| fiction non-fiction memoir poetry |
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Mofit v1: Writing By Ear ISBN 978-1-934894-08-8 anthology 296 pages |
| Introducing the MOTIF anthology series Each volume focuses on a single theme The motif for Volume 1: "music" The motif for Volume 2: "chance" The motif for Volume 3 (coming in 2011): "work" Read our Call for Submissions |
MOTIF [mo-TEEF]
... a decorative design or pattern
... a distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic or literary composition
... a short succession of musical notes producing a single impression: a brief
melodic or rhythmic formula out of which longer passages are developed
... an ornament of lace, braid, etc., sewn separately on a garment
... a distinctive sequence on a protein or DNA, having a three-dimensional
structure that allows binding interactions to occur
(definitions from Oxford American College Dictionary)
... a decorative design or pattern
... a distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic or literary composition
... a short succession of musical notes producing a single impression: a brief
melodic or rhythmic formula out of which longer passages are developed
... an ornament of lace, braid, etc., sewn separately on a garment
... a distinctive sequence on a protein or DNA, having a three-dimensional
structure that allows binding interactions to occur
(definitions from Oxford American College Dictionary)
| These anthologies include fiction, nonfiction and poetry, as well as song lyrics by the likes of Patty Griffin and Buddy & Julie Miller. Other contributors include Silas House, Barbara Crooker, Pamela Duncan, George Ella Lyon, Joseph Bathanti, Cathy Smith Bowers, Randall Horton, Irene Latham, Karen Salyer McElmurray, Michael McFee, Frank X Walker, Dana Wildsmith, Noel Smith and Maurice Manning. |
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| Enjoy our MOTIF anthology series ... Volume 1: Writing By Ear - an anthology of writings about MUSIC Volume 2: Come What May - an anthology of writings about CHANCE |
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| Mofit v2: Come What May ISBN 978-1-934894-30-9 anthology 324 pages |
Praise for Motif v1: Writing By Ear
| Sue Massek songwriter - Reel World String Band: Writing By Ear reminds us of music’s power to form and transform, to ascend to the heavens and descend into despair, to create bridges and carry us across them, to bring together and strengthen those who struggle for social justice, and to comfort those who are alone. Motif editor Marianne Worthington has woven these stories, songs and poems with music’s silken threads, creating a symphony that rocks, sways and syncopates in rhythm to the heartbeats of humankind and follows the melodies and harmonies flowing through our veins. The writers’ voices reflect the rich forms and styles of their deliciously diverse home places. From lullabies to rants, lonesome fiddle tunes to sassy saxophone improvisation, past the blues through jazz and hip-hop, Writing By Ear takes us on a journey on the wings of words sure to connect us with the songs of our souls. Peter Cooper music journalist - The Tennessean: It makes no sense, this music, and that is as it should be. There are people who seem to have mastered it, who have willed their voices and hands to gift us the precious things held in hearts and hips. Even then, there's no answer. Within this beautiful book are thousands of words that offer poetry and laughter, peace and respite, Piano Red and Patty Loveless. There are burgundy shoes here, and feet that tattoo the earth. There is Roy, the wino who worked for Bud Whedbee doing maintenance jobs. There is bourbon and ginger, and melody and harmony in between the lines. All adorn the mystery, with no notion to unravel. |
| Neela Vaswani author of You Have Given Me A Country With a passion and focus most editors only dream of, Marianne Worthington spins a bold thread through the essays, poems, stories, and songs of the second volume in the Motif series, COME WHAT MAY: An Anthology of Writings About Chance. Here are brief encounters that sprout generations; split seconds of ruin; sudden migrations, lust, and strife. These pieces remind us to cling to life's lessons with grace and humor. Worthington steers what could be an unwieldy theme through a touching and illuminating series of pirouettes. Following her deft lead, there's a good chance this anthology will delight those lucky enought to read it. Janice Eidus author of War of the Rosens Take a chance on COME WHAT MAY. You won't regret it. With remarkable insight and intelligence, 136 talented writers across a broad spectrum of geography, generations and genres delve deeply into the meaning and nature of synchronicity, coincidence, luck, fate, bashert and kismet--and the very enigma of human existence. COME WHAT MAY is an important book for anyone interested in understanding humankind today, individually and collectively--and why we act, think and feel as we do. |
Praise for Motif v2: Come What May