From the Desk of Penelope Przekop
"Some people just sit down and write every day, and that is always positive."Carrie FeronI've been wondering if I talk about myself too much on Aberration Nation, particularly because it's a forum for interviews. With this in mind, I decided to do a little research to determine how closely Aberration Nation fits the definition of... Continue Reading →
Talent and giftedness are traps. Worrying about whether we have talent or a gift when we’re young diverts us from doing the work. Seeing ourselves as talented or gifted when we’re more seasoned sets us up to be victims, “Why isn’t the world coming to me if I’m so talented?”
" ... stay alert, do no harm, listen inwardly, then express outwardly by nurturing relationships with individuals who are fair-minded and also your equals in intellect, passion, and talent." As creative individuals, we all have dreams. A dream is a romantic sort of thing, I think. It's the cloud you ride on or the star you... Continue Reading →
"The conflict that goes on in ones mind when you mix cultures, belief systems, race, class, etc., is quite scary." I don't yet know the full story of my guest, model and actor, Aimiende Negbenebor, but I can't wait to find out. It will be revealed in Asa, a short independent film currently in production by... Continue Reading →
"... interesting, polysemic pieces of art can only be created when I dive deep into my own cognitions; what makes me tick, what is it about certain visual influences that some have more impact on me than others, what is their connection, where is the mystery or poetry in a certain subject, how can I... Continue Reading →
It has absolutely strengthened my family. Our love for each other is right out there in the open now.I've thought a lot about cancer lately. Besides being a writer and an artist, I'm also a consultant within the pharmaceutical industry. As part of that work, I've recently visited quite a few cancer treatment centers. I've... Continue Reading →
"The good times are extremely good. The hard times – daunting. But I honestly can say I wouldn’t have done it any other way."
"It’s easy to feel that you're getting lost in a fruitless effort when you're pursuing your art."My guest today, musician and singer/songwriter Mojo Perry, is an amazing guitarist. He's spent the majority of his life with a guitar in his hand, and as he puts it, "a pocketful of dreams." He's a dynamic guy who... Continue Reading →
My guest today, writer and editor, Elissa Schappell, has reminded me of two common assumptions about highly creative individuals: 1) " ... it seems a lot of writers are born missing a layer of skin. We feel things more keenly than others. We hear and see things others don’t. We know stuff you don’t want to know,... Continue Reading →
