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My Favorite Music

Corey McKnight
This is Corey McKnight's website, where you can find more information and updates.
Stephanie and Andrew Johnson
Stephanie and Andrew recorded their CD at Swansea Music. It is getting some great reviews, and is probably most similar in style to Damien Rice. Visit their website for more news, music, and photos.
Barry McCabe
One of my favorite musicians. Check out his website to find out more about him. Barry has created a totally unique sound, "Celtic Blues". I highly recommend his CDs, and I especially love "The Peace Within".

My Favorite Places

McCall Chamber of Commerce
Learn more about Payette Lake, one of the most beautiful and magical places in the world.
Seattle Aquarium
Learn about the sealife that lives in the Northwest

The Best Place on the Web to Buy Music

CD Baby
The best little music store on the web!

My Favorite Artists

Bleu Turrell
Award-winning Northwest fantasy artist Bleu Turrell painted the image of Sharlie that is featured on the cover of the book. A visit to his website is certain to spark one's imagination. Bleu has created artwork for many projects, from Disney to Houghton-Mifflin. He lives and works in Bend, Oregon.
Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch created both the hardcover and softcover book designs for "Sharlie", as well as the CD and insert for the back of the book. We often find ourselves looking at his work and thinking, "How'd he do that?" You can reach Michael at lynchgrafx@hotmail.com
Marja Lee Kruijt
Marja is a gifted fantasy artist whose painting "Dream Harp" is featured on the cover of Stephanie Johnson's harp CD. Marja lives in England among a community of artists. She works in watercolor and pencil, and has a delicate, distinctive style that is beautiful. transformative and deeply symbolic.

Best Supporters of Indie Music

CD Baby
This is where the music is - thousands of independent musicians can be found on this website. The music industry is growing and changing, and there is so much great music out there, waiting to be found. This is the best place to start.
Sound Thinking
Doug Dyer of Sound Thinking (Hood River, Oregon) has designed three different recording studio systems for Swansea Music over the last 12 years. Doug is the person we enthusiastically recommend to anyone who is thinking of setting up a studio-he'll make is easy for you, and he's always available to answer questions. He is also a gifted photographer. He took the photographs that helped me to write Sharlie's story. One of his photographs is featured at the top of the home page of this website.
Oasis CD Manufacturing
Oasis did fabulous work replicating "My Solitude", Stephanie's Harp CD, and "Beneath the Water", the CD that is included at the back of "Sharlie". They are friendly and accessible, and their service and product just keeps getting better.

Favorite Organizations

Women for Women International
This organization helps women who live in war-torn countries help themselves. Provides basic needs, helps them start new businesses, gives them the training and support they need to begin again. Each woman enrolls in the program for a year, and corresponds during that year with their sponsor.