Category Archives: music

Did You Know Bach Had a Father?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I post this section from Patrick O’Brian’s The Ionian Mission because I love it for what is says about Bach (Johann Sebastian) as well as about Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin. O’Brian was an incredible writer, and I think this … Continue reading →

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Victoria Janssen Interviews Herself

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I thought it would be fun to interview myself, using the questions from Inside the Actors Studio.1. What is your favorite word? Song. 2. What is your least favorite word? Moist. 3. What turns you on? Beautiful voices and kindness … Continue reading →

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Short Fiction Questions & Inspirations Playlist

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

While I’m at it with the Short Fiction FAQs, does anyone have any additional questions I should include? I’m going to make a compiled file and post it on my website. And, since it’s Friday and I should have some … Continue reading →

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Valentine Playlist

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Valentine Playlist “Sunday Kind of Love,” Etta James“Whatta Man,” Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue“Dance Me to the End of Love,” Madeleine Peyroux“The Queen of Argyll,” Silly Wizard“Trouble,” Alannah Myles“Lover’s Cross,” Jim Croce“No Ordinary Love,” Deftones (Sade cover)“Love’s Divine,” Seal“Baby, I Love … Continue reading →

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