with W. Ivan Wright
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W. Ivan
Wright
Ivan Wright was born and raised in Trenton, NJ where he
attended Trenton's public school system. His affinity for
the sciences led him to Indiana University of PA where he
received his Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy.
Writing began for Ivan while in college and continued as a
serious hobby for many years. His formalized literary work
and novel development began several years ago and has
resulted in two novels: Black People: For Entertainment
Purposes Only (Able Journey Press April 2007), and
Indentured Scholars: The Inner City Scandal
(Publication release September 2007).
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Urban Reviews:
Tell us about Black People: For Entertainment Purposes Only.
W. Ivan
Wright:
Black
People: For Entertainment Purposes Only is a suspense
thriller that follows the character, author Jurney
Swiftwood. Jurney’s book has invited chaos in his once
sedate life as many community entities have expressed their
offense regarding the title of Jurney’s new book. Adding to
his mental whirlwind is the discovery that Jurney is the
father of a wonderful little girl. Jurney’s soul mate, the
older Selena, must affirm a new maturity in their now
fragile relationship. All of this takes place even as Jurney
is stalked by a politically sanctioned killer.
Urban
Reviews: What inspired you to create this particular
storyline?
W. Ivan
Wright:
It was the
book’s title that first tapped me on the shoulder—and
wouldn’t stop. I wanted to develop a vehicle that
would allow casual literary discussions pertaining to the
power of perception—especially among the African American
community. The other inspiration is drawn regarding
the duality of Jurney Swiftwood versus Ivan Wright. More
specifically, just whose book is it? Hint—it’s Jurney’s.
Urban
Reviews: Is there a message that you want readers to
grasp?
W. Ivan
Wright:
It is my
desire that the reader is somehow reminded of some of the
many variables that construct the American perception of the
black man and woman. The primary message is that we
are linked to powerful greatness in our social ancestry and
the links can yet hold. We merely have to pick it up,
re-examine the wondrous historical craftsmanship—and don’t
let go.
Urban
Reviews: Give us a sneak peak at your next novel
Indentured Scholars: The Inner City Scandal. When we can
expect this to be released?
W. Ivan
Wright:
Indentured
Scholars speaks to the history of the indentured servant
who was essentially a slave—pending completion of multi-year
contract. This thriller introduces the main character,
television reporter, Synthia Pearson. She is seeking to
confirm the rumor that for many years, a secret academy has
been recruiting inner city children. The community and
media’s uproar is founded on the belief that the academy
requires the mother to sign the child over to the
school—they, not mom, will raise the child. A mother’s
love must be tried in the unfair court of a seemingly
apathetic public school system, compounded by the
unrelenting hostility of her neighborhood. Even as she hugs
her child close, her love gives preference to the chalk in
her child’s hand at the blackboard—versus his chalk outline
near her doorsteps. This book will be released in the
fall of 2007.
Urban
Reviews: Tell our readers how you started your
literary career.
W. Ivan
Wright:
While in
college, I discovered a hint of the power of words; be it
spoken or written. On my particular campus, of the thirteen
thousand students, about two hundred were black. One’s voice
is better “heard” in print—I endeavored to improve my
technique of expression.
Urban
Reviews: What have you learned about the book industry
so far? Is it what you expected?
W. Ivan
Wright:
No! Forgive
the loud answer, but the book industry is a mighty
beast—mostly in a positive way. It has proven to be an
ongoing learning experience as I still stumble, but more
importantly, understand that it is a required part of the
process. I continue to be amazed by the sophistication of
the industry, even while observing that it is also surging
with growth and new frontiers.
Urban
Reviews: What are your goals as a writer?
W. Ivan
Wright:
My current
vocation of Respiratory Therapy has proven to be an exciting
profession. I would however, gladly set it down for an
opportunity to fully immerse myself in the literary arena.
Urban
Reviews: What do you want the world to know most about
you?
W. Ivan
Wright:
I am pleased
if people understand that though we may differ in opinions,
that I am sincere in my expressions. Be it print or speech,
it is always my intent to join in the positive explorations
of our African American journey.
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