For the next two weeks I will be featuring short interviews with some Ink of Light Presenters on my blog. Find out their favourite books, motivation for writing, their heroes, and why they write. But it’s no substitute for heading to the Festival to hear from them in person. Leila will be speaking on SaturdayContinue reading “Ink of Light presenter: Leila Deighton”
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From the Vaults 1 Interviews
Blogs become treasure troves of memory. Just sharing extracts from some of the interviews I have done from the last few years. You are most welcome to go visit the whole interview. You can find my folio of interesting blogs at Creative Souls Converse. Interview with Shane Howard Singing for a New Dreaming “Part ofContinue reading “From the Vaults 1 Interviews”
Betty Cabral Collerson: Captivated by Nature
Betty, the eldest of six children, was born and raised in Belém, a town on the mouth of the Amazon River, Brazil. Her childhood included some amazing incidents, like when she woke up in the middle of the night with a spider monkey prancing in her bedroom. At sixteen, by choice, she went to liveContinue reading “Betty Cabral Collerson: Captivated by Nature”
Five Powers to Dealing with Racism
It was amazing today to feel like an advocate for unity in diversity, and the power of poetry, love, and education. I mentioned Maya Angelou, Nelson Mandela, my parents and the spiritual and cultural upbringing that has made me who I am today. Love will always lead us away from hate as a solution, andContinue reading “Five Powers to Dealing with Racism”
Magic Fish Dreaming interview
You can read an Interview with Ali Stegert on Magic Fish Dreaming HERE. “Magic Fish Dreaming is a children’s picture book project written by my friend and crit-buddy June Perkins and illustrated by Helene Magisson. Today, I interview the author about her beautiful work and her dream of bringing the project to fruition. A DreamyContinue reading “Magic Fish Dreaming interview”
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