Please Sir, May I Have Some More? A Guest Post by Author Joshua Elyashiv
I couldn’t scream for help. I couldn’t beg for my mother. I couldn’t even whisper the words “I’m sorry.” I had tried begging them to stop. I had tried staying silent and emotionless. I had tried showing my humanity, pain and fear. All of those encouraged the guards to beat me harder. I knew some […]
Optimism in the Face of the Unknown, Reviewing Christopher L. Smith’s Memoir Homeless to Hopkins
Christopher L. Smith’s Homeless to Hopkins is the author’s personal story about how he worked to achieve his dream. He started from a very low point in his life and worked all the way up to his now successful career. He went through things that not everyone experiences. He’d get knocked down and just get […]
Screw U by Jim Masiello, an Empowering Success Story
In Screw U: A Memoir, Jim Masiello bares his soul in a raw and unfiltered account of his experiences with the IRS as an entrepreneur. From the first page, the first sentence even, I was invested. Something about his journey from such difficult times to absolute success is nothing short of remarkable, and his revelations […]
Raw Honesty and Courage, Reviewing Ken Magill’s There, He’s Crying
Ken Magill’s memoir, There, He’s Crying, is a complex book that elicits mixed feelings. While the author’s storytelling is undeniably engaging and at times humorous, you will also find yourself feeling emotional. The memoir’s integration of significant historical events, such as the 9/11 attacks, I believe adds depth. The transitions between personal memories and thoughts […]
The Art of Memoir: David Armillei’s Growing Up the Antichrist
Beginning his journey into the world of literature is David Armillei, a legal virtuoso turned documentary producer and music aficionado. His debut publication presents an emotional and experimental exploration of his own life in Growing Up the Antichrist: An Experimental Memoir. Through 40 pieces of poetic prose, Armillei goes on a deep dive into the […]
Darla A. Calvet: An Inspirational Survivor’s Story
Author Darla A. Calvet is a multifaceted individual—a grant writer for nonprofits and a business owner, balancing her literary endeavors with a purpose-driven career. Her life isn’t solely encapsulated in chapters but expands to embrace cherished moments spent with her beloved French Bulldog, Quinnie, and her husband, Pat. Darla’s memoir, My Life in Stitches: A […]
Coping Through Dementia, An Interview with Cynthia D. Kline
When author Cynthia D. Kline’s fiancé of 15 years was diagnosed with rapid declining dementia, their world turned upside down. A mere 5 months later, he passed away, leaving her to navigate the turbulent waters of grief and helplessness. Yet, in the midst of despair, she found strength to fight the California system, as well […]
Interviewing Richard Risemberg, Author of the Lenny Strasser Stories
Author Richard Risemberg’s writing career began in twelfth-grade, when his substitute English teacher gave out a creative writing assignment. From then on, Richard has explored many avenues of self expression–photography, graphics, and the combination of them all online. It’s easy to see that he is an artist, and has followed his passion into the world […]
Speak No Evil: An Interview with Dr. Frank Plateroti
Dr. Frank Plateroti has been a teacher in the communication department at William Paterson University for the past twenty years. He earned his Doctorate in Education Research and his Master’s in Communication. Nowadays, his focus is his writing. At the time, he’s working on his East Clifton Avenue trilogy. Another noteworthy publication is his book […]
Interview with Thomas J. Snee, Genuine and Inspirational Books
Author, former Navy, and middle school teacher Thomas J. Snee has written three books: What’s Up?… Life!, You Raise Me Up…, and Leadership: Reaching Out, Pulling up, Holding On, To Stand Strong Together. Each of these books are nonfiction, and they explore various self-improving themes and ideas. We asked Thomas some questions about his writing […]