Deliverance.
Established 1993 in music publishing, Reckless Raven resurfaced in 2023 as a multimedia studio for audio, fashion, and art.
Eric S. Townsend honored local hero Edgar Allan Poe in publishing his first songs under Reckless Raven (1993, Richmond VA, USA). 15 years later, a chance encounter with the bird inspired THE SUN HANGS LOW. It became his first self-narrated audiobook, recorded on location in Iceland using only the voice memo app on his phone. Just 4.5 hours of daylight for 14 days. An unforgettable Arctic December.
WHY THE RAVEN? Indigenous cultures in the Pacific Northwest view the bird as a symbol of creativity, mischief, and magic. In Norse mythology (Icelandic Sagas), they’re omniscient messengers. Christians revere ravens for delivering provisions under divine command to the prophet Elijah. LEARN MORE
Mediums
Creative Director Eric S. Townsend moves freely between formats.
Music
Townsend is a lifelong musician (guitar, drums, vocals) with a 3.5-octave vocal range. Credited on 100+ songs, with a live album collaboration for Universal Music Group.
Narration
Townsend tells stories of varying lengths — from haiku to novelettes to serials. He’s self-taught in recording, mixing, and mastering.
Books
Townsend has authored 27 titles since 2012. Previously published with Go Booklets, now focused on audio. Genres: fiction, bio, poetry, children’s, and self-help.
Visual Art
A Fine Art graduate and three-time agency partner, Townsend works in photography, illustration, logos, layout, and websites.
Merchandise
Fashion lines include Highlanders (NY) and Ridonk (DC/WA). Some books culminate in branded goods printed on-demand.
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