Saturday, January 21, 2012

Q & A with the Publisher

The following are the most asked questions with answers that come from the readers. It is the hope of the publisher that this interaction will be of interest..................Question 1] What does dedicated to Robert Bava mean ?- Answer : Bob Bava was my late brother I loved him and miss him. He was one of the brightest persons you could have ever met. The dedication is the insurance that everything associated with this blog is done with thoughtfulness...........................Question 2 ] Why are most of the stories in April of a more personal nature ?- Answer : That was not done intentionally, but after traveling the country interviewing Baby Boomers , subjects like taking care of elderly parents, loss, settling a estate. Those seemed on the minds of Baby Boomers from a priority picture thus got written first. The stories in the April Archives are issues facing most Baby Boomers.... Question  3 ] Are profile stories popular and why are they used ?- Answer : When you use one Baby Boomers story, to tell the story of a Generation, the content usually resonates. One persons experience interviewing for a job, for example,  speaks to a greater story line for Baby Boomers.......................................Question 4 ] Where do the majority of story lines come from ?- Answer : The story lines are based in most instances on what is referred to as a composite. Many Baby Boomers going through similar actions, activities, issues and life experience. When the topic reaches paramount stage it results in a story that is hoped will resonate with the readers and make a difference............................ Question 4  [ related ] What was the most interesting story to write ?- Answer : To date the answer has to be the story titled, " Top of the Hill and Bottom," the reason being it is about the life and times of Baby Boomers over time...............Question 5 ] What corporate stories received reaction ?- Answer : One story, " Baby Boomers return to Starbucks, " and another " McDonalds is a Baby Boomer kind of place," both received significant corporate communication and feedback.............................................Finally, you questions are welcome, please keep writing in, your input is valuable.......Thank You, Rick Bava- Publisher