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I am a published writer and journalist who focuses on culture, language and the human condition. I believe writing about the world and its people is the best way to inspire humanity at large to appreciate and love the things that are beyond their immediate scope.

My dream has always been to visit the place of my heritage and see its flesh, blood, stars and water: Sicily. My family is from Sicily, and yet I never had the chance to see their country. My goal is to meet its people, listen to the language and meet my history. The final result would be a widely publicized, full-length published memoir of experience written in poems. I will focus not only on my experiences in Sicily, but the lessons and truths found there that can be delivered to everyone.

The result would be an homage to the culture and people that have shaped me from far away in New York City: their passion, love for family, their goodness and darkness. This collection would be published with a small press. It would be my second published piece of full-length work.

The $1100.00 would help fund my travel, my food and my lodging. I will fund the rest if this is pledged, though my goal would be to earn nearly $2000.00 This has been a life-long dream. I grew up in near-poverty, and want to dedicate this book to my hard-working family.

I also want to donate the book to Italian-American literary organizations and use it to foster an awareness of the power of cultural writing. This collection will also further the appreciation of Italy and clear up the many misinterpretations of Italian culture that we see in the media today.

Please help my dreams come true!

Everyone who donates will be mentioned on my website and in my blog: www.lisamariebasile.com and www.ifinfinity.blogspot.com. You can also visit me on Poet & Writer's Directory of Poets.

Arrivederci!


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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on August 18.

Pledge $5 or more

Everyone who donates $5 or more will receive a personal, unpublished small collection of my work and a mention in my website, blog and literary journal.

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Pledge $20 or more

Everyone who pledges $20 or more will receive a copy of my edited anthology, 'Vwa: Poems for Haiti" as well as a mention on my blog, website and literary journal.

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Pledge $50 or more

Everyone who pledges $50 or more will receive a copy of my edited anthology, "Vwa: Poems for Haiti" as well as a free advertisement spot in my literary journal, Caper. You'll of course be mentioned on my website and blog as well. Plus, you'll receive a copy of finished manuscript.

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Pledge $120 or more

Everyone who pledges $120 or more will receive a mention in my blog, website and literary journal. You'll also receive a free ad spot in my literary journal, a copy of "Vwa: Poems for Haiti," my 2012 poetry release and a copy of the manuscript written in Sicily.

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Lisa Marie Basile

Straightpin New York, NY

I am a published author whose work has appeared in over two dozen literary journals, including a full-page spread in Poets & Artists Magazine. My full-length poetry book, "A Decent Voodoo" will be released by Cervena Barva Press in 2012. The book focuses on largely on culture and language.

I also run a literary journal, "Caper Literary Journal," and have been selected to be listed in Poets & Writers Magazines' Directory of Writers. I'm attaining my graduate degree in poetry from New School, where I received the Outstanding Student Departmental Merit Scholarship. I edited the anthology, "Vwa: Poems for Haiti," a printed collection of poems dedicated to Haiti by over 30 international poetry—the money goes to Haiti relief.

For more information on my publications, awards and literary endeavors, visit my website.

  1. lisamariebasile.com