Author/Actor article and the beginnings of the blues artist

Yesterday, I wrote an article about a guy who goes into schools and reads a children's book he wrote about a purple "grape" ape from outer space. He also gives the presentation dressed up like the ape. This guy was very interesting to talk to: I like hearing from people who are kind of different, and he definitely was. I mean, it takes a special kind of person to walk into an elementary school in a homemade purple space monkey costume and claim to be an alien from the planet grape. The books are actually cute, though, and they definitely seem like they'd be very interesting for kids to read. Besides being an author, this guy is also an actor, and has done a TON of theater work. I think its cute that instead of pursuing a strictly acting career, he chose to also teach at preschools around the area--he must really like kids!
Today, I started what will be a longer piece about a blues musician who will be performing in Gloucester next week. This is giving me great real world experience, because I can't communicate directly with the musician--he is on tour in Europe and won't be back until Monday. Moreover, there is virtually no contact information available on the Internet--the only source I have is his publicist's website. I sent them an email, and have been communicating with a woman from that organization who directly represents the musician. I will probably talk to her a little bit, then work on getting an actual interview with the performer when he returns from Europe.

Look out for my story on the children's book writer either tomorrow or Monday!

UPDATE: HERE is the link to my article!