Gifted writers telling true stories
Yarnslingers occasionally consults jury members regarding the selection of writers.
Pops Peterson's byline first appeared in such publications as The Village Voice, Andy Warhol’s Interview and The New York Times. Interview subjects include Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, James Earl Jones and Liza Minnelli. His column, On the Aisle, was featured in Essence Magazine, in which he reviewed film, theater and dance, and interviewed African-American stars. An experienced jurist, Pops voted nine years running in the Tony Awards and more recently, has judged art competitions sponsored by The Massachusetts Office on Disability and The Norman Rockwell Museum. Pops is also a nationally celebrated visual artist whose photo-paintings have launched his career as a public speaker on art, activism and civil rights.
Susan Tobocman has been a performer, vocalist, composer, arranger, lyricist, and producer since 1992. She has toured extensively, with the Talking Heads' spin-off band, Tom Tom Club. Susan and at many of New York City's most revered venues, including Birdland, Smalls, Mezzrow, Highline Ballroom, CBGB, and Cornelia Street Cafe, sharing the stage with luminaries such as the late Barry Harris and Doc Cheatham. Susan has six CDs and currently records with the eponymous Japanese record label Disk Union. Susan was the first-place recipient of the National Scholastic Writing Award for Poetry and soon after attended the graduate program at Columbia University. Susan continues to dedicate her time and passions to all things music.