. She started performing publicly when she was 12, at church, coffeehouses and other functions.


In 1996, Shannon recorded her debut CD, Some of My Years, an independent release produced by Eric Garrison at China Moon Studios. The CD features 12 original songs in a contemporary folk style with a hint of country flavor. Shannon’s rich vocals are reminiscent of Joan Baez and Natalie Merchant.


Since 2008, Shannon has been performing daily for worldwide audiences in Second Life an online virtual world that offers a place to explore, socialize and participate in a host of activities, including live music. In May 2009, Shannon’s song “The Test,” was the winning song in a songwriting contest for Amnesty International. A recording of “The Test” will also appear on a benefit CD featuring New Haven, CT area musicians.

Red Heaven Performs Live at SpeakEasy/Gallery Rouge Second Life

Red Heaven debuts at SpeakEasy/Gallery Rouge in Second Life! Join us for an  hour of great music with lead member, Joel Eilde.Don't miss this awesome Sunday Line up with poetry, stories and live music at SpeakEasy/Gallery.
Would love to see you there:)


RED HEAVEN (formerly Dragonfly) as performed by Joel Eilde in Second Life
Red Heaven is a Canadian band which plays original, full-band rock music. Weaving post-grunge metal with Turkish, Indian and African motifs, layers of vocal harmonies and dirty, gritty guitar-driven rhythms, critics call Red Heaven (formerly Dragonfly) *purely, ethereally beautiful* and *refreshing* with a *killer voice.* Red Heaven never bores, never stalls, never draws from the same well twice. Red Heaven's second album, Moth, is coming out in a few weeks. You can contribute to the indiegogo campaign!
Check out Red Heaven online
Red Heaven Indiegogo Campaign
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/moth-wrap-up
Website: http://redheaven.ca/
Twitter: www.twiter.com/redheavenlive
Calendar:  http://bit.ly/fDRdhR

To listen to Red Heaven (as Dragonfly)'s debut album, Amplification, please visit http://dragonflylive.bandcamp.com/
YouTube Video of "Push" from Amplification:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOAXvSOkV3Y

Talk! with Marie Presents Musician Jordan Reyne & Gayle Forman's book If I Stay

Happy weekend! It's been a busy summer producing/hosting my blogtalkradio show while coordinating events in Second Life. Needless to say, my writing has taken a back seat. I'm still planning to publish a collection of Lola stories but...the editing process is longer than I anticipated. While you wait anxiously for the launch, you can listen to my radio show.
This week I highlight Gayle Forman's book, If I stay. The featured musician is genre bending artist Jordan Reyne. Hope you enjoy it!

Book featured
If I Stay by Gayle Forman




Music by Jordan Reyne


https://soundcloud.com/jordan-reyne/