Victor Lana
Victor Lana's stories, articles, and poems have been published in literary magazines and online. His books 'A Death in Prague' (2002), 'Move' (2003), 'The Savage Quiet September Sun: A Collection of 9/11 Stories' (2005), and 'Like a Passing Shadow' (2009) are available in print, online, and as e-books. 'Heartbeat and Other Poems,' 'If the Fates Allow: New York Christmas Stories,' 'Garden of Ghosts,' and 'Flashes in the Pan' are available exclusively on Amazon. His newest books 'The Stranger from the Sea' and 'Love in the Time of the Coronavirus' are available as e-books and in print. After winning the National Arts Club Award for Poetry while attending Queens College, he concentrated on writing mostly fiction and non-fiction prose until the recent publication of his new book of poetry, 'Heartbeat and Other Poems' (now available on Amazon). He has worked as a faculty advisor to school literary magazines and enjoys the creative process as a writer, editor, and collaborator. He has been with 'Blogcritics Magazine' since July 2005 and has written many articles on a variety of topics; previously co-head sports editor, he now is a Culture and Society and Flash Ficition editor. Having traveled extensively, Victor has visited six continents and intends to get to Antarctica someday where he figures a few ideas for new stories await him.
June 9, 2018
Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Editor Picks, Fashion, Food and Drink, News and Events, Op Ed, Top Stories
This week death by suicide claimed two very famous people – fashion designer Kate Spade and TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain.
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June 5, 2018
Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Editor Picks, Media, Op Ed, social media, Top Stories
A case of the little Twitter Bird that doth mock the hand that feeds it.
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May 26, 2018
Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Editor Picks, Family, Holidays, Military, Op Ed
Try to remember the real reason why we have this holiday at the end of every month of May.
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May 12, 2018
Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Editor Picks, Education, Food and Drink, Health and Fitness, Op Ed
The overriding issue is the way Americans perceive lunch and eating in general – as something to get done quickly.
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April 22, 2018
Editor Pick: TV, Editor Picks, Reviews & Recaps, TV
There is much to admire about this series and an ending to episode 10 that almost demands that Netflix provide a season 2.
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April 14, 2018
Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Editor Picks, News and Events, Op Ed, social media
The Congress people grilling Zuckerberg at times seemed like groupies, while others were like pit bulls with no teeth.
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March 28, 2018
Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Editor Picks, Op Ed, social media
Despite the obvious problems with social media, I like it anyway.
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March 19, 2018
Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Editor Picks, Electronic devices, Family, Op Ed
Being dependent on my smartphone feels right despite my knowing it is wrong.
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March 10, 2018
Editor Pick: TV, Editor Picks, Reviews & Recaps, TV
After four terrific seasons, 'Star Wars Rebels' ended with a 90-minute series finale that lived up to all expectations.
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March 5, 2018
Awards Shows, Editor Pick: TV, Editor Picks, Op Ed, TV
It is time for people behind these awards shows to give them an extreme makeover.
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