Category Archives: Poetry

Latest Publication: Hillsboro Park Discovery Trail

In the US heartland of Missouri, in a suburb of St. Louis called Hillsboro, lies an idyllic city park with a few lovingly implemented recent additions. Hillsboro native Ryan Hurtgen is a multi-talented artist; painter, poet, composer, and designer. Readers … Continue reading

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Beowulf and the Fate of Music

Before medieval European civilization developed anything as novel as a “book,” “scroll,” or “codex,” there was the mind of the storyteller. The storyteller was given a special seat by the fire, fed for knowledge, and oft given full attention. The … Continue reading

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Let’s Go Fly A Kite

A happy mini-post today because I finished recording voice tracks for the Cetus Finalis audio book! Next, scene and chapter breaks will be set to Ryan Hurtgen’s original score. You’re going to love this. Stay tuned for aural pleasure. Thank … Continue reading

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