Author: Robert Jordan as Jackson O'Reilly Publisher: Forge Books, 1982, 256 pages Robert Jordan is a very well-known author of the fantasy book series The Wheel of Time, beginning in 1990. He was able to complete 11 books in the series before he lost his battle with heart disease, cardiac amyloidosis, in 2007. He commissioned Brandon Sanderson to finish his epic story with … [Read more...]
The Lake Nona Book Maven Review: The Great Alone
Author: Kristin Hannah Genre: Fiction Format: Hardback, 440 pages Kristin Hannah is the author of several novels, most notably The Nightingale, so I was glad when my book group picked The Great Alone as our selection for last month. This story is set in the Alaskan wilderness in the 1970s. It centers around the Albright family, Ernt, Cora and their daughter Leni, who try … [Read more...]
The Artist: Living Dreams Through Useful Art
Meet Dan and Janis Pollock of Pollock Works. Nonahood News discovered these Clermont, Florida based artists during an Art After Dark event and immediately was fascinated by their handcrafted work. The couple focuses all of their attention on creating and combining art and woodworking as their passion, which is also their job. Although they did not go to school for art or … [Read more...]
Orlando Ballet School Updates Curriculum and Programs
Orlando Ballet School recently made updates to its curriculum that will enhance the learning experience for its students. A press release sent from the Orlando Ballet on July 30 states, “Orlando Ballet School has made exciting new additions to continue the upward trajectory of the organization and better serve its dancers, community, families and staff. These changes include a … [Read more...]
Orlando Story Club: Down to the Wire to Continue Its 2018 Season at The Abbey in Downtown Orlando
Orlando Story Club, a local organization founded by storyteller and filmmaker Robin Cowie (The Blair Witch Project) to give anyone who wishes the chance to tell a personal story, returns with their October event. Themed “Down to the Wire,” the benefiting charity is the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida. The event will feature judges awarding prizes for first-, … [Read more...]
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