Third Wave of TOTF: Afterlight Characters!

We have three more Time of the Faeries: The Afterlight characters to introduce to you today.  You will get to know these characters more in The Afterlight graphic novel, volume 1.

Work on the graphic novel itself is well underway.  Joseph Corsentino has to take a short pause from our Afterlight work to create the 2011 Time of the Faeries calendar!  Be sure to keep an eye out for the calendar and grab twelve prints for the price of one!

As usual, you can always get  Time of the Faeries prints at http://www.timeofthefaeries.com/store.  We now have almost 50 prints posted on the store.  Every month, we rotate in new prints and take out new prints, so come back often.

First, we have Anavere, an Angel who has seen too much and have done worse.  Somewhere inside her mad mind is a terrible secret.

Second, we have Crazy Rich.  Dangerous?  Or just dangerously loud-mouthed?

Finally, we are thrilled to re-introduce you to Inanna, beautiful and powerful, perhaps one of the most powerful of the Angelic legions.  Yet, she holds no love for humans.

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Beyond Fantasy Magazine Contest – "How I Prepare for the Holidays"

Beyond Fantasy Magazine is holding a photo contest in search of crazy winter pics.  They want humorous and zany pics.  Winner has art or photo placed on cover, an article about the artist or photographer, and an announcement on our website and related sites during the article along with a copy of the issue! Send to the editor at mustang_nm@msn.com.

Good luck!

Twilight and the Urban Fantasy Phenomenon

Twilight And The Urban Fantasy Phenomenon

Author: Andrew Hawnt

The huge success of the Twilight books, written by Stephanie Meyer, and the subsequent feature film adaptation starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, has brought the Urban fantasy genre to the forefront of genre publishing. SF and fantasy purists may disapprove, but we must all appreciate the fact that Twilight, and things like Buffy before it, have been good for genre publishing as a whole. Why? Because series such as Twilight, Harry Potter and similar franchises are bringing more readers to the genres that spawned them. While these books may not be the best written or best plotted things on the market, they are opening up the minds of young readers to the realms of fantastic fiction in all its forms. Look at it this way: The Twilight books are finite, and once young readers have finished reading the series, they will look for similar titles to read until the next Twilight book comes along. These could be the dark fairy-tales of Neil Gaiman, the vampire hunter books of Laurel K Hamiltion, the varied urban fantasy of Kelley Armstrong, or the excellent vampire novels of S. Roit (aka Sherry Roit), such as the impeccable Paris Immortal. Many bookshops now contain a dedicated Urban Fantasy or Paranormal Romance section, and while SF and fantasy purists such as myself may have our issues with their contents, these books are bringing a new audience into an industry that desperately needs new readers. Some argue that this is not the case, with Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy readers sticking to similar titles once their favourite series comes to an end, but many of these people will move on to other titles as they mature and their tastes change. The paranormal and fantasy genres have always gained from the addition of popular movie tie-ins and movies themselves, and rather than being empty, vapid pieces of trash fiction, they are the doorway to a universe of wonder for new readers to discover. The same goes for movie and TV tie-in merchandise and tie-in novels from franchises such as Star Wars, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Buffy and so on- they help strengthen the publishing industry by offering brand familiarity to people who may not usually read. Twilight has brought a number of young teenaged readers new icons in Edward and Bella, but there are so many other characters and stories for them to discover. See Twilight as a stepping stone to greater things, and welcome the new fans that stick around into the genres of fantasy, science fiction and horror with open arms. About the Author:

Andrew is a renowned pop culture columnist for the STARSTORE blogs and movie merchandise site as well as being a globally published music journalist and SF writer. For the latest news on films, comics, movie and TV collectibles and more, check out===> http://starstoreblog.com

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Twilight And The Urban Fantasy Phenomenon

Dr. Sketchy, featuring Time of the Faeries, TONIGHT! in LA

Dr. Sketchy’s Los Angeles Session 007 is taking place at a new location in the NoHo Arts District. Cella Gallery boasts an inspiring calendar of art exhibitions and special events. Known for showcasing emerging and mid-career artists, as well as providing an inspiring space for artists to meet, Cella Gallery is a perfect venue for Dr. Sketchy’s Los Angeles’ first pop-up event.

August Newsletter – The Afterlight is Coming!

“J. Corsentino′s Time of the Faeries is an excursion in to the dark and disturbing underworld of Faerie. His faery girls although beautiful , are feral beings who would kiss you or bite you with equal ease. These evocative photographs draw the viewer effortlessly in to the urban streets and parks of our decaying cities , giving us a glimpse of the magic that stalks our lives , blessing and cursing at whim. “Come away oh human child” – well only if you dare!” – Wendy Froud

In this newsletter:

“TOTF: The Afterlight” – Coming Soon!

See you at Dragon*con, the biggest fantasy fest in the US!

“The Green Woman” Art and Article Exclusive in FAE Magazine

Donny’s “Common Dreams” a regular column in Faezine

New images for tubes and tags at MyPSPtubes

2010 Time of the Faeries Calendar Available Now!

“TOTF: The Afterlight” – Coming Soon!