Category Archives: Original Craft Productions

Kanon Brings Questions, Not Answers, In Visit to Columbus

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Doug Dangler

Tyler Clementi Some writers claim to have all the answers. Joseph Kanon isn’t one of those writers. The NYT bestselling author is bringing more questions than answers with him to Columbus when he visits Thurber House Evenings with Authors on Thursday, March … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Chiaverini tells the strange tale of the wife of Ulysses S. Grant

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Doug Dangler

NYT bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini, will visit Columbus’s Book Loft on March 9 for a reading and book signing, featuring her latest novel, Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule. This historical fiction re-imagines the relationship between Julia Grant, wife of Union general Ulysses S. … Continue reading →

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Apotheosis Sin Jones on taking chances

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Doug Dangler

Apotheosis Sin Jones used to be a lawyer, until he decided that he wanted a job he didn’t hate. So now, he’s an artist and he has advice for anyone who wants to follow a dream:

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Irene Kelley: From Led Zeppelin to Dolly Parton

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Doug Dangler

Singer-songwriter Irene Kelley has been singing and writing songs since her 1983 debut “Pennsylvania Is My Home.” Her latest album, the all-bluegrass “Pennsylvania Coal” was released in 2014. She’ll be appearing in Columbus with Six String Concerts on February 13. … Continue reading →

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Comic Con 2014 with Victor Dandridge

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Doug Dangler

Victor Dandridge likes pixels. A lot. He has to when his medium involves building 8-bit characters based on old video games. But he has a surprise announcement during our talk about what he’ll be doing this year. Check out our talk … Continue reading →

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Neil Gaiman, Veronica Roth, and Vienna Teng on Creativity

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Doug Dangler

I love reactions and dialogue, so I got some immensely talented folks into a recording studio and played some snippets from past Craft interviews for them to get their take on aspects of creativity. Specifically, Columbus illustrators Dominic LaRiccia and Drew … Continue reading →

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The Return of Erin Foley

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Doug Dangler

Last year, I was fortunate enough to talk to comedian Erin Foley before her very funny appearance at the Woodlands Tavern. She’s back this year on January 23 at the Woodlands Tavern to enjoy the potential of an Ohio polar … Continue reading →

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NEIL GAIMAN and AMANDA PALMER on Craft

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Traveling or working out this Thanksgiving? Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman have suggestions for you about audiobooks and what to do if you find yourself in an audio booth reading from one of your uber-popular books, like Palmer’s The Art … Continue reading →

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The Song that Surprised Kate Campbell

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Doug Dangler

With 13 albums to her credit and hundreds of live shows, not a lot surprises December 5 Six String Concerts guest Kate Campbell about the music industry. But one of her songs continues to exceed her expectations and be welcome in places … Continue reading →

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Q: What would you do if you woke up in 1776? A: Ask Lora Innes

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Lora Innes gave me her insight into waking up in 1776, at least, in terms of her character, Beatrice “Bea” Whaley. Check out our talk at the 2014 Columbus Comic Con.

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