
Unlikely Heroes Inspire Artists
Authors, film-makers, songwriters, photographers and painters draw inspiration from people who rise above life circumstances.
Authors, film-makers, songwriters, photographers and painters draw inspiration from people who rise above life circumstances.
The 2023 Festival featured screenings of more than 100 films submitted from more than 60 countries,
In Anna’s words: “I wanted Fritzy to know that he didn’t have the worst life by a long shot. I told Fritzy all the time
The real-life Anna who inspired the 2- book series, Anna from Atlanta and Anna of Iowa, introduced her Southern cooking to the residents of Marshalltown,
We can’t let Black History Month pass without recognizing the inspiration for our books, Anna from Atlanta and Anna of Iowa. Outside of Marshalltown, Iowa,
At the back of Anna of Iowa (Book 2 in the Anna series by Catherine Team and Beverly Smirnis), is a speech by C.J. Renfro,
Anna From Atlanta had no pedigree like Lady Carnarvon, but she shared much in common, namely her appreciation for tradition and beauty. Anna’s colorful and
Anna series author Catherine Team had heard about the famous magician T. Nelson Downs born in Marshalltown, Iowa and moved back there in his retirements.
Anna’s words about Susan Calloway in Anna from Atlanta (Book 1): “Now, Miss Susan was beautiful in a Jean Harlow sort of way, with long
His friend and business associate Doc Calloway said, “Between Joe Worrell and me, we knew virtually everyone in town. It was the kind of place
Anna says about Dr. Calloway: “He’s so stiff there isn’t even butter or salt there—jes’ starch.” While he was a devoted and outstanding doctor, at