Writer Feature: Ginger Strivelli
The Writer's Notebook
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The Writer's Notebook *
Ginger Strivelli is from Weaverville, USA. She is one of IHRAM Press’s treasured writers. In this interview, she shares her musings, inspiration, and honest thoughts on her experience with us as an author and activist.
Her latest publication with IHRAM Press, Little War Victims, is featured in IHRAM Quarter 3 Literary Magazine: Childhood Dreams and Aspirations.
Thank you for all you do, Ginger.
Now, be honest, how has your experience been with IHRAM Press? How did you find us, and why did you choose to publish with us?
I was drawn to share my worries for children in war zones in IHRAM Press’ childhood-themed issue.
Would you recommend IHRAM Press to other writers/artists?
Yes.
Share a quote from your written piece published in IHRAM Literary Magazine 2024!
“Kids are sleeping in bombed schools
In Palestine out of sight
They are hiding from bombs
That rain down every night”
Now for the fun questions! What compels you to pick up a pen or open your laptop to free-write? And what inspires/influences your writing, particularly when it comes to addressing human rights issues?
Compassion for those who suffer unfairly inspires me to be their voice, as so many are unheard.
The human rights concerns addressed in the IHRAM literary magazine are often complex and challenging to navigate. How do you navigate the balance between highlighting these challenges and maintaining a sense of hope or optimism in your writing?
I like to highlight how we can all help one another. I think helping others and asking for help when you need it yourself is the meaning of life.
How do you personally connect with our mission? Particularly on the power of art and literature to influence social change, and our values of beauty as a fundamental creative principle, sincerity, vulnerability, celebrating diversity, and opening doorways of engagement.
I try to spread beauty in the shadows where it is lacking with my art and writing.
The IHRAM magazine aims to celebrate authors contending with their identities within the context of their environments. How does your environment influence your view of the world (your home country, city, and surrounding culture)?
I live in rural America, where poverty is common, but I previously lived in Egypt and have traveled to India, Mexico, and such other poorer countries where suffering is even worse.
In comparison, how does your intersectionality influence your view of the world (your personal beliefs, gender expression, religious affiliations, etc.)?
I am a Pagan Witch worshiping the Old Gods from ancient cultures from all over Mother Earth, and my faith inspires me to embrace all cultures and peoples as equally divine.
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Read and enjoy all of Ginger’s previously published work featured in:
Which Witch is Which edited by Patricia Telesco, Moon Falling Short Stories, and Galileo's Theme Park published by Third Flatiron Publishing.
You can find Ginger on Instagram.
