Episodes

Bonus Holiday Episode! Listen to our interview where Angela shares how music has played a role in her family and fiction! a Rafflecopter giveaway Subscribe to my mailing list for weekly updates. The Harpist’s Muse Calista Blythe enters the first Miss Snowflake Pageant celebrating Montana at Christmastime to expose the plight of street urchins.… Read More...

Ready for Week 3 of Christmas Carols? This week features some of my favorites! If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to subscribe and comment on one of my socials for a chance to win the I LOVE Christmas sweatshirt. And you’ll receive more fun music and fiction posts, of course! Subscribe to my mailing list for weekly updates. … Read More...

Ever since I can remember, my mother would sing “O Holy Night” every year in our family Christmas shows. As a result, it has always been my favorite Christmas carol. Last year, I was honored to direct and produce a music video of this hymn in collaboration with my sister musical group Uptown Violins. … Read More...

I enjoy music, especially when it feeds my soul. I also love books. How much more powerful is the draw on my emotions when a dramatic piece of music also paints a story! This month, Dvořák’s American Quartet did that for me. Click HERE for full article. –Author Marie Sontag Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Print … Read More...

I hope you’re enjoying your daily dose of Christmas music. Click this post for access to the full week of carols! December 8: I Want A Stradivarius for Christmas December 9: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley Rescot (@ashleyrescot) December 10: Deck the Halls

Jerry lifted Victoria’s chin with his finger. “You need to embrace your family.” She reached out to stroke his cheek. “And maybe you should stand up to yours.” Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Print … Read More...

Marie as Barista In spite of it being Monday night, people crammed into every corner of Café Chocolat. A strong scent of espresso filled the air. Victoria glanced at the stage where the guys were setting up. The guitarist, Matt, wore a checkered flannel shirt and cowboy boots, while Eddie sported a T-shirt and jeans.… Read More...

Black Friday Sale! Great Deals this Week! Musician Character Mugs by RescotCreative Santa’s Top 3 Favorite Books of All Time (He’s read each of these multiple times.) Santa’s Current Read: The Last Book of the Poldark Series Santa’s Favorite Poems: YouTube Playlist: Some A Bit Spooky! Santa’s Role as Proofreader for A Change in Tune (He’s checked it more than twice!)… Read More...

In the dingy hallway outside the audition room, Victoria slipped on gloves to keep her fingers warm. The orchestra auditions were running forty-five minutes late, which allowed too much time for her hands to grow cold. The committee had decided to hear the violins last. The cellists had finished hours ago.… Read More...

My favorite composer of all time is Romantic-Era Frenchman Camille Saint-Saëns. The storytelling nature and emotive quality of his works have always resonated with me. In my book A Change in Tune, protagonist Victoria finally decides to compete with the Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 in B Minor (1880). Today, I’m excited to share with you the LIVE VERSION of my 18-year-old self’s performance of the Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto, accompanied by my high school Youth Symphony!… Read More...

Both of my Grandmothers served as the inspiration for Gigi. They’re amazing nonagenarians and still enjoy music, history, and literature! Harold and Ruth Scheer Carol and Milford Peterson Ruth Scheer: Children’s Book Author Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Print … Read More...

In spite of their rivalry, Victoria and Adrienne attempt to perform together like when they were little. Can they put aside their differences for a few minutes to play together? Or will the cat claws emerge? My youngest sister and me as dueling violins at a talent show. I think she won! … Read More...

Me at my concerto concert Ashley as Laura Ingalls Growing up, I loved reading authors of autobiographical fiction. My favorite, of course, was Louisa May Alcott’s legendary Little Women. She drew from her real life to create memorable, realistic characters that have charmed readers for centuries. Another that inspired me, Laura Ingalls Wilder, wrote her Little House series based on her own autobiography.… Read More...

The guys stir up trouble for Victoria as she broods on her current dilemma. I’ve opened up my whole merch store for the holidays. I hope you check out the fun character designs! Musician Character Mugs by RescotCreative I Love Christmas Music by RescotCreative Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Print … Read More...

Victoria shares a sweet moment with Louisa as they try to decide what concerto Victoria should play for the competition. However, the sweetness is gone the next day when Adrienne barges in to borrow clothes, and Victoria makes a shocking discovery. Last chance to get your Halloween merch! Don’t Pull My Strings by RescotCreative Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Print … Read More...

Ashley and sisters for Halloween After the dramatic turn of events from the last chapter, the quartet reconvenes at the coffeeshop: Café Chocolat. Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Print … Read More...

Check out the list and descriptions of my favorite Halloween songs from my previous blog post! The Violin: A Devilish Instrument Don’t forget to buy your Christmas gift for the cynical musician in your life!!!! LOL. Don’t Pull My Strings by RescotCreative Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Print … Read More...

This chapter was inspired by my mother’s real life collegiate concert. Apparently, it took place at midnight on Halloween. The conductor rose out of a coffin dressed as Dracula!!! Mom and 3 of her sisters Here she is featured with three of her sisters. All four of them have been my teacher at some point in my life!… Read More...

Franklin Curtis While violinists may often portray angelic voices, this isn’t always the case. Consider Niccolo Paganini, the infamous Romantic era rock star who allegedly sold his soul to the devil! Or Satan himself when he takes on Johnny in “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Fortunately Johnny wins! In this week’s Fiction Fridays, I focus on my villain, violinist Franklin Curtis.… Read More...

Ahhh, Franklin… More on him in next week’s post! Check out his featured design on my Merch store! All purchases help fund the cost of labor, editing, cover designs, and marketing involved in publication. Help me write book 2 in the series! Merch Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Print … Read More...

After all the excitement of launch, it has taken me a little while to reset, but it’s time to return to some of our favorite composers! Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is the most well-known composer of the Baroque period, and one of the most famous composers of all time! He played many roles throughout his life, including composer, church organist, husband, and father to twenty children!… Read More...

It’s October!!! Are you in the mood for some spooky classical music? This week’s sponsor is my new Merch store on Zazzle!! Musician Character Shirts by RescotCreative “Bach” from the Grave Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Print … Read More...

I was thrilled to have my family on the show to celebrate my new book, along with our amazing host Lindsey P. Brackett! Thanks to all of you who came and participated. I have been blown away by all of your love and support! For more information about our family music business, check out Uptown Violins!… Read More...

When I’ve asked people their favorite scene from the book, this one tops the charts! It also happens to be my favorite as well… Tonight, meet the real life Strings of Sisterhood! Click Here to attend on Facebook! My family, the real Strings of Sisterhood Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Print … Read More...