Josh Viola
| Josh Viola | |
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| Born |
July 23, 1983 Bridgeport, Nebraska, United States |
| Pen name | Joshua Viola |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Science fiction and fantasy |
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Joshua "Josh" Viola is an American science fiction/fantasy author best known for his novel, The Bane of Yoto.[1]
Work and education
In 2003, Viola learned many methods of traditional art production from being apprenticed under acclaimed fantasy artist Monte Michael Moore. Later on that year, Viola had his art featured in the Linkin Park Underground postcard set by the band Linkin Park and has co-hosted their Projekt Revolution tour in Colorado in 2006.
From 2008 to 2010 Josh worked with New York Times bestselling author Steve Alten, which helped improve his writing and storytelling skills. He then later developed a strong working relationship with writer and editor Keith Ferrell to better understand prose.
Starting in 2012, Viola began collaborating with Klayton and his music label/publisher, FiXT Music, where he is the author of the novel Blackstar.
Viola has also done some CD art, merchandise designs & apps for FiXT. He is also the director of the “Unshakeable” animated music video for Celldweller.
Novels
The Bane Of Yoto
The Bane of Yoto was the first novel published by music label FiXT Music. The Yoto novel was followed by its prequel, Bloodmoon: Birth of the Beast, written by Keith Ferrell (edited by Viola), which was also published by FiXT.
The Bane of Yoto is also available in the form of a 3D comic app by Leviathan Games, featuring music by Celldweller.[2]
Blackstar
Viola has also written a second novel, Blackstar.[3] The novel is based on Celldweller's album Wish Upon a Blackstar. The book is accompanied by a score album composed by Klayton himself.[4][5]
Bibliography
Novels
- The Bane of Yoto (2012)
- The Bane of Yoto - Bloodmoon: Birth of the Beast (2012)
- Blackstar Act One: Purified (2013)
- Blackstar Act Two: Awakening (2014)
Music video(s)
- Celldweller - "Unshakeable" Music Video
Art
FEARnet featured Josh's artwork for Halloween. The art included portraits of characters from "Child's Play," "Trick 'r Treat," and "Gremlins." [6]
References
- ↑ "Book Review: 'The Bane of Yoto' by Joshua Viola", Burkart, Gregory, for FEARnet, 15 August 2012, retrieved 14 March 2013
- ↑ "The Bane of Yoto: Cross-media Sci-fi Hits Tegra - Exclusive: The creator of the gritty fantasy epic discusses bringing his 3D comic book app to Android", Shaw, Patrick, for Nvision, 19 October 2012, retrieved 14 March 2013
- ↑ http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3220840/celldweller-plans-new-music-book-series-and-more/
- ↑ http://mad.ly/95c844
- ↑ http://blackstarnovel.com/
- ↑ http://www.fearnet.com/news/news-article/check-out-joshua-violas-awesome-portraits-horror-movie-icons-updated