Circuitous Course: A Co-Created Life

by Gregory A. Kompes

All of life is a Co-Creation. From the smallest moments—driving on a road, waiting in line at a store—to the grandest—falling in love. Gregory A. Kompes’ life is both just like yours and completely his own. It is a public life and a private course. It is the goal within these pages to capture a few of the co-created moments of life. It is a circuitous journey through life’s experiences, navigated and not. It is a celebration of the journey through poetic form. It is a collection plucked from the middle of life, knowing full and well that more is coming, more is happening at this very moment. And, as you read these pages, know that you have now entered the realm of co-creation with Gregory. Your interest and presence here is appreciated, for without you his life would be more singular.

88 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 26, 2014

About the author

Gregory A. Kompes (MFA, MS Ed.) has authored 19 books (fiction, poetry, nonfiction), contributed to over a dozen anthologies (including 4 Chicken Soup for the Soul volumes), and written hundreds of published articles and essays on a wide range of topics.

Gregory is the founder and facilitator of The Writer Workshop and teaches for Southern New Hampshire University’s MFA program.

Gregory holds a BA in English Literature from Columbia University, New York, a Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning and an MS Ed. from California State University, East Bay, and an MFA in Creative Writing from National University.

Other favorite accomplishments include:

Being a member of the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist in Schools Roster;

Serving as Artist in Residence for the Gibson Public Library funded with National Endowment for the Arts/Nevada Arts Council Grants (2017-2019);

Serving as Artist in Residence for the Gay and Lesbian Center of Las Vegas funded with National Endowment for the Arts/Nevada Arts Council Grants (2018);

Walking the 1000km Via de La Plata route of the Camino de Santiago (2013);

Serving as President of the Henderson Writers’ Group (2013-2017);

Serving as Conference Coordinator for the Las Vegas Writer’s Conference (2006-2007); and,

Touring the US & Far East as a bass player for Broadway tours from 1990-1993 (Hello, Dolly!, 42nd Street, and Annie).