Introducing Artist Annie Lang
By Chris Dunmire, Publisher

"Annie is an award-winning self-taught artist, designer, and author of more than two dozen how-to instructional pattern books with Eas’l Publications since 1995. Her many licensed characters and project designs have appeared in a wide variety of painting and craft magazines and on numerous commercially manufactured products for more than a decade."

Annie has palettely partnered with the Creativity Portal Web site to share several of her original projects with our creative crafters. The first in the series is her “It’s Purse-onal!” Paper Craft Project which is a cleverly disguised slimline jewel case that can be used to send surprise greetings, party announcements, and event invitations. Don't miss it!

Stay tuned for more of Annie's creativity-enriching art and craft projects coming this month. Meanwhile, visit Annie's official Web site, www.anniethingspossible.com to learn more about her whimsical creations.

"Love of the Craft" Writing Column Update
I'm pleased to pass on this message from Dave Duggins, author of the new "Love of the Craft" Q & A column on the Creativity Portal.

Dave has received an astounding number of questions from readers that he is so looking forward to address. In fact, he doesn't want anyone waiting too long for an answer, so he's come up with this creative solution to address the inquiries:

"Here's my solution: the questions that are longer and more complex will be answered as columns at Creativity Portal. The shorter, more pointed questions will be answered in the Voidgunner Gazette. That way, you'll never have to wait longer than two weeks for an answer. If there's more overflow (that's up to you, guys — bring it on!), I'll use my blog to handle that.

So what do you have to say? Voidgunner is your site. Take over! I'm ready for you!"

I told you that Dave is passionate and loves what he does, didn't I? So please, keep sending your writing and publishing questions to Dave through his Web site question box, and sign up for his Voidgunner Gazette newsletter (near the bottom of the same page) to keep up with ALL of the Q & A coming his way.

Chris Dunmire
Creative Director and Publisher

Multicultural Muses
Seeking the Elusive High Desert Gnome: A Muse Close to Home
By Molly Anderson-Childers
There are two kinds of stories… true stories, and stories that are made up. This story is true.

Inner Voices of Creativity
Permission to Rest
By Anne Marie Bennett
I now understand more fully that rest, in and of itself, is a huge part of the creative process.

Love of the Craft
Taking Command of the Greatest Power in Your Life
By Dave Duggins
Q. I remember attending young author's conferences as a child — writing and writing until my hand throbbed and there were no more words in my head. ... Now it's almost as if I'm scared to write. Afraid the words won't be good enough. Afraid I've got nothing really at all to say. ...My question is — what to do with this fear?

Cleverly Clover Fold-Over St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Project
By Chris Dunmire
Do you have an Irish "I wish" desire to make this St. Patrick's day more festively keen? Then be seen with this lucky Leprechauny object: my creatively fun St. Patrick's Day card project!

“It’s Purse-onal!” Paper Craft Project
By Annie Lang
This cleverly disguised slimline jewel case can be used to send surprise greetings, party announcements, event invitations, and more!

Using the Subconscious to Paint Fiction
By Esmerelda Jones
Become a creative architect of character archetype to make your fiction characters come alive.

Are You Serious About Your Creativity?
By Dan Goodwin
And are you ready to prove it?

Inspiration vs. Perspiration: A Light Bulb Moment on Edison's Genius
By Chris Dunmire
Illuminating reflections on Thomas Edison's 'genius' quote.

Clever Clover: The three-leafed shamrock used to represent Ireland and St. Patrick's Day on March 17 is also the unofficial symbol of Boston, Massachusetts? — Wikipedia