Welcome to the first of our Quill Fated Scribes International Women’s Day 2023 special presentation. This interview was seriously a long time coming, I fell in love with Val’s body of work the moment that I laid eyes on her pieces. I still remember how we met, I believe I was introduced to her workContinue reading “Cemented Ink, Episode 9 with CCIQ Press Resident Artist: Valisa Bernardino”
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Cheating on, Do you? with, Breaking Both, Poetry, Music, and life with April Rose Gabrielli!
Well, what can I say, no one knows what insanity with ensue when April and I are able to sit and converse over music, life, and how journeys build on top of each other throughout the course of a lifetime and the meaningful purpose moments in our lives serve. And, of course the gift ofContinue reading “Cheating on, Do you? with, Breaking Both, Poetry, Music, and life with April Rose Gabrielli!”
Cemented Ink! The Most UnChristmas Show, with Luke Young & Rania M M Watts
A few days ago, I sat down with Luke Young in what would be the longest podcast in Cemented Ink history. We spoke of some pretty interesting topics from rubbing certain things for luck, Christmas traditions growing up, and even a little bit from Luke’s adorable and wise beyond their years; it was so muchContinue reading “Cemented Ink! The Most UnChristmas Show, with Luke Young & Rania M M Watts”
Cemented Ink, Episode 7 with Kids Cooking Academy Founder, Farah Majzoub
I have to admit, I relish the diversity of guests so far on Cemented Ink, it has been such a whimical experience being able to connect with these incredibly talented human beings. Farah Majzoub is a secondary school teacher for a genuine passion for health, proper nutrition, and encouraging her students to prepare meals thatContinue reading “Cemented Ink, Episode 7 with Kids Cooking Academy Founder, Farah Majzoub”
Episode 6, Cemented Ink with the PHENOMENAL Singer/Songwriter April Rose Gabrielli
I am genuinely smiling ear to ear right now, another interview I have been champing at the bit to pursue. If someone were to stop me on the street and ask me “what are you listening to right now on your playlist?” My honest answer routes its way to April Rose Gabrielli. Her artistry forContinue reading “Episode 6, Cemented Ink with the PHENOMENAL Singer/Songwriter April Rose Gabrielli”
Episode 5, with Poet, and Future Psychologist Dana D. Jane
I relish interviewing strong souls who go about their life in benefit of others; Dana is one of the soulful people in my rolodex. Dana and I discuss, poetry, change in career, the importance of being true to one’s self, and Dana’s strategic plan to enroll in academia with a little bit of gentle lovingContinue reading “Episode 5, with Poet, and Future Psychologist Dana D. Jane”
From ‘Do you?’ to ‘Unreasonable Woman’ to the forthcoming ‘I Woke Up Alive’ my OBSESSION with April Rose Gabrielli’s music!
Ok, so as you know, this summer I launched Cemented Ink! last week, I had the most amazing interview with Singer/Songwriter April Rose Gabrielli that went over my usual time, and with such purpose; it was truly wonderful. It was so awesome to be able to actually sit with April especially since we are soContinue reading “From ‘Do you?’ to ‘Unreasonable Woman’ to the forthcoming ‘I Woke Up Alive’ my OBSESSION with April Rose Gabrielli’s music!”
Episode 3, with Punk Poet Scott Laudati
As I mentioned during this coversation with my friend Punk Poet, Scott Laudati, this podcast has literally taken eight years to finally come to fruition. I learned of Scott’s work in 2014 when I was asked to review his poetry book the OG Hawaiian Shirts in the Electric Chair, for The Punk Archive, a bookContinue reading “Episode 3, with Punk Poet Scott Laudati”
Cemented Ink, Episode 2, Happiness is overrated with Luke Young
I have been following Poet/Bartender Luke Young since his first appearance on Instagram; his writing is sacredly honest to me. You will soon be exposed to the roller coaster ride of our conversation which goes from: poetry, Cambodia, shrunken heads, Canopic Jars, Vegas, and breast milk. Plenty of eclectic juxtaposition. Hokum (Las Vegas, NV) FilteredContinue reading “Cemented Ink, Episode 2, Happiness is overrated with Luke Young”
Cemented Ink, Episode 1 with Mary Bruno
I am so over the moon to share my first episode of Cemented Ink with the Founder of Bruno Press, Mary Bruno; we discussed numerous subjects throughout this podcast which I have referenced for you below to follow along. Also, kindly note in the middle of this interview to honour the release of Tony Moore’sContinue reading “Cemented Ink, Episode 1 with Mary Bruno”
Cemented Ink!
Over the last few years it has been suggested that I add a Podcast to CCIQ Press; well, after finishing a long year of academic studies I have decided to finally launch a permanent summer series entitled Cemented Ink!. This idea came to me back in October however, because I was in my first yearContinue reading “Cemented Ink!”