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MOBiA – The New York Museum of Biblical Art

On October 1, 2011, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

MOBIA was founded five years ago around a deceivingly simple premise: the Bible is the single most important book in the history of western art. It follows that knowledge of the Bible is essential to visual literacy. What does this mean? Simply put, it means that by understanding the biblical context of a work of art (whether it’s the narrative illustrated in a painting, the symbolism of a Havdalah candle holder, or the devotional function of a chalice) we can understand the work more fully. A Chagall painting of the Crucifixion is not just an original composition by a 20th century master; it is also a search for religious roots and a cry against discrimination and injustice.

American Male Prostitute ~ A Review

On August 20, 2011, in American Male Prostitute, Book Reviews, Lorelei Bell, by Lorelei Bell

Wilfried F. Voss has done an exceptional job, if only to have the guts to tell such a story. He gives us aspiring writers something to think about as we wonder why the hell a query letter, or a pitch isn’t working. You wonder about it. You really do.

Kindle Edition: American Male Prostitute – How I (Almost) Got A Book Deal Through Sex,Lies, And Deceit by Wilfried F. Voss

On August 10, 2011, in Amazon Kindle, Articles, Book Reviews, Fiction, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

The question remains, what does it take these days to get a book deal with a traditional publisher? What do you do when, hypothetically, you are running out of time and mere talent is not the be-all and end-all?

American Male Prostitute (Excerpt) by Wilfried F. Voss

On July 22, 2011, in American Male Prostitute, Book Reviews, Fiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

To put it in a nutshell, today’s publishing world is divided into two principle sections. First, there is the exclusive pool of traditional publishers, and secondly the help-yourself shark tank represented by the so-called vanity publishers. The question is: What does it take these days to get a book deal with a traditional publisher? What do you do when, hypothetically, you’re running out of time and mere talent is not the be-all and end-all?

SEAL Team Six (ST6) – United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group

On May 19, 2011, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

The United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG), commonly known as DEVGRU and informally by its former name SEAL Team Six (ST6), is one of the United States’ two secretive Tier One counter-terrorism and Special Mission Units (SMUs); the other such group is 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force).

The Coming Of Spring In New England

On February 27, 2011, in Current Readings, Life in New England, by Wilfried F. Voss

It is unfortunate that both, the Farmer’s Almanac and the groundhog, were wrong about a mild winter and spring luring around the corner. However, being back in the house, pouring a cup of good Shelburne Falls Coffee (my favorite Costa Rican Tarrazu), and reading the March/April edition of Yankee Magazine, I learned that spring in New England is not marked by the calendar

Kindle Edition – The Bleeding Hills by Wilfried F. Voss

On October 7, 2010, in Amazon Kindle, The Bleeding Hills, by Wilfried F. Voss

Using the yarns of the past and the present, violence and love, deceit and honesty, The Bleeding Hills is a tale woven like an Irish sweater. It is a well crafted page-turner that keeps the reader in suspense with unexpected twists throughout. This story is about more than just a the Irish Troubles and espionage; it is personalized through Finn exploring his triumphs and retrospective regrets. What is truly impressive is the author’s skill at exploring the larger issue of civil conflicts–how individuals become involved and how governments perpetuate–without being obvious or sacrificing any of the story at hand.

American Male Prostitute – Chapter 9

On June 11, 2010, in American Male Prostitute, by Wilfried F. Voss

The search for Sandie was not as easy as I had initially hoped. After seeing the work environment of Kerrigan & Moore I assumed that it might be common practice to hang out with colleagues after work to kiss up to superiors and the such, most probably during a drink in a nearby bar, and there were many of them in the neighborhood. Stalking her, like waiting for her near the elevator shafts, came to mind, but only as a last resort.

American Male Prostitute – Chapter 8

On May 26, 2010, in American Male Prostitute, by Wilfried F. Voss

Today was the day that we would meet Jonathan O’Keeffe, General Manager at Kerrigan & Moore, to introduce and discuss my book. To reflect the importance of the meeting for my personal future, I wore my black Armani suit, white shirt, and red power tie.

American Male Prostitute – Chapter 7

On May 26, 2010, in American Male Prostitute, by Wilfried F. Voss

It seems impossible to live in the heart of New York City and not have a life, but in less than two weeks, my life had turned into a mind-numbing daily routine. The only leisurely activity came in form of an extensive morning workout using the in-house facilities, or jogging through Central Park, followed by a long, hot shower and a healthy breakfast.