Writer, author, artist, pianist, and longtime professional journalist. Welcome to my home base for books, essays, art, music, and current projects.
What’s New
I’m setting up this web site as a home for my writing, books, art, music, and current projects. I promise frequent updates. Please stay tuned!
Writing
As the authorized biographer of the great American pianist Leonard Pennario, I am happy to report that my book about Pennario — a very personal account of an unusual friendship — is now officially published and offered on Amazon. It just received its first written review — from Buddy Bray, pianist for the Fort Worth Symphony, and artistic advisor to the Cliburn. I am so honored!
Newsletter
I write regularly on Substack, where I keep up a freewheeling patter about music, books, architecture, the arts, and what I like to call eccentric living. Subscriptions are free, and there are no paywalls. (We don’t like paywalls here in Buffalo.)
If you do decide to become a paid Substack subscriber, you will receive my monthly handwritten, personalized, illustrated letter as a token of my thanks. The letters arrive in the U.S. Mail. Gift subscriptions are also available.
Art
I also make artwork inspired by literature, gardens, architecture, nature, and the romantic corners of everyday life. Currently I am adding new work to my Fine Art America gallery, including collage art exploring flowers and birds, pen and ink drawings of architecture, and gouache and watercolor art inspired by the changing seasons.
Contact Info
I can be reached at marykunzgoldman@gmail.com.