Interview with Author John Curry

Professor John Curry

 American University, University of Maryland

Washington, D.C.

Good morning, John, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the place for Art and Authors. As I said on Tuesday when I talked to Dr. Glover, I've been waiting for this interview for a very long time. I am thrilled to have you here. Can you tell us a little about what you've written?

(Nonfiction)

• Giraffes of Technology: The Making of the Twenty-First-Century Leader, Awarded Best Review published in Kirkus Reviews Magazine and recommended to the leadership book rooted in literature by Harvard Professor and Pulitzer-Prize winning author, Robert Coles.
• “Licensure Landscape Forum,” National Education Report, National Education Association (NEA)
•  “Scientific Literacy: A Nation at Risk,” Education Report based on RAND Corporation research for Dr. Shirley Thomas (University of Southern California)

  
  

  “Reading, Writing and … Entertaining,” Johns Hopkins University Graduate Writing Program and American Independent Writers (AIW) Conference (Essay, conference program)

(Literary Fiction)

• Novella:The Archer Prize, Paris Belletric, Los Angeles Literary Fiction, Honorable Mention
• Short Story: Paperplates, Vol. 5, No. 2 (Toronto, Canada)
• Short Story: SNReview (Connecticut)
• Short Story: Entre Nous, Stoneflower Press, accepted for thematic issue “rooms and spaces” (Texas)
• Short Story: Short Stories Bimonthly (Pennsylvania)
• Short Story: The Prose Menagerie (California)
• Short Story: Renaissance Magazine (Rhode Island)

Wow! Impressive list. What is your favorite genre to write? 

Creative Nonfiction and a variety of fiction styles.

Favorite Food? 

Greek Yogurt.

That surprises me, John. I had you pegged for an Italian food guy. Tea or Coffee? 

Both!

Pizza or Ice Cream? 

Frozen Yogurt.

Where would you like to visit? 

Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Through my work at Voice of America (VOA), I've visited most other countries around the world except for these three.

What makes you laugh? 

My 7-year-old daughter, daily. 

Favorite work of art or sculpture? 

RC Gorman.

How old were you when you started writing?

Elementary School.

Describe your perfect evening? 

Exercise class with friends.

Where do you get your inspiration? 

Through writers and their books, early in life.

What you do when you get a writer's block? 

Read and think more.

Who is your favorite author? 

Too many!

Best book you ever read? 

Atonement by Ian McEwan

Last book you read?  

Madd Adam by Margaret Atwood

Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why? 

My mother, and certain professors, who carefully listened to my ideas but also offered their views through a positive, creative conversation.

If you could sit down and have a conversation with One Person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?

I would speak with Michael Chabon, the author of "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay," to learn how he can write literary fiction that wins a Pulitzer Prize (and other literary awards) but also broader popular fiction and movies. Unique writer.  

Do you have any links for us to follow you?

Book's links to our Blog, Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter:

Blog: http://www.giraffesoftechnology.com/

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Giraffes-Technology-Making-Twenty-First-Century-Leader/dp/1499320922

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Giraffes-of-Technology-The-Making-of-the-21st-Century-Leader-178663958937218/timeline/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/giraffesoftech

Rachael Slate's Moon Borne Blog Hop

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(¸.•´ (¸.•`¸🌙 Welcome to the Moon Borne Release Blitz Hop!

For the next five days (October 13-17^th), we’ll be celebrating the release of Rachael Slate’s steamy, Greek myth fantasy romance, Moon Borne. Dozens of amazing prizes will be up for grabs at the stops along our hop. Check out the pinned post at https://www.facebook.com/RachaelSlateAuthor for a full list of giveaway locations. Be sure to follow the entry directions on each page.

On this stop, enter to win:

Prize: (e.g. e-book, SWAG, gift card, etc.)

How to Enter: (e.g. Like this page, tag friends, comment, subscribe to newsletter, etc.)

Don’t forget to enter the grand prize giveaway at https://www.facebook.com/RachaelSlateAuthor (look on the pinned post for details).

Thanks for stopping by and happy hopping!

Rachael and Carol

Interview with Author Dr. Hubert D. Glover

Hubert D. Glover, Ph.D.

 Philadelphia, PA. 

Professor, Chair at Drexel University.

Good morning, Dr. Glover and welcome to Vision and Verse. We're thrilled to have such an esteemed professor from Drexel University with us this morning! It's been over a year since I requested this interview with you and your co-author John Curry, who will be with us on Thursday. Tell us a little about what you have written.

• Primarily business articles with a recent focus on leadership.
• Co-authored Giraffes of Technology…my first book with a sole focus on leadership

What is your favorite genre to write? 
Leadership and Mentoring.

Favorite food. 
Okra.

Tea or coffee? 
The first 50 years tea and now espresso.

Pizza or ice cream? 
Ice cream.

Wine or beer? 
Port wine, tawny to be exact.

Where would you like to visit? 
Russia or India, the only major countries I have not been.

Do you listen to music when you write? 
Yes. 
What? 
From Bach to Brown.

What makes you laugh? 
Life’s daily journey.

Favorite work of art or sculpture. 
Van Gogh, especially his drafts.

How old were you when you started writing? 
Six years old.

Describe your perfect evening. 
Reading, listening to music or writing.

Where do you get your inspiration? 
Life’s daily journey and reading.

What do you do when you get a writer's block? 
Live and eventually something will occur to inspire and release.

Who is your favorite author? 
Walter Mosley. 

Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why? 
My best friend who is blind; he sees in a different way by listening and it has helped me see in the same manner which allows true connections.

If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why? 
Harriet Tubman—to understand the plight and the journey and how to face fear beyond any normal comprehension. 

What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer? 

Find a stage for your voice and listen to the world, then share.

Do you have some links to follow you?

Book's links to our Blog, Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter:

Blog: http://www.giraffesoftechnology.com/

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Giraffes-Technology-Making-Twenty-First-Century-Leader/dp/1499320922

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Giraffes-of-Technology-The-Making-of-the-21st-Century-Leader-178663958937218/timeline/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/giraffesoftech 


Here's the link to buy our book on Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Giraffes-Technology-Making-Twenty-First-Century-Leader/dp/1499320922

The Coin by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra

Who ever thought a coin could get you killed?

A cunning killer trusted his secret was safe, an innocent woman holds the key to his destruction, and an intelligence officer must keep her alive before the madman can strike the fatal blow.

When Gabriela Martinez finds a mysterious coin in the French Riviera, she is thrust into a struggle between governments, terrorists, and madmen, all seeking knowledge she doesn't know she has. Richard Harrison, the intelligence officer assigned to protect her, has all he can do to keep her safe.  But when the psychological games to terrorize Gabriela escalate beyond his control, Richard must find a solution, if not, it may be too late for them both.

Set in the exotic French Riviera, The Coin is a story of hatred, betrayal, love and duty—of terrible and painful choices that, nonetheless, bring about personal triumph.

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 MARIA ELENA ALONSO-SIERRA, Author

Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra is a romantic suspense author with a unique point of view. Her adventure novels take place in locales across Europe and the United States, reflecting her international upbringing and extensive time as a global traveler. In her duology, The Coin and The Book of Hours, her characters, Gabriela and Richard, walk the same paths as their creator, though her life was never in so much danger.

Ms. Alonso-Sierra’s writing career began circa age thirteen with a very juvenile science fiction short story, but the writing bug hit, and she has been writing, in one capacity or another, ever since. She has worked as a professional dancer, singer, journalist, and literature teacher (and not necessarily in that order—she likes variety) and holds a Masters in English literature. She loves to hear from readers and, when not writing, roams around to discover new places to set her novels.

Ms. Alonso-Sierra is currently working on her third novel, and lives in North Carolina with her husband and her dog, Amber.

Video trailer Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqKVuIojlU4&feature=youtu.be

Social media:

Author Links:

@MariaElenaWrite https://www.facebook.com/maria.alonsosierra

www.mariaelenawrites.com