86. How I wrote and published my book, From the Burning Archive, while working full-time

02/06/23 • 51 min

How did I transform from frustrated, very minor government official to independent author? I tell the story of how my recent book, From the Burning Archive: Essays and Fragments slowly took shape through notes, poems, a blog, a podcast then finally a polished, published collection of essays. I talk you through all the steps I took to write and to self-publish the book, and give you some insights into the themes and essays contained in the book. Is there any other podcast that mentions Maurice Blanchot, Jordan Peterson, John Berryman and Felipe Fernandez-Armesto in the one package?

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You can buy From the Burning Archive at Amazon via these affiliate links - e-book or paperback.

Or from other retailers such as the Australian store, Booktopia.

Please subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter at jeffrich.substack.com, - Just click here - and you will get weekly glimpses into the multipolar world and my multifaceted mind.

Thanks for listening.

Thanks to Ghosthack.de for upgrading my SFX, and to the great Franka Potenta for the briefest snippet from 'Running Three', Run Lola Run soundtrack. I wish I was a hunter...

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85. How India is becoming the real leader of the free and fair world.

India is emerging as one of the most important powers in the world, and is demanding change in the world order on behalf of the Global South.

In 2023 India became the largest country by population in the world, surpassing China. It is now the third largest economy by PPP in the world. It has growing soft power, based on its ancient, rich and diverse cultures. It is the world's largest democracy, and was for many years the leader of the non-aligned movement. All that is missing is a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

With America in decline, has India become the world's best hope as the true leader of the free - and fair - world?

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87. How I, a very minor government official, wrote and published my poetry book

Join me on a journey through the creative process of how I wrote and published my poetry book. How I, despite being a very, very minor government official, wrote and published my collected poems, and how these poems reflect on my personal experiences, cherished poets, and the meaning of history. How poetry and history belong together in the imagination.

You will discover how this poet hidden within a government official drew inspiration from poetic traditions from around the world, and weaved together the threads of his own story with the broader stories of history. You will hear firsthand how this artist found his voice and put his words to paper, and you will hear the poet read from five of his poems.

Whether you're a fan of poetry, a student of history, or simply curious about the creative process and the past, this episode of The Burning Archive is a must-listen. So, grab your headphones and join us for an insightful and inspiring journey through one man's journey to write a poetry book that is personal, historical and universal.

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