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At 11:21am on March 2, 2009, Jennifer Helen said…: I just came across your profile in this network. I would like to extend an invitation to join Allvoices.com. It’s a citizen journalist site. We discuss, debate and write about everything under the sun here. Allvoices also has an incentive program for writers and they can earn up to $10,000 cash. Register at http://www.allvoices.com/journalism and start contributing

At 10:32pm on December 11, 2008, Gena A. Etheridge-Seltzer said…: Hi Jim! A big southern "howdy!" from the North. Oh...those Myrtle Beach days (singin' the beach song in my head now)! Until a couple of yrs ago, for many yrs I'd go to Myrtle Beach about 3-4 times/year. My mom also has family in SC. I love soooo many parts of SC (esp. Charleston, Beaufort, and Murrell's Inlet). It's about the same amount of time to there as it is the NC Outer Banks. Of course, I've done many a day-trip to the coast whether Topsail, Wrightsville Beach, or Atlantic Beach.
For some reason...being at or near the water is the ONLY place I've found so far where I can either clear my mind "completely" and just "BE"...OR mull-over some heavy thoughts.

I look forward to taking time a bit later to view your fabulous works! Best Wishes...

At 9:28pm on September 20, 2008, Aidana WillowRaven said…: Hello,

Just wanted to stop in and get your opinion on my latest cover design posted to my blog...

I would love your input.

Aidana WillowRaven
www.WillowRavenIllustration.com
901-325-1402

At 2:52pm on August 1, 2008, Mark A Cooper said…: Hello Jim
The Romp looks interesting.
Mark

At 5:50pm on July 29, 2008, Jim Horton said…: Bio for Jim Horton

Jim Horton, an artist, works in a Romantic, Modern, Theatrical Style. His work is bold with direct statements, playing strong contrasts between darks and lights, paying close attention to the effects of lighting. The focal point pulls the viewer into the art then the viewer’s eyes drift around the piece as he is lead by the designs, shapes and color
His background has been senior art director and illustrator advertising agencies in Chicago, Illinois, also art instructor for colleges in Illinois and North Carolina. Now retired from commercial art, he dedicates his time to fine art produced in his studio. He has paintings in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and Canada.
His inspiration for his Mediterranean painting are due to his painting workshops he has conducted in Europe. His Low Country Coastal paintings are the results of living in the environment of the Southern United States Coastal Areas.
His latest venture is writing and illustrating children’s books relating to his childhood. Joe and Brian adventures are based on Jim’s and friend Joe’s incidents, as they grew up.

Mr. Horton’s education consists of:
The American Academy of Art, Chicago, Illinois (Commercial Art Degree)
The University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois (B. A. Art Education)
The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC (M. F. A. degree in Theater)

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The Foot Log Incident written and illustrated by Jim Horton

THE FOOT LOG INCIDENT
A children's illustrated book. (30 pages)
Published by PublishAmerica.com
ISBN 1-60610-706-2
retail price $19.95
or on line price $16.95
Also see several pages of the illustrated book on my web site www.jimhortonart.com click on the published children's book copy in upper left column or http://www.jimhortonart.com/The_Foot_Log_Incident.html
This will take the visitor directly to my book page in my website.

SYNOPSIS OF ”THE FOOT LOG INCIDENT” by Jim Horton

Two friends Joe and Brian get new coats for Christmas. They are excited about their gifts and go for a walk in the woods. They are warned to stay away from a stream that is overflowing due to the melting snow. They of course ignore this advise and venture to the stream. Joe decides to cross the stream on a foot log which is just at water level. Brian begs him not to cross, but Joe is determined to cross. A huge log being washed downstream is heading for the foot log and Brian warns Joe to get off. Before Joe can retreat, he slips and hangs onto the hand rail. When the log rams the foot log, Joe loses his grip and is washed downstream. Brian runs along the stream bank yelling to Joe. He instructs Joe to grab a tree branch hanging out over the stream. After several unsuccessful tries by Joe, Brian pushes a small tree over into Joe’s patch. Joe catches the tree branch and with Brian’s help is pulled safely to the bank. Both boys coats are ruined and later, they apologize to Joe’s mother for disobeying her warning about the stream.

Other Books in the works:

I have written several Joe and Brian Adventures and have a total of sixteen stories in the works. I would like to have a series of theses books published. “The Foot Log Incident” is the only book I have illustrated thus far. Other finished adventures are: “The Flying Squirrel Incident”, “The Boat Incident”, “The Bull Incident” and “The Tree House Incident”.

The moral of all my stories is: Listen to your parent’s advise. All the Joe and Brian adventures are based on real events that happened to me and my friend when we were children.

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Grunter, A Dog's Tale, written and Illustrated by Jim Horton (a children's illustrated book)

The manuscript is complete and I have a several more illustrations to finish. Once the book is complete with illustrations, I plan to submit it to a publisher.

Word count 1349

Jim Horton
403 72nd Avenue, North
Unit # 8
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843-259-9124
Jhortonart@aol.com
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Posted on August 24, 2008 at 1:16pm — 1 Comment

A new two act comedy play: 'ROMP' by Jim Horton

This is a scene from Act I, Scene 1: The play is finished but I am only posting one scene. If you would like to read more, contact me through my email: jhortonart@aol.com

First Serial Rights
Copyright 2008
James Horton
403 72nd Avenue, North
Unit # 8
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843-259-9124
ROMP

A Comedy in Two Acts
By James Horton

CHARACTERS: In order of appearance.

GLEN MARLOWE - Early thirties, handsome lawyer.

CANDY HARTMAN - Worn mid sixties, younger acting than her age and looks. Rather ga… Continue

Posted on August 1, 2008 at 10:49am —

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