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“I immediately tried to rationalize their rejection of me.” – a personal story by Lauren Donnelly

“I immediately tried to rationalize their rejection of me.” – a personal story by Lauren Donnelly

A Failure Story by Lauren Donnelly I fell in love with acting at an early age. As a child, I was attracted to acting because it promised to make real the imaginary worlds I could enter vicariously through books and

Guest Post September 24, 2015September 24, 2015 Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Sam: They want me to be myself onstage, but I can’t do that. I’m afraid of being a fraud.

Sam: They want me to be myself onstage, but I can’t do that. I’m afraid of being a fraud.

The Russians are kicking my ass, and I can’t wrap my head around why. I’m fortunate enough to be studying in Moscow right now. At GITIS. Where acting- or what is now today seen to be the art acting- was

Sam Kamras November 3, 2014February 7, 2015 Personal Stories by Creatives, Sam Kamras Read more

Broadus Mattison: Before now I never felt that I was following my true path

Broadus Mattison: Before now I never felt that I was following my true path

“I enjoy portraying men of strong purpose and character, roles that display integrity, fortitude, dignity, and a ferocious desire to achieve their objectives, by hook or by crook; characters that embody the phrase Invictus Maneo “I remain unvanquished.” ~Broadus About

Creative Life Interview October 8, 2014February 7, 2015 actor, Interview Series Read more

Mike Kovac: Sometimes I am hit with the big, bad, ugly doubt in the middle of the night – so I wake up and do something to move back in the right direction.

Mike Kovac: Sometimes I am hit with the big, bad, ugly doubt in the middle of the night – so I wake up and do something to move back in the right direction.

Actor, Filmmaker and Fight Choreographer: Mike Kovac I met mike on the set of a theatre show I did last year called Made of Stone. He was our fight choreographer and I had so much fun watching him work. The

Creative Life Interview August 20, 2014February 6, 2015 actor, choreographer, director, Interview Series Read more

The Diary of Virginia Woolf: Notable Excerpts

The Diary of Virginia Woolf: Notable Excerpts

The following excerpts are from the diary of Virginia Woolf. If you are a fan of her work and interested in the writer’s process, I highly recommend that you also check this book out for yourself. The following are only

Christine Bissonnette August 19, 2014February 7, 2015 Additional Resources, Book Reviews and Summaries, Quotes, Excerpts, and Crystal Expressions of Thoughts, Writers Read more

Matt: On being Stranded in Norway and the Reality of Being an Artist

Matt: On being Stranded in Norway and the Reality of Being an Artist

I’m not sure who reads this. I suppose it doesn’t matter. But if my few posts are tracked or gauged for tone, skepticism, doubt and probably a wee bit of pain can likely be gleaned. I feel like people who

Matt Clark July 28, 2014August 24, 2014 Matt Clark, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Bob Rylett: Complete every project you start. See it through. The Muse will hesitate giving you your next inspiration if you leave work unfinished.

Bob Rylett: Complete every project you start. See it through. The Muse will hesitate giving you your next inspiration if you leave work unfinished.

About Bob Rylett Over 20 years ago, Bob turned away from law school and made the bold decision to become a musician. He had never played a guitar and he didn’t know how to sing, but he knew that he was

Creative Life Interview June 4, 2014February 6, 2015 Interview Series, musician Read more
 

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Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

A Temenos Retreat Leader, Susan hosts retreats where women can connect through their story and their vision for the future. Visit her at her website: meetsusangibson.com

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Sonia Saikaley

Sonia Saikaley

Born and raised in Ottawa, Sonia Saikaley's first book, The Lebanese Dishwasher, co-won the 2012 Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. Her first collection of poetry, Turkish Delight, Montreal Winter, was published in 2012 and a second collection, A Samurai’s Pink House, is forthcoming. Visit her at her website: www.soniasaikaley.com

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