I am so very pleased to announce 'The Lives Project', a written and musical collaborative effort to which I've been asked to contribute. 

'Lives' is a two-year creative effort that will consist of four 6-song EP’s, four 6-chapter books, as well as an extensive online presence for both the project overall as well as the individual lead characters.

The brainchild of musician John Taglieri, 'Lives' was born of a series of songs written in early 2009. In the process of writing his songs, John realized there was a storyline in his latest round of compositions. That's when John contacted me with the idea to write a book to match the story told by his EP and the lyrics of each song.  The result is an EP/book combination, with each track on the CD corresponding to each chapter in the book, and both media being released at the same time.

Chronicling the lives of fictional characters Cate Alston and Max Knight, 'Lives' follows Cate & Max from their introduction and meeting to various points along their two-year journey of life, and highlights all the ups and downs they experience along the way. 

In addition to the books and EP's, 'Lives' is also carried by Twitter, Facebook, Blogger and MySpace accounts for both Max and Cate. The two main characters will build their own friend and fan bases online to follow them through the project.

The project's first installment released on June 2nd, 2009.  Volume II of 'Lives' is set for release on October 27, 2009 with subsequent releases of Volumes III and IV scheduled for April, 2010 and October, 2010, respectively.  

More complete and detailed information about the project can be found at TheLivesProject.com

Both CD's and books, as well as other 'Lives' related merchandise is available for purchase through various e-tailers.

Lives Volume II