Guess Sgt Joe Friday was an inspiration but yet not. I mean . . . when I write, I stick to the facts. The way it is. Not my imagination. I set down with the players, whether they be soldiers just returned stateside or Muslims. I hear 'em all out, respect their wishes (usually about privacy) and write away. And here ya thought I was all about fiction. Remember . . . reality is stranger than fiction every darn time.
Ethel Rohan, author of ‘Out of Dublin’ on Curt Rude's writing. "Overall, great writing style. Reminds me of Rushdie: internal, emotionally complicated, and dualistic. Delivered with a sensitivity and awareness that is underrated. In one word his work is Awesome!" Check out my new site . . . www.curt-rude.com
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Friday, February 2, 2018
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Stone 'Em?
This hate filled message is brought to you by a christian pastor from good-ol' America. Did you think this kinda thinking was something only barbarians expressed? Who knows, perhaps he'll change his tune when he gets to the part of his bible that states . . . 'love they neighbor' or 'judge not least thee be judged'.
Curt —
Steven Anderson is an American pastor who has called for LGBT people to be executed in his sermons.
Anderson also celebrated the shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, saying he was happy that 50 people died and that “the bad news is that a lot of the homos in the bar are still alive, so they’re going to continue to molest children and recruit people into their filthy homosexual lifestyle.”
Curt —
Steven Anderson is an American pastor who has called for LGBT people to be executed in his sermons.
Anderson also celebrated the shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, saying he was happy that 50 people died and that “the bad news is that a lot of the homos in the bar are still alive, so they’re going to continue to molest children and recruit people into their filthy homosexual lifestyle.”
Monday, January 29, 2018
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Third Attack this Week
Ever wonder if all the best intentions have been for naught? Ever wonder why I refer to The Passionate Jihadist as a work of contemporary fiction?
Friday, January 26, 2018
Oh C'mon Man . . . What'd Ya Think?
Everyone loves a Romeo and Juliet story, or do they? Anyways, I was asked to post this for your consideration.
Brian met his college sweetheart Mehraneh when they were both studying landscape architecture in New York. They fell in love and planned to marry, but Mehraneh had to return to Iran after school. And when Trump ordered the Muslim ban, they were locked out of each other’s lives indefinitely:
Brian met his college sweetheart Mehraneh when they were both studying landscape architecture in New York. They fell in love and planned to marry, but Mehraneh had to return to Iran after school. And when Trump ordered the Muslim ban, they were locked out of each other’s lives indefinitely:
“We fear that our dreams of being together here in the United States may not be able to come true. America is considered the land of the free, but I feel that my freedom is being robbed from me when I cannot be with the woman I love. I am extremely lucky to have found my soulmate in life, and I cannot lose her and my dreams to this discriminatory policy.” |
This whole standing in-front of a Christmas tree may not set well with Iranian Authorities. If that is the case, President Trump will the least of their worries. |
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Did I or Did I Not?
That seems to be the question. So tell me Captain Flap . . .
An award will be presented to the resident engineer, project engineer and lead inspector at the AGC annual meeting in St. Paul this May. It will recognize the efforts regarding a bridge over Interstate-90.
It would be nice if they named the bridge after you. Can you top this award? Mister Curt and Rude?
Flap
Below are the TOP THREE submissions that advanced to the Agent Round.
SEVEN agents are currently reading their work.
(They are listed in no particular order.
Two of them were actually tied in score! )
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The Passionate Jihadist
by Curt Rude
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Read a sample of The Passionate Jihadist
Judge's comment: “The Passionate Jihadist is a very engaging look into the world of a young Afghani boy as he navigates the dangers of the world around him both in the specific sense of the war-torn country he lives in and the more universal dangers readers can relate to in regard to bullying and resisting authority.”
--Kevin
I’ll
have to defer to you oh ‘Presenter of Difficult Questions’. . . Did I best the bridge
award?
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
You Asked on This Blog
sweet reads only has your first two. where can i find passionate jihadist This story is currently under consideration and/or production and thus unavailable for purchase. Things will change soon😉 . . . so keep checking in.
To be able to look into a child's soul and give it a voice, is a special thing. Thank you From the mouths of children do spout so many truths.
Thanks for stopping by the show. Good to share ideas and insights with you. Love hanging out with Readers, without Readers there would be no Writers.
People have a hard time voicing their opinion...until it is their ox that is being gored. What gets me about that school board meeting, was that the majority of the people seemed to agree with her. What the heck...if they were my back up team, I'd go play for another team. We seem to indoctrinate children with the respect authority notion. Once grown-up and a call for action is initiated many wish to remain hidden and let others do the fighting. Human nature I suppose.
Curt I find your writing hard-hitting with a sensitive side. Now you are going to tell a story through a childs eyes. I can't wait. You are the very best. Please keep it up. Many Thanks!
You are going to love san fran! when you going to HAVE A READING IN minnesota? Lisa Deyo, owner of Sweet Reads, approached me regarding a reading but unfortunately I had scheduling problems. My next reading will be in San Francisco in the Koret Auditorium at 1:00 on 030418. Reception follows and I'd love to meet you if you're in the area.
Give them hell Curt. Your the best damn thing happening. I like to think I beat on a story-line until the Truth Emerges. The Passionate Jihadist involved countless hours of conversations with soldiers, Muslims and research - research and more, you guessed it - research. I guess that is how I give 'em hell!
Once the polarizing of people begin and is tolerated, by those in higher office positions begins, it becomes acceptable. What you tolerate, you accept. The highest office in our country does not set a good example of acceptance of other You bring up important points and thanks for taking the time to post them.
To be able to look into a child's soul and give it a voice, is a special thing. Thank you From the mouths of children do spout so many truths.
Thanks for stopping by the show. Good to share ideas and insights with you. Love hanging out with Readers, without Readers there would be no Writers.
People have a hard time voicing their opinion...until it is their ox that is being gored. What gets me about that school board meeting, was that the majority of the people seemed to agree with her. What the heck...if they were my back up team, I'd go play for another team. We seem to indoctrinate children with the respect authority notion. Once grown-up and a call for action is initiated many wish to remain hidden and let others do the fighting. Human nature I suppose.
Curt I find your writing hard-hitting with a sensitive side. Now you are going to tell a story through a childs eyes. I can't wait. You are the very best. Please keep it up. Many Thanks!
You are going to love san fran! when you going to HAVE A READING IN minnesota? Lisa Deyo, owner of Sweet Reads, approached me regarding a reading but unfortunately I had scheduling problems. My next reading will be in San Francisco in the Koret Auditorium at 1:00 on 030418. Reception follows and I'd love to meet you if you're in the area.
Give them hell Curt. Your the best damn thing happening. I like to think I beat on a story-line until the Truth Emerges. The Passionate Jihadist involved countless hours of conversations with soldiers, Muslims and research - research and more, you guessed it - research. I guess that is how I give 'em hell!
Once the polarizing of people begin and is tolerated, by those in higher office positions begins, it becomes acceptable. What you tolerate, you accept. The highest office in our country does not set a good example of acceptance of other You bring up important points and thanks for taking the time to post them.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Soul-Making Keats Literary Award - The Passionate Jihadist
Very Honored! One judges thoughts . . . The Passionate Jihadist is a very engaging look into the world of a young Afghan boy as he navigates the dangers of the world around him both in the specific sense of the war-torn country he lives in and the more universal dangers readers can relate to in regard to bullying and resisting authority.
Let it be said that we did not forget the Little Ones. |
Monday, January 22, 2018
What do Holly Williams and 'The Passionate Jihadist' have in Common?
They both give voice to a youngster. I absolutely adore Holly and the work she does. For those of you who have read the sample on my website . . . don't you agree . . . this child could've been named Yushua!
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Superbowl Sunday in Afghanistan
The Taliban claimed the attack, which began around 9 p.m. Saturday, saying five gunmen armed with suicide vests targeted foreigners and Afghan officials. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the insurgents initially planned to attack the hotel Thursday night but postponed the assault because there was a wedding underway and they wanted to avoid civilian casualties.
Five guys, together, prepared to die. You ever wonder why this happens? I did and it is the reason I researched and wrote The Passionate Jihadist. On the one hand, they are all about death and destruction. On the other, they do not want to hurt innocent civilians. Think about it.
Friday, January 19, 2018
Many Thanks Spanish Readers!
I am gratified you folks feel the 'Americans Curtain of Confusion' is lifted by my books. I hope questions such as . . . 'Why American police seem to break laws themselves' - 'How courts are always getting it wrong' - and 'Why America, the land of the free, imprisons so many' . . . become more understandable. One question not answered is how we put up with Tornadoes. You see I learned something thanks to your questions! I had no idea that these types of storms are basically an American Phenomenon.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Why Write What I Write?
Great question and I thank the reader for it. Let me give one example of why I write. Last week, during the public portion comment of the Vermilion Parish School Board's meeting, English teacher Deyshia Hargrave spoke up. She was arrested and the School Board President called her a 'poor little woman'. Here is what grinds me. Nobody in the crowd was brave enough to stand up and be heard with her. Nobody. If I was there two people, who cherish the 1st Amendment, would have been arrested. I am very proud of my short time serving on a School Board and would not have sat back and allowed this woman to be marginalized like this. Never. My motto? Randle McMurphy said it best . . . "Well, I tried, didn't I? Goddammnit, at least I did that."
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
'The Passionate Jihadist'
We get to see Yushua thinking through a lot of his turmoil, but there is a lot presented in a matter-of-fact way that both characterizes the everyday horrors these characters experience and allows us some insight into why they are shaped in the way that they are. Plot details never seem arbitrary; they build upon one another. For example, Yushua decides to help Aga in recovering his gambling debt to Haji, but the boys find the opportunity to fall into an even deeper problem by gambling at the bodana jangi. The details dovetail in clear ways that drive the story ahead meaningfully.
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Sticks and Stones may Break my Bones . . .
but words will never hurt me. Does Mr. Parrish and Ms. Mustafa still enjoy the right to freedom of expression? I'm not so sure, but ones things for certain, Orwellian Newspeak has become a reality.
Back in September — when presidential hopeful Ben Carson declared that America should never elect a Muslim president because “it’s inconsistent with the values and principles of America” — many Americans took it like a slap in the face. Other Republicans not named Trump pushed Carson to apologize to American Muslims. Even bomb-throwing evangelist Ted Cruz (R-Texas) denounced the idea of barring anyone from public office based on religion.
Back in September — when presidential hopeful Ben Carson declared that America should never elect a Muslim president because “it’s inconsistent with the values and principles of America” — many Americans took it like a slap in the face. Other Republicans not named Trump pushed Carson to apologize to American Muslims. Even bomb-throwing evangelist Ted Cruz (R-Texas) denounced the idea of barring anyone from public office based on religion.
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called on the FBI to investigate an online threat to shoot Regina Mustafa.
Mustafa, who announced her candidacy for the Minnesota's 1st Congressional District earlier this month, said the threat was posted two days ago as a comment on a YouTube video featuring the candidate.
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018
My European Challenge - Valencia, Spain!
I asked for it and I got it . . . Many thanks to my readers in Spain. I'll get you a copy of my latest story, The Passionate Jihadist when it is available. For now, I invite you to visit my website and enjoy a sample read. Again many thanks go out to you. For those who don't know . . . I challenged anyone from outside the U.S. to send me a photo of them enjoying one of my books.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Returning for a FOURTH year to Inks and Insights!
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Kevin Sparrow
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Kevin Sparrow is a Chicago-based writer, performer, and editor. His work as a writer has been published in Pioneertown., Chicago IRL, LIES/ISLE, In Our Words blog, and Harrington Gay Men's' Literary Quarterly, and he has worked as a freelance editor for 8+ years.
Kevin graduated with a MFA in Writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in May 2014. He is also the recipient of the 2014 MFAW Teaching Fellowship from SAIC. He is a co-coordinator for the monthly home-salon series HI typ/O.
Ink & Insights is proud to welcome Kevin back for a fourth year as a contest judge.
Mr. Sparrow's comments regarding The Passionate Jihadist
The flow of the plot is very direct and has a lot of activity to involve the reader. Yushua's journey of self-discovery is compelling, and he comes up against a great deal of adversity that pushes him toward making choices that the reader can understand will affect him for the rest of his life.
In some ways, this fits for a young adult narrative, having a young character have to react to the authoritative figures in their life, which I think helps broaden the readership of this novel as it can appeal to younger and older adult readers. The way that Yushua is bullied is a universal in-road for a lot of readers, but how the specificity of that bullying ties into wider cultural values is a really captivating part of the narrative.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Many Thanks Ms. Johnson
Dear Curt,
I was a judge for The Inks
& Insights Competition, and I'm so glad your manuscript won an award. You
have a good depth to your writing.
Kaitlyn JohnsonLiterary Agent ApprenticeCorvisiero Literary Agency
Monday, January 8, 2018
Honored to be a Winner in The Soul-Making Keats Literary Contest
What!? That is awesome!!!!! Congratulations! Are you going there?
Sunday Afternoon, 1:00 PM
March 4, 2018
Koret Auditorium
San Francisco Main Library, Civic Center
Reception Immediately Following.
Yes! I can’t wait to take part in this event and
look forward to meeting you all on the West Coast.
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