In this eccentric tale set in a small town in northern India, Pawan Mishra masterfully weaves ingenuity and sarcasm in a manner that’s simultaneously hilarious and tragic.
As deafness, illness, and demonic forces close in around him, Ludwig van Beethoven must summon his faith and genius to complete the Missa Solemnis—a sacred masterpiece he believes could bring divine light into a darkening world.
Mike Bayles, a lifelong Midwest resident, is the author of Threshold, a book of poetry. His poetry and fiction are widely-published. Since the passing of my father in 1993, I write to live. But for most of my life i've written. My poetry and short stories are published in a number of literary magazines, anthologies and newsletters.
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It's in my blood. In high school certain phrases and word rhythms kept going through my head, and they were seeking accompaning lines. I also must say that The Beatles helped inspire my creativity. A classmate's reaction to an essay I wrote in high school was encouraging.
Birth Place
Peoria, IL Peoria
Accomplishments
My wrting has received numerous rewards from the Iowa Poetry Association, Phantasm, The Des Moines Register, Out Loud Poetry readings, The Great Blue Beacon.
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