What do you get if two friends decide to write and illustrate a children’s book together? The Other Side Of Yore answers this question with it’s beautiful illustrations and enchanting storyline. This is very much a mixture between The Hobbit and The Wind in the Willows....The way the author has invented simple things such as a boat made out of a tortoise shell and bog water tea conjures up an image of a fairytale world in which anything can happen. It is also beautifully enhanced with illustrations to help make this imaginary world become even more delightful. One of the best books of it’s type. As much as it will fascinate children, I think this will also appeal to adults. It’s a wonderful treasure to own.I absolutely guarantee this is one book you will want to have in your collection. I only wish when I was a child that someone had given me this bewitching book. -Jessica Roberts (Bookpleasures.com)
...The Other Side of Yore is an enchanting adventure story about Frawg's journey with his friends into Mudgunkland to save the world of Terramore from destruction by Cobraxas, king snake. All the flowers are dying, poisoned by the green smoke from the dark swamps, and the good King's daughter, Princess Lilypad, has fallen into a deep sleep.Included in this story are thirteen artfully illustrated drawings by Kenny Savage, plus poems, riddles and songs to delight children of all ages.It is a delightful story-well-edited and designed-which I'm sure children will enjoy. Joseph Layden has been writing professionally for over ten years as a freelance journalist. The Other Side of Yore is his debut children's fantasy novel, and I wish he and Kenny much success in their creative efforts. -Kay Trout (Midwest Book Reviews)
Joseph Lyon Layden
WRITER: Joe has been writing professionally for over 10 years as a freelance journalist. His articles have appeared in the award winning Contents Magazine as well as Creative Loafing Atlanta, Charleston City Paper, Mountain Express Magazine, Connect Savannah, and Richmond Hill Reflections Magazine, to name a few. His articles have covered books, ballet, music, culinary and graphic art, and his editorials have covered everything from social and wildlife conservation to social and political observance. A few of Joseph's interview credits include Willie Nelson, Judy Collins, Collective Soul, Widespread Panic, and Dick Dale. "The Other Side of Yore," his debut Children's Fantasy Novel, was released January 27th of 2007.MUSICIAN:Joseph Lyon Layden- Writer, Journalist and Musician: As a professional musician, Joe has a large amount of experience in the entertainment industry. Joe has played everywhere from Savannah to Amsterdam with various blues, jazz, funk, hip-hop, and rock groups. He has played such giant festivals as The Jazz Below the Sea Festival in Almere, Holland (6,000 people) and the Atlanta Jazz Festival (15,000 people). He has played with such international artists as Rosa King, Saskia Laroo, and Dr. Dan Matrazzo as well as nationals Kristina Beaty , Jacey Falk, Chrisie Santoni, Eric Culberson and several others, and has shared the bill with such stars as Medeski, Martin, and Wood, DeeDee Bridgewater, Sheila E., Terence Blanchard, Russel Gunn, Sonny Rollins, Chucho Valdez, and many others. Joseph studied music, literature, and psychology at Armstrong Atlantic State University, loves to tell a story, loves to write, and is deeply curious about current, past and future events as well as metaphysical subject matter.
About the Creators of The Other Side of Yore: Joseph Lyon Layden is an author, songwriter, journalist, musician and cabinet designer born in Savannah, Ga. Kenny Savage is an artist, songwriter, musician, sculptor, and woodcarver born in Savannah, Ga. Both grew up in Richmond Hill, just 20 minutes south of their birthplace, and have been friends and collaborators for over 15 years. They are currently working on a musical album to go along with "The Other Side of Yore," as well as a sequel entitled "Another Side of Yore."