Lee Woodman – Heartscapes
Heartscapes, is the seventh poetry collection in her “Scapes” series, Lee Woodman takes us on a sweeping journey through life and love. Wandering through many seasons of the heart, she touches love of nature, family, mentors, lovers, husbands, and cherished locations. A beloved hemlock tree, a grandchild’s wonder when tasting an apple, a mother’s passion for dance, a new love—all can thrill. But there’s the dark side too—partial sight loss, divorce, the deaths of friends and mentors. Woodman addresses the joys and turbulence of love with her signature combination of imagery, playfulness, and wonder. Lee tells us “My parents wanted to see the world, which gave me a childhood in India and France,” she continues, “My literary career got its start with family newspapers and plays produced in the driveway with my sisters.” An undergraduate degree in Art and French and a graduate degree in Art Education led to teaching and performance in dance and drama groups. Next came a career in radio, television and film production. About ten years ago Lee says she found the perfect medium for combining all her interests: Poetry! Lee Woodman explains, “I write poems to turn sound and images into emotion and story, and to share with fellow human beings the surprising turns our lives take. I use forms from traditional to contemporary—sestina, sonnet, villanelle, free verse and narrative. Scents, tastes, and textures inspire me.”
Tim Thomas – Second Scene Magazine
Pittsburgh-based musician Tim Thomas thrived for a number of years in bands like Bastard Squad and The Celibates eventually he arrived at juncture where he knew a change was essential. So, he started Second Scene a magazine about his love of music. With a focus on in-depth music interviews, band features, and album reviews covering acts across various independent and underground genres. Tim founded Second Scene around 2023. Now the magazine has grown into an international zine distributed across multiple countries. The latest issue 24 is scheduled for publication in late November of this year.