Privilege Lost by Joshua Elyashiv: a Behind the Scenes Look
Joshua Elyashiv is the author of Privilege Lost, a personal and poignant memoir that recalls his experiences and hardships throughout his time in prison. In our discussion, we aim to learn more about Elyashiv’s book. We do this by giving him open-ended prompts about his book, where we’ll discuss the process of writing it, as […]
Homeless to Hopkins by Christopher L. Smith, the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Christopher L. Smith’s memoir Homeless to Hopkins captivated me from the very first page. His raw honesty was what really allowed me to immerse myself fully in his journey. As someone who deeply appreciates philosophical reads such as memoirs, I found Smith’s writing to be very well done, the detailing of the hardships of his […]
Responsibility and Beauty in Bob Gonzalez’ A Flicker in the Water
What sets this book apart is its authenticity. Bob’s firsthand accounts are filled with detail and genuine passion, the way he illustrates these stories takes the reader into his world with every turn of the page. But beyond the thrill of the hunt, there’s also a deep reverence for the natural world that permeates every […]
Ken Magill’s Heavy and Heartful Memoir, There, He’s Crying, a Review
Full of depth. There, He’s Crying by Ken Magill is a multidimensional memoir. I could feel the author’s heart through the words. You’ll learn about the author, Ken Magill, his childhood and personal hardships and triumphs he’s experienced. 9/11, transgenderism, growing up with a tough dad… It’s a wide array of topics that Magill hits in the […]
Holly Anne Mitchell – The Body Book Spotlight
The Body: Poems and Stories How do you stitch yourself back together after trauma, loss, grief, heartbreak? By inviting what is broken to become what is breathtaking. THE BODY is a collection of poems and short stories written in lyrical prose during the hardest moments of the author’s life. This collection explores themes of love, […]
Identity, Nostalgia, and Music: A Conversation with David Armillei, Author of Growing Up the Antichrist
In this interview, we encounter a new facet of debut author David Armillei’s creativity in his poetic memoir, Growing Up the Antichrist: An Experimental Memoir. David Armillei, has had a presence in law, documentary production, and the world of music, and has now published his first book. Within the pages of this unique collection, Armillei […]
Words of Courage: Darla A. Calvet’s Story of Perseverance and Publication
We’ve been given the opportunity to interview debut author Darla A. Calvet! Her newly published work, My Life in Stitches: A Heart Transplant Survivor Story, is an inspirational memoir about her congestive heart failure diagnosis and the journey that ensued afterwards. Darla’s survival story is not just for heart transplant survivors, but for anyone who needs […]
Unburdening, a Memoir by Author Teresa Benitez
Teresa Benitez, an accomplished author, earned her B.S. from the University of Puerto Rico, M.S. from Stanford, and Ph.D. from the University of Florida, all in mechanical engineering. In addition to her impressive academic journey, she served as an engineering instructional professor for nine years. With one published book, Unburdening: An Abortion and Generational Trauma […]
Interview with Frank J. Plateroti: an Expert in Communications
Dr. Frank J. Plateroti has had a long and healthy career. He has earned his Doctorate in Education Research as well as his Master’s in Communication. He has been teaching communications for the past twenty years at William Paterson University as well. These courses have included TV production, media studies, as well as intra/interpersonal communication. […]
Hometown Home Run, an Underdog’s Tale by J. Frederick Weiss
Author J. Frederick Weiss grew up in the vicinity of Lake Erie. This was a rural area with tight-knit, small town communities where people bonded via sports! He was raised by his blue-collar parents, and spent plenty of time fishing and working nearby the lake growing up. Hometown Home Run is Weiss’ first book, and it is […]