The Purpose Tree Dr. Bill
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- Society & Culture
The Purpose Tree examines our human purpose and the passion of artists, writers, entrepreneurs, thinkers, change makers, and people who contribute to a better world.
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Ben Shaberman
A talk with author Ben Shaberman about his works. Shaberman is the author of a novel Retina Boy (2019), a collection of short fiction Jerry's Vegan Women (2015), and a nonfiction collection titled The Vegan Monologues (2009). He is also a poet at heart! Visit his website here: https://www.retinaboy.com
And purchase his books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JOZLBY -
Jaki Shelton Green
A talk with Jaki Shelton Green, Poet Laureate of North Carolina. Jaki Shelton Green is the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate. When Governor Cooper appointed her in 2018, he stated that “Jaki Shelton Green brings a deep appreciation of our state’s diverse communities to her role as an ambassador of North Carolina literature. Jaki’s appointment is a wonderful new chapter in North Carolina’s rich literary history.”
To learn more about Jaki Shelton Green and her work, visit her official website: https://jakisheltongreen.com/about-jaki/ -
Edward Mooney
An inspiring talk with Dr. Edward Mooney, Jr., an author and award-winning educator with decades of experience. We explored his work, the state of education, trauma in the U.S., and advice for those finishing doctoral research projects.
Learn more about Ed here: https://www.edwardmooney.net/
Mooney's fiction can be found on Amazon at:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002BOH4N4
The book based on his years of research on school shooting trauma can be found here:
https://a.co/d/hoC8EcD
Dr. Mooney recommends this book for those who have endured trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma-ebook/dp/B00G3L1C2K?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1 -
Matthew McConkey
A talk with super author Matthew McConkey about the process of writing, growing up, the future of AI, soundtracks, and more. And of course a preview of some of his books. This was one fun discussion!
Check out his books here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Matthew-Mcconkey/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMatthew+Mcconkey -
Sean DeLauder
A talk with author Sean DeLauder about his influences and growing catalogue of books.
Check out his books here at Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B006VVWK5U/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=32e90e4f-66a2-41be-9772-78fb5fd31108&ref_=ap_rdr -
George Majchrzak
A talk with artist and writer George Majchrzak about reading, writing, & MFA programs.