Susan M. Botich blog

Susan interviewed on KUNR 88.7 FM

2007-07-11T14:35:00.000-07:00

Susan will be interviewed Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 9:00 AM on KUNR 88.7 FM Radio. Host/DJ Terry Joy will talk with Susan about her poetry, her inspiration, etc. Susan will also read a few of her poems during the broadcast.

Original Music: "Dancer" album

2007-05-27T17:44:00.000-07:00

I originally began my writing career as a songwriter in 1974 while working as a professional musician based out of Nevada County, California. I always felt drawn to storytelling and much of my songwriting reflected this by taking form as "story-songs," predominantly focused on lyric and melody. I worked as a professional musician for 15 years, going through many genres and styles, from folk to jazz to rock 'n' roll.

I recorded my first album, “Dancer,” in 1985.

I, now, perform my own original music in Northern Nevada and California communities, upon request.

I am currently recording a new album of all-original songs.

Check out some of my songs from the "Dancer" album, also available for purchase on my MySpace page.

All songs on the “Dancer” album were composed, arranged, produced and performed by Susan Botich.
Songs recorded and mixed at:
Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley CA and Eagle Air Studios, Grass Valley CA.

New cover art done by Daniel Botich.

Special thanks to:
Gary Campus – Percussion on “White Sun & Turquoise Sea.”
Marilyn Doty – Violin on “Bracken Wood,” “Dancer” and “Clipper Ship."
Elfin (Stephen Micoleau) – Guitar on “Dancer” and “One Sweet Morning,” harmony vocal on “One Sweet Morning,” and keyboards on “Clipper Ship” and “One Sweet Morning.”
Craig Theissen – Bass guitar, harmony vocal, alto and C flutes on “One Sweet Morning.”
Jim Thornton – Electric guitar on “Swayin’” and "White Sun & Turquoise Sea,” keyboards on “Dancer.” Bruce Wheelock – Keyboards on “Sorrow Of The Songstress,” and drums on “One Sweet Morning.”

Extra special thanks to:
David A. Botich (Eagle Air Studios) for lovingly assisting in the completion of this album and applying his technical prowess in transferring the analog music to digital format and Ross Nelson for his superb skills in the digital remix currently used on this new mix.

Freelance Writing

2007-05-27T17:34:00.000-07:00

Below are samples of some of my published articles.
Nevada Home Magazine
Trouble with Boron Water Features – an eco-system of your own Mixing & Matching – the new style in tiles Chef's Secrets – Fruit – the art's in the buying BRING ON THE RAINBOW -– Gardening for year-round color Chef’s Secrets –delicious and in season – asparagus Clean House, Clean Planet Chef's Secrets – the perfect steak Color It Nevada Tricks of Light Diablo – The secret’s in the prep
Carson Magazine
To refurbish or replace those one-of-a-kind windows? Outdoor living is a Nevada lifestyle (spring 2007)
Reno Gazette-Journal
Fusing Asian cuisines is Wasabi’s destiny 'Camelot' rides into Reno with royal splendor Panda Kitchen's owners fulfilling lifelong dream Nevada's capital is growing, yet preserving its small-town warmth Lighting sets the mood for the holidays Freshness marks dishes at the Overland Family, health are priorities for KTVN's Wendy Damonte Reno River Festival Thai Spice Kitchen
The Business Report of Northern Nevada
Entrepreneur of the Year 2007
RLife Magazine
Cabaret Comes To Reno Luxurious, Affordable, Fun - Soak Nail Spa and Lounge has it all When Walt Disney wanted the job done, he asked Janice Ayres
SCBWI's Nevada newsletter, The Zephyr
The Verse-Novel - Is it for you? Nevada Business Journal Sansone Companies, Building People-friendly Communities Washington Mutual, Innovative Programs Key to Success

Poetry

2007-05-27T17:11:00.000-07:00

I am a member of Ash Canyon Poets Society located in Carson City, Nevada. I have published poetry in Margie Review, Rattlesnake Review, The MeadoW, The Danse Macabre and Illya’s Honey.

I enjoy writing in structured verse as well as free verse.

Published Poems

Cafe On Saturday, Margie Review, winter 2005
Footprints, Rattlesnake Press: Rattlesnake Review # 10
When You Find Me, Illya's Honey, spring 2007
Muse, The MeadoW, spring 2007
Mosaic, The Danse Macabre 6
This Night, The Danse Macabre 6
Perhaps He Found His Own Passage, The Danse Macabre 6
Indigenous, Rattlesnake Press: Rattlesnake Review # 14
Atrophy, The Danse Macabre 7
He Appears, The Danse Macabre 7