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The Music of Buc Buccaneer

Dan Bodenstein — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:30:58 +0000

Music? Yes, that’s correct, music. The Legend of Buc Buccaneer has a companion soundtrack composed by Giovanni Tabor, an aspiring music composer, and songwriter. We met with Gio years ago and he has been perfecting the soundtrack for us. Within the book itself are markers that tell you what track to play. The music is free and also available on Amazon Prime, and Spotify.

You can find the music here.

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The Legend of Buc Buccaneer

Dan Bodenstein — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:19:00 +0000

The Legend of Buc Buccaneer is now available for purchase in softcover and eBook formats. After almost six long years, Dan and Ron have completed their story. Through the generosity of Kickstarter backers, we were able to sprint through the last leg of publication and get this dream realized.

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The story is complete.

Dan Bodenstein — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 01:48:58 +0000

We recently finished the writing portion of our story, The Legend of Buc Buccaneer. It has taken over 4 years to complete this part of our journey. Pre-readers have given the story high praise and were surprised, and entertained at the characters and twists throughout the book.

Currently, we are working on finishing up some of the characters designs in order to focus on the illustrations. Ron recently finished the design for Mister Merryweather, one of Rojo’s henchmen, as well as Commodore Paddington, officer under the command of the Governor of Port Royal.

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Meet the Crew : Chumlee

Dan Bodenstein — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 03:37:56 +0000

Meet Chumlee, Quarter Master of the Fowl Stench. Chumlee is from the clan Tatkret, far to the North. How and why he ended up in the Caribbean is still a mystery to many. His strength is only matched by his loyalty. No matter where the wind blows the Captain, Chumlee can be found doing his duty, and keeping the crew inline.

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Meet the Crew : Twitch

Dan Bodenstein — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 03:34:52 +0000

Meet Twitch – Deckhand aboard the Fowl Stench. Twitch is a Turducken. Little is known about Turducken. Many believe they are no more than the subject of tales and legends. But the stories of Turducken carry warnings for all who sail with them. Their kind are nomadic and travel world keeping to the shadows. When one encounters a Turducken, one never knows what affliction it may carry, or how dangerous it could be to the crew.

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Buc Buccaneer first draft is nearly complete.

Dan Bodenstein — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 13:36:38 +0000

My original hope was to complete the first draft of Buc Buccaneer by the end of 2015. I am on the last chapter and since it has many twists, turns and emotional moments, I am really trying to capture those properly. Ron continues to do character development. We are considering adding illustrations in an older Sepia tone in the book. We’ve also discussed a toned down children’s book version, since Ron’s designs are just simply amazing!

This year, 2016, I hope to get the story analyzed by a novel doctor, and have the first true edit done. I an working toward getting it ready for publish at years end. Ron recently finished a few character designs for the story. We have several more main characters to work on, but the two he’s worked on are important to the story.

We also have an extremely talented artist named Ali Wagner that is working on a 3D sculpture of Buc Buccaneer. We met her in Orlando at her shop, 3 Fairies Workshop. She does some amazing work, and when we asked her if she could bring Buc to life, she said yes. Here’s the current stage of the sculpture.

Below are some character designs Ron has done for The Legend of Buc Buccaneer.

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Sasparilla Springs is our next project

Dan Bodenstein — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 17:33:12 +0000

Yea Haw! Howdy folks! Yup, you guessed it. Our next story’s gonna be centered around a quirky little western town named Sasparilla Springs. Rather than one long story. Sasparilla Springs is planned to be series of short stories about all the townsfolk of the town. The new Sheriff, Jake Silver, arrives on his horse Charles to find a town full of the craziest characters this side of the Mississippi. Whether he’s listing to takes of alien abduction by the towns chemist and apothecary, Peyote, or he’s keeps the local bumbling thugs Bronx and T-Bone our of trouble, the Sheriff will have his hands full.

When the sun sets low, the townsfolk gather together in the local saloon, The Empty Trough, for some down home sasparilla.

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I Love You Puppy deadline push back

Dan Bodenstein — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 17:10:30 +0000

Our next book, I Love You Puppy, was intended to be published Spring of 2015. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this will be delayed until the Fall of 2015. I Love You Puppy is written by Dan Bodenstein, and Illustrated by Ron Robrahn. Both writer and illustrator create their works as a part-time endeavor. So, occasionally, life gets in the way. But, have no fear, the book will be published.

I Love You Puppy, is a traditional rhyming bedtime story that dives into the daylong adventures of a young boy and his favorite plush toy. Together they embark on an imaginative journey that takes them from the depths of the sea, to the skies above. Only to find our heroes tucked safely in bed, to explore their imaginative world together once more the next day.

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New Pirate Adventure In the Works

Dan Bodenstein — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 14:04:28 +0000

Avast matey! Totem Tales Publishing’s new division, Vivid Imagination Studios, is currently working on it’s first pre-teen novel. This is the first venture away from children’s picture books and into a project geared more for older children.

The pirate adventure follows the exploits of Buc Buccaneer as he learns the truth about his past. It’s a swashbuckling adventure that takes our readers across the vast caribbean sea, to the shores of Tortuga, and deep into the Black River. Filled with lovable characters and plot twisting villains, this tale with expand a child’s imagination and suspend their disbeliefs.

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You can help fund Vivid Imagination Studios

Dan Bodenstein — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:12:05 +0000

Vivid Imagination Studios is the upstart company of myself, Dan Bodenstien, and my long time friend and illustrator, Ron Robrahn. Together we have created some amazing ideas for children’s books, and other media. We have recently launched a crowd-sourced campaign to raise money for Vivid Imagination Studios. VIS is working toward publishing it’s first book later this year, and with the help of generous people like you, we can make it happen.

Check out our GoFundMe campaign and read about our upcoming projects.

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