An author and publisher, Alivia is a 1999 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University (BA, History) and founder of Ironcutter Media, LLC.
Blending socially-conscious themes with traditional and new media technologies to create ‘media that matters,’ Ironcutter Media specializes in publishing and producing historical fiction, children’s book and reference genres, including ‘Still the Monkey, What Happens to Warriors after War,’ the Mrs. Pea Children’s Book Series, and The 10K Campaign (a blogella).
Tagliaferri is the author of ‘Still the Monkey, What Happens to Warriors after War,’ (March 2007) a work of historical fiction portraying the mentor relationship of a warrior of old and warrior of today dealing with life after combat and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In addition to her creative managerial duties with Ironcutter Media, she presents literary discussions on PTSD, has appeared as a guest on several radio shows, wrote an article featured in ‘The Veterans Voice’ (July, 2007), and developed a workshop for high school students, ‘How to Market Ideas and Creativity,
She enjoys composing music, travelling, meeting new people and being creative.
Featuring interviews with three experts in the field of post-traumatic stress, the article addresses the following three questions:
1. What are the 5 most important things families and friends should do or say if their loved one returns home from war showing symptoms of PTSD? 2. What are the 5 most important things not to do or say? 3. How can families and friends provide unconditional support versus enabling destructive behavior?
Tune in to the “Power Hour with Joyce and Dave” this Thursday April 10th, 2008 via Internet (live or on-demand) as we discuss the novel Still the Monkey, What Happens to Warriors after War, combat PTSD, support for our veterans and author/publisher Alivia Tagliaferri’s goals for producing a documentary on homeless veterans living in DC with hosts Joyce Riley and Dave von Kleist.
What: RADIO GUEST APPEARANCE Who: Alivia Tagliaferri will be a guest on “The Power Hour with Joyce and Dave” (Joyce Riley and Dave von Kleist) When: Thursday, April 10th 2008 Time: 9am – 10am EST Topic: Still the Monkey, What Happens to Warriors after War, combat PTSD and what we can do to support our veterans
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Marketing Ideas and Creativity Workshop (High School), West Potomac Academy Film & TV Production, Alexandria, Virginia, United States
March, 2007
A multi-media presentation with in-class assignments that focus on the following key areas: how students can utilize their existing resources, including their organic skill sets, knowledge, networks, and tools to fill their own creative page; why using their own authentic ‘voice’ matters; the importance of proper planning; developing their ‘take-away’ message in reaching their intended market; and how to engage the local media.
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