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Friday, 09 March 2007 |
The Gazelle and the Wild Hyenas
Mind you, I was only a boy when I witnessed this with my very own eyes. You see, we humans have the perception that we are of a higher nature than the animals, that we hold some special position in the cosmos, an exclusivity that makes us honorable, civilized. Little do most men know that many animals feel the same way. They are amazed at the pomp and circumstance that accompanies human kings and they mock our continuing quarrels and wars. |
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Sunday, 04 February 2007 |
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By Tavis J. Hampton A dimly lit flame danced atop a candle in the evening breeze. It was all that separated those in the gathering from complete darkness on that moonless night. The Storyteller seemed to float above the fog-covered ground, taking a seat in front of his already captivated audience. Four young men, or perhaps they would be called boys in our world, settled themselves in anticipation of the fable that was about to be woven into their minds like a loom that slowly gives birth to a new exquisite rug.
"Where is Nestor?" the Storyteller unexpectedly grumbled.
One of the young men, Elian, pointed into the misty eastern darkness. "He is in the tower, preparing for a test. He wanted you to know he's sorry he could not make it tonight."
"If only he had known," remarked the Storyteller.
"Known what, Storyteller?"
"The story of Babak, the lost dervish." |
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Saturday, 30 December 2006 |
The previously posted interview with Tavis J. Hampton has been featured on two more news web sites:
OhMyNews International
Conversations with Writers
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 30 December 2006 )
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Monday, 18 December 2006 |
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Tavis J. Hampton, author of the Golden Scrolls, has been featured at Leicester Review of Books and Blogcritics.org in an interview conducted by Ambrose Musiyiwa. The interview highlights his inspiration for writing The Golden Scrolls, his goals for future writing, and some aspects of his personal life. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 December 2006 )
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