Being a life long Farmington Valley Connecticut resident my writing career began during many years of working in the quality-manufacturing arena. These experiences included working on NASA projects, the Apollo program, and a variety of other space satellites contracts including Hughes Satellites. This has given me the credibility with knowledge of human behavior. I find writing totally relaxing; it gives me the mindset in what life has to offer. Discipline and termination are the drivers allowing the juices to convey what would usually remain obscured. There is no end to writing because everyday is a new beginning with a new creation. Discipline and termination are the drivers allowing the juices of creativity to flow that would normally remain hidden. Having the freedom of expressions is one gift that many people take for granted. With life experiences, began the creativity of the psyche.

Comments received, “Your writing displays not only thoughtful attention to detail but an awareness of mainstream fiction. Your scenes are especially vivid and realistic. The storyline is intriguing; there are elements of good fiction writing, such as the vividness of place; and there is a demand for good works within this category. I am impressed by your effort and feel your work shows potential for competing on the commercial market. There is a strong dramatic element in your writing.”

The second edition of Threshold Of Consciousness has been released. Quality in the manufacturing arena requires talented people. At times, they have been forgotten. Threshold Of Consciousness covers a small segment of their life. Quality people accept the challenge to guide the manufacture process. The media for the most part does not cover the average professional in quality until there is a major crisis. I contributed one article titled Marketing Bliss in The Published Author's Guide to Promotion carrying the subtitle, Marketing Tips by Published Authors. Currently I have over fifty short stories including four articles on my website. This continues the informational updates in the writing environment. A member of the Connecticut Muse Literary Society and an active member of the Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association (CAPA) open’s the door for marketing and added publicity. Past board member and newsletter editor for “The Authority”. Articles written for The Authority (CAPA), “Writing the Dreaded Synopsis”, “Writing the Dreaded Screenplay Treatment” and “The Challenge” (posted on the website). Having TV and Radio experience adds to the ability to market written creations. This continues the informational updates in the writing environment.

Publishing Background:5 Magazines, 6 anthologies, 2 novels, contributed to one marketing book
Recognition Awards:3 Editors’ Preference Awards of Excellence, 2 Accomplishment of Merit, 1 Fiction Merit, 1 Honorable Mention - Fiction, 1 Honorable Mention – Nonfiction

  

PUBLICATION CREDITS:

LIKE A FATHER, published in Poland Illustrated Magazine, January 1978 American Edition. Issued by the Polish Interpress Agency, Warsaw, Poland.

STEPPING BACK was in NEW VOICES Shreveport, LA during Fall/Winter 1991.

TWILIGHT appeared in the “The Top 10 Short Stories of 1993”. Publisher: American Literary Press, Owings Mills, MD.
NOTE: TWILIGHT Won honorable mention in NEW VOICES Fall/Winter 1991.
MEMORIES and IMMORTALITY appeared in the Starburst, Quarterly Journal of the International Society of Authors and Artists, Abilene, TX (1st & 3rd Quarter, 1994).

THE DOOR TO NOWHERE, appeared in the Starburst, Quarterly Journal of the International Society of Authors and Artists, Abilene, TX (3rd Issue, 1996).
NOTE: THE DOOR TO NOWHERE won 4th Place Editor’s Preference Award of Excellence.

The following stories were published by: Creative Arts & Science Enterprises, Painted Post, NY.

1. TABLE # 18 appeared in “Tapestry of Words” (1993).
NOTE:: TABLE # 18, won the Accomplishment of Merit.

2. VISION OF GREATNESS, FOUR BLUE BOTTLES and NATURE’S FURY were in “Pen Etched Memories” (1994).
NOTE: NATURE’S FURY received the Editors’ Preference Award for Excellence.

3. FRIENDSHIP, PARENTHOOD, and I AM TIRED appeared in “Words on the Rising Wind” (1995).
NOTE: I AM TIRED won the Editors’ Preference Award of Excellence.

4 THE DOOR TO NOWHERE and THE INN OF LIFE were in “Our Captured Moments” (1996)
NOTE: THE INN OF LIFE, won Accomplishment of Merit, THE DOOR TO NOWHERE won 4th place Editor’s Recognition Award of Excellence.

CHERISH appeared in, “Meditations” (1996). Published by the Iliad Press, Sterling Heights, MI.

Published Threshold of Consciousness and Threshold Of Consciousness II the sequel. Comments received regarding my skills, “Your writing displays not only thoughtful attention to detail but an awareness of mainstream fiction. Your scenes are especially vivid and realistic. The storyline is intriguing; there are elements of good fiction writing, such as the vividness of place; and there is a demand for good works within this category. I am impressed by your effort and feel your work shows potential for competing on the commercial market. There is a strong dramatic element in your writing.”

Listed are excerpts of reviews of my two published novels. “Joe Vojt does an excellent job in allowing readers to experience the pain, suffering, and difficulties of the main character Clay. With an outstanding cast of secondary characters, smoothly created plot and dialogue, THRESHOLD OF CONSCIOUSNESS is not to be missed.” Suzie Housley, Book Reviewer for Myself.com. Threshold Of Consciousness II “Vojt crafts a distinctive novel that precisely captures the field he’s addressing-his vast experience in quality control is obvious. He is a promising emerging writer whose sequel does that rarest of things: stands up as a unique work with its own unique vision.” Reviewed by Jonathan Adam DeCoteau for The Coffee Cramp Reviews. I am also one of the contributing authors for The Published Author's Guide to Promotion. Carrying the subtitle Marketing Tips by Published Authors The following short stories have been posted: “Black Boots on the Steps”, “Blackened Morning”, “Demise of Industry”, “The Cultural Complexity”, “Beyond the Turning Point”, “Into The Twilight”, “Spiritt”, “The Crisis of Social Management”, “Passing Time”, “Society and Quality”, “The Living”, “The Lost Waiter’s of the Night”, “Life Beyond Dreams”, “Winter Glory”, “Four Blue Bottles”, “The Spring of Confusion”, “Quality as a Profession”, “Yesterday's Tomorrow”, “The Swing of Life”, “Memories”, “The Spirit of Summer”, “The Inn of Life”, “Reality of Life”, “Vision of Greatness”, “Paradise by the Sea”, On the Other Side of Life”, “The Door to Nowhere”, “The Harbor of Life”, “Living Within the Bubble of Life”, “Is Life Happy or Sad?”, “Forget Me Not”, “Nature at work”, “Immature Pine”, “Life Cycle”, “The Day After”, “Music on High”, “Reflection of a Modern Day”, “Table #18”, “Living in a Cocoon”, “Stepping Back”, “Transition”, “A Night Full of Diamonds”, “Comfort Zone”, “The Remnants of Life’s Erosion” in 8 parts, “Life on the Freedom Trail”. Plus the following articles "The Challenge”, “Writing the Dreaded Synopsis”, “Writing the Dreaded Screenplay Treatment”, “Why the Craft of Writing has Meaning”, “Life’s Legacy” and “Enjoying Baseball Card Stats”. I continue adding short stories and other items. Thank you for taking the time to read my website and best wishes.