Tag Archives: music

Hitching A Ride

Posted on January 15, 2020 by silaschampion

I’ve been making moving preparations for last few months and if you ever moved, you know how time consuming it is. That hasn’t left much time for blogging or podcasts. One advantage of moving though is that you go through … Continue reading →

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Gruene Hall

Posted on August 16, 2019 by silaschampion

It’s been a while since I posted, and I know at least a few of you are awaiting more episodes of Canadian Summer. They are coming I promise. The main reason for the delay is that I traveled a lot … Continue reading →

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Starswept by Mary Fan

Posted on June 7, 2017 by silaschampion

It’s cover reveal day for Starswept by Mary Fan! This sweeping YA sci-fi romance will be released on August 29 by Snowy Wings Publishing. The cover features photography by Roberto Falck, with graphic design by Streetlight Graphics. Title: Starswept Author: Mary Fan … Continue reading →

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The Ballad of Mercy Wong

Posted on October 19, 2016 by silaschampion

Recently I read a book by Stacey Lee called Outrun the Moon. It is set during the 1906 San Fransisco earthquake and is a great story of friendship, love, and survival. Inspired by this  I decided to write a poem about … Continue reading →

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Country Roads

Posted on September 30, 2016 by silaschampion

I always find it fascinating how music can instantly transport you to another place and time in your life. It’s like a time machine, a TARDIS you can dance to. The other day I was streaming some music when John … Continue reading →

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Learning From Merle

Posted on April 7, 2016 by silaschampion

Merle Haggard passed away yesterday and I found myself feeling pretty melancholy. His music has been a part of my life for as long as I’ve been around. I can remember my father singing his songs and I sang them to … Continue reading →

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Moving Melody

Posted on January 15, 2015 by silaschampion

Here’s a short story for your enjoyment. Moving Melody  by Silas Champion The morning sun followed Roy and Cale down a country highway as they sang along to George Strait. It was a bit early for a Saturday, but driving … Continue reading →

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Musical Musings

Posted on February 1, 2013 by silaschampion

Finbar’s Fiddle is a musically inspired tale. The entire story is, in a way, an ode to fiddle music. I thought in this post I would share two fiddlers who inspired Finbar and the music he plays. I have posted a … Continue reading →

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