Good News on the Doorstep

Literary Manager Ken Atchity Features Joe Cervasio

Noted "Story Merchant," Dr. Ken Atchity, featured Joe Cervasio in his daily blog on April 14, 2011. Join Ken and his client Jin Robertson as she welcomes Joe on her weekly radio show. Both of Joe's novels are featured. It's an interview you don't want to miss at www.kenatchity.blogspot.com

 

Don't Miss "Lombardi" on Broadway and HBO

Much is learned from the Broadway play and the HBO special on the late, great coach, Vince Lombardi. Most of all was his concern for the misinterpretation of ... "Winning isn't everthing, ... it's the only thing." The good coach was really speaking of focus, commitment, and concentration, which is surely the winning way of performing that guarantees success in all endeavors. Focus on the field on what you are doing, leave it all there, and there will be no regrets.

Well, Secret #1 in Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea, is all about such focus on the moment. While there is so much to respect about the iconic coach from the NY/NJ area, if only his own focus did not blurr as he contemplated the uncertainty of his future games, while ignoring his deteriorating physical condition.

Perhaps, like so many flawed heroes, his own limitations serve his legacy as they teach us today; i.e., Do as I say, not as I did.

Still, in the end, the Super Bowl Trophy is named the Lombardi Trophy... rest in peace, great Coach. 

Joe Cervasio Interviewed by Jin Robertson on World Talk Radio

Joseph Rocco Cervasio

Go to http://www.worldtalkradio.com/ for Jin Robertson interview of Joe Cervasio, Wednesday, December 8, 2010.

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Joseph Rocco Cervasio

Mr. Cervasio's two novels, Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea and Bad News on the Doorstep were discussed on Jin Kyu Robertson's popular World Talk Radio Show--American Dreams: The Sky is the Limit, at 5PM Pacific, Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Go to www.voiceamerica.com for more details.

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Joe Cervasio Lectures at Neumann University on Creative Writing

On Tuesday, November 30, Adjunct Professor Dave Komarnicki hosted Joe Cervasio in his Creative Writing course as part of the Link Program for Adult Education at Neumann University in Aston, Pa.

Cervasio's Leadership, Management, and Performance Development expertise where shared as he wove the stories of his two novels into the discussions. Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea drew much of the attention at this Catholic University. "But, the stories of growing up in Jersey in the Fifties," said Cervasio, "As depicted in Bad News on the Doorstep, really piqued their interest!"

"... the best guest speaker we've had," commented long-time Delaware County educator John Vairo.

Cervasio added, "I hoped they learned as much about life and writing as I did that day. Great lessons I took home? ... to become great writer, let your creative pen flow, the editor will shrink it down to genius; and READ, READ, READ."

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Friends of Nutley (NJ) Library Host Cervasio's "11 Secrets"

Sarah Lester, Director of Nutley Library, announced that Friends of Nutley Library are sponsoring a free lecture by Businessman, Speaker, Trainer, and Author Joe Cervasio. "The 11 Secrets of Successful Living ... During a Recession" will be the focal point as Cervasio details the lessons listed in his book, Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea. Refreshments will be served and study guides distributed to attendees.

Catholic Spirit Magazine Reviews Cervasio's ... 11 Secrets of Arimathea

... go to http://www.diometuchen.org/deptsministries/the-catholic-spirit/  (search "Cervasio book")

Joe Cervasio at Examiner.com again on Leading in Good and Bad Times and Patient Persistence

Go to www.examiner.com Then search for Joseph R. Cervasio, and discover "Leadership Same in Bad Times and in Good?" and "Patient Persistence."

Joe welcomes you opinions and comments.

Harry Flaherty, NJ Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Applauds Cervasio's 11 Secrets of Arimathea

Just in from former NFL linebacker and energetic Director of Jersey's impactful Fellowship of Christian Athletes:

"Joe Cervasio’s book: ...THE 11 SECRETS OF ARIMATHEA is one of the greatest books on Christian growth that I have ever read! My favorite part is how these Biblical characters come alive after the Resurrection to bring the amazing “secrets” into Joseph’s life! These “secrets” can impact the lives of athletes and coaches immeasurably! This book can help change the world, one heart at a time!"

Harry Flaherty, Current NJ Director- Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Bob Sherbondy at www.christianityetc.org Reviews Cervasio's Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea

Bob Sherbondy (www.christianityetc.org )found Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea

before it was in the marketplace as Chatrooms picked up the

imminent release of the didactic spiritual novel back in 2009.

He responded directly to author Joe Cervasio. Here is his unedited review:

Joe,

I just finished reading your book, "Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of
Arimathea". It has been an inspiring experience to read your powerful
story. There is so much truth in your work of "fiction" that these
"secrets" cannot be understood or implemented in one's life in the time
it takes to read them. I'm sure that it has taken you years of
thoughtful  experiences to grasp the meaning of what you have written so
well. As a fellow writer, I greatly admire your craft. I am probably too
much of a teacher to be your kind of story-teller. In the early chapters
of your book, as you described the initial experiences of Joseph of
Arimathea, you had an amazing way of depicting emotions in words. I
couldn't read of his experiences without pausing to sense the emotions
that you were describing.

I sense throughout your story that you have a lot in common with Joseph,
that your pilgrimage of business and learning and service has pretty
much been the same as his. I see your story as your testimony, which is
great.

I really appreciate your emphasis on the importance of NOW. In my last
interim ministry I gave a study on the text of Jesus' teaching regarding
the importance of putting "new wine" into "new wineskins" (Mt. 9:16-17),
in which I taught that the transforming power of God's Spirit takes
place and is preserved  in the now moments when He is contained within
the believer who is anointed and prepared to receive His power. This
transformation always takes place now. I think that is one of the
primary lessons of your story.

I think that you and I and other writers/teachers like us have a
challenge to get what we are called to share into the appropriate format
where it can be read or heard by a "prepared" reader or seeker. With the
rapid explosion of technical modes of communication that are available
today, so often our stories or lessons or testimonies or appeals get
lost or otherwise drowned out by the mass of other messages that
available to everyone. I'm sure that you encounter this challenge. I
think that you probably deal with in your lectures and conference and in
your stories. I try to deal with it in my preaching and teaching
ministries, when I have the opportunity to serve in a pastoral role from
time to time, and everyday through my website and blog. But it is a
constant challenge. I'm not discouraged by this, because I realize that
it was a challenge for Jesus, Peter and the other apostles, all of those
who filled with the Spirit on the day of Pentecost, Paul, and Barnabas,
and all of the missionaries and preacher/teachers that have been called
and sent into the world since God revealed his redemptive love in his
Son, Jesus, 2000 years ago. What an amazing calling we share!


Thanks for your great "story". I'm going to try to digest your
"secrets". May God continue to bless you in your business and in your
ministries. It is good to share with you. Keep in touch.

Bob Sherbondy

Received by DGS, 2/1/10

TIM TEBOW, FLORIDA ALL AMERICAN, IN THE NEWS

Remarkable Tim Tebow to share "the rest of his story," i.e., how he almost never came to be. Watch Super Bowl commercials. Regardless where you stand on Social Issues/Laws of the land, College Football would have never known Tim if it weren't for the faith of his mom and dad. Faith? ... deep in Secret #11 of Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea.