Star Pieces is a “neo-myth” with a unique format – a graphic novel with a soundtrack! The story creates a culture of health (the HEARTS mission) by fantasizing a path to World Peace. The time is the near future, the world is suffering from war, famine, disease, and climate change. Meanwhile, some of the goddesses and gods work with mortals to create a Ribbon of Peace to wrap around the world; at the same time, Venus, Goddess of Love and an avatar of women, gets in all kinds of trouble. In the end she saves the day and…World Peace is created!
How does a “graphic musical” work? The soundtrack will be accessible by a QR code or other means. As you read the words and drawings of the story, each time a song begins you will see an indicator that tells you to click – on your phone, tablet or computer – on a specific track of the recording. You then listen while reading the song lyrics and their illustrations. When that song track ends you continue reading the graphic story until the next song is indicated. You can also enjoy the graphic novel without listening to the soundtrack.
Illustrations by Pamela Gerke are nearing completion. Recording the songs that accompany the story has now begun. We are currently seeking funding support for this professionally recorded soundtrack. See our DONATE page and please help us realize this original work of art – and world health!