Ossie, a young neighbor of Myra who has recently awakened from a coma after 30 years, is embarking on a journey to find his place in the world. Myra, who has missed out on so much of her life, is forming a new friendship with Ossie as they both navigate their paths.
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R. Alan Brooks is a Denver artist who teaches graphic novel writing at Regis University’s MFA program and Lighthouse Writers Workshop, where he also serves as a board member. His graphic novels “The Burning Metronome” and “Anguish Garden” feature diverse characters and storylines, showcasing his passion for creating art that reflects the world around us.
Cori Redford, born in Hawaii and raised in various places before settling in Golden for high school in the late 80s, has lived in Denver for college at Metro State University and The Art Institute of Colorado. After working non-art jobs for some time, she pursued her passion for art and now continues to create unique works that inspire others to do the same.
