Chris Vera

Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula Book Trailer

I’ve been having fun working on this book trailer for “Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula.” Tell me what you think and if you’re intrigued, consider buying the book! The beautiful art is by the talented Ali Ries. The music, “Raise the Rain” I wrote using a great program called Reason. For now, its a freeContinue reading “Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula Book Trailer”

Raven Moon

Lunarosity

Hello, all. The fine editors of Chizine have graciously published a poem I wrote called “Lunarosity.” I have a fondness for the magical and the fantastic and I hope that come out in this piece. Please have a look and tell them what you think. Please share.

Magee Park Poets Social Media Workshop

Save the Date: January 2013 Workshop The first workshop of the year will be led by poet, writer and information security professional Chris Vera and cover how writers and poets can use blogs, Facebook and Twitter. When: Sunday, Jan. 27, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Where: Cole Library Community Room, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive Admission: Free andContinue reading “Magee Park Poets Social Media Workshop”

One Life by Cristian Ruvalcaba

I’ve met a lot of performers in my time, but none like this smooth rapper with a story of courage that may teach you something about how to face your own fears with strength and dignity. Plus the song is just bad-ass. Turn it up. One Life, by Cristian Ruvalcaba. MP3. Free download. Shared withContinue reading “One Life by Cristian Ruvalcaba”

Warning to Healers and Sensitives

I had an awakening encounter this weekend when I met a man who claimed to be a healer. He ran a booth selling crystals at a local street fair. In fact, he called himself a “healer of healers.” To be certain, he was very sensitive and even wise. He could pick out healers from aContinue reading “Warning to Healers and Sensitives”

On the Incarnates of Aphrodite

Goddess (Photo credit: junibears) A good and enigmatic friend of mine pointed me to a blog post by the SeventhSisteroftheStars entitled “Incarnates of Aphrodite: A new ancient breed of Goddess.” This is a post worth reading. I feel the incarnate is no new evolution. She has always been with us, to heal us when weContinue reading “On the Incarnates of Aphrodite”

Shadows, Read by Christopher Vera

Hello, dear readers. Continuing my grand experiment in audio poetry, I’ve recorded myself reading “Shadows” from Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula. Would love your feedback. If you have a cool or interesting voice (or are just passionate about poetry), and would be willing to read one of my poems, I’d love to add it toContinue reading “Shadows, Read by Christopher Vera”

Audio Poetry Experiment

I’ve been experimenting with the idea of putting some of my poetry into audio format. Every so often I’ll hear someone with a unique voice and think to myself, “Wow! I’d love to have that person read a poem or two!” So I’m looking for portable tools and software (mostly my mobile phone) to captureContinue reading “Audio Poetry Experiment”

“Transmissions” Press Release

28 years later, local poet publishes debut book online San Diego, CA – Author, and San Diego native Christopher Vera announced the publication of a debut poetry collection started 28 years ago, entitled “Transmissions to the Mystic Nebula.” This long-awaited collection of poetry follows the life and relationships of a cyber-poet in the not-to-distant futureContinue reading ““Transmissions” Press Release”