Deliverance.
Created 1993 for music publishing, Reckless Raven returned 2023 as a multimedia studio for art, audio, fashion, books, and more.
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. EXPLORE THIS
Mediums
Executive Producer 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 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 more than two dozen titles since 2012. Previously published with Go Booklets in fiction, bio, poetry, children’s, and self-help.
Visual Art
A Fine Arts graduate and three-time agency partner, Townsend works in fashion, photography, graphic design, copywriting, and websites.
Merchandise
Fashion lines include Highlanders (NY) and Ridonk (DC/WA). Some books are brands, with on-demand goods.
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