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

In this global Mindspeak episode we will bring to light the serious increase in antisemitism in the world:   United States France Belgium Hungary Poland Canada

Fascinating interview with Florida-based writer/poet/educator, Nicole Bird.

A serious talk about the dangers of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan and what that will mean for the South China Sea and beyond.

This episode is on the phenomena called Dune. Its a book, a saga, a movie, a cable treatment, another movie, comic books, action figures, Facebook discussion groups, you name it. Intro Dune Book 1984 Dune Movie 2000 Cable Dune & Children of Dune Philosophy of Dune Vs Star Trek 2021 Dune Movie Script Issues, Casting Issues, Etc.

First episode of Mindspeak is a historical and current view of Afghanistan various tribes / history of division buddhist & hindu beginnings alexander the great intro to islam russian invasion taliban / al queda  american occupation american withdrawal  

In the final of the lengthier literary episodes I make comment on goals, dreams, plans, work ethic and what we care about most.

The subjects of shame and guilt are reviewed in this episode to examine how artists living a dishonest life can produce honest art. Personal Artistic Final Word Edgar Allan Poe Stephen Crane Herman Melville  

Heather Cooke. Canadian writer, wrote the essay "Leaving Us: In Loving Memory of Aaron" and the life and premature death of her only son, Aaron. Leaving Us remained #1 on the Top Reader list for Ariel Chart and became is most read nonfiction published work in the history of the journal.  May this interview give us strength and courage in the darkest times when the seemingly easy paths are actually...

In this episode we will examine forms of PTSD, events and triggers and possible therapies. We will also share some stories of everyday people dealing with trauma and what they did to overcome.

Another wonderful podcast of inspired listeners asking questions about various shows and topics. Featured are questions on Doubt, Faith and the History of Writing. 

Brief reflections and thoughts on the life, works and statesmanship of Czech playwright, poet and President, Vaclav Havel.

In one of our more lengthier episodes I tackle the carelessness of positive writing by pointing out how lighter writing need not be boring, cliched or inconsequential.    Intro:  Light vs Lightweight Honest Renditions of Nature Inner Life and Family Making Your Subjects Relevant

Writers need to invest themselves in their writing or risk producing distant jumbles lacking life.    Intro Bridging the Distance Standing Your Ground

A full show on the subject of literary submission tracking:   Submission Tracking a. do's and don'ts b. free software c. paid software d adapted software e. paper and pencil   Submittable   a. it's purpose b. built in sub tracking c. discover research magazines d. do's and don'ts e. final word  

In one of our most controversial episodes we take to task writers who instead of being active observers of society become parrots of propaganda and in essence stop being writers. 

The act and even thought surrounding writing has changed throughout the centuries as we have evolved from papyrus to digital. The following sections outline each major change:   Writing in Stone Writing in Paper Writing in Memory Writing in Vinyl Writing in Digital

Faith rounds out the trio of influences on writers (Fear and Doubt being the other two) and we explore in three sections the meaning of faith in writing: Faith in Creation (Writing) with quote from Antonine de Saint-Exupery Faith in Communication (Submission) quote from Goethe Faith in the Human Condition (Humanity) quote from Robert Anthony  

We tackle the common foe of Doubt in this episode by dividing the show into two parts:   Doubt in Self Doubt in Writing

Fear is the eternal enemy of humanity in my opinion. It can effect creativity in various negative ways. Outlined are three areas of concern:   Fear of Family/Friends Fear of Self Fear of Art

Impatience is one of the major culprits behind failed writers and bad writing. In the episode we cover: 1 Impatience of Creativity 2. Impatience of Completion 3. Impatience of Publication  

another brief examination of a brilliant literary star torn between talent and mental illness.

In the Western World whether its work or family, society or religion, we cling to superficiality and dishonesty as a means of protection but in the end does it move society forward; does it make a better world. In this show we tackle how and why a writer should speak out and help improve life in general.

New format on 15 literary questions from listeners that are not so tied to past episodes.

This is one is sort of like a refresher to help us stay on course and not be diverted by nonwriting silliness of the day. We cover: words images feelings time management  

In this episode we explore how intense dark states of behavior are more responsible for creative work than happier times.  intro focal points funny points final thoughtd