Strength To Be Human --Global Arts & Affairs Podcast, Hosted by Mark Antony Rossi

S1 E77: Illuminated Path Series -- Segment 2 -- Understanding Publishing

In the second installment of the Series, I delve into the bigger picture of where Publishing was, is and might be going forward. 

S1 E76: Technology and the Arts

On this episode I have a brief chat about technology and how it has transformed the arts in general and writing in particular. There is now more freedom to go about writing than ever before in the history of the world. 

S1 E75: Mailbag ( Lit Mag & Podcast )

In this unique episode I address comments and questions posed to my international literary journal Ariel Chart and the literary podcast Strength To Be Human. A few topics include the recent "controversy" over bio's that surfaced on Facebook, to basic responsibilities of the writer and the editor. Also we name Ariel Chart's six nominations for the 2019 Pushcart Prize and a sneak peek at October's offerings.

S1 E74: Tales of a Podcaster

We discuss in this guest haus episode some of the trials and triumphs of podcasting the literary life.

S1 E73: Classic Spotlight --- Thoughts on Octavia Butler

Classic Spotlight series brings us the incredible African-American female science fiction pioneer Octavia Butler.

S1 E72: The Rituals of Writing

Do you ever wonder what habits other writer's have in the making of their work? The rituals of writing whether they consist of daily word counts, weekly prayers or monthly rewrites are often positive habits we need to put our selves at a stable and creative mood. 

S1 E71: Interview With Jasmine Ajamian

The podcast welcomes children's author, Jasmine Ajamian, who discusses her new book.

S1 E70: Illuminated Path Series: Segment 1 -- Basic Marketing For Authors

In this special extended series (clocking in at nearly 2 hours) segment 1: deals with preparation an author needs to get done to position themselves and their book for the best possible outcome: publication.
Discussed:  Author Websites
                  Social Media Marketing
                  Direct & Passive Networking
                  Agents
                  Publishing Expectations & Contracts
 

S1 E69: Literary Criticism and Editorship

Another outstanding episode of Guest Haus, we speak at length about the need for literary criticism and the joys and pitfalls of being an editor of an artistic publication.

S1 E68: Interview With Michel Weatherall

Another fascinating interview episode, this time with Award-winning Canadian poet Michel Weatherall. We talk about the state of writing, artists and marketing and behind the scenes of his newest project Sun & Moon.