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.
Danny Birt -- April 28, 2009
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 8p
New Moon Comics
463 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ 07424
973.81.COMIC or 973.812.6642
New Moon Comics
463 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ 07424
973.81.COMIC or 973.812.6642
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).
