...the latest bits

GET 10 PERCENT OFF! The latest release of C.S. Fuqua's work spans 25 years of stories. From Mundania Press, Trust Walk, a collection of C.S. Fuqua's short fiction, ranging from literary dark fantasy to literary mainstream, features several award-winning stories, including Year's Best Horror choices "Mama's Boy," "Walking After Midnight," and "The Sharps and Flats Guarantee," and Best of the Net 2007 literary choice "Magic." Trust Walk also includes several "honorable mentions" by various "year's best" collections. Cover art is by Nikki Browning. If you purchase directly from Mundania Press, enter the code FUQUA10 at checkout to receive a 10 percent discount.

BULL SPEC's debut is now available and features Fuqua's short story "Rise Up," a "Sharps & Flats"
tale, in both the magazine and in audio format in several translations. From the BULL SPEC website: "It's been quite a ride over the first several days here at BULL SPEC, and this is a story which went directly from the inbox and did not pass 'Go' on its way to becoming our proud choice as our first original short story. A well-paced and crafted story which is hard to squeeze into a 'genre,' it is loosely 'contemporary fantasy' or 'dark fantasy' as it weaves a bit of musical folk magic into a story of the love between a mandolin player and a bluegrass singer. Set against the Appalachians, we hope readers from the Durham area and around the world enjoy it as much as we did. This is the second story utilizing the Sharps & Flats music store and its owner in a secondary role to the plot. The first story, 'The Sharps & Flats Guarantee,' written and published in the late '80s, was chosen by Karl Edward Wagner to appear in the annual Year's Best Horror Stories." This new story, offered in Spanish, Chinese, French, and English, utilizes songs critical to the plot, songs you can hear now by using the player below.

Big Daddy's Gadgets, published by Awestruck Books, is a satirical tale that will make you laugh and think as you follow the adventures of Big Daddy and Josh through time. The book can be purchased at numerous Internet booksellers, including FluteFlights here.

EPIC, the professional organization for authors of print and electronic books, has awarded its highest honor, the EPPIE Award, to The Swing: Poems of Fatherhood as Best Collection of Poetry, 2008. From Uncial Press and available from Amazon.com, C.S. Fuqua's The Swing: Poems of Fatherhood explores the rewards and challenges of fatherhood. "C. S. Fuqua gives us a snapshot of a father doing his best at parenting in his delightful collection of poems, The Swing - Poems of Fatherhood... Although we have sons, these poems elicited thoughts and feelings from many experiences. A must for any (parent)." -- Willie Elliott for Myshelf.com, May 2007

The Native American Flute: Myth, History, Craft, published by Awe-Struck Books, separates flute myth from flute fact to provide a better understanding of the Native American flute’s true place and function in history and in today’s culture, exploring aspects that have become obscured by the false contention that the instrument is and has always been nothing more than a tool with which a man could seduce a woman. The book details the development and use of the native flute by both women and men, as well as the myths that have grown up around its use. The book’s final section provides readers with detailed instruction on crafting both the ancient, end-blown native flute and the modern native flute. You can buy the book here. Read two reviews here.

Neo Epoque is based in Japan and comprises a host of musical wonder, including Neo Epoque Radio, a web-based monthly radio program, and two member bands of incredible talent, Dogs & Docks and Russian Butcher Shop. Based in Chiba, Japan, Neo Epoque's latest CD/DVD package, Just a Human, is an eclectic mix of musical styles, video, and animation, featuring Neo Epoque and works by some of their musical and artistic friends, including a new grass song by C.S. Fuqua entitled "Killing the Buddha." View a 2-minute trailer for the package on YouTube. For information on ordering, visit the band's website where you can listen to the group's monthly Internet radio program and get more information about band activities and CDs.

Out from Reverse -- Letters to the President features songs by a group of diverse musicians and styles who have donated their music to benefit those most directly and adversely affected by the invasion and occupation of Iraq. All proceeds from CD sales go to the Armed Forces Foundation and Operation Iraqi Children. The CD is the brainchild of Kimberly Streible who heads the La Grange, Kentucky-based band A Death in Summer. C.S. Fuqua's songs, "Devil Disguised" and "We Used to Sing (My Country 'Tis of Thee)," both written in response to the invasion and occupation ofIraq, have been included on the CD and are also featured on Neil Young's Living With War website. With her own debut CD Towards Tomorrow coming soon from Sour Lamp Records, Kimberly has assembled a diverse collection of styles on Out from Reverse that explore the frustration with and opposition to the war in Iraq and the desire to help and support those most adversely affected, including U.S. military service personnel, their families, and the children of Iraq. The CD can be purchased at CD Baby or downloaded at ITunes. Learn more about the project and watch the promotional video at the Out from Reverse MySpace website.

It should be apparent, even to the most dogmatic of science deniers, that the planet is in trouble and time is running out for positive action to save the environment and the myriad species it supports. The truth has a long way to go to be understood, accepted, and acted upon positively by a majority of people and governments. Organizations such as Earth Recovery are essential in getting the message across, using music, film, and literature as vehicles to promote understanding and change. Please visit http://earthrecovery.ning.com to hear music from artists around the planet, music to celebrate the environment and inspire positive change, including two songs by C.S. Fuqua, the new age instrumental "Rain," and the song "Again," which explores the apocalyptic consequences of humanity's present path.


Listen to original songs by C.S. Fuqua at Folk Alley, a non-profit site where everyone can listen to quality folk and celtic music whenever wanted. Stop by and listen to the work of hundreds of artists from around the world.