Featured Member: Ivory Simone on HBCU CONNECT!

Q&A With Ivory Simone

Define ways you to serve others daily?
"Your question is one I often reflect on. When I'm consciously serving others, I'm operating from a place of selflessness--or doing things to promote the good in us. I hope you'll take a moment to visit the onewoman/onehouse project I started to see how I try to serve others ( www.onewomanonehouse.com) in a conscious way. When I'm in a more self-centered mode, the flesh has a strong sway over me. It's a constant battle to exhibit outwardly the principles and beliefs I follow inwardly. In this mode, I serve others by being a truth speaker, a good friend, a supportive co-worker, a fair-minded person in my business dealings but mostly I serve as my spirit directs in any given situation. The best short answer I have to your question is I serve others by living a life of faith. I surrender myself to God's will in all that I do. living my life with humility, being exceedingly grateful for my many blessings." Interviewed by MIISRAEL Bride 10/15/10

What book are your reading now? Tell us about it!
"I've been reading a lot of graphic novels lately. "The Darkness" is one I recently finished. I'm scripting my first graphic novel and find it challenging. I had the pleasure of meeting the graphic artist for the Superman comic books He's an amazing artist who loved my story concept. He said. "Do it!" so I am. I've been re-reading my novel "Havasu Means Blue Water" after putting it on the shelf to live life for a few years. I'm re-committed to bringing it out and getting it into the hands of the public. So I'm enjoying re-discovering why I love the characters. " Interviewed by EDC Creations 10/13/10

Can you live a successful life with Bipolar Disorder?
" (Thanks for all the good things you do to help others fulfill their dreams.) Hmmm...an interesting question better put to someone who suffers from the illness. However, I do have friends who've been diagnosed as bi-polar and I know living life fully for them is a struggle. Proper medication is a big help but most of these powerful drugs have unpleasant side effects. Living with a mental illness is hard not only for the person suffering from the illness but it's hard for the person's family and friends, too. The illness has a way of wearing people out--emotionally, spiritually and physically. My mother operates a transition home for women suffering from mental illness. Many of them have lost their families and friends after years of being "in and out" of mental institutions. Plus, in all fairness, the emotional unpredictability of seriously mentally ill people, even on meds, can make it tough to live and interact with them. Being a woman of faith, you know God has a plan for all of us. He doesn't make mistakes. We all have crosses to bear in this life. Mental illness is a hard cross to bear but bear it you must. And, with God's help and grace you will. " Interviewed by agnes levine 10/13/10

What is it that you like to do within your career?
"Hello Gregory, I read you recent posts and I wanted to write to you to let you know how much I enjoyed them . I was born and raised in the Southwest and my parents are from Texas so I've had exposure to the true color of the West all my life through our family's oral history. I recently started a writing group called "Black Writers of the American West", as a way to network with other blacks writers who love everything western as I do. I hope you'll accept my friend invite and consider joining the "Black Writers of the American West" at the sister site of BlackAuthorsconnect--Blackhistory.com. Cheers! Ivory Simone " Interviewed by Gregory V. Boulware, Esq. 10/13/10

Why did you start writing poetry?
"I am a storyteller. Poetry is a powerful way to tell a story. I love puppetry, dance, pantomines, drumming (the list goes on. . .) for the same reason. I'm fascinated by the many beautiful ways the human story is told. " Interviewed by Craig Garner 09/24/10

What inspires You to write?
"Vernon, I realized I didn't answer your question--love inspires me to write. I am a student of love, who admittedly has flunked a few courses in the subject area, trying with all my heart to get it right (that sounds awful because I'm not sure there is a gold standard--except for what is in the bible and I do strive to follow God's instructions on how to live)." Interviewed by Vernon Davis Jr. 09/22/10

Ivory Simone
Location: Tucson, AZ United States
Joined: Aug 20th, 2010

I have an analytical mind but a poet's heart. I'm adventurous (I love to travel and meet new people) but I'm grounded when it comes to issues of my personal values and faith. I'm hardworking, to a fault, but I'm learning and striving to live a more balanced life.

My Interview Question

What one word best describes your outlook on life?

Current Whereabouts:

Globetrotting

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Travel more Write more Build a house

Website:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/BangkokPoetryStreams

Education (request update)

University of Arizona class of 1982

Undergrad Major: International Studies

Campus Organization:

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Claim To Fame:

Outspoken community activist

Activity

Updated Photo of Bronze Sculpture "Atlas and His WIfe"

Artist Ivory Simone is pleased to release an updated photo of the bronze sculpture "Atlas and His WIfe" an original work of art created to raise money for the Haiti Safe House Project. Anyone interest ...more
Posted by Ivory Simone on May 21st, 2011 • 1,043 Views

Ivory Simone Displays Her Writing Skill And Talent In Debut Novel “Havasu Means Blue Water”

“Each facet of the story enriched the novel and gave it deeper meaning,” Lynia White, Black Book Review Bangkok, Thailand – May 21, 2011-- Author Ivory Simone debut novel, Havasu Means Blue ...more
Posted by Ivory Simone on May 21st, 2011 • 1,106 Views

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