Regular Discussion on Blog Talk Radio: Novels By Don Durant - "No Place Like Home", "The Crossroads Mystique, My Sister, My Friend", & Non-Fiction "CRY BEFORE SUNRISE", THE GROWTH CURVE, AND THE FLESH IS WEAK
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64 years old
Long Island, New York
United States
AS AN INDEPENDENT ENTREPRENEUR, AND A FORMER SENIOR ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE FOR MAJOR MEDIA, I LOOK FORWARD TO EXPLORING THE EASE OF WRITING, PRODUCING, PUBLISHING, AND DISTRIBUTING WORKS ON DEMAND. As a former business owner, in Nassau County, New York for many years, I have been able to attain a measure of confidence and respectability from my neighbors, friends and fellow business owners. This has garnered a following of concerned, and interested readers of my novels and multiple regular newspaper and magazine articles, (submitted over the past five years) appearing in Standup Ministry, Long Island Community Journal newspapers, Newsday, The Rockaway Wave, Women In Entertainment, The Point of View, and Long Island Woman. I recently completed my ninth novel, and it is a story expressing a viewpoint on women securing the power in male female relationships, with the result of causing a man of her interest to desire her. "THE FLESH IS WEAK" is centered around love and the conflicts surrounding it. A Novel showing clear examples of women recapturing the equality in healthy relationships. It identifies steps a woman must take in creating the love interest, curiosity, and desire on the part of a partner in a long-term relationship.
Music
My Taste in Music, includes Hip Hop, based on a family love of this genre of music. Quiet listening music is my preference, because the words move me. I play the piano, and love music with piano as the primary backing. Yolanda Adams, is the best Female Gospel singer in my view, and Gladys Knight is the best female R&B artist. Melinda Doolittle of the 2007 American Idol broadcast, is a future Gladys. Let us not forget Keisha Cole,and the renewed Mary J. Blige. Alicia , my Alicia, the Queen of them all, except for Jill Scott, my love interest.
Movies
I have been known to go to any type of movie. I seldom go, but when I do, it can be almost anything. I am engrossed by the acting and technical aspects, since I am a theater director by training. I view movies with a critical eye, and then consider the acting and story after the fact.
Tyler Perry is a genius, who can bring you to wild uproarous laughter, or to tears. I love him, and his success.
Television
I seek out Reality Television. The Dance Programs capture my attention. Comedy shows run a close second, News Format on CNN, MSNBC, and any political talk show, captivates my attention. I never glance at the old movies, and Drawn out dramas. Television is a great pasttime, but C-Span is good enough for me. Although if I allow myself, I will find myself clicking on Keisha Cole.
Books
Love Don't Live Here, by Therone Shellman, and anything by Frederick Cooper, or Zane. Looking For A Lover, by Zaria, To Protect and Serve, No Place Like Home, The Crossroads Mystique-My sister My friend and Amalgam. These are all books I have written. Most of my time is spent reading and re-reading work I have completed or that I am working on.
Heroes
Mr. Earl G. Graves is another Hero. I was favored to work for him at the early stage of my advertising sales career at the start up of Black Enterprise Magazine. His lessons taught, and examples shown, helped me to know that there were no barriers I could not overcome. I thank him for a good life. As a Heroin I also view my late wife Barbara, a force to be reckoned with. A strong, determined, quiet, and spiritual person, who cared for me in many ways more than I cared for myself. I want to be that way for someone. She was one of the most genuine individuals I have ever met. You could trust her, in any circumstance. She would not lie, and even when it was detrimental to her interests, she would stand for the truth. My latest book is not only dedicated to her memory, but in many ways is about her fruitful life well lived. And then to Mr. Phil Andrews, everyone's friend, a young man with old ideas, and a fresh perspective. His life is devoted to helping others and it is no game. Everyone who knows him, knows just how freely his knowledge is shared, with one and all. Many recognitions, and honors have followed this young man's path, but not nearly enough. Every mother wants this young man for her daughter. Hard to find. My Hero Phil.
Copy Many Copy Center US VP Marketing Marketing/sales
1988 - 2008
New York Times NY, US Account Manager Advertising
Essence Magazine New York, US Senior Account Manager Advertising
Black Enterprise Magazine New York, US Account Executive Advertising
Newsweek Magazine New York, US Account Manager Advertising/Marketing
Family Circle Magazine New York, NY US Senior Account Manager
don NOVEMBER 17, 7:00 PM - LL DENT RESTAURANT TUNE IN TO A SPECIAL PANEL DISCUSSION ON RELATIONSHIPS with KEN SPIDER WEBB. Reach us here. Posted at 2:02 AM Nov 6 view more
About me: DON IS AN EXPERIENCED SALES PROFESSIONAL, WITH A LONG TRACK RECORD SELING ADVERTISING IN MAJOR MEDIA. An experienced writer of newspaper and magazine articles focused on diverse subject matter: Romance, Relationships, Women empowered, Life, Living and Surviving. These subjects discussed regularly on Blog Talk Radio - Living , Caring, Learning and Sharing with Don Durant
"With one non-fiction book to my credit, and several novels, I am determined to set forth those things truthfully, as I see them. Each person we encounter represents a story which is being lived and waiting to be told. A highly regarded public speaker, at Luncheons, book club meetings, organization,and church gatherings. Let him hear what you have to say and then read it for yourself. An author of seven Off-Broadway plays. The plays, run the gamut from Gospel, and Comedy, to Drama, and Musical. "I was pleased to Direct a play, SPEAK OF THE DEVIL, by Ms. Elaine Petrie, with the Reknowned Gospel Superstar, DONNIE McCLURKIN, as Musical Director. I also was favored to direct two plays THE ERUDITE, and ANOTHER ONE GONE, written by Pastor SPURGEON CRAYTON, recently retired from the Mt Ollie Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. And IT'S SO NICE TO BE CIVILIZED, by Author, and Soap Opera Star, Ms. MICKI GRANT, at John Jay College, in New York. These plays ran in off-Broadway theaters, to rave reviews. Several of my original works were presented at the Black Spectrum Theater in Queens, New York, and in Off-Broadway venues such as, The Carter, The Lambs, The Westside Arts Theater, The Quaique Theater, and other popular NYC Off-Broadway locations. Writing a book, turned into a labor of love, winding up with eight books, and very positive response from the readers. I am a regular columnist for The Nationally Syndicated StandUp Ministry Newspaper, Mr. Tim Butler is publisher, and also a monthly contributor to Chicago based, W.IN.E (Women In Entertainment Magazine), Ms. Sheila Henley is Founder and CEO. As such I try to write stories of interest to a targeted audience. I acted as Long Island Producer/Coordinator of The Hal Jackson Talented Teens Pageant for several years, resulting in the developing of young talent, and future stars. Jada Pinkett was a contestant in the Hal Jackson Talented Teens Competition.
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I welcome public speaking engagements,especially at book fairs, and church functions.
I was keynote speaker at the recent Harlem Book Fair on Long Island, and The Queens Book fair, as well as The Know Book Store, and Jazz Club in Durham, NC, and The Bestseller Book Store in Hempstead, Long Island. All of my Published books are available at dondurant2@aol.com, barnes&noble.com, and amazon.com.
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Who I'd like to meet: Writers, Readers, Book Clubs, Family Reunion Planners, and the very important Commercial Bookstore Owners and operators. I am obsessed with the writing craft covering a full range of genres. I would sit for hours and discuss the art of writing,and the skills of reading and the ease of publishing with any interested parties, holding a similar interest. I am concerned about the issues of today, and frequently write Blogs and articles on these subjects. I am interested in meeting with discussion groups on political, social, Criminal Justice, religious or commercial interests. I seek networking opportunities with business geared individuals, with a mind toward helping to inform the curious readers of quality media.
I speak at Book Club meetings, Schools Career Day, or graduation, Church functions and Luncheons, with a message geared to the audience, or centered around my books. Interested in reaching readers with a unique intellectual curiosity, as well as other authors seeking a means to get their work shown, or published.
…The wetness of the coffee spilling in my lap In my wheelchair, startled me. I felt my head jerk backwards, as I nodded off. My eyes sprang open, glancing around I slyly wiped the saliva from my lip. Without a word, I wheeled myself into the house. I began hating that I had been such a Pawn. I had lost both legs, and hadn't reached my twenty fourth birthday. Now, my hate was no longer inwardly directed. It was targeted toward the one person directly responsible for making me half a man. The one man forcing me to live with the wounds.
It was March of 2003, that the U.S. Attacked Iraq. Only fifteen days after I was wounded and my men killed carrying out our mission in Iraq. It really didn't matter if my mission had succeeded; it seems the war was going to happen anyway. I felt more like a fool than ever before in my life.
After dinner one night, Bob vividly recalled wheeling his chair awkwardly to his modified vehicle. He was very nearly in the vehicle and the wheelchair comfortably behind him, when a shadowy figure eased up to the car. Making no sounds and barely noticed, he leaned into the window on the driver's side,
"Are you Townsend?"
Bob almost jumped out of his skin, as the stranger spoke to him. "Yes, I am, who are you?"
"My name is agent Quint." flashing an ID Card before his eyes, too quickly to read. "I have been instructed to contact you and determine your interest in a job."
"A job? What the hell kind of job? What is this all about?"
"May I sit down?" as he moved to the passenger side. Bob wanted to take off and leave him in the dark, but his curiosity, got the better of him, and anyway his key
was still in his pocket.
"No Quinn, I don't mind, I don't have a lot of time, but ten or fifteen minutes would be alright. What agency did you say you were with?"
"I didn't say, but I'm with Homeland Security. We are engaged in recruiting ex-military officers
I hope everyone is beginning their week productively and in good spirits. This past weekend I decided to completely challenge myself and anyone else who would like to accept.
I am going to attept to post 300 BLOGS IN 20 DAYS. I know it seems crazy but this is something that I need to do for myself. I want all of you to stop by http://trinalynnethewriter.blogspot.com and show love by supporting my efforts to achieve this goal.
If you are a blogger, give your readers a real treat by accepting the challenge to do 300 BLOGS IN 20 DAYS. There is no prize for the challenge, but just a chance to push yourself to your full potential. Allow your creativity to explode with ideas.
I will number each blog within the 300 blog challenge to allow everyone to calculate the days that it takes once I begin. If anyone decides to take the challenge I ask that you number yours too.
Stayed Tuned This Week For The Date I Will Be Starting.
Until then,
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As a nation, America had suffered it's greatest loss with the destruction of the World Trade Center. The country tried to go on with business as usual, but the threat of terrorism was all around us. Building were barricaded against truck bombs, and security officers were highly visible in and around most buildings, small and large. Americans had become distrustful of people from the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, and anyone of diverse culture from the NorthAfrican side of the Mediterranean. Name calling and un-informed challenges caused lashing out at anyone who appeared to be from one of these areas.
How do we view ourselves after eight years of war without result. Some say we haven't been attacked since 911, but that horrendous attack was the most effective of any in the nation's history, all under the watchful eye of George W. Bush. Are they able to repeat themselves in as dramatic a way?
How accurate is an eyewitness to an event? Any of us who views or experiences a crime in progress will have differing viewpoints from the others as we re-tell what we saw. A jury likewise will have differing viewpoints on facts presented before them. Are we then able to find twelve similar minds, having heard the same information, arrive at teh same conclusions. Can anyone actually receive a fair jury trial? Because your side of the case comes out winning, does that mean the deliberations were fair? A case should be weighed fairly and impartially. As a group of individuals, lay people, who sometimes negate the law in favor of or against a defendant. Their decisions are not easily reviewable by an appellate court.
How easy is it to find twelve individuals not already prejudiced against the defendant? Potential jurors could be tainted by bias, sympathies,a nd venom, based on the nature of the case alone. Tune into Blogtalkrradio.com Don Durant to discuss this story in detail. Also blog us on myspace.com/originalwriter or e-mail us at originalwriter@myspace.com
Some say it is all we have, I say it can be approved on. Citizens forced to leave jobs and homes, sitting through a selection process that is often demeaning, and not quite even handed. blogtalkradio.com/don-durant
Justice miscarried, and mishandled, by so-called prosecutors Current mood: blessed Category: Blogging
The Criminal Just Us system, is crying out for a revamping. Eyewitnesses hardly remember what it is they witnessed with their eyes. Black on black murder is seldom investigated, and drug dealers are simply chased from one corner to another, or one neighborhood to another. And starange as it is, drugs are grown in foreign countries and brought here on planes seldom owned by the peddlers themselves. A young woman I know was threatened on her cell phone by a jealous lover. His threats were so real that when she became conspicuously missing for a two day stretch, we called the police. When they were informed that she had been missing since yesterday, they said it was nothing they could do for another two days. WTF! Police perjury is running rampant in every courtroom. So rampant in fact that Jurys are not even holding them accountable for their lies and misstatements. They are breaking laws taht are already destroyed. Changing stories, forgeting names, wrongfully prosecuting the innocent, and wrongfully accusing the unsuspecting. Such as teh young men at Hofstra University. The four young brothers were accused of rape, and the police and prosecutors rushed to judgement. They put names and incidents out for public consumption, in the media as these same young men sat in jail for four whole days until the so-called victim recanted her rape charges, and stated consensual sex. This act was proven by a cell phone video.
Another young man, went to trial on trumped up charges. Wrongfully accused of gun possession, while sitting legally parked during broad daylight in a car with a friend, the police from out of nowhere, approached the car and
THE NOT SO GRAND JURY - A FAILING JUST US SYSTEM Category: Blogging
The American trial system is so shitty and f---ed up, (Excuse my French) I really don't know how we survive. The unnecessary competitive nature of the Justice System is not geared to prove the innocence, or forced to prove the guilty, it is merely to hide as much information from the other side so that victory and conviction can be gained. Could this be the reason why more than 50% of the inmates in U.S. prisons are Black? and Why we have reached over two million total incarcerated in this country, up from one million only thirty years ago. Two hundred years to arrive at one million inmates and thirty years to double that. I served on a Grand Jury in 1980 and I agree that everyone needs to understand exactly what the beginning of the criminal justice system is all about, where the lives of thousands of accused felons hang in the balance. Proud at the time to do my duty as a citizen, after a while I could see why a prosecutor could get a Grand Jury to indict a Ham Sandwich. The DA reads the instructions to the Grand Jury, but won't allow you to read them yourself. They don't want you to understand what is going on in the Grand Jury, and it is all done in secret to keep it that way. Grand juries must approve all felony charges sought by the prosecutor. 23 citizens sitting on call for weeks at a time. 12 must vote to indict or dismiss. Of 125,000 felony arrests in the last five years grand juries have dismissed only five times in New York City. The instructions are nine pages long, and the Jury has to abide by what is heard with no copy to go by. This is a scam to say the least and a scar on the so-called criminal justice system. Several cases a day were heard and indictments were passed even though there was clearly not enough evidence to convict at trial. man
A father pulls away from his children so he can make it on his own Current mood: bummed Category: Blogging
A father and a mother come together to give birth to a child. They have a meeting oof the mind, body and spirit. No child asks to be born, but comes crashing into the world intruding into an established relationship. In a matter of moments we learn to love a child as if they have always been part of the relationship. We forgive the child instantaneously for it's welcome intrusion. A baby is born with a need to be loved and never outgrows it. We thank the child for bringing a renewed love into the circle, as we forget about the change brought about by their very presence. Diaper spelled backwards spells Repaid. Every baby begins the world again. God's way of saying the world should go on.
This father grew weary of raising a child, being a husband and a father, and decided to turn his back on his three children and walk away to a new life. Each of his children became self sufficient adults without his help or input, aside from court ordered Child Support. This went on and was never enough to take care of even 1/5 of their needs. Through elementary, JHS, and High School, they relied entirely on me to care for their needs, and supply their desires. Clothing, Food, entertainment, and bodily upkeep was left to me to provide singularly. In 2009 he decided that enough was enough and filed for cessation of court ordered child support for his child who is a full time college student.
He never indicated a caring moment for his children. Never spent a moment sharing his life, interests, and concerns with them. They turned out to be healthy and productive people, but wounded by the loss , and deprivation of a father.
This lady has now changed her habit of how she lists her names on her mobile phone after her handbag was stolen. Her handbag, which contained her cell phone, credit card, wallet... Etc...was stolen.
20 minutes later when she called her hubby, from a pay phone telling him what had happened, hubby says 'I received your text asking about our Pin number and I've replied a little while ago.'
When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all the money was already withdrawn. The thief had actually used the stolen cell phone to text 'hubby' in the contact list and got hold of the pin number. Wit hin 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from their bank account. Moral of the lesson: Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact list.
Avoid using names like Home, Honey, Hubby, Sweetheart, Dad, Mom, etc....
And very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked through texts, CONFIRM by calling back.
Also, when you're being text by friends or family to meet them somewhere, be sure to call back to confirm that the message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet 'family and friends' who text you.
* PLEASE PASS THIS ON * I never thought about the above! As of now, I no longer have 'home' listed on my cell phone..
Getting Published is becoming easier and easier - Marketing is the hard part. Current mood: adventurous Category: Writing and Poetry
It is Friday 9/11. The President is calling on all of us to be strong and united. A Congressman called him a liar during a joint session of congress, viewed by the entire world. Maureen Dowd of the New York times suggests that President Obama become less "Spocky" and more "Rocky" I understand her point, but some battles he shouldn't have to fight. Let someone else handle it.
In writing your books, articles, poems and stuff, take a stand on those issues you write about. Don't be inhibited, write what you feel and express your viewpoint even through your characters. Writing is a passionate pursuit - done all the time, not just when you have the time. Write because you have to. Tonight at 6 pm - Join us on blogtalkradio.com/don-durant 718-305-6322 We will be talking about the writing and expressing yourself. Also information shared from three agents on how to reach them and get their attention. Most importantly, we can help you get published in less than a ten day period if your manuscript is edited and ready to go to your satisfaction. Your book will also be listed on Amazon.com & barnes&noble.com with you owning all rights and royalties.
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TWO NOVELS BY DON DURANT discussion on my latest book Cry Before Sunrise. & PAWNS Living The Wounds The story is about the war in Iraq, as shown in these two novels by Don Durant. Soldiers bitter after years of fighting away from the US. Bitter enough to attack the seat of power in our own country. Wounded and uncared for, Fighting a lifetime of battles, Bush and Cheney ahead of the game, Soldiers trained to fight and die, Leaving love behind picking up the wounds
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