The Soprano, the Monster, and the Dragonslayer

The Soprano, the Monster, and the Dragonslayer, by Vashti Stopher Klein, is a magical story of healing. Follow the journey of the Soprano as she struggles with a Monster who threatens her very essence—her voice. A compassionate and fearless Dragonslayer is the only one who can save her. Her voice is heard in the poetry and music in this multi-media book with enchanting artwork by Carol Collett Desert Studio.

How do we face the prospect of losing the one thing that defines us? The Soprano, the Monster and the Dragonslayer is a magical allegory of healing, told in poetry, music and art. The Soprano tells the tale of being faced with the decision to save her life, and voice, from the threat of an evil Monster with fiery eyes and snake-like tendrils. A compassionate and fearless Dragonslayer is the only one who can save her. The Soprano's voice is heard in Vashti's poetry and music in this book, illustrated with exquisite artistic elements created by Carol Collett Desert Studio.

Vashti Stopher Klein is an award-winning filmmaker, singer-songwriter and poet in the Washington, D.C. metro area. She formed Butterfly Effect Productions, Inc., to produce artistic products that she hopes will be a source of comfort and beauty. Vashti released her first album, The Heart of Things, in 2014. In 2017, her album, Path to the Sun, Moon and Stars was released. Vashti continues to sing and write music, short stories, plays, and poetry. Her music ranges in style from a Kentucky farm, to a Gaelic pub, to a concert hall. She believes that poetry and music are healing for herself and others.

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Carol Collett, of Carol Collett Desert Studio is a national award-winning quilter, fiber artist, and teacher. Carol developed a passion for sewing, crafting, and design at an early age. Her talents extend to unique quilt making, mixed media art, wearable art, fiber art, and jewelry making. Her creative works have been published in: American Quilter; Haute Handbags; Apronology, and the $100,000 Quilt Challenge Magazine.