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

S4 E233: -- Strength To Be Human --- Finding Heroes in a World of Willows

What is a true hero in the modern context??
 
1. The overused word--- hero
2. What is a real hero
3. Adapting heroic elements to make writing more authentic
 

S4 E232: --- Strength To Be Human ---Global Mailbag 2

Another listener-driven show based on emails sent about episodes that sparked interest or debate.

S4 E231 --Mindspeak -- Creativity in the Age of Dangerous Information

Technology in the 21st century has done little to lessen fear and paranoia in society. 
 
1. Corruption of Narrative
2,. Corruption of Government
3. When Truth is Not a Goal
4. Being Creative in a Dark World

S4 E230: Strength To Be Human -- Interview With Eva Wong Nava

An incredibly educational interview with British/Singaporean writer, author, educator Eva Wong Nava
topics include her two books:
Open: A Boy's Wayang Adventure
The House of Little Sisters  (forthcoming Feb 2022)
mental illness
history
universality of creative themes
 
 
 
 

S4 E229: Strength To Be Human -- Journals of Art -- Ariel Chart

A detailed episode outlining Ariel Chart's priorities in writing in the 21st Century.
1. Literary Journal Online
2. Guidelines
3. Art Pics
4. Support of Artists
5. Editors
6. Final Word

S4 E228: Strength To Be Human -- Agents as Stepping Stones

This episode lays out some of the expectations of agents regarding query letters, guidelines, sample chapters and books in general. 
 
1. agents -- need
2. agents -- rules
3. agents -- reality
4. agents --- query
5. agents --- rejection
6. agents -- acceptance

S3 E227: Strength To Be Human -- Interview With Jennifer Brewer

Another wonderful interview segment. This time we have Pushcard Prize Fiction 2021 nominated writer Jennifer Brewer.

S3 E226: Mindspeak --Puerto Rico

My personal story about Puerto Rico in my life.

S3 E225: Mindspeak -- History of Pandemics

On this episode we attempt to give a broader historic view of pandemics throughout the ages.  Pro-facts. No politics. Just history and common sense.

S3 E224: Strength To Be Human -- Interview With Alexandra Goodwin

Alexandra Goodwin is a novelist and poet who formerly lived in Argentina before prejudice and political upheaval made it necessary to emigrate to America. Her story of life, literature, and courage is a shining example for young women, especially, to learn and gain inspiration.