NewsBlaze Writers

Writer Book Review Assignments

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Judyth Piazza is the founder of The Student Operated Press and host of the American Perspective, a cutting edge radio program full of inspiration and information that helps people succeed in life. Each week, Judyth features celebrity guests from around the nation such as Zig Ziglar, Yolanda King, Billy D. Williams, Tony Little, Mark Victor Hansen, Dave Ramsey and many many more. "It's the next generation of Inter-tainment" Piazza's writing has appeared in printed publications including Sebastian Sun - Ft. Pierce Tribune - Women's Independent Press - Home Times Family Newspaper - SOTAC Magazine - The Local Buzz Magazine - Florida People Magazine. Authors Interviewed

Robert Paul Reyes was born and raised in the liberal San Francisco Bay Area, attending Alameda Community College. He now writes a newspaper column from a liberal perspective, for a small town in the Bible Belt. Robert's favorite subjects are Politics and Pop Culture and he loves Pointless Pontificating.

David Pambianchi: General adventurer from skydiving, rock climbing and a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do to tagging monarch butterflies, acting, and pruning city trees, NYC marathoner, cross U.S. and Europe motorcycle traveler, David freelance writes about a variety of topics that range from chess to boxing. He is also polishing his first novel "Carrots & Apples." David's Web Site: davidmtc.web.officelive.com/.

Nava Thakuria is an independent journalist based in Guwahati, Northeast India, whose main interest is in socio-political developments of Northeast India and neighbouring Bhutan, Burma and Bangladesh. Nava was awarded the first media fellowship on refugee issues sponsored by the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research. The Fellowship theme is "The Chins of Myanmar: Refugee Life in a Distant Neighbour."

Krzys Wasilewski is currently living in Poland where he is completing his Master Degree in International Relations. In addition to appearing in SOTAC Magazine, Krzys contributes content to The Student Operated Press and other academic web sites. Krzys has an impressive range of writing interests. Politics and the Human Condition are rounded out by his love of sports, family and friends.

Garrett Edward Godwin is a contributing writer for Newsblaze, The Student Operated Press (SOP) and Petoskey Local News. Garrett also covers news and entertainment for "Detroit's #1 Website", AmericaJR.com. He has a B.A degree in Communications from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and resides in Detroit, Michigan. Get the latest entertainment news from him on Go Now at the SOP.

Seana Duncan is a freelance writer from the San Francisco Bay Area. She enjoys writing book reviews, movie reviews, and blogs/essays on popular culture. Despite her lifelong passion for literature and writing, she is the proud owner of a completely superfluous law degree. Seana has found an interesting niche in the booming California fitness industry and considers herself the Vice President of Common Sense. She enjoys traveling and fine dining with her husband and has been known to occasionally overindulge in the delicious Lemon Drop martinis he regularly makes for her. Contact her at www.chicklitchick.wordpress.com

Andrea Coventry is a Montessori child - turned - educator. With over twenty years experience with children, she also is an avid reader and writer on the web. For a full listing of her sites, visit Where to Read Me on her Montessori Writer blog

Susenjit Guha is a freelance writer based in Kolkata, India. He has a colorful and varied background, having worked as an accountant after graduating from Calcutta University, run his own export business of leather goods, served as a consultant to companies seeking government contracts for supplying minerals and other machinery to Bangladesh. He has traveled extensively throughout the Indian subcontinent. He is an independent thinker on global issues and international affairs, but also writes on a wide array of topics for the internet ranging from health, wellness and holistic living to casinos, food and wine. His op-eds and essays have been published by The Asian Age, Deccan Chronicle newspapers and Covert magazine of India. His work has appeared online at UPI Asia, journalist M J Akbar's blog, Foreign Policy in Focus and Global Geopolitics news, USA, Online Opinion, Australia and carried by several other sites worldwide. He can be contacted at sguha60@yahoo.com.

Amna Nasir Jamal is a freelance journalist, writing in-depth articles focusing on a wide range of issues including education, health, gender, art and social issues for prominent local media outlets. She has prepared research oriented articles on historical sites, and has conducted interviews and written profile features focusing on the business community. Since the beginning of her career in journalism in 2000, Ms. Jamal has contributed over 65 articles, 10 box features, and over 35 reports to Daily Dawn, as well as over 50 articles to The News, and over 35 articles in The Nation. She often illustrates or does her own photography for her articles and she has written a couple of short stories for teenagers. In 2004, one of her articles was selected as one of the top five entries in the Excellent Gender Sensitive reporting category of the Gender in Journalism Awards sponsored by the Pakistan Press Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO. Ms. Jamal is a volunteer with Special Olympics Pakistan and is a member of the Lahore Press Club and being lawyer of Punjab Bar Council.

Henry (Hal) Rosengarten is a Baby Boomer by birth, a teacher by profession, and has a lengthy history of volunteerism throughout New York's Hudson Valley. Now retired as an elementary level teacher and a program manager for AOL, he is using his 30 plus years knowledge of computers and his experiences on the Internet to research and compile information for those who, like himself, are "Slightly Creaky." Hal has been writing about and teaching consumer awareness since 1984. Currently he owns and is webmaster of SlightlyCreaky.com, a health and consumer information site for those over 50.

Fayaz Wani is the NewsBlaze Kashmir Correspondent, Fayaz is an eight year veteran, working in the conflict area of Kashmir administered by India. See also: NewsBlaze Welcomes Kashmir Journalist Fayaz Wani

Martha Rosenberg is a columnist and cartoonist who writes in-depth stories about public health.

Linda Bennett Paterson was born and raised on Long Island, New York and now lives in Florida. She is a freelance author. Some of her work can be located in Google in addition to her article for BeachesBeaches.com and her many articles at Essortment.com on various topics. With 6 children and 7 grandchildren, she keeps busy writing while working part time. Linda can be reached at LPFreelancer@aol.com

Paula Phillips is a qualified FLJ, who has written for several online magazines - Vitomagazine - Mens/Unisex Magazine, Indigo - Teen Girls Website, Entertainment Section and other articles and Slynkey - Woman's magazine - Fashion Section. She works full-time as a Children and Teens Librarian in New Zealand, and studying towards her Bachelor of Communication, Majoring in Journalism, and Minor in Media Studies.

Jasmine Filipovski is an author/writer. Her book on the disabled population is entitled, "The Handicapped, Taking a Second Closer Look. She also writts articles and opinion pieces on the disabled population and other topics of interest. Jasmine is seeking publication/syndication opportunities of her work with newspaper or magazine publications.

Jude Liebermann is a self published romance novelist whose books have ranged from action/adventure to sci-fi/fantasy/time-travel all the way to paranormal/occult. She has also written many novellas, short stories and fan fiction. She enjoys reading as well as reviewing and can be found daily on her forum, blog or twitter. Jude graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting. She was born and lives in California with her husband. See more of Jude's work at her website www.judesplace.com

Lionel A. Varnadoe, Jr. is an independent scholar living in his native Florida. His early childhood was spent in the low lands of South Carolina, a state where he earned three of his college degrees His interest spans a wide variety of topics having received a Bachelor's in biology, professional certification in clinical laboratory science, MBA, and a PhD in Management. His publications include books and articles in health care management, opinion and news reports in journals and trade magazines, and critical reviews of theatre and musical productions. He may be reach through his website, PriorityEd.com, along with information about his books, speaking, and training programs.

Carol Hoyer is a freelance book reviewer in the great state of Virginia. She currently teaches online college courses in Psychology and Medical Ethics and Law. After receiving her PhD from Capella University, she retired from her clinical practice as a Psychologist for the Dept. of Army and started caring for her 4 year-old granddaughter Zoey. In addition to doing book reviews for Reader Views and individual publishers, she is an advocate for the elderly working closely to stop elder abuse. You can read her reviews and random musings at voicesfromreading.blogspot.com.

Kim Davis is a freelance writer, advising people in print and on-line for 10+ years, at ConsumerGuide.com, consumer websites and trade publications. She enjoys writing about natural health and spirituality, organic foods, nutrition, detoxification of the body and home. She also reviews philosophical or self-help books, and her current project is writing a book on parenting kids that touches on some of the most important parenting concepts, that parents often avoid entirely.

Stephan Kaliss is a freelance writer with a degree in Business Administration. After discovering he enjoyed cost-benefit calculations as much as he does bronchitis, he dove head first into a summer session of narrative writing study at Yale University. He now spends the majority of his time traveling between Connecticut and Montreal while writing and making martini aided messes of any kitchen he can weasel himself into. If you can make a good martini and have a clean kitchen, contact him at sk.soze[at]gmail.com

Rama Rao Malladi, a distinguished commentator and columnist on South Asian affairs, based in Delhi, began his carer with All India Radio (AIR) in 1976 and worked for several Indian and foreign publications. A recipient of AIR's Best Correspondent of the Year Award in 1994, Rama reported from several trouble spots. Presently, he is the India Editor, Asian Tribune and Consulting Editor, India Age. His blog is Asia Political Affairs; contact him by writing to NewsBlaze or e-mail him at mramarao2008@gmail.com

Claudia Strasbaugh is a freelance writer who founded Scripps Ranch/Mira Mesa Writer's Guild, was head writer for the weekly TV show "Kill 'EM With Comedy", as well as other shows and mags, plus California Bureau Chief for National Lotto World Magazine. Claudia's work can be seen at her Writers etc website, Good Life and Chief Cochise website.

Jessica Gaudette has been writing for many years and through it has learned much about herself and the world around her. She views the world through an artists' eyes, seeking inspiration in the mundane and the glorious. She is fortunate to live in the beautiful state of Vermont where inspiration can be found simply by looking out her window and she is blessed with a beautiful little boy who taught her more about life and love than she could ever teach him. She learned that life is not just a journey to travel, but a kaleidoscope of beauty if only we open our eyes.

Jennifer Zajac graduated from Portland State University, studying art history, film and writing. She lives in the North Bay Area and slings upscale seafood in Fisherman's Wharf as she forges her way into the world of writing. Alas, all these years in the service industry left Jennifer with a good appreciation for good food and strong drink, and you would understand the latter if you've worked in fine dining! She was spoiled by the fresh local ingredients in Pacific Northwest cuisine and now feels equally spoiled by living in the heart of wine country.

Christopher Leonard is a recent graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where he majored in journalism and mass communication. Following graduation, he was awarded the Buffalo News Award for Investigative Reporting for his efforts in his four years as a student-journalist. He currently is a reporter for a newspaper in Wooster, Ohio. In his free time he enjoys finding stories in bars. He enjoys anything and everything about politics and the stories of strangers.

Mike Watson was born and educated in the UK, where he is currently studying a PhD in Modern European Philosophy at the University of London. He is an arts writer and media copywriter with several years of experience. Currently he resides in Rome, Italy.

Jay Walker is a part time forex trader. He constantly studies the markets and writes on his observations. Visit Jay's blog at http://financialtraffic.wordpress.com or contact him at financialtraffic@gmail.com .

Tanveer Jafri is a columnist based in India, a recipent of many awards in the field of Communal Harmony & other social activities. He is associated with hundreds of popular daily newspapers and portals in India and abroad. Tanveer is a devoted writer and social activist for world peace, unity, integrity & global brotherhood, a member of Haryana Sahitya Academy & Haryana Urdu Academy (state govt. bodies in India).

Michelle Kerns is a freelance book, music, and movie reviewer in Roseville, California. She currently reviews for various online sites such as Armchair Interviews, The Midwest Book Review, Front Street Reviews, Authorlink, and Score! Music Magazine. She loves the smell of lavender, watches the movie Hot Fuzz every Thursday night, and likes to drink Chianti, minus the liver and fava beans. Contact her at michellekerns@surewest.net to give her your opinion on Hot Fuzz, liver, or fava beans.

Ryan Comstock is a journalism student at Adelphi University in New York, graduating with a degree in Journalism from Adelphi University in May. He lives in New York and is working to start his career after graduation.

Jenn Hollowell is currently a weekly contributor for Suite101.com's Mixed Media Art topic. You can also see her work on AssociatedContent.com, eHow.com and Epinions.com on a regular basis. Learn more about reestablishing your freelance writing career by following her monthly column at AbsoluteWrite.com. Previous print related writing credits include The Writer Magazine, Writer's Journal Magazine, Spirit Magazine, Do! Magazine and many more.

Riyaz Masroor is a 34 yr old Srinagar based journalist. Writing in English, Urdu and Kashmiri, with experience in broadcast journalism.

Dr Thomas Marks is a Honolulu-based political risk consultant; author of a number of benchmark works on Maoist insurgency.

Willard Payne is an independent worst case scenario analyst covering international events on the Eurasian continent and other regions involved in World War III 1994-2007. More of Willard's work can be seen at crossfirewar.com

Robert Hitchcox is a playwright ("E-Mail Affair," "An Unconventional Murder," "Reasons to Die, Reasons to Kill," "Murder in the Abbey," "Murder in the Library," and "Can't Sing, Can't Dance") and an, as yet, unpublished fiction author ("E-Mail Affair" and "The Director"). He has several other fiction works in progress. Live theatre is his passion where he is a director, lighting designer and reviewer.

Kam Williams is a syndicated film and book critic who writes for 100+ publications around the country. He is a member of the New York Film Critics Online, Rotten Tomatoes, and the African-American Film Critics Association. In addition to a BA in Black Studies from Cornell, he has an MA in English from Brown, an MBA from The Wharton School, and a JD from Boston University. Mr. Williams lives in Princeton, NJ with his wife and son.

Nancy Lee Wolfe is a full-time Freelance Writer. She is responsible for HR Development with The Student Operated Press. Nancy was owner and president of The Telephone Company of Chicago from 1984 - 1994. She was nominated Entrepreneur of the Year by Arthur Young/ Venture Magazine and enjoys public speaking, media liaison and serving as public spokesperson. Nancy is most proud to be a two-term Class President, John Glenn High School, Westland, MI and, in the 5th grade, Fiddler of the Year. NLee007@aol.com

David Selwyn is a boxing writer, a member of B.W.A.A. and an active member of the Ring 8 veterans boxing association in NY. As an amateur boxer he was fortunate to be trained by the great Emile Griffith and is still close friends with him today. David received a BA. from Suny at Stony Brook and a Masters in Physical Education from Adelphi University. He has been a P. E. teacher for the last 20 years David is married and lives with his wife and their 2 teenage children. David's work can also be seen at www.fightbeat.com

Will Roberts has been a television host for Fox and CBS and gained praise in many theatrical, film and television appearances. At heart, Will Roberts is a cowboy. He performs the preeminent tribute to Will Roger's - America's Cowboy - an expert with a rope and one of the quickest wits with current events. Onstage, Will Rogers comes to life. For many, it is like seeing an old friend who was "away" for a while. He trick ropes and spins the daily events as he converses with the audience. Join him on MySpace.

Sondra Hickman is a freelance writer living in Brooklyn, NY she has great interest in issues concerning the environment, health, and politics. Sondra currently works in the medical field.

Maila Baje is a Nepali who writes about Nepal at nepalinetbook.blogspot.com

Kamala Sarup is an editor of peacejournalism.com. She has been nominated as Universal Peace Ambassador [2006] in the framework of the Universal Peace Ambassadors Circle, Geneva Switzerland. More of Kamala's work can be seen at peacejournalism.com

Richard Barrett is a former English teacher who worked 14 years in the public school system. Rick is a BA in English Literature and writes about the human condition, often with humour.

Anne Howard, a public relations veteran with accounts in New York, San Francisco and Montreal is currently working with various clients in the entertainment industry and corporate america. She is also the mother of a thirteen year old boy, a dog lover and a writer of fiction, poetry, short stories and is presently rewriting (again) a screenplay.
Visit her site at www.annehowardpublicist.com.

John Child is The NewsBlaze Nepal Correspondent, a journalist in Kathmandu who writes about goings-on in and around Nepal and her neighbors.

Shashi P.B.B. Malla writes about Nepali politics and can be contacted at shashipbmalla@hotmail.com

Rahul K Bhonsle is a veteran soldier and security analyst based in South Asia, specializing in strategic risk prediction, future warfare and human security. His web site is www.security-risks.com and can be contacted at rkbhonsle@gmail.com

Matt Jackson is a freelance copywriter and new media journalist. His work spans across many topics although new business, Internet marketing and Search Engine Promotion seem to be his most popular topics at the moment. Visit Matt's copywriter site at www.webwisewords.com

Karen Raine is a Texas based freelance writer whose interests include travel, art, antiques, collectibles and country music. Karen is also a songwriter and can be reached at karenskollection@aol.com.

Ali Harris is a freelance journalist from Sydney, Australia. He likes to write about travel and issues facing Generation Y.

Yoram East is a journalist, writer and university lecturer, formerly a colonel in the IDF. Yoram writes about World News.

Indra Adhikari writes on politics, economy and Bhutanese refugees. Associated with Nepalnews and South Asian Media Solidarity Network. A life Member of the International Nepali Literary Society in Washington DC, he can be reached at journo.indra@gmail.com

Ava LaFleur, fashion editor for an internationally published ladies' magazine, writes a daily column for an English learning program for Chinese students. In her spare time, Ava enjoys caring for her large flock of Shetland sheep, spends a vast amount of time perusing history books, and is an opera aficionado. Contact her at AvaLaFleur@Hotmail.com. More of Ava's work can be found at: www.avalafleur.blogspot.com

Greg Stephens is an assistant prosecuting attorney in Butler County, Ohio, as well as a contributor to many different web sites. He is a staff writer for www.Mopsquad.com sports site, as well as a contributing writer for www.steelersfever.com. Greg also pastors a Baptist church in Oxford, Ohio, and contributes articles to various Christian web sites. He is married with two children.

Sandra Pianin loves reading books and writing reviews from her home in New York. You can contact Sandra through NewsBlaze.

Mike Sanborn is the owner of Saint Lawrence Mortgage, a residential mortgage company in WA and ID. Mike has a B.A. in Journalism and enjoys providing insight and tips for those trying to sort through the mortgage confusion. The father of four, Mike spends most of his time at home or camping, hiking and playing soccer with the kids.

Michael J. Burt is the author of "Experience Is Impossible Without a Chance" and "Love Changes." He studies psychology at Frostburg State University and has served as a contributor to multiple thought provoking African American-experience books. Contact Michael at michael@mjburtpoetry.com or on his website: www.mjburtpoetry.com

Barbara Price Galvan is a book reviewer and the author of "Vampire Next Door". Read more about Barbara at the Book signing.

John Lillpop is a recovering liberal, 'clean and sober' since 1992 when last he voted for a Democrat. Pray for John: He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where people like Nancy Pelosi are considered reasonable! Writing is his passion. He loves creating lively copy with irony and humor!

Denise Kaminsky established herself in the Media/News business and freelance within stage productions for Brooks & Dunn, Willie Nelson, Clint Black, Roger Waters, Sting, Alice Cooper and such musicals as Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats and Les Miserables. Her website is an industry favorite for interviews with some of the most innovative talent in today's entertainment marketplace. www.dkamin.com

Deanna Lee Meiresonne, a talented freelance writer and editor, has extensive experience working in both Southern California and Chicago-land markets in both online and print media. Creative and hardworking, Deanna is open to a wide range of writing and editing opportunities. A regular contributor to such websites as TheSOP.org, NewsBlaze.com, and LosAngeles.BrooWaHa.com, she enjoys all aspects of the process. Topics she has covered include the latest in the fashion industry, the modern woman of today, love and relationships, product and event reviews, creative writing, poetry, hard news and much more. Deanna is also hard at work on a screenplay and fiction novel. In her spare time, she writes poetry, attends fashion shows, and immerses herself in aesthetic lifestyles, wherever a story takes her!

Roger Davidson, MA, is a 30-year-old writer and reporter living in Ottawa. He contributes regularly to the Ottawa Citizen on Canadian and international politics, and has worked as reporter and photographer for Canadian Pro Boxing Scene magazine.

David Snyder is a sports writer from South Florida. He takes a look at sports without adhering to the hero worhsip that many writers use in their work. His work can be found on Sportsgrumblings.com and at his blog and sports info page, bigdaveonsports.com. David accepts questions and criticisms, contact him at dave@bigdaveonsports.com

Chief Charles O. Okereke is a prolific writer and news contributor to several online publications and an acclaimed poet/song writer. He is composer of God Bless Africa - an African Union award winning anthem, and recipient of several international honors and awards. Chief Okereke's poems can be read at www.africamasterweb.com/OkerekePoems.html and his general works at www.nigeriamasterweb.com and www.africamasterweb.com/

Steve Glines is a well-known technologist and entrepreneur. Nominated by INC Magazine as Entrepreneur of the Year in 1990, he was Entrepreneur in Residence at Seed Capital Partners (a Hotbank affiliate) in 2001. He is the author of 6 books and is the founder of the Wilderness House Literary Retreat (www.wildernesshouse.org) as well as founder and editor of the Wilderness House Literary Review (www.whlreview.com). His works can be seen at www.opuscula.com and www.industrialmyth.com.

Homer Emery, Ph.D. Environmental Science, U. Oklahoma, has published articles in consumer magazines focused on family health and safety and technical articles related to water and environmental health in trade and professional journals. He is also a published author and book reviewer.