The Journal of Cultural Conversation

Flying By The Seat Of Your Pants

This is another guest post by Andrea Preziotti. You can read more of Andrea’s writing on her blog, Finding Your Own Voice, and follow her on Twitter. Planning a leisure trip is just as much fun as going on one. While not for the faint of heart, it’s exciting. It’s the research and discovery mode [...]

July 30, 2010 CONTINUE READING →

Book Review: Strength In What Remains

This is a guest post by Kate Walser, a regular TJCC contributor. You can follow Kate on Twitter. What would you do if I told you our town had been taken over by the enemy? That the enemy was on its way to find you? If you heard your enemy coming down the hall and [...]

July 24, 2010 CONTINUE READING →

The Real McCoy

I’m thrilled to share this guest post by Andrea Preziotti, one of the most amazing writers I know. You can check out more of Andrea’s fab writing on her blog, Finding Your Own Voice, and follow her on Twitter. Exciting to have another passionate explorer on TJCC’s team! Anyone who knows me will tell you [...]

July 15, 2010 CONTINUE READING →

The Creative Scavenger Hunt: What Did You Discover This Week?

I love to find “treasures.” Hidden treasures, not so hidden ones, ones that no one else understands but me. Sometimes when I travel, I put together my own Creative Scavenger Hunt – a few simple goals for guiding discoveries on my trips. But I recently realized that we don’t have to go far to find [...]

July 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING →

Live From Ecuador: How Do You Memorize Your Travel Adventures?

Editor’s note: Contrary to the popular belief of my male friends who are obsessed with Angelina Jolie, I did not intentionally come here on the heels of her recent trip to Ecuador. I planned mine way before, though I doubt my trip will get as much press coverage. It’s Day 2 in Quito, Ecuador and [...]

July 2, 2010 CONTINUE READING →

All Books Are Not Created Equal, or, Why I Wanted To Be A Pig Wearing A Bonnet

This is a guest post from brilliant friend Josh Hanagarne, author of the fabulous World’s Strongest Librarian. I’m psyched to include yet another one of Josh’s brilliant and, well, hilarious posts here on TJCC. Many thanks to Josh for helping me stay on my reading and writing toes. My parents started reading to me before [...]

June 25, 2010 CONTINUE READING →

And The Winner Is…

We have a winner! Frank Mundo‘s The Brubury Tales signed copy giveaway goes to June Goodwin! Last week, as a part of the contest, we asked readers about the role reading plays in their lives. We received a range of diverse, creative comments from readers and writers alike. Frank and I are both excited to [...]

June 25, 2010 CONTINUE READING →

On Historical Backdrops, The Red Tent and The Brubury Tales Giveaway

Weaving elements of history into writing, whether through stories or style, is undeniably a skill of brilliant magicians. I have three copies of The Red Tent. One I bought for myself. The second was from a friend who went to an author reading and sent me a signed copy from Anita Diamant. No idea where [...]

June 19, 2010 CONTINUE READING →