| Danny Birt April 28, 2009 |
About Danny Birt
Danny Birt was born about twenty-seven years ago in
Washington State to Irish and Californian parents, and since then
he has lived in Idaho, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas,
Louisiana, Florida, Hawaii, and Virginia. He attended New
Mexico Military Institute in the small town of Roswell, NM for his
high school and junior college years, then pulled a one-eighty
and went to a liberal arts college, Loyola University New Orleans,
for his next two college degrees in music therapy and psychology.
Danny has published science fiction, fantasy, and professional
works in The Raintown Review, Strange Worlds of Lunacy,
Vadercast.com, and Musica Ficta. His fantasy series “The Laurian
Pentology” is slated to be published through Ancient Tomes
Press, starting in early summer 2008 with the book Ending an
Ending.
In addition to literary publication, Danny composes classical and
filk music, such as his nonstop hour-long piano solo, “Narcoleptic
Pianist,” and the ever-peculiar album “Warped Children’s Songs.”
Danny also works as a Music Therapist and Massage Therapist
with clients of multiple ages and populations.
Currently, Danny lives in Winchester, Virginia, and attends
Shenandoah University in pursuit of his Music Therapy Master’s
degree. In his spare time, Danny's hobby is finding new hobbies.
Visit Danny's website at www.dannybirt.com.
Danny Birt was born about twenty-seven years ago in
Washington State to Irish and Californian parents, and since then
he has lived in Idaho, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas,
Louisiana, Florida, Hawaii, and Virginia. He attended New
Mexico Military Institute in the small town of Roswell, NM for his
high school and junior college years, then pulled a one-eighty
and went to a liberal arts college, Loyola University New Orleans,
for his next two college degrees in music therapy and psychology.
Danny has published science fiction, fantasy, and professional
works in The Raintown Review, Strange Worlds of Lunacy,
Vadercast.com, and Musica Ficta. His fantasy series “The Laurian
Pentology” is slated to be published through Ancient Tomes
Press, starting in early summer 2008 with the book Ending an
Ending.
In addition to literary publication, Danny composes classical and
filk music, such as his nonstop hour-long piano solo, “Narcoleptic
Pianist,” and the ever-peculiar album “Warped Children’s Songs.”
Danny also works as a Music Therapist and Massage Therapist
with clients of multiple ages and populations.
Currently, Danny lives in Winchester, Virginia, and attends
Shenandoah University in pursuit of his Music Therapy Master’s
degree. In his spare time, Danny's hobby is finding new hobbies.
Visit Danny's website at www.dannybirt.com.
Post Event Recap
To end our very fun 'pulp' month, we gathered at the
Toddfather's local 'place of business', aka New Moon Comics.
New Moon was being turned into a speakeasy for the night and
the entertainer was Mr. Danny Birt. Jo and I arrived early to set
things up and make sure no coppers were around. We all know
if the Toddfather calls you into the back room for a private chat,
only one of you is coming out. He's hard-boiled.
Guest Danny Birt was fun and diverse. Where else can you get
a guest that sings, plays guitar, does dramatic readings and
discusses his writing - all in the same night?
Danny Birt has published science fiction, fantasy, and
professional works in The Raintown Review, Strange Worlds of
Lunacy (flash fiction), Vadercast.com, and Musica Ficta. His
fantasy series The Laurian Pentology is published through
Ancient Tomes Press, starting with Ending an Ending. He
promises it will be a pentology - no Jordan here. In addition,
Danny composes classical and filk music (nonstop hour-long
piano solo, Narcoleptic Pianist and Warped Children’s
Songs). He works as a Music Therapist - he even showed us his
guitar case covered in 'visitor' stickers as proof.
Danny started the meeting with some upbeat and fun songs
he'd written. He had full audience participation - people were
singing and dancing in their chairs. Of course, I was taking
names of those chair-dancers. Toddfather thought the kitty for
the slush fund was getting low and we figured we'd blackmail
the eager participants who don't want it out there that they can
swing with the best of 'em.
After getting the audience riled up and ready to go, Danny
moved on to discuss his book, Ending an Ending. He talked
about his personal path to being published and read some
selections from the book that he felt indicative of the feel of the
book. He mentioned he had some theater background and it
showed in his reading. The voices he used were cool and
helped set the tone. This was especially helpful for those who
had not yet read the book. He left us hanging at crucial parts.
You have to get the book to find out what happens.
Danny gave us the titles for the entire pentology and let us
know the second book, Beginning, was available. He then
read some of his flash fiction which was a lot of fun. This book,
Strange Worlds of Lunacy is available as well.
We took a brief break, purchased books, got them signed and
then headed back for more. Mr. Birt gave us a few more
readings, answered all of the questions from the audience (and
there were plenty). Steve R, Chuck, Ana, Brian, Barry, Todd,
Aurelia, Deena, Bill and Gene all had hands up for questions.
Questions were asked about his writing, his books, his
inspirations, his music, his personal likes in both reading material
and music, how does music affect his writing if at all, and many
questions were asked about his music therapy. There was
nothing we didn't find interesting. He was an engaging speaker
and gave the audience what they wanted.
After the question segment, the overwhelming audience request
was for more music. Brian K had a request for the Warped
Children's Songs CD. Danny opened with Mary Had
Business Plan. Brian wanted the little ditty about the asylum.
Ever the eager participants, we clapped and sang along to the
warped tune set to If Your Happy and You Know It. These
were not the songs from our childhood. Brian gleefully pointed
out, "you are not a well man," to which Mr. Birt responded with
as much glee, "no, I am not." Good time, good time. A
particular favorite was the Vatican song that Danny performed
with dancing and pantomime - too funny. Genuflect!
It's was about this time that Danny Birt announced that it was
after 10p and he had a looong ride home. We regretfully
listened to one more song for the road - a lullaby! Just the thing
to send us off onto the road with - lol. A big thanks to Danny
Birt for a wonderful evening and a wonderful time. Great guest
and great event. If you didn't get enough, you can visit www.
dannybirt.com for information on Mr. Birt.
Thanks also to Rob for use of New Moon and having the books
on hand (at a discount too).
To end our very fun 'pulp' month, we gathered at the
Toddfather's local 'place of business', aka New Moon Comics.
New Moon was being turned into a speakeasy for the night and
the entertainer was Mr. Danny Birt. Jo and I arrived early to set
things up and make sure no coppers were around. We all know
if the Toddfather calls you into the back room for a private chat,
only one of you is coming out. He's hard-boiled.
Guest Danny Birt was fun and diverse. Where else can you get
a guest that sings, plays guitar, does dramatic readings and
discusses his writing - all in the same night?
Danny Birt has published science fiction, fantasy, and
professional works in The Raintown Review, Strange Worlds of
Lunacy (flash fiction), Vadercast.com, and Musica Ficta. His
fantasy series The Laurian Pentology is published through
Ancient Tomes Press, starting with Ending an Ending. He
promises it will be a pentology - no Jordan here. In addition,
Danny composes classical and filk music (nonstop hour-long
piano solo, Narcoleptic Pianist and Warped Children’s
Songs). He works as a Music Therapist - he even showed us his
guitar case covered in 'visitor' stickers as proof.
Danny started the meeting with some upbeat and fun songs
he'd written. He had full audience participation - people were
singing and dancing in their chairs. Of course, I was taking
names of those chair-dancers. Toddfather thought the kitty for
the slush fund was getting low and we figured we'd blackmail
the eager participants who don't want it out there that they can
swing with the best of 'em.
After getting the audience riled up and ready to go, Danny
moved on to discuss his book, Ending an Ending. He talked
about his personal path to being published and read some
selections from the book that he felt indicative of the feel of the
book. He mentioned he had some theater background and it
showed in his reading. The voices he used were cool and
helped set the tone. This was especially helpful for those who
had not yet read the book. He left us hanging at crucial parts.
You have to get the book to find out what happens.
Danny gave us the titles for the entire pentology and let us
know the second book, Beginning, was available. He then
read some of his flash fiction which was a lot of fun. This book,
Strange Worlds of Lunacy is available as well.
We took a brief break, purchased books, got them signed and
then headed back for more. Mr. Birt gave us a few more
readings, answered all of the questions from the audience (and
there were plenty). Steve R, Chuck, Ana, Brian, Barry, Todd,
Aurelia, Deena, Bill and Gene all had hands up for questions.
Questions were asked about his writing, his books, his
inspirations, his music, his personal likes in both reading material
and music, how does music affect his writing if at all, and many
questions were asked about his music therapy. There was
nothing we didn't find interesting. He was an engaging speaker
and gave the audience what they wanted.
After the question segment, the overwhelming audience request
was for more music. Brian K had a request for the Warped
Children's Songs CD. Danny opened with Mary Had
Business Plan. Brian wanted the little ditty about the asylum.
Ever the eager participants, we clapped and sang along to the
warped tune set to If Your Happy and You Know It. These
were not the songs from our childhood. Brian gleefully pointed
out, "you are not a well man," to which Mr. Birt responded with
as much glee, "no, I am not." Good time, good time. A
particular favorite was the Vatican song that Danny performed
with dancing and pantomime - too funny. Genuflect!
It's was about this time that Danny Birt announced that it was
after 10p and he had a looong ride home. We regretfully
listened to one more song for the road - a lullaby! Just the thing
to send us off onto the road with - lol. A big thanks to Danny
Birt for a wonderful evening and a wonderful time. Great guest
and great event. If you didn't get enough, you can visit www.
dannybirt.com for information on Mr. Birt.
Thanks also to Rob for use of New Moon and having the books
on hand (at a discount too).
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