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

S3 E183: Writing as a Component of the Grieving Process

One of the most tragic things in a writer's life is the death of a loved one. This episode shines a light on how to move forward in a healthy and dignified manner. 
 

S3 E182: Planning Your First Poetry Book

In this episode i provide a basic primer and some tips for putting together your first poetry book.
book size
poetry balance
table of contents
editing
acknowledgements page
author page
marketing
the value of getting a book review
 
 

S3 E181: Ailments and the Arts

The grave challenge of mental illness has darkened the arts over the centuries; yet other ailments such as asthma, TB, blindness, STD's and others have plagued artists throughout the centuries. We explore this and the backdrop of determination, faith and a lifelong habit of ritual and routine.

S3 E180: The Loss of Passion and Imagination in the 21st Century

In this episode we explore the decline of passion and imagination in our society and lives and how this came to be and how maybe we can reverse it. 
Segments include:
convenience of society
luxury of technology
decline of values in principles, philosophies and religious faith
civil conduct -- speed of marriage, access to sex, etc.

S3 E179: Overview of the Writing World

This episode is positioned to be a primer or refresher for writers embarking on a new year of creativity. Some of the topics covered involve: guidelines, submissions, journals, interviews, reviews, covid, zoom, and politics.
 

S3 E178: Interview With Jack Henry

First interview of 2021 brings the show to the creative shores of poet & editor (1870 & Heroin Love Songs) -- California-based Jack Henry.

S3 E177: Dream as a Muse

Dreams have been with humanity since the beginning of time. And since earliest recorded history dreams served as a escape value to people in search of answers in a complex world. 

S3 E176: The Art of the Book Review

This episode is more or less my avante garde practice of book review and my melding of the act with my philosophy of more writers willing to review and help other writers.

S3 E175: Audio Literary Memoir III: Podcast Behind the Scenes

In this episode I chat about life and preparation behind the scenes of an average recorded literary podcast.
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S2 E174: Classic Spotlight Series -- Thoughts on Maya Angelou

in the final episode for 2020 we go to the inspirational and lovely poet Maya Angelou, a full and rich life of a young black girl who went from abused child to presidential poet. 
 
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