I am overwhelmed by the love and support of all the readers who sent their notes and thoughts for my Dad over this past week. He opened his eyes several days ago and is able to talk again. He has been moved from critical care to a rehabilitation center. Dad's mind is clear and his ideas are flowing again. ... A few of you (very few, fortunately) were not very kind regarding my mass email asking for your help. That reaction just dismays me, because I would have sent letters to a whole army if I believed their power of thought would help my Dad -- and, the truth is, maybe that's how it turned out. Your words, your comfort, your belief -- it was a force that was very real. ... We are writing privately to each and every one of you. It's going to take a while, but, until then, please accept our gratitude for your kindness and love. -- Ron Hevener & family.

 

 

 

 

 

I am overwhelmed by the love and support of all the readers who sent their notes and thoughts for my Dad over this past week. He opened his eyes several days ago and is able to talk again. He has been moved from critical care to a rehabilitation center. Dad's mind is clear and his ideas are flowing again. ... A few of you (very few, fortunately) were not very kind regarding my mass email asking for your help. That reaction just dismays me, because I would have sent letters to a whole army if I believed their power of thought would help my Dad -- and, the truth is, maybe that's how it turned out. Your words, your comfort, your belief -- it was a force that was very real. ... We are writing privately to each and every one of you. It's going to take a while, but, until then, please accept our gratitude for your kindness and love. -- Ron Hevener & family.

 

 

 

 

I am writing this from the Lancaster General Hospital in Pennsylvania. Over the weekend, my father, John, had a serious accident. He is in critical condition and I am with him now. Please, where ever you are ... what ever you believe ... and who ever you love ... pray for him.
- Ron Hevener

I am writing this from the Lancaster General Hospital in Pennsylvania. Over the weekend, my father, John, had a serious accident. He is in critical condition and I am with him now. Please, where ever you are ... what ever you believe ... and who ever you love ... pray for him.
- Ron Hevener

Summer is rolling along on the farms and the horses and dogs are doing well ... the studio is offering several new designs for collectors of Hevener figurines ... and book sales are strong. Thank you for the many letters, notes and visits to our web sites from viewers of our film (Fate of the Stallion) ... and, especially, for the very nice things you are saying about the title song, "Never Let Me Go."

Summer is rolling along on the farms and the horses and dogs are doing well ... the studio is offering several new designs for collectors of Hevener figurines ... and book sales are strong. Thank you for the many letters, notes and visits to our web sites from viewers of our film (Fate of the Stallion) ... and, especially, for the very nice things you are saying about the title song, "Never Let Me Go."

I'd like to tell you about that song ....  As many of you know, I am a singer. After a long career recording for independent labels in, and around, Philadelphia, I decided to record only for movies and made myself available for independent productions. I have always found movie themes to be the most beautiful and dramatic songs on the radio.

During this time, my favorite producer, Bolden Abrams, Jr., of Coffee And Cream Music Company, passed away. And with him, the beautiful music that he always gave me "first chance" on ... When it came time for us to produce the film, there was no question that I would be recording the title song. But, what song??? What sound would it have? What style? What would it say? Who would write it for me?

After a lot of serious thought, the Executive Producer of some of my other material (Maxine Bochnia) became very sure that I must hear the score of the film she had seen,  "Mystery of the Nile" ... I wasn't sure at first, and, I must admit, I put off listening to the music for a long time. But, when I finally heard it, I was stunned. I loved it!

The music belonged to a production company in Barcelona and they were kind enough to put me in touch with its composer, the very talented David Giro' ... Soon, with the help of an interpretor, David and I began working on the style and feeling of the song. And, David eventually scored the entire film.

With words by Maxine Bochnia, Jim Andreson and myself, we went into my favorite recording studio (The Camp, in Hershey, PA) .... It had been a while since I recorded with Rick Sudor there ("Anything For Love," theme for my novel The Blue Ribbon), but the place was just as I remembered. Rick and Andy Roberts were wonderful to work with, as usual -- and the singers they brought in for back-up were astounding!

The result? My new single "Never Let Me Go" ... just released to selected radio stations this week and I really believe it's the best thing I have ever recorded. Finally ... I've recorded a song that really feels right .... And I hope you like it.

- RH.