Thursday, February 26, 2026

TV TIME: House of Guinness (Netflix)


 
This series takes place in Dublin, Ireland right after the death of Ben Guinness, the most prominent beer brewer in Ireland. It examines the lives and roles of  Ben’s four adult children during a time of conflict between the Protestants and Catholics in Ireland.










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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

INTERVIEW: Fantasy Mystery Author Ryan Null


Ryan John Null

Oakland City, Indiana

 


Good morning and welcome to Vision and Verse, Ryan. Can you tell us a little about what you’ve written? 

The Flare Chronicles Series. The Flare Chronicles: Into the Blaze is currently out. I am signed to a traditional publisher which will republish this book and release book two at the same time.



What is your favorite genre to write?          

Fantasy mixed with mystery and action



Favorite food. 

Anything Italian.


Tea or coffee? 

Tea unless my wife makes coffee.



Pizza or ice cream? 

Pizza unless it is Dairy Queen Icecream.



Wine or beer or soda or what? 

Mt. Dew



Where would you like to visit? 

Everywhere in the world. I love traveling.



Favorite musical artist. 

Joe Diffie



Do you listen to music when you write? What?

Yes, I do. Normally, imagine dragons, country music, and some Pitbull.



What makes you laugh? 

My three boys or something that is good news.



This is an Art AND Author Blog, so I am obligated to ask: Favorites work of art or sculpture. 

I don’t have a favorite one. I enjoy all art.



How old were you when you started writing? 

I was 14.




Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? Or just write? 

In some parts, I do plan out so the storyline fits, but in others, I don’t. I do try to think of where it is heading and where I want it to go.      




Describe your perfect evening. 

I would spend it on a beach with my wife and kids or traveling to somewhere unknown, soaking up what life has to offer.



Where do you get your inspiration? 

My 8th-grade teacher started my writing, but I also use my family, real-life events, and past experiences.



What do you do when you get a writer's block? 

I have never gotten writer’s block.




Who is your favorite author?
 

Brian Jacques, Margaret Weis, and Tracy Hickman.



Best book you ever read. 

Dragonlance series.



Last book you read. 

Murtagh





What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?

Currently, I work in IT/Pilot, but I would be an explorer or traveler if I didn’t write.






Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most, and why? 

This would be my 8th-grade teacher, to whom I dedicated the first book. She truly inspired me to write something unique and different. She was also very kind and pushed me to follow my dreams.        



If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?  

Brian Jacques because it took him years to get his name out there. I would ask how he did it after many years of writing.



What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer? 

Keep following your dream no matter the ups and downs, the people who tell you can’t do it, the hard times, and the good times. Be the change and stand in the crowd. I am always here to help in any way I can.






Do you have some links for us to follow you? 

Here are my Social Media Links:





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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

BOOK REVIEW: Famous by Jane Green


 
An absolutely tender and touching little jewel about love and motherhood, this short story by Jane Green gives us a peek into the life of an older woman who was formerly a model married to a handsome rock star, her fragile relationship with her daughter, and a tragic event that turned their lives upside down. Green captures the essence of the swinging 70’s like she’s been there. 


Monday, February 23, 2026

ART: Midwestern Nature Illustrator Megan Shumway






 






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Sunday, February 22, 2026

SCHEDULE: February 23 - 27, 2026


 Monday, February 23 - ART: 
Midwestern Nature Illustrator
Megan Shumway
Tuesday, February 24 - BOOK REVIEW:
Famous 
by Jane Green
Wednesday, February 25 - INTERVIEW: 
Fantasy Mystery Author 
Ryan Null
Thursday,  February 26 - TV TIME:
House of Guinness
(Netflix)
Friday, February 27 - BOOK: 
Space Dragon, A Love Story
by Carol Ann Kauffman







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