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Author-Poet Aberjhani Two Literary Laureates Celebrated: Herta Mϋller and Amiri Baraka

Photo of Herta Mϋller by Getty Images The celebration of one literary laureate kicked off when the Swedish Academy in Stockholm awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature to German-Romanian Herta Mϋller October 8, 2009. The celebration of another literary laureate got underway Octob… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on October 10, 2009 at 8:33pm — No Comments

Mitzi Kay Jackson tye-off

we were young...having fun and we wanted to go higher I lay on clouds left my body and he lay on me we were young...having fun world wasn't as big as it is now since he been gone thought he wouldn't leave me fo the clouds living young eyes wash way all my happiness glossed over my dreams of being young and in love having fun took me so high he took me so high over clouds...and it was fine cause he was here with me having fun didn't like needles but he said faster baby faster he always wanted… Continue

Added by Mitzi Kay Jackson on July 20, 2009 at 10:16pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Games Angels Play in the Fiction of Carlos Ruiz Zafon

The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon Anyone first introduced to the impassioned prose of Carlos Ruiz Zafón through his international bestseller, The Shadow of the Wind, will find it difficult to avoid comparing it to any follow-up to the novel. Wh… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on July 20, 2009 at 5:18pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Twitter Twitter Tweet Tweet

I was very much relieved recently when both Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and actor Johnny Depp admitted to hearing something go “Twitter-Twitter Tweet-Tweet,” like some Vulcan canary singing for its supper out in the depths of cyberspace, but didn’t have the fainte… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on July 11, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Romantic Poetess Destined Hearts

The perrenial in this photo is called "Bleeding Hearts" it is a lovely attribute to your garden, I have these beauties nestled in an area I have designating my "Woodlands Garden" a little tid bit I have discovered about vegtable gardening that I didn't know before I planted som… Continue

Added by Romantic Poetess on May 24, 2009 at 12:08pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani The Woman Who Lit the Smoking Poet's Cigar

(Author and editor-in-chief Zinta Aistars) Writing professional reviews about the works of other creative artists is an art form in itself, and few have mastered that art form so brilliantly as Zinta Aistars, the author of three books composed in the Latvian language and the mu… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on February 25, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani Field Notes from the 2009 Book Festival Trenches (Part 1 of 3)

Only two days before last weekend’s Savannah Book Festival (Feb 6-8, 2009) morning temperatures in the city were hitting the low freeze-your-butt-off 20s. Then as if by magical literary decree, just as the weekend arrived they soared into the sublime 70s and provided authors, r… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on February 12, 2009 at 4:23pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani ELEMENTAL Makes Savannah Book Festival Debut

The creators of ELEMENTAL, The Power of Illuminated Love, will join more than 40 more critically acclaimed authors for the second annual Savannah Book Festival on Telfair Square in Historic Downtown Savannah, Georgia (USA) for three days from February 6-8, 2009. ELEM… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on January 24, 2009 at 5:26pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Authors and Books to Watch in 2009

Cartoon of Aberjhani courtesy of cartoonist Mark Streeter It’s not uncommon for people who possess certain passions to develop exceptional instincts in regard to the objects of those passions. In my case, being a certified bookaholic who has managed… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on December 29, 2008 at 5:09pm — 2 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani To Render a Worthwhile Service

The notion of rendering service these days is one that most of us generally associate with business enterprises that promise lucrative monetary rewards, or influential political power in exchange for whatever service one might render. Unless affiliated with a religious insti… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 25, 2008 at 5:26pm — 6 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani More Favorite CTI Quotes

Courtesy of Karl Blog Screensavers on Fickr I have to admit that I’m actually having more fun going through the different blogs and picking out favorite quotes than I did reading them the first time around. Guess that’s… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 10, 2008 at 12:51pm — No Comments

Aberjhani The Answer is YES!

In response to the question of whether or not those who contributed give-aways for the CTI Anniversary Celebration gift bags qualify for participation in the grand funtest, the answer is yes. Obviously, it would be extremely tacky if they won the competition to present them with their o… Continue

Added by Aberjhani on September 8, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani CTI Welcomes The "A Love for All Times" Virtual Book Tour

Countries, neighbors, family members, and romantic couples all have something very important in common—namely, a need to make relationships work. As part of the ongoing A Love For All Times Virtual Book Tour, I bravely (I think it was bravery :-) accepted an invitation fro… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on August 18, 2008 at 1:38pm — No Comments

Creative Conversation Interviews Three Words for Patrick Henry Hughes: Amazing Human Being

Patrick Henry Hughes story of living beyond the fact that he was born without eyes to become first a celebrated musician and now one of the most inspiring authors in the world leaves me speechless every time I think about it. "I Am Potential" is about as fitting a title for his book… Continue

Added by Creative Conversation Interviews on August 9, 2008 at 3:25pm — No Comments

Robert T.S. Mickles Sr. Or Maybe This One

Proposed Cover Number 2 for my new novel, ISAIAH'S TEARS. I thought I only had one choice to consider for the cover of my forthcoming new novel, ISAIAH'S TEARS, and I was pretty happy with that one choice. Then I found out there's actually an alternative, which is… Continue

Added by Robert T.S. Mickles Sr. on July 18, 2008 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Cheryl Kaye Tardif “What’s Your Book Club Looking For?”

Canadian Author Cheryl Kaye Tardif wants to know-

What’s Your Book Club Looking For?

As a suspense author, I’m often asked whether any of my books are suitable for book clubs, and I usually answer with: “Definitely! But which one depends on what your book club is looking for.” So what can I offer to a book club?

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on June 20, 2008 at 3:29pm — No Comments

Cheryl Kaye Tardif The truth about memoir fraud

When you buy a book, you generally know if it is fact or fiction. In fact, lying about factual book content is a crime. So why do some authors insist on trying to skirt the law with fictitious claims? Over the past 60 years, thousands of authors have claimed to have led fascinating lives and have bared all in gritty, nonfiction memoirs. Yet, some have outright lied. Who can forget the James Frey scandal that resulted in a public admonishment from Oprah Winfrey? Or more recently, Misha Defonsec… Continue

Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on March 10, 2008 at 11:10pm — 9 Comments

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Writing the Year 2009 Michael Jackson Legend 1 Reply

Display for Official Michael Jackson OPUS Book on display in London. (Press release photo) The Michael Jackson story has arguably been the most compelling of 2009 and more than once has caused m…

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Started by Author-Poet Aberjhani in The CTI News Room. Last reply by Author-Poet Aberjhani Nov 29.

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To Walk a Lifetime in Michael Jackson's Moccasins 17 Replies

Michael Jackson in concert around 1995. (photographer unknown) You probably can’t read the words in the note next to the accompanying photo of Michael Jackson, but they were handwritten by the si…

Tagged: African, Music, News, Movie, American

Started by Aberjhani in Music and You. Last reply by Kimmy Van Kooten Nov 16.

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IF MEN ARE FROM MARS...AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS...WHERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE BORN WITH BOTH GENDERS FROM??? 1 Reply

IT MAKES ME WANNA HOLLA AND THROW UP BOTH MY HANDS!!!!FACTS…HUMAN BEINGS, INVENT COMPETIION FOR WOMEN…WOMAN WON RACE… OTHER WOMEN SAY SHE SHOULD NOT WIN BECAUSE SHE IS NOT A WOMAN, BECAUSE SHE HAS NO…

Started by SOFIA PEACHES in The CTI News Room. Last reply by Author-Poet Aberjhani Nov 15.

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Get 3 FREE Dissertation Topics Without Spending a Single PENNY!

3 Free Dissertation Topics??? Really??? Well… You must be reading this post just to confirm if the statement is true OR “Free Dissertation Topics” under discussion are those that must have been overl…

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Started by Cassidy David in CTI Creative Marketing Tips Aug 20.

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CREATIVE THINKERS INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES




1. Membership at CTI is free and open to all those interested in either the production or appreciation of the creative arts, to include literature, visual art, dance, music, film, spiritual theory, the social sciences, philosophy, general humanities, scientific inquiry, education in general, and other disciplines intended to enhance the quality of life for all humanity.

2. Materials posted by Members of CTI are their sole responsibility and not that of CTI management or any other member of the CTI site.

3. While recognizing that the work of creative artists is often controversial by its very nature, CTI prohibits and discourages the posting of any overtly obscene and intentionally inflammatory material. These include overt pornography, racist diatribes, religious slander, and any postings promoting discrimination against or the oppression of other human beings.

4. In the interest of stimulating creative growth, we encourage dialogue and even debate. However, Members should avoid leaving intentionally offensive or antagonistic remarks on the pages of Fellow Members. We can disagree and still remain a harmonious community.

5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.

Please remember, these guidelines are likely to evolve as the site itself continues to evolve and develop. We welcome and encourage your input. After all, yours are some of the best minds on the planet so we would be very foolish not to listen to what you have to say.

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CTI Spotlight Artist Marne L. Kilates, August 16-31, 2008



Marne L. Kilates, the CTI Spotlight Artist for August 16-31, hails from the Philippines and is the highly regarded editor of “Poet’s Picturebook,” an ezine of exceptionally fine art and literature. He is also a translator and the author of several books, including Mostly In…

CTI Spotlight Artist Tasha Coleman, August 1-15, 2008



Creative disciplines of virtually every type, from filmmakers and actresses to environmentalists and jazz musicians, are represented at CTI. The poets among us comprise a fairly large number and one of them, Tasha Coleman, is our new CTI Spotlight Artist for August 1-15, 2008. Th…

CTI Spotlight Artist Georg Edvard Mateos, July 16-31, 2008




The CTI Spotlight Artist for July 16-31, 2008, Georg Edvard Mateos, is the celebrated author of four books, including “The Man on the Grassy Knoll” Trilogy, and “Portrait of a Sad Man.” In addition, since December 2005, he has been among the most prolific and popular members writ…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marina, July 1-15, 2008





One of the traditions at CTI that has helped us form a meaningful and yet flexible sense of community is the Spotlight Artist. It is not a competition or popularity contest of any kind but simply a way of drawing greater attention to the creative offerings presented so generously by…

CTI Spotlight Artist BlackBirdHyperdrive, June 16-30, 2008



One thing that has not changed at Creative Thinkers International is the sheer abundance of creative individuals and types that populate the CTI community. One of those individuals is the poet known as BlackBirdHyperDrive, our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 16-30. A visit to BlackBir…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marlive Harris, June 1-15, 2008



Our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 1-15, 2008, Marlive Harris, not only maintains a powerful literary presence on Creative Thinkers International but through her Grits.com site exercises such a presence all over the Internet. Among the many qualities that make Ms. Harris unique, valued…

CTI Spotlight Artist Robert M, May 16-31, 2008




Versatility is a quality we have come to associate with many of our members and Robert M, our new CTI Spotlight Artist, is one of the most versatile among us. The fortunate visitor to Robert’s profile page gains entry into a world of eclectic musical compositions ranging from classic…

CTI Spotlight Artist Vickie L. McColley, May 1-15, 2008

Vickie L. McColley "The Romantic Poetess"

As everybody knows, diversity is one of our primary strengths at CTI and the members of our community represent cultures from all over the world. They also represent individuals at different stages of their creative careers and de…

CTI Spotlight Artist Poetry Life & Times April 16-30, 2008


Our friends at Poetry Life and Times have featured a number of CTI’s members in their e-zine and, on top of that, have now been one of the great champions of modern poetry for some ten years. They actually have the archives to prove it! Their current issue not only honors on…

CTI Spotlight Artist Luther E. Vann April 1-15, 2008

(photo of Luther E. Vann by John Schmidt)

Often described as a poet who utilizes visual art to write his poems, Luther E. Vann is an acclaimed artist who was fortunate enough to receive some of his first art instructions from recognized masters of the Harlem Renaissance.…

News from the United Nations

Ban appoints new military commander for UN mission in Lebanon

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of a Spanish Major General as Force Commander of the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, where Israel fought a 34-day war with Hizbollah in 2006.

Local judges in eastern Chad receive UN training to combat impunity

The United Nations has started a programme to train local judges in eastern Chad in a bid to end impunity in a strife-torn region where conflicts have erupted between refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities.

Progress made on technology in Copenhagen climate talks - UN official

Negotiators at the historic United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, are making good progress in the area of technology, a senior official with the world body said today.

UN agency resolves to help growing numbers of refugees fleeing to urban areas

A United Nations gathering aimed at tackling some of the urgent problems suffered by the mounting number of refugees seeking shelter in cities and towns has wrapped up today with calls for greater efforts to help the forcibly displaced.

Football greats seek to score Millennium Development Goals in UN charity game

An international roster of football stars meet SL Benfica of Portugal in Lisbon next month in a United Nations ‘Match Against Poverty,’ with soccer greats Ronaldo of Brazil and Zinédine Zidane of France playing on the same side for the first time in a symbolic demonstration of the urgency of working together to fight the global scourge.

UN marks Human Rights Day with call to end all forms of discrimination

The United Nations marked Human Rights Day today, the 61st anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, by stressing the enduring need to eliminate all forms of discrimination, with officials in the world’s most crisis-plagued regions - from Iraq to Afghanistan to Somalia - appealing for tolerance in the interests of peace.

Ban intervenes with Spain and Morocco over Saharawi activist on hunger strike

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is seeking "urgent" action from Spain and Morocco over a Saharawi activist whose condition is rapidly deteriorating after she went on hunger strike last month when Morocco denied her entry into her native Western Sahara, subject of a long-running dispute.

Facing funding shortfall, Burundi’s election needs international support - UN

The Security Council today called on the international community to support the preparation of elections in Burundi next year after the top United Nations official in the small Central African country warned that a lack of funding was challenging the "significant advances" already made after decades of ethnic and factional war.

Economic recovery in Latin America and Caribbean to be faster than expected - UN

Latin America and the Caribbean will bounce back faster than expected from the global financial crisis, with growth projected at over 4 per cent next year, a regional United Nations agency for economic development announced today.

World Bank launches ‘green’ index of businesses in emerging markets

The private sector arm of the World Bank today launched the first ever eco-friendly stock market index that allows investors to track the carbon efficiency of companies doing business in emerging economies.

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