Author-Poet Aberjhani's Blog (43)

Detail from Luther E. Vann’s “Angel of Mercy, Angel of Love” ©2007

Savannah Morning News reporter Joel Weickgenant provided readers with an in-depth look at the ongoing saga of ELEMENTAL in his story on the project, published both offline and on

the Internet. However,…

A big part of the fun of entering a New Year is making a list of noble resolutions, some of which we work hard to keep and some of which become lost causes shortly after midnight

on New Year’s Eve. Another part of the fun is making lists of people and events

likely to stand out as the New Year unfolds. This blog introduces my list of Books

and Authors to…

What should a writer think when going to a product page for his or her book and discovering their work has entered a league of association with some of the most successful titles and authors in publishing? In my case, I was already thrilled just to learn that product pages for my two new books had been set up and that the books were finding their way into the hands of readers.…

(Christmas tree art courtesy of Mega Screen Savers)

From “Thorns of Sorrow and Blossoms of Grace”…

Both my poetry collection titled “The Bridge of Silver Wings” and the novel “Christmas When Music Almost Killed the World” (controversial though it may be) have been included in the Google Book search and preview program. To enjoy an extended preview of either or both titles, please have some fun by visiting Google at…

CTI News, Dec 2007—Following the recent release of a novel and collection of poetry, four books by the American author Aberjhani made the “Hot Titles List” on the

popular AuthorsDen website at http://www.authorsden.com/Aberjhani…

CTI News Room--Within weeks of the release of his first novel, the controversial “Christmas When Music Almost Killed the World,” American author Aberjhani made a surprise move with

the early-December release of a powerful collection of poetry titled “The Bridge

of Silver Wings,” which may be viewed at…

The opportunity to work with creative artists in a variety of fields is one of the greatest rewards of becoming a writer. That reward is one I’ve long been fortunate enough to enjoy in my various projects with the artist Luther E. Vann, but one I’ve only recently come to experience through the work of Barbara Hilal as demonstrated in my recent post for…

Some Hollywood directors are famous for the “ruthless” manner in which they cut precious scenes from a given film, and many music producers have similar reputations for what they will or will not allow on a final recording project. What both…

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I finally gave in and told Sandra West that, pending the approval of her agent and the encyclopedia’s publisher, Facts On File, I would accept the challenge of co-authoring the Encyclopedia of the Harlem

Renaissance. My one major regret was that the deadline for completing the

encyclopedia was the very next summer.…

The great Sufi poet Jelalludin Rumi––whom some consider a saint­­––for the past two decades has often been described as “the most popular poet in the United States.” For some, following September 11, 2001, that popularity stirred feelings of political ambivalence while for others it provided much-needed spiritual comfort. Author and Jungian therapist Connie Zweig presents us with a powerful portrait of Rumi and…

The significance or insignificance of reviews on Amazon has often been a topic of discussion here at Book Marketing Network. For those who might like to read some examples of reviews that have helped generate strong responses to books--including impact on their sales numbers--as well as other media, I have included on my profile page the RSS feed for my reviews of work by other writers and creative artists on Amazon. Enjoy.

Aberjhani

http://www.creativethinkersintl.ning.com/

I suspect I will be thanking my fellow authors Jerry P. Bolton and John Kremer forever for introducing me to Book Marketing Network. It has in fact led to many beautiful adventures, including the establishment of Creative Thinkers International, a growing network of creative souls interested in sharing positive creative empowerment with the world. Please accept this open invitation…

THE SMOKING POET

Poem Found Running Naked through a Southern Rock Garden…

The Day the Word “Nigger” Entered My Life , currently featured in the articles section at AuthorsDen, was not written to stir controversy for its own sake. Nor was it posted to generate the kind of “shock value” that some utilize to help sell everything from songs and TV programs to underwear…

Following the completion of a 364–page novel, a 111–page book of poetry, and a 356–page book of creative nonfiction, all in 2007, my brain went on strike for a while. Fortunately, after some very civil negotiations, it has agreed to get back to work and I can now report on some forthcoming projects.…

In a previous blog, I noted that I had created two groups here at Book Marketing Network. I only wrote, however, about one of them: Poets and Angels. The second is called New Millennium Renaissance, and it is devoted to identifying the themes, subject matter, imagery, lexicons, ideologies, and voices that comprise modern…