Paula Marie Deubel
Published author/writer/journalist/poet
I've always written under the pen name "P. Mari," an abbreviation of my full name. I have hundreds of articles and poems published throughout the years in both the USA and abroad.
My very first book (VOICES FROM OUR CONSCIENCE (1995/out of print) is about the Persian Gulf War and was sold at "Border's Books & Music," Michigan. It was a very unusual and controversial compilation of my own political essays, poems, and drawings. I actually did very well with it; it was on display at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, twice ("Call for Action") and circulated at major libraries in Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan. This book would probably be far more timely now than it was back then.
My second book (POEMS OF LOVE & MADNESS (2005) is illustrated with over 50 of my drawings, and can be partially viewed (as well as purchased) at Amazon.com or through this author. Some of my traditional and symbolic art work can also be seen at www.GraveStar.DeviantArt.com or at Red Bubble. Take a peek!
I spend much of my creative time in a small, one-room cabin near the lakes of Northern Michigan, an area I truly love. I love the outdoors (but not the sun - I am nocturnal!) and don't think I could happily live without nature. Nature is something I now consider a privilege that may not always be here. I also love animals, both domestic and wild, and would love to own a pet fox or lion. I especially needed to find another canine to love, since my lovely "Cupcake" broke my heart when he left this world, so I now own another border collie along with several cats.
I love excitement and travel, and my inspiration led me to over 12 countries across several continents, including Africa and the Middle East, plus about half the United States. To me, all cultures are very beautiful, just like colorful art! I've been "in love" with many, many cities before, as they each seem to have their own mood and soul. I can fall in love with a special place or city almost as deeply as I feel romance with a person! And I am a very romantic and idealistic person. I also enjoyed living ten years in The Black Forest and can now speak and read fluent German. I translated one long poem from German into English (by Tagore), but I also discovered good translating is sometimes even harder than writing.
I'm currently involved in many humanitarian projects and was an active volunteer of many different organizations, including S.E. Michigan (American) Indians, Clean Water Action, and MPT. Many of these experiences, and the people I've met and the places I visited, have given me the inspiration to write.
I was born in Detroit, a city I once hated, but have since learned to love. I've come to see its empty streets and broken buildings as a unique and poetic realm, if not totally fantastic and surreal. There is nothing like it, anywhere. I grew up, however, in a very rural area of Michigan.
Whenever I see something in the world that saddens me, I instantly want to make it "somehow better," to make it appear far more beautiful (even if in a dark way) than it really is, and that's when I feel most inspired to write.
My blogger website address is through Babel (just type in my name).
Comments are always welcomed!
Latest Articles
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Bears as Indian Spirit Guides
Native American Indians felt a constant reverence for all creatures of earth and considered animals to be close relatives of man.
Sep 24, 2011
- Paula Marie Deubel
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Help Save Urban Birds (and Why)
Perhaps no animal on earth is as magical or inspiring as a bird in flight.
Jul 23, 2011
- Paula Marie Deubel
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Naughty Border Collie Puppies
Border collie puppies usually have special needs other puppies don't always have.
Jul 19, 2011
- Paula Marie Deubel
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Contemporary Native American Pow Wow
PowWows are enjoyable social events still celebrated today, deeply rooted in the past and to a solemn time.
Jul 19, 2011
- Paula Marie Deubel
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Curing Psychopathy: Healing the World?
"The beast at the center of the labyrinth is also an angel." (Thomas Moore)
Jul 15, 2011
- Paula Marie Deubel
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The Undervalued Poor
The concept of wealth continues to be idealized in today's world, while poverty remains as devalued as ever.
May 10, 2011
- Paula Marie Deubel
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Devastation of Iraq
The destruction of Iraq was an overkill where the punishment of thousands of innocent people did not fit any crime.
Apr 27, 2011
- Paula Marie Deubel
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Denying Free Health Care in the U.S.
Some Americans feel winning wars is the ultimate patriotic act.
Apr 24, 2011
- Paula Marie Deubel
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The Psychopath Wars: Soldiers of the Future?
Psychopaths are ideal exemplary material for the futuristic soldier - troops in possession of their mental faculties without the burden of emotion.
Apr 20, 2011
- Paula Marie Deubel
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A Blessed Cup (of Coffee and Cacao)
Many lovely little luxuries attributed to our modern western world have origins in the Middle East, or to the past.
Apr 6, 2011
- Paula Marie Deubel
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