Tag Archives: Stephen Sondheim

What Are You Up Against, Really?

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Geri Schear

the brightness of your success throws everyone else into the shade. No, it’s not what you intended, but that’s irrelevant. You can be as nice and sweet as apple pie about it, but that won’t change the fact that you must be punished. You’re an artist, a writer. You bear a sliver of immortality. Honestly, now, if the situation were reversed, wouldn’t you hate them, too? Continue reading →

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Symbols and Motifs and Themes. Oh my!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Geri Schear

So theme is the theme of today’s blog. Themes and symbols and all that English Lit 101 stuff. Except English Literature courses are usually designed to enhance the reading experience; to make the student a more discerning bibliophile. Now, don’t get … Continue reading →

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I Wish…

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Geri Schear

In his opening song for Into the Woods appropriately titled, I Wish, Stephen Sondheim has his characters tell the audience what they want: [STEMOTHER & STEPSISTERS] To see the King- [JACK & MOTHER] To sell the cow- [BAKER & WIFE] To … Continue reading →

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What’s the Story?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Geri Schear

 ART IS ABOUT CHOICES This week I’ve been asking myself this question: Where is the story. Firstly, because my publisher asked me to write a cover blurb for my novel. Secondly, because I’ve been revising a short story and have … Continue reading →

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