Category: Interview
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Exploring ‘Harvest’: An In-Depth Interview with Professor Emeritus Richard Scharine
Short Bio: Richard Scharine was born in the back room of a Wisconsin farmhouse, went to a one room grade school, and rode a school bus 52 miles to high school. He is currently a professor emeritus in the University of Utah theatre department, where his honors include University Professor, University Diversity Award, and College…
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An Interview with Professor Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs, PhD, Author of “How Many Indians Can We Be?”
Short Bio: Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs, PhD, is a prominent scholar holding a PhD in Literature and Languages from Stanford University, along with an MA in Spanish Language and Literature. With a diverse academic background, including dual Bachelor’s degrees in French Language and Literature, as well as Spanish Language/Literature from Occidental College, she serves as…
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An Interview with Lorenzo DeStefano, Author of “House Boy”
1. If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Engaged, inquisitive, empathetic. 2. The book “House Boy” delves into powerful themes of poverty, exploitation, and human trafficking. What inspired you to tackle these particular themes in your debut novel? Many years ago I became fascinated by the way the caste…
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An Interview with Daisy DeMay, Author of The Cost of Living
Short Bio- Daisy DeMay lives in Illinois with her children and husband of 25yrs. She loves sitting and watching the storms roll in. She enjoys reading outside in the warmth of the sun. When she’s not working, she creates stories to share. She has a fascination with the macabre. She approaches everything in life with…
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An interview with Josefina Bérard, Author of The Blue Whale Sings from Afar
Short Bio: Carlota Josefina Bérard has a PhD in Drama & Performance from the University of Exeter, England, a Diploma in Art Therapy from L’Atelier, Geneva, Switzerland, an MLitt in Art History from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico. ( check her website-…
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An Interview with Cate McNider, Author of Escape Velocity
Short Bio: Cate McNider is a multi-disciplinary artist, and a psychophysical practitioner and movement educator registered as The Listening Body®. Since arriving in NYC in 1985, she has expressed her healing journey through poetry, multi-media movement performances and painting. She has performed her multi-media works in downtown venues and Brooklyn, and exhibited her paintings in…
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An Interview with Umar Siddiqui, Author of Candid About Couture
1. Could you explain the main idea behind “Candid About Couture” and how you use fashion in your life? Can you share a personal story that inspired you to explore the connection between fashion and culture? Fashion transcends the idea of a single theme or single story; it has idiosyncrasies and nuances we should examine,…