This site is dedicated to the creative process and serves as an outlet to organize and share my creative endeavors. It is my hope that this site can serve as a beacon of beauty.

Years ago, when I began to recognize that I had some things I wanted to say, I came across the "Life 101" series by Peter McWilliams. He published his own books and tapes under the name, "Prelude Press." I was amazed at his practice of sharing his writings openly, often simply giving them away. Inspired by his spirit, I dreamed of my own Prelude Press. So the idea of “The Trill Press” began to take root. At the time, I was bouncing around an idea that involved the concepts of the triune “Life, Love, and Laughter.” I called them the 3 L’s, though some friends questioned why I omitted “Learning” and I myself am deeply moved and intrigued by “Light.” Leo Buscaglia had already written the remarkable “Living, Loving, and Learning,” and I see learning as growth; indeed Life! As for Light? Why not build a Lighthouse? A beacon of Life, Love, and Laughter! So “The Trill House” was born – The Tri-L L(ight)House.

As a professional musician, it is impossible for me to remove the profound inspiration and influence music has had on my life from any form of creation in which I participate. The fact that a trill is a musical ornament is a fortunate synchronicity, and it stands clear to me that music herself is Life’s ornament.

I once told a friend that my life could be summed up in one simple statement; “The relentless pursuit of beauty.” I am still in the process of determining to what extent that comment may have been overstated. But I sure love the sound of it. So The Trill House is nothing more and nothing less than a vehicle for that pursuit.

In the final analysis, it matters not on whom this beacon shines. It only matters that I broadcast it. If I am so fortunate as to share it with you, then I will experience a joy too profound to express. The lighthouse keeper is at work, the beam is cast forth. As the darkness subsides I find myself strangly aLive, in Love, and filled to overflowing with Laughter.

Paul Stephens– September 2004