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Join us August 7th from 10am to 2pm with Author Aliyah Jackson and Artist Jason Hedman

Planting Gardens on the Moon is the first full length poetry collection by Aliyah Jackson. It centers around themes of depression, isolation, and the uncertainties behind the refuge in religion, spirituality and interpersonal relationships.

In Planting Gardens on the Moon, Aliyah Jackson tills the fertile soil of her experiences, her fears, and the quiet that eludes her mind to expose it to the light. With no words wasted, each poem is like its own vignette where you are sure to find the details of your own journey.

Learn more about all the things she’s doing at https://bio.fm/aliyahjanay

And here’s from our guest artist, Jason Hedman:

All my life I have been driven to create – whether it be a painting, a song, a podcast, a good meal – I live to create. Currently I am working with acrylics on canvas which I then have affordable prints made (starting at just $5). My recent work can best be described as sometimes classical, sometimes modern, sometimes childish, sometimes offensive, sometimes thought provoking, sometimes nostalgic and fun, and sometimes filthy. But at least never boring.

Check out his work before this weekend at https://www.facebook.com/jasonhedmanart

Sunday, August 7th from 10am to 2pm at Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Avenue 

Find event details and sign up at https://www.facebook.com/studiomoonfall/events/

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

8/14 – Author T.R. Nickel and Artist Luke Daab (Daab Creative)

8/21 – Author D. Lieber with Artist Scaley the Dino

8/28 – The Kenosha Book Festival (oh my gosh it’s getting closer?)

Join us July 31st from 10am to 2pm with Special Guests Ties That Bind Publishing and Artist Olivia Rombak!

Ties That Bind Publishing is a family-owned and operated publishing agency. Husband and wife, William and LaTia had always talked about their dreams of writing stories. Initially, about their own adventurous lives; and with the arrival of their son in 2017, the dreams grew! With LaTia’s love for reading, writing & poetry, William’s uncanny storytelling & their son CJ’s comedic and charismatic personality, they knew it was a must to make their dreams a reality.

Learn more and see what they’re making at https://www.tiesthatbindpublishing.com

And speaking of what they’re making, we have Olivia Rombak along for the day as well! Olivia has not only help bring Ties That Bind’s character to illustrated life but has worked for the past two years at Studio Moonfall as one of our glorious Moonfall Minions!

Come check out her watercolor wonders this weekend. Get a sneak peek at https://www.instagram.com/oledrombak_art/

Sunday, July 31st from 10am to 2pm at Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Avenue 

Find event details and sign up at https://www.facebook.com/studiomoonfall/events/

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
8/7 – Poet/Author Aliyah Jackson and Artist Jason Hedman
8/14 – Author T.R. Nickel and Artist Luke Daab (Daab Creative)
8/21 – Authors Meg Bonney and Greta Kelly with Artist Scaley the Dino
8/28 – The Kenosha Book Festival (what is that??)

Join us July 24th from 10am to 2pm with local fantasy author Bradley Beaulieu (12pm-2pm) and Inthreadable Designs!

Bradley P. Beaulieu began writing his first fantasy novel in college, but in the way of these things, it was set aside as life intervened. As time went on, though, Brad realized that his love of writing and telling tales wasn’t going to just slink quietly into the night. The drive to write came back full force in the early 2000s, at which point Brad dedicated himself to the craft, writing several novels and learning under the guidance of writers like Nancy Kress, Joe Haldeman, Tim Powers, Holly Black, Michael Swanwick, Kij Johnson, and many more.

Brad and his novels have garnered many accolades and most anticipated lists, including two Hotties–the Debut of the Year and Best New Voice–on Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist, a Gemmell Morningstar Award nomination for The Winds of Khalakovo and more.

Get a peek at his books before the event at https://www.amazon.com/Bradley-P-Beaulieu/e/B004C1TZ04/

Inthreadable Designs is back to Studio Moonfall with all sorts of new crafty creations! Check out all the new things she’s working on at https://www.facebook.com/SimplyInthreadable

Sunday, July 24th from 10am to 2pm at Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Avenue 

Find event details and sign up at https://www.facebook.com/studiomoonfall/events/

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
7/31 – Ties That Bind Publishing
8/7 – Poet/Author Aliyah Jackson and Artist Jason Hedman
8/14 – Author T.R. Nickel and Artist Luke Daab (Daab Creative)
8/21 – Authors Meg Bonney and Greta Kelly
8/28 – The Kenosha Book Festival (what is that??)

Join us July 17th from 10am to 2pm for the Moonfall Market!

This week, we’vre hijacking talent from Milwaukee and getting a taste of Tea’s Weird Week with Tea Krulos along with artist David Beyer.

Tea Krulos is a freelance journalist and author from Milwaukee, WI. Some of his favorite subjects to explore include subcultures and social movements, weird news, the paranormal, and strange personalities. He also writes about local art and entertainment, lifestyle, and food/drink for publications like Milwaukee Magazine, Shepherd Express, and Milwaukee Record. His five non-fiction books are American Madness, Wisconsin Legends & Lore, Apocalypse Any Day Now, Monster Hunters, and Heroes in the Night. He’s also been published in magazines like Fortean Times and Scandinavian Traveler and writes a weekly column called “Tea’s Weird Week” at teakrulos.com.

Krulos was awarded a Gold Milwaukee Press Club Excellence in Journalism Award in 2021 in the “short hard news feature” category for an article he wrote for Milwaukee Magazine on “citizen journalists” titled “Reporting Live From the Street.” His book American Madness won the National Indie Excellence Book Award in the “Current Events” category. His book Monster Hunters was a finalist in the 2015 Midwest Book Awards.

And dropping in from the midwest’s comic cons, we’ve got David Beyer! I’d say more but couldn’t find a bio to steal from the internet 😀

Get a glimpse of his art at https://www.instagram.com/davidbeyerjr/

As is the way of things for Sundays at Studio Moonfall, load up on $5 for 5 Used Books. And be sure to get your weekly stamp on your Artist Alley stamp card!

Every time you come to our Sunday Moonfall Market, collect a stamp while you’re here. Once you get five stamps, you’ll be eligible to get your hands on a $100 Studio Moonfall Gift Card!!

Sunday, July 17th from 10am to 2pm at Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Avenue 

Find event details and sign up at https://www.facebook.com/studiomoonfall/events/

Join us July 10th from 10am to 2pm for the Moonfall Market!

This week, we’re jumping into the deep end of self-publishing with author Luke Morris and guest publisher, Dire Need Zine.

Luke Morris is the author of Hello, Halloween (which I illustrated), along with all sorts of other good stuff. Here’s his bio!

When he’s not writing weird fiction, Luke J. Morris teaches high school English and Creative Writing, trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reads comic books and horror novels, and spends time with his wife, five kids, and two cats. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy, an M.A. in Creative Writing, and a black belt in JKD/MMA, which makes him feel undeservedly special. A native of cold Chicago, he now lives in the blistering heat of Phoenix, Arizona. See his weird work at lukejmorris.com

Dire Need Zine inspires to create a platform showcasing underground artworks, poetry, and music to those in the Midwest region. Check out their work at https://www.facebook.com/direneedzine

As is the way of things for Sundays at Studio Moonfall, load up on $5 for 5 Used Books. And be sure to get your weekly stamp on your Artist Alley stamp card!

Every time you come to our Sunday Moonfall Market, collect a stamp while you’re here. Once you get five stamps, you’ll be eligible to get your hands on a $100 Studio Moonfall Gift Card!!

Sunday, July 10th from 10am to 2pm at Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Avenue 

Find event details and sign up at https://www.facebook.com/studiomoonfall/events/

Join us July 3rd from 10am to 2pm for our super amazing holiday shindigapalooza!!!

Along with the parade and fireworks that the city is putting on to honor the presence of Studio Moonfall, we’ll be hosting all sorts of cool guests. Here’s who’s coming along.

Author Jessie Rose – https://www.amazon.com/Jessie-Rose/e/B06XZRMFHW/
Author Debra Oas – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W1WLR8V/
Eco Art – https://www.jojosanime.com/
Crafting Owl Gifts – https://www.facebook.com/CraftingOwlGifts
The Little Big Top Fun Co. – https://www.facebook.com/Thelittlebigtop
The Steampunk General Store – https://www.facebook.com/SteampunkPaulLittle
Hydn Cheese – https://www.facebook.com/HydnCheese

Along with all these awesome people, the Moonfall Minions will be bringing some of their own art and helping out with the HUGE selection of used books which will be on sale all week until the event. $5 for 5 books!!!

And if you haven’t seen it yet, we also have our Artist Alley stamp card. Every time you come to our Sunday Moonfall Market, collect a stamp while you’re here. Once you get five stamps, you’ll be eligible to get your hands on a $100 Studio Moonfall Gift Card!!

This will also be our FINAL day with Hydn Cheese so be sure to get at least a dozen sandwiches for yourself while they’re here. And if you know somebody with a taco truck, let me know.

Sunday, July 3rd from 10am to 2pm at Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Avenue 

Find event details and sign up at https://www.facebook.com/studiomoonfall/events/

Join us June 26th from 10am to 2pm with local authors Al Lytle and Toi Blasier with artist Frank Lopez!

Here’s a sneak peek at Al and Toi’s Gate of Divinity series:

After the first war in Heaven, Lucifer’s defeat and banishment was all but definitive. While peace reigned for a millennium, the Father of Lies dwelled in the void of the Pits of Hell. Fueled by vengeance and blinded by his destiny during his imprisonment, Lucifer plotted against those who would stand in his way. Upon his release, Lucifer sets off a series of events that draws the attention of a handful of angels as Heaven remains skeptical of any danger. In an unsanctioned mission to thwart Lucifer’s plans, a small group of angels set off on their own. Do they have the fortitude to endure Hell’s forces and convince Heaven or will Lucifer threaten all of creation?

Learn more at https://gatesofdivinity.wordpress.com/

For the super cool artwork of Frank Lopez, check out Roksteady Design at https://www.instagram.com/roksteady.design/

So, stop by this Sunday to meet our special guests and see the things they’re making. Be sure to say hi to the Moonfall Minions and grab a sandwich from Hydn Cheese while you’re here!

Sunday, June 26th from 10am to 2pm at Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Avenue 

Find event details and sign up at https://www.facebook.com/studiomoonfall/events/

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

7/3 – Authors Jessie Rose and Debra Oas with artist/designers Eco Art and Crafting Owl Gifts AND special appearances by the Steampunk General Store and Little Big Top Fun Co.!

7/10 – Author Luke Morris (who I made the book Hello, Halloween with) and special guest Dire Need Zine

Join us June 19th from 10am to 2pm with Authoress Michelle Novak and Cathy the Wand Maker!

Michelle Novak is an authoress and public inspirer! She loves history, costuming, nature and the peaceful, healthy, and positive things in life. She holds an M.A. in Speech & Interpersonal Communication from NYU. Her interactive travel novel Venice, historical fiction thriller Veleno, and fantasy books for children, thrill the imagination and take the reader to whole new worlds! Enjoy the adventure! 

Get a peek at her books before the event at https://studiomoonfall.com/artistalley/michelle-novak/

For your spell casting needs, Cathy the Wand Maker will be here with her fine selection of hand-made magical wands. Avada Chupacabra!!

And of course, be sure to grab a snack from Hydn Cheese and see what’s new from the Moonfall Minions!

Sunday, June 19th from 10am to 2pm at Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Avenue 

Find event details and sign up at https://www.facebook.com/studiomoonfall/events/

Guest author and artist Sundays are back for the summer at Studio Moonfall!

Starting tomorrow, we’re kicking off a 12-week series of events at the shop every Sunday from 10am to 2pm. We have all sorts of local creators on their way and I can’t wait to show you the ways they’re putting their creativity to work. Maybe it’ll even inspire you to make your own thing that I can feature at Studio Moonfall!

Here’s who we have scheduled so far:

6/5 – D. Lieber

6/12 – Mary McDonald – John O’neil (Toastradahmus)

6/19 – Michelle Novak – Cathy the Wand Maker

6/26 – Al Lytle & Toi – Frank Lopez 

7/3 – Jessie Rose, Debbie Oas, and Eco Art 

7/10 – Luke Morris

7/17 – Tea Krulos

7/24 –  Inthreadable Designs

7/31 – Ties The Bind Publishing

8/7 –  (super secret)

8/14 – Luke Daab & T.R. Nickel

8/21 – (mystery guests)

8/28 – Michelle Novak and many more???

Each weekend, we’ll also have Hydn Cheese making up grilled cheese snacks for your belly. The Sunshine Jo is the greatest sandwich ever. You shouldn’t even wait for the events at the shop. Just find them wherever they are and GET THAT SANDWICH!!!

We also have the Moonfall Minions helping out and selling their own work every weekend. Come meet Jill Z, Lissa B, Olivia the Intern, and Kaitlyn the Poet.

Keep an eye on the Facebook event page for details as they’re added. And sign up while you’re there so I know you’re on your way!

Oh.

And if you come to a bunch of these events, you’ll be able to get a chance to win a $100 Studio Moonfall gift card. Or one of five $20 gift cards.

When you visit, pick up your Artist Alley Stamp Card. For each event you come to, you’ll get a stamp. Collect five stamps to be eligible for the prize drawing. You’ll receive an extra entry for each stamp you collect past the first five.

See you at Studio Moonfall!

Stop by Studio Moonfall this month to enter the drawing for the June Bug Jamboree.

There’ll be four grand prize winners but the real reward is the bugs we ate along the way.

The Grand Prize includes six buggy buttons in a magical jar of love, an illustration of what we all look like on the inside by Donovan Scherer, a pack of 12 squirrel boy postcards, a delightful bar of patchouli-scented ZomBean soap, a random mushroom sticker, and the envy of all your friends.