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Thursday, March 3, 2022
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Fellowship & Fairydust 2021
I am happy to report that Avellina Balestri and Wesley Hutchins picked one of my older poems for their Spring 2021 edition of Fellowship & Fairydust. This edition is titled "Life, Death, and Rebirth."
My poem, "Forest Essence" is on page 83 here: https://fellowshipandfairydust.com/2021/05/24/life-death-and-rebirth-spring-2021-issue/
Fellowship & Fairydust is "...a literary magazine inspiring faith and creativity and exploring the arts through a spiritual lens. We follow in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, George MacDonald and others who combined their Christian sacramental imagination with a love of storytelling. We also branch out into other storytelling traditions from around the world to cultivate intercultural and interreligious understanding. We accept submissions of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and prose, as well as artwork and photography."
Anytime I can be included in a list that mentions J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, you know it has been a good day.
My poem, "Forest Essence" is on page 83 here: https://fellowshipandfairydust.com/2021/05/24/life-death-and-rebirth-spring-2021-issue/
Fellowship & Fairydust is "...a literary magazine inspiring faith and creativity and exploring the arts through a spiritual lens. We follow in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, George MacDonald and others who combined their Christian sacramental imagination with a love of storytelling. We also branch out into other storytelling traditions from around the world to cultivate intercultural and interreligious understanding. We accept submissions of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and prose, as well as artwork and photography."
Anytime I can be included in a list that mentions J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, you know it has been a good day.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Wishes Cost Too Much
So this looks like it will happen soon. My publicist (me) suggested I wait, but the marketing team (me) thought it was best to create some interest before the official press release. Waiting on final edits from the publisher.
Stay tuned for more shameless self-promotion.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Thursday, October 31, 2019
It Has Started
"It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish." ~J. R. R. Tolkien
So, I've been thinking about this for a while. Now I have started it.
I will be publishing, as the mood strikes me, art and vignettes about the Land of Salvania. I hope you like them.
Eventually, I hope other fantasy artists and writers will come play in my sandbox and start their own Salvania works.
My first two vignettes are here:
~Mick, S.D.G.
So, I've been thinking about this for a while. Now I have started it.
I will be publishing, as the mood strikes me, art and vignettes about the Land of Salvania. I hope you like them.
Eventually, I hope other fantasy artists and writers will come play in my sandbox and start their own Salvania works.
My first two vignettes are here:
~Mick, S.D.G.
Friday, September 27, 2019
In Use, Baby!
Gwinnett County Public Library added two more of my children's books to their collection, so I checked them today...
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Space Art Video
I am working on a space art book for the Rocket Team series. It is suitable for all ages, even adults. In fact, at least one member of the Russian space agency (Roscosmos) asked for a print of one image.
The art, like the Rocket Team, celebrates international cooperation. It includes fanciful imagery of many nations exploring the solar system. The video below is a small taste of the art coming in the book. It's already over 32 pages.
~Mick, S.D.G.
The art, like the Rocket Team, celebrates international cooperation. It includes fanciful imagery of many nations exploring the solar system. The video below is a small taste of the art coming in the book. It's already over 32 pages.
~Mick, S.D.G.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
New Friends Through Art
I am working on a space art book tentatively titled "Ramone's Space Art." As with all Rocket Team books, it illustrates international cooperation and includes artwork that represent many countries.
I shared an advance copy with Roscosmos, the Russian space agency. Oleg Bolashev, a press liaison, shared these words for my young readers:
I shared an advance copy with Roscosmos, the Russian space agency. Oleg Bolashev, a press liaison, shared these words for my young readers:
"Space exploration is one of the greatest tasks for humankind. The International Space Station has become one of the most important international efforts and outposts for humans in Earth’s orbit. I acts as a true symbol of international cooperation.
Space exploration and colonization continues with automatic spacecraft and rovers being sent to various planets of the Solar system. No doubt, the coming years will see world scientists create new ways and methods to send human colonists to extraterrestrial objects – just like the Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus set off to discover new continents, or Polish-Russian geographer Nikolay Przhevalsky, a renowned explorer of Central and East Asia.
Today NASA (USA), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe, including 14 member countries – Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland), and CSA (Canada) are acting in the same way to ensure the future of space exploration and presence of humans outside the comfortable Earth environment – and you might become a part of it, or even be among those people pictured in this book. Go for it!"
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| This is a sample page from "Ramone's Space Art" that I sent to Roscosmos to show my appreciation for their attention and comments. |
~Mick, S.D.G.
Monday, September 9, 2019
Patreon Is Percolating
Things are in motion on the Patreon page. I have re-configured the pricing tiers, added new rewards, and added/revised my goals. I tend to dream big, so I added a super-stretch goal with my dearest desire...
More here: https://www.patreon.com/RocketTeam
~Mick, S.D.G.
When I reach $300 per month, I'll solicit deserving artists to showcase their space art - for pay - in an upcoming compilation. This will help them gain recognition and income for their efforts.
The compilation will be created once a year, and an electronic copy will be free for patrons at level 2 and above.
A printed copy will be free for patrons at level 4 and above.
More here: https://www.patreon.com/RocketTeam
~Mick, S.D.G.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Reading to Your Child
If you read five books a day to your child, they will enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than other children.
Even reading one book a day, your child will hear about 290,000 more words by age five than others.
Even reading one book a day, your child will hear about 290,000 more words by age five than others.
Kids who hear more vocabulary words are better prepared to see those words in print when they enter school.
Important: The words children hear in books are going to be more complex, more difficult than ones they hear just talking around home.
For instance, a children's book about astronauts exploring Mars will introduce words and concepts that are unlikely to come up in everyday conversation.
Preschoolers who hear rich explanations of sophisticated words learn significantly more words than children who do not. Studies show compelling evidence for the benefits of teaching sophisticated vocabulary to children in preschool through first grade.
Children who acquire a substantial vocabulary are often able to think more deeply, express themselves better, and learn new things more quickly. They are also very likely to be successful not only learning to read, but also in reading at or above grade level throughout their school years.
We know now that if we boost children's language and literacy experiences early in life, later difficulties can be reduced or avoided.
Children pay attention to, and are interested in, the way adults use words to express precise feelings and reactions.
Find books that contain complex words, and your child will gradually pick up on their meanings and prosper in their future educational endeavors.
Sources…
[1] Ohio State University. "A 'million word gap' for children who aren't read to at home: That's how many fewer words some may hear by kindergarten." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 4 April 2019.
[2] Spotlight on Young Children: Exploring Language and Literacy, edited by A. Shillady. Copyright © 2014 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
[3] Scholastic Books; "For the Love of Words: Help your child build a rich vocabulary, and in turn, strong reading and writing skills." Susan Canizares; PhD in language and literacy development.
For instance, a children's book about astronauts exploring Mars will introduce words and concepts that are unlikely to come up in everyday conversation.
Preschoolers who hear rich explanations of sophisticated words learn significantly more words than children who do not. Studies show compelling evidence for the benefits of teaching sophisticated vocabulary to children in preschool through first grade.
Children who acquire a substantial vocabulary are often able to think more deeply, express themselves better, and learn new things more quickly. They are also very likely to be successful not only learning to read, but also in reading at or above grade level throughout their school years.
We know now that if we boost children's language and literacy experiences early in life, later difficulties can be reduced or avoided.
Children pay attention to, and are interested in, the way adults use words to express precise feelings and reactions.
Find books that contain complex words, and your child will gradually pick up on their meanings and prosper in their future educational endeavors.
Sources…
[1] Ohio State University. "A 'million word gap' for children who aren't read to at home: That's how many fewer words some may hear by kindergarten." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 4 April 2019.
[2] Spotlight on Young Children: Exploring Language and Literacy, edited by A. Shillady. Copyright © 2014 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
[3] Scholastic Books; "For the Love of Words: Help your child build a rich vocabulary, and in turn, strong reading and writing skills." Susan Canizares; PhD in language and literacy development.
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Mickey Kulp writes and illustrates the The Rocket Team series of children’s picture books. He crafted each book to be fun and educational, and they help introduce a rich, new vocabulary to make your child smarter.
Rocket Team books are available from a number of international outlets including Amazon.com/author/mickeykulp.
Mickey Kulp writes and illustrates the The Rocket Team series of children’s picture books. He crafted each book to be fun and educational, and they help introduce a rich, new vocabulary to make your child smarter.
Rocket Team books are available from a number of international outlets including Amazon.com/author/mickeykulp.
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
DCPL Local Author Expo
FREE EVENT
Meet author/illustrator Mickey Kulp, creator of the Rocket Team!
Dekalb County Pubic Library presents their local author expo...
Saturday, August 17 2019 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Decatur Recreation Center: 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030
Special pricing and free gifts while supplies last!
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Dymocks Bookstore
I was thrilled to see that Dymocks, Australia’s leading bookseller for 140 years, is selling my books in their online store.
So, if you prefer to use Australian currency, here's the link:
https://www.dymocks.com.au/books/?author=mickey+kulp.
About Dymocks
So, if you prefer to use Australian currency, here's the link:
https://www.dymocks.com.au/books/?author=mickey+kulp.
About Dymocks
The origin of the Dymocks flagship store on George Street, Sydney – Australia’s greatest bookstore – goes back to 1879 when young William Dymock commenced business as a bookseller in nearby Market Street. In 1922, the Dymock family purchased the site of the old Royal Hotel in George Street upon which was built the historic, Art Deco landmark Dymocks building, completed in 1930.
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Ramone's Exploration Journal
Book 4 of the Rocket Team Series is out, baby! And it's a doozy.
In "Ramone's Exploration Journal: a day on Mars," we get a peek into an astronaut's daily journal exploring Mars.
In "Ramone's Exploration Journal: a day on Mars," we get a peek into an astronaut's daily journal exploring Mars.
Ramone is a student astronaut who roams the solar system as part of the international Rocket Team. He often travels with his robot pal, Pip.
Ramone keeps a daily journal to record his adventures at Gordo Station on Mars. Here, you will find the amazing details of a normal day in the life of a Rocket Team explorer. You’ll see special astronaut activities at the end.
Print book
Kindle edition
Comments about this and other Rocket Team books by Mickey Kulp...
"Thank you Mickey. We are delighted to share our vision of MARSHA with your young readers. We're counting on our future explorers to make the dream of living on Mars a reality!" -David Malott, CEO at AI SpaceFactory
"Granddaughter approved! And my 4th grade teacher daughter loved it too! Looking forward to more Rocket Team adventures." -Herb R.
"This book would be great in a classroom for the teacher to read to the students in the classroom." -Angelika F.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Universal Oneness
Some time ago, I noted with pleasure that I was picked for an auspicious poetry collection. It has now arrived.
Dr. Vivekanand Jha, Editor of 'Universal Oneness: An Anthology of Magnum Opus Poems from around the World' contacted me recently with the final electronic copy of the massive book.
Published by Authorspress, it contains 360 poems by 360 poets from 60 Countries (the printed version is over 1/2 kilogram in weight).
It will be available on Amazon in the next month under ISBN 978-93-89110-19-7.
My poem, 'Allen Does Tai Chi,' is on page 353.
~Mick, S.D.G.
Dr. Vivekanand Jha, Editor of 'Universal Oneness: An Anthology of Magnum Opus Poems from around the World' contacted me recently with the final electronic copy of the massive book.
Published by Authorspress, it contains 360 poems by 360 poets from 60 Countries (the printed version is over 1/2 kilogram in weight).
It will be available on Amazon in the next month under ISBN 978-93-89110-19-7.
My poem, 'Allen Does Tai Chi,' is on page 353.
~Mick, S.D.G.
Monday, June 3, 2019
Parabolic Poetry
Here is a first; a big first. I sent five poems to Onkar Sharma at Literary Yard, and he accepted all five. Yep. All. Five.
Read them here: https://literaryyard.com/2019/06/03/parabolic-poetry-by-mickey-kulp/
Literary Yard is an e-journal that aims at widening literary horizons by identifying and featuring the best literary works awaiting publication. The idea is to tender budding as well as established authors a constructive platform to reach out to a mass audience. An ever-increasing repository of literary articles, poems, short fiction, literary essays, socio-political commentaries, health tips’ articles, history/archaeology content, news and reviews, etc, Literary Yard has won numerous recognitions and honors from reputed platforms.
~Mick, S.D.G.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Secret Code and Free Offer
Here is your secret code. Use a QR Code reader to reveal the secret.
Also, the first 10 people who agree to provide an honest review will get a FREE advance PDF copy to peruse.
Send email to RamoneRocketeer -at- gmail -dot- com to see if you're one of the top ten rocketeers!
~Mick, S.D.G.
Also, the first 10 people who agree to provide an honest review will get a FREE advance PDF copy to peruse.
Send email to RamoneRocketeer -at- gmail -dot- com to see if you're one of the top ten rocketeers!
~Mick, S.D.G.
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Ramone's ABCs on Mars
Just in time for summer reading, I have released my third Rocket Team book featuring Ramone and his robot pal, Pip.
Ramone is a young astronaut that roams the solar system as part of the international Rocket Team. Rocket Team astronauts need lots of training, and this ABC book is a good start for future Mars explorers. At the end of this book, you’ll find some activities to get you ready for more astronaut training.
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1097465357
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S6CB48K
Unlike the rhyming, sing-song structure of the first two books, this is a narrative ABCs book suitable for grades 1-4.
Also, I'd like to acknowledge Andy Weir, author of The Martian. You may remember they made his book into a movie starring Matt Damon. Andy helped me kick around some ideas for some of the more difficult letters.
~Mick, S.D.G.
Ramone is a young astronaut that roams the solar system as part of the international Rocket Team. Rocket Team astronauts need lots of training, and this ABC book is a good start for future Mars explorers. At the end of this book, you’ll find some activities to get you ready for more astronaut training.
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1097465357
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S6CB48K
Unlike the rhyming, sing-song structure of the first two books, this is a narrative ABCs book suitable for grades 1-4.
Also, I'd like to acknowledge Andy Weir, author of The Martian. You may remember they made his book into a movie starring Matt Damon. Andy helped me kick around some ideas for some of the more difficult letters.
~Mick, S.D.G.
Friday, May 3, 2019
Your Free Poem: Flint
Flint
Those million patient raindrops
at last unearthed a broken flint
crafted with skill and care
by an ancient hunter's hands.
It hangs on my neck now,
imperfect and magnificent.
A reminder of things broken,
a reminder of eternity.
From my book "We May Learn" available from these fine outlets...
Abe Books
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Better World Books
Books-A-Million
Indie Bound
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Creative Writing Workshop: July 2019
Get your student juiced up to head back to school or give yourself the gift of time to focus on creating.
Join me at the Lilburn Activity Building (788 Hillcrest Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047) in July 2019 for a lively, thoughtful workshop that will provide insight on the creative process.
You have four dates to choose from, including evening and weekend opportunities.
Bring paper or a device for short writing exercises that will help hone your skills.
I will have a limited number of "Mick's 365 Writing Prompts" available at a special price for workshop participants. Note: the book is NOT required for the workshop.
Details here:
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/2019/issue_2/Gwinnett_LIFE_May_August_2019/#?page=38
PDF version here:
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/2019/issue_2/Gwinnett_LIFE_May_August_2019/80E7752876346EE74D13262A13094702/Gwinnett_LIFE_May_August_2019.pdf
~Mick, S.D.G.
Join me at the Lilburn Activity Building (788 Hillcrest Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047) in July 2019 for a lively, thoughtful workshop that will provide insight on the creative process.
You have four dates to choose from, including evening and weekend opportunities.
Bring paper or a device for short writing exercises that will help hone your skills.
I will have a limited number of "Mick's 365 Writing Prompts" available at a special price for workshop participants. Note: the book is NOT required for the workshop.
Details here:
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/2019/issue_2/Gwinnett_LIFE_May_August_2019/#?page=38
PDF version here:
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/2019/issue_2/Gwinnett_LIFE_May_August_2019/80E7752876346EE74D13262A13094702/Gwinnett_LIFE_May_August_2019.pdf
~Mick, S.D.G.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Become a Rocket Team Patron
I am starting a new Patreon project for book publications for the Rocket Team series of children's easy readers.
More here: https://www.patreon.com/RocketTeam
Encyclopedia.com says:
"The patron served a fundamental function in the development of art in early modern Europe. In addition to being an active consumer of art, he was its initiator, often dictating form and content."
Patreon is a platform that allows me to connect with patrons. With a subscription-style payment model, you pay a tiny monthly amount in exchange for exclusive access, extra content, and special yearly publications with free shipping.
You can rest easy knowing that your money goes directly towards creating more of what you love. Take a look and please consider becoming one of my patrons.
~Mick, S.D.G.
More here: https://www.patreon.com/RocketTeam
Encyclopedia.com says:
"The patron served a fundamental function in the development of art in early modern Europe. In addition to being an active consumer of art, he was its initiator, often dictating form and content."
Patreon is a platform that allows me to connect with patrons. With a subscription-style payment model, you pay a tiny monthly amount in exchange for exclusive access, extra content, and special yearly publications with free shipping.
You can rest easy knowing that your money goes directly towards creating more of what you love. Take a look and please consider becoming one of my patrons.
~Mick, S.D.G.
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