Curated Collection
Chosen Stories from Joe Luca’s Collection on Medium
Let’s make invisible stories visible series #06
Dear Readers and Writers
In this post, we introduce you to Joe Luca, a connoisseur of conversations and a wordsmith extraordinaire. Joe has this uncanny ability to unravel the mysteries of people’s lives through the magic of his words.
As Joe stands before you, he might admit that introductions have never been his strong suit — he thrives in the realm of dialogues, uncovering the gems that make each life story sparkle a little brighter.
Born in the heart of Brooklyn, between Babe Ruth’s swan song and Nixon’s first presidential dance, Joe embodies that perfect blend of wisdom and youthful fascination.
His love affair with words ignited early on, thanks to his mother’s genius decision to trade grocery shopping for encyclopedia collecting. And so, at the tender age of two, Joe embarked on his literary journey, decoding life’s mysteries one word at a time.
But don’t be fooled; Joe’s affection isn’t reserved for words alone. No, it extends to the very pages that house them — the sacred books that have been his lifelong companions.
For Joe, books are more than ink on paper. They’re living entities that evolve and grow, taking on lives of their own, much like the stories they carry.
Yet, Joe’s adventures stretch far beyond the pages of books. He’s traversed New York, England, and California, employing his linguistic prowess to carve a path through the jungles of finance, management, mortgages, and the internet.
And now, Joe’s latest conquest lies in the world of home improvement, a realm that relies heavily on keen observation and the artful use of words.
You see, Joe isn’t just a reader; he’s an observer, a modern-day Sherlock Holmes with a dash of Mr. Spock’s analytical prowess.
His heroes, Hercule Poirot and Agatha Christie stand testament to his dedication to unraveling the intricate threads of human existence.
As Joe takes you on a journey through his experiences, his love for words, and his ever-curious eye, you’ll find yourself chuckling at his wit and nodding in agreement as his insights strike a chord.
ILLUMINATION editors previously introduced Joe in a bulletin.
And our YouTube coordinator and editor, Aiden (Illumination Gaming) also created a video introducing Joe.
In addition to contributing to several publications, Joe also has his own publication called Verità.
So, sit back, relax, and allow Joe to weave his storytelling magic, for in his tales, you just might discover a bit of yourself, a sprinkle of humor, and a newfound appreciation for the power of words.
Here are samples of his engaging and insightful stories from four topics.
General Philosophy
Politics and Government
Social Media
Writing
Thank you for reading these beautiful stories. Please connect with Joe and leave feedback on stories you enjoyed.
You can contact Joe Luca on Illumination’s Slack workspace, where he works as a senior editor for our publications reviewing many drafts daily, guiding writers, and publishing their stories timely as a free service.
Nominate your stories for this unique initiative.
We started this series recently as initiated by Dr Mehmet Yildiz, chief editor of ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium.
His goal is to increase the views and reading times of stories submitted to our publications. If you are a contributor and want your stories nominated for this curation process, you may contact Dr. Yildiz on Illumination’s Slack workspace.
If you don’t have access to Slack, please send a request via this link.
Previously Published Stories in This Series
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Chosen Stories from Sufyan Maan’s Collection on Medium — Sufyan Maan, M.Eng
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Sample Curated Collections for New Readers
After reviewing and publishing stories submitted to our publications, our volunteer editorial and curation team members also create visibility for them in multiple ways. They do these tasks as a giveback activity. They are not paid for their duties.
Here are the recent collections from ILLUMINATION-Curator.
ILLUMINATION Reading Club, Curated Book Chapters of Illumination #01, Outstanding Stories — Volume 86, Outstanding Stories — Volume 87, Outstanding Stories — Volume 88, Outstanding Stories — Volume 89, Outstanding Stories — Volume 90, Outstanding Stories — Volume 91.
By the ILLUMINATION Amplifier.
Hand-Picked Articles #180, Hand-Picked Articles #181, Hand-Picked Articles #182, Hand-Picked Articles #183, Hand-Picked Articles #184, Hand-Picked Articles #185, Hand-Picked Articles #186, Hand-Picked Articles #187, Hand-Picked Articles #188, Hand-Picked Articles #189,
Here are the recent curated collections from ILLUMINATION main.
Curated Collection #132, Curated Collection #131, Curated Collection #130, Curated Collection #129, Curated Collection #128, Curated Collection #133, Curated Collection #134.
Thank you for reading our collections.
Essential Documents for Our Writers
Every writer of our publications needs to review these guiding policies before submitting their stories. We are tolerant, but these are non-negotiable rules.
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Starter Kit for Writers of ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications
Invitation to New Writers
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