Rochester-based musician, artist, and writer Dave Chisholm’s new graphic novel, “Instrumental,” uses music as a means to consider existentialism, higher dimensions, and down-to-earth concerns with success. Through thoroughly engaging storytelling and enthralling illustrations, the book blends a fantastical adventure into ordinary creative lives and offers philosophy about the balance of talent, ambition, and power. “Instrumental” […]
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‘The Enchanted’ finds truth and beauty in the abyss
Rene Denfeld’s debut novel, “The Enchanted,” is not of the mystery genre, but from page one it beckons readers to pursue its glittering secrets through the dark, twisting narrative. The work is one hell of an unconventional prison story that trowels the depths of humanity’s horrors. The reward for bearing painful witness to such supreme […]
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Debut novel considers problematic heroes
Never let a soul, including your own, tell you it’s too late to achieve a goal. At 84 years old, Rochester-based retired educator and writer Lynn Rosen has published her first novel, “A Man of Genius,” which tackles the concept of corrupt but respected figures, and how we handle our own problematic heroes. Though billed […]
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Devoured by dreams
On Friday, October 9, author Patrick Montanaro and artist Justyn Iannucci will release the collaborative book “Dreams We Can’t Come Back From” with an intimate reading at Dichotomy Rochester (14 Franklin Street). This collection of Montanaro’s short horror and poetry with illustrations by Iannucci is the perfect usher for this, the spookiest of seasons. Montanaro’s […]
