Books by Aaron Joy

These four fictional monologues look at different approaches to defining what makes a Mason. "Brother Harry Truman", the only potential dual character piece, looks at the timelessness of Masonry from the point of view of the former U.S. President. "White Gloves" compares the meaning of Lodge gloves to the gloves of the speaker's alcoholic fisherman father. "Outside The Door" is about how Masonry motivates one to step out of themselves to do difficult things. "Inside The Heart" looks at how a group of soldiers kept Masonry alive while stationed abroad. They can be performed for the public, but are also a perfect length for lodge meetings. Playwright Aaron Joy is a music writer who has been involved in Masonry in his home of Portland, Maine. His theater work spans on and off stage in the U.S. and Japan, including directing Off-Broadway and tech at San Francisco's Jon Sims Center. While his music work includes owning his own label, Roman Midnight Music, and extensive blogging and podcasting and playing.

This is the first book on Danger Danger, charting their life via researched history and words from all the members, from their early days as Hotshot to their quasi-reunion via the Defiants. This is an unauthorized fan publication. Many critics lump them in with their 1980's peers, but further listening makes it evident that Danger Danger had so much more to offer. While in the glam metal bubble their many textures got lost, only to then reinvent themselves once the grunge wave hit the musical shores. While the members have worked with Michael Bolton, Billy Sheehan, Motley Crue, Peter Criss, Alice Cooper, White Lion, David Lee Roth, Y&T, Megadeth, Joan Jett, Asia, Dee Snider, and Dio, among others. Now comes the history of Steve West, Bruno Ravel, Ted Poley, Paul Laine, Mike Pont, Phil Naro, Rob Marcello, Andy Timmons, Tony "Bruno" Rey, Al Pitrelli, Kasey Smith; touring members Steven Mazza of the Ted Poley Band, Steve Brown of Trixter, Scott Brown of Trooper; and roadie Kelly Nickels later of L.A. Guns.

Bassist and writer Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books that look at the bands, albums and history, including famous and indie. Find his books at www.lulu.com/aronmatyas. This book includes 15 puzzles related to the Smiths, including: Morrissey plus his songs and albums and backing band, Smiths songs and albums, Johnny Marr plus his session work, Andy Rourke, Mike Joyce, Craig Gannon, Stephen Pomfret, Dale Hibbert, Ivor Perry, Simon Wolstencroft, and the Nosebleeds, The The, Modest Mouse, the Cribs.

Bassist and writer Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books that look at the bands, albums and history, including famous and indie. Find his books at www.lulu.com/aronmatyas. This book includes 18 puzzles featuring: Carl Perkins, early Jerry Lee Lewis, Wanda Jackson, Jack Scott, Bob Luman, Bill Flagg, Maddox Brothers and Rose, Bill Haley and His Comets, Buddy Holly, early Johnny Cash, Eddie Cochran, Paul Burlison, Johnny Burnette, Dorsey Burnette, Elvis Presley's Sun Records Era, Roy Orbison, Gene Summers, Sleepy LaBeef, Duane Eddy, Hardrock Gunter, Roy Hall, Janis Martin, Gene Vincent, Al Casey, Lee Denson, Billy Lee Riley, Charlie Feathers, Sonny Burgess, Warren Smith and the Rockabilly Revival including Brian Setzer and Morrissey.

Bassist and writer Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books that look at the bands, albums and history, including famous and indie. Find his books at www.lulu.com/aronmatyas. This book includes 14 puzzles, featuring the bands: Anti-Heros, Cockney Rejects, Orlik, Red Alert, Templars, Splodgenessabounds, Angelic Upstarts, Blitz, Iron Cross, the Press, Cobra, U.S. Chaos, Blaggers ITA, the Burial, 4-Skins, the Business, Cock Sparrer, Klasse Kriminale, Mr Floppy, Combat 84, the Ejected, Anti-establishment, Blood, Oppressed, Sham 69, Oxymoron, Sledgeback, C.A.F.B., Discocks, Garotos Podres, Skrewdriver, Samurai Attack, Peter And The Test Tube Babies

Bassist and music writer Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books that look at the bands, albums and history, including famous and indie. This book includes 14 puzzles of the key bands of the Riot Grrrl scene. Features: Bratmobile, Emily's Sassy Lime, Huggy Bear, Linus, Skinned Teen, Lucid Nation, Excuse 17, Sleater-Kinney, Jack Off Jill, Voodoo Queens, Adickdid, Fabulous Disaster, Mambo Taxi, Cadallaca, Red Monkey, Bikini Kill, Heavens To Betsy plus Riot Grrrl albums, other bands and queercore

Bassist Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books that look at the bands, albums and history, including famous and indie. Find his books at www.lulu.com/aronmatyas. This book includes 15 puzzles of the key bands of the Madchester scene and its sister scene of Baggy. Features: Happy Mondays, Stone Roses, Inspiral Carpets, James, 808 State, Candy Flip, Mock Turtles, Northside, Candyskins, EMF, Charlatans, Soup Dragons, Real People, the High, the Farm, Flowered Up, New Fast Automatic Daffodils , Paris Angels, World Of Twist, My Jealous God, Bridewell Taxis, Ocean Colour Scene

Bassist Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books that look at the bands, albums and history, including famous and indie. Find his books at www.lulu.com/aronmatyas. This book includes 11 puzzles of some of the players from around the world in the pirate metal sub-genre. Features: Running Wild, Alestorm, Dread Crew of Oddwood, Swashbuckle, Red Rum, Iron Seawolf, Storm Seeker, Silverbones, Skull Branded Pirates, Lagerstein, Rumahoy, Rumproof, Cat O'Nine Tales, Paddy & The Rats, Toter Fisch, Red Flag Crew, Vane, Verbal Deception, Blazon Stone, Ye Banished Privateers, Lords Of The Drunken Pirate Crew, Pirate Hymn

The final poetry collection of Aaron Joy brings together previously unpublished poems spanning over two decades of writing. They touch on many aspects of his life, along with demonstrating his growth as a writer via exploring different styles and influences. In this book are poems of relationships, family, history, spirituality, loneliness, with influence from such directions as Jim Morrison, Jack Kerouac, jazz music, work as a historian and Sri Chinmoy.

Bassist Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books that look at the bands, albums and history, including famous and indie. Find his books at www.lulu.com/aronmatyas. This book includes 38 puzzles (previously published in 2 volumes) of some of rock's greatest and most influential pianists and keyboardists. Features: Tori Amos, Tony Banks, John Cale, Vanessa Carlton, Dennis DeYoung, Geoff Downes, Keith Emerson, Donald Fagen, Ben Folds, Madonna Wayne Gacy, Nicky Hopkins, Bruce Hornsby, Joe Jackson, Billy Joel, Jens Johansson, Dr. John, Sir Elton John, Carole King, Larry Knechtel, Chuck Leavell, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jon Lord, Jane Mangini, Barry Manilow, Richard Manuel, Ray Manzarek, Ian McLagan, Christine McVie, Randy Newman, Jack Nitzsche, Erik Norlander, Billy Preston, Dizzy Reed, Little Richard, Gregg Rolie, Michael T. Ross, Jordan Rudess, Leon Russell, Derek Sherinian, Regina Spektor, Ian Stewart, Benmont Tench, Rufus Wainwright, Tom Waits, Rick Wakeman, Steve Winwood, Richard Wright

Writer, podcaster and rock bassist Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books. Each book looks at the bands, albums and history, including famous and indie musicians. Great for the fan, musician or history buff. Visit the publisher www.lulu.com/aronmatyas to find all his books. This volume includes 19 puzzles featuring some of rock's greatest and most influential electric keyboard players. Also check out the sister volume of acoustic pianists, while both volumes are available in a combined omnibus edition. Features: Jordan Rudess, Keith Emerson, Tony Banks, Chuck Leavell, Erik Norlander, Derek Sherinian, Geoff Downes, Rick Wakeman, Richard Wright, Ray Manzarek, Steve Winwood albums & songs, Jens Johansson, Michael T. Ross, Benmont Tench, Dennis DeYoung, Christine McVie, Gregg Rolie albums & songs, Jane Mangini, Donald Fagen, Ian McLagan, Jon Lord albums, Dizzy Reed, Madonna Wayne Gacy

Writer, podcaster and rock bassist Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books. Each book looks at the bands, albums and history, including famous and indie musicians. Great for the fan, musician or history buff. Visit the publisher www.lulu.com/aronmatyas to find all his books. This volume includes 19 puzzles featuring some of rock's greatest and most influential piano players. Also check out the sister volume of electric keyboardists, while both volumes are available in a combined omnibus edition. Features: Tori Amos songs, Sir Elton John albums, Joe Jackson, Barry Manilow songs & albums, Bruce Hornsby, Carole King, Tom Waits, Ian Stewart, Jack Nitzsche, Nicky Hopkins, Dr. John, Billy Preston sessions, Larry Knechtel, Randy Newman, Jerry Lee Lewis, Billy Joel albums & songs, Ben Folds, Regina Spektor, Vanessa Carlton, Little Richard, John Cale solo albums, Rufus Wainwright, Leon Russell, Richard Manuel

The Lesson-Sermons were solidified in 1910 with the death of Mary Baker Eddy. There is no evidence that at her death she considered all her work finalized. Over a century later the Lessons-Sermons require change more than ever. The Lesson-Sermons are for many visitors their introduction to Christian Science theology, but they are more likely to deter visitors than show a vibrant religion. This book introduces a new set of Lesson-Sermons groups are welcomed to adopt.. They do not change the theology, but instead how the Church presents itself on a grassroots level. This book is about rediscovering the timelessness and spiritual beauty of Christian Science, giving visitors a more familiar and less alienating view of the religion, making the religion more relevant to modern Christian living, strengthening the connection with the Bible, and renewing the emphasis on personal development. Further, these Lesson-Sermons tell of a journey of discovery to conversion to revelation to daily Christian living.

Loosely inspired by Rudyard Kipling's 1917 short story of the same name, this is the drama of a young man who has put Freemasonry behind him as a bitter tasting memory. He long ago left disillusioned on the eve of his father not becoming Masterof the Lodge, and who would also leave to soon diebroken. Now, after meeting an old bookseller who shelters a life-changing secret, the manfinds himself unexpectedly attending lodge again. He reluctantly is forced to face his father's death and the question of what it means to be a Mason in what is a unique Masonic play. This is the first play by a Maine Mason that uses Masonry as its central theme, takes place in the present day, discusses contemporary issues of lodge life, and can be performed for the public. Playwright Aaron Joy is a music writer who has been involved in Masonry in his home of Portland, Maine. His theater work spans on and off stage in the U.S. and Japan, including directing Off-Broadway and tech at San Francisco's Jon Sims Center.

Writer, podcaster and bassist Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books. Each book looks at the bands, albums and general history, including famous and indie musicians. Great for the fan, musician or history buff. Visit the publisher www.lulu.com/aronmatyas to find all his books. This volume includes 14 puzzles featuring some of the key players of the mumble rap scene: Lil Uzi Vert, Das Efx, Fu-Schnickens, Playboi Carti, Bankroll Fresh, Rich Homie Quan, YFN Lucci, 21 Savage, Fetty Wap, Lil Yachty, Young Thug, Chief Keef, Desiigner, Key!, Gucci Mane, Future, Quavo, Migos, Travis Scott

Writer, podcaster and bassist Aaron Joy presents his series of rock music crossword puzzle books. Each book looks at the bands, albums and general history, including famous and indie musicians. Great for the fan, musician or history buff. At least 14 puzzles in each book. Visit the publisher www.lulu.com/aronmatyas to find all his books. This volume includes 18 puzzles features musicians of the ukulele music scene: Danielle Ate The Sandwich, Petty Booka, Victoria Vox, Roy Smeck, Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain, Hazzards, Tune-Yards, Langley Ukulele Ensemble, Cliff Edwards, George Formby, Ryan Choi, Andy Eastwood, Roger Greenawalt, Aidan James, Lyle Ritz, John King, Eddie Kamae, Sons Of Hawaii, May Singhi Breen, Genoa Keawe, Molly Lewis, Herb Ohta, Lil' Rev, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Moe Keale, Jim Beloff, Peter Moon, Big Serious Muffin Band, Jake Shimabukuro, Roy Sakuma, Billy Scott, Tessie O'Shea, Wendell Hall, James Hill, J. Chalmers Doane , Tiny Tim and ukulele makers

Writer, podcaster and bassist Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books. Each book looks at the bands, albums and general history, including famous and indie musicians. Great for the fan, musician or history buff. Visit the publisher www.lulu.com/aronmatyas to find all his books. This volume includes 15 puzzles featuring the leading bands of the Krautrock movement, including: Popul Vuh, Embryo, Agitation Free, Gila, Floh de Cologne, La Dusseldorf, Harmonia, Wallenstein, Guru Guru, Cosmic Jokers, Ash Ra Tempel/Ashra, Xhol Caravan/Xhol, Brainticket, Moebius and Plank, Tangerine Dream, Faust, Neu!, Kluster/Cluster, Eruption, Kraftwerk, Can, Amon Duul, Amon Duul II.

These two plays are unique additions to the world of Masonic and Eastern Star theater. 'Not My Legacy' is a debate on making a legacy in light of famous Masons and Eastern Star sisters of the past. 'Godhead, Apathy And Brad Paisley' looks at Masons in contemporary rock music, while touching on rap, country music, segregation, Prince Hall and even the Illuminati. 'Not My Legacy' is also available in a Yiddish edition, the first Masonic play translated into Yiddish. Each show features two performers and can be performed by Masons and Eastern Star. They can be performed for the public, but are also a perfect length for lodge meetings. Playwright Aaron Joy is a music writer who has been involved in Masonry in his home of Portland, Maine. His theater work spans on and off stage in the U.S. and Japan, including directing Off-Broadway and tech at San Francisco's Jon Sims Center. While his music work includes owning his own label, Roman Midnight Music, and extensive blogging and podcasting.