01/07/2026
I am curator for a new sci-fi fantasy Anthology!
Fantastic Worlds Anthology | Something or Other Publishing, LLC
Fantastic Worlds is the 7th anthology produced by Something or Other Publishing and the first in the genre of fantasy or science fiction. Fantastic Worlds brings together fantasy and science fiction; each story features a unique world that is truly fantastic. In a series of stories, Fantastic Worlds...
11/29/2025
Approaches to Resistance Literature through Phenomenology,
Hermeneutics, and Metacognition
By: Maryann P. DiEdwardo
This book investigates the phenomenology of human longing through hermeneutics and metacognition. This collection of critiques examines fine art, poetry, and digital humanities, which aim to initiate self-reflection by creating interior space to overcome adversity.
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Dr. Maryann Pasda DiEdwardo
Researcher, Author, Scholar
11/28/2025
By: Maryann P. DiEdwardo
This book investigates the phenomenology of human longing through hermeneutics and metacognition. This collection of critiques examines fine art, poetry, and digital humanities, which aim to initiate self-reflection by creating interior space to overcome adversity.
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Phenomenology of Resistance
Quantitative Research
Without taking a position on the fundamental arguments of resistance writers, I will analyze the emergence of collective agency and organizational structures of collective action and the possibilities for effective resistance of Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton.
Husserl’s transcendental phenomenology is also related to the complete works of Day and Merton.
Transcendental Phenomenology Case Studies
Furthermore, a case study on selected poetry of Emily Dickinson to heal from the condition of grief highlights transcendental phenomenology. I take a position on the healing or lack of healing that reading of poetry may provide.
My second case study on reading specific works of Thomas Merton reveal healing of my lumbar spine in a medical test.
11/27/2025
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11/16/2025
Published Article by Dr.Maryann DiEdwardo
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Pasda DiEdwardo, Maryann Hermeneutics, semiotics, and cultural poetics in the film Roma 2020 - Dykinson Is part of Derechos humanos ante los nuevos desafíos de la globalización. - ( Dykinson eBook) Permissions Download Copy/paste Printing EUR 6.00 VAT Excluded PDF c Chapter
11/12/2025
Hello!!
This is a notification letter about the success of the humanities club in 2025 and 2026!!
A call for papers is still open!! We need short abstracts by January 31, 2026 emailed to maryann,[email protected]
Zoom Time and Day:
12-3 pm ET Summit 3/14/2026
event, with Cameron Cowen
Cameron Lee Cowan
Director of Anthologies and Publications
Executive Producer, SOOPcast Network
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Tish, Jessica and Christine are a small group of student leaders who have successfully presented events in 2025 and are looking forward to the upcoming March 14 12-3 pm ET zoom SUMMIT.
SUMMIT is a one day event on UMGC Zoom platform.
12-1 pm ET GUEST SPEAKER PANEL “Ask Me Anything” with Tisha, Jessica, Christina, Maryann and Cameron Lee Cowan Director of Anthologies and Publications Executive Producer, SOOPcast Network
1-1:30 pm ET Creative non-fiction panel Chair Tisha with Dr.DiEdwardo 5-8 minute talk and discussion
1:30-2 pm ET Talent showcase panel Jessica with Dr.DiEdwardo 5-8 minute talk
2-3 pm ET Humanities in Action Panel Chair Christine 10 —12 minute paper presentation with Dr.DiEdwardo
Humanities in Action
Abstracts are accepted and I congratulate Tish and Christine. You will present March 14 on zoom. The presentation will be about 10 minutes. There is a short discussion after each panel which is based on topics.
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10/01/2025
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09/30/2025
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Maryann Pasda DiEdwardo
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09/21/2025
Remote presentations accepted in this hybrid session!!!!Interdisciplinary Studies, Humanities, and Archival Research Methods” has been accepted for the 2026 Northeast MLA 2026 Convention in Pittsburgh, PA.
NeMLA's 57th Annual Convention
Flyer for NeMLA 2026.
March 5-8, 2026�Pittsburgh, PA�Hotel & Convention Site: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Attend my session from your computer!! NeMLA hybrid session Pittsburgh 2026 The web address for my Call for Papers is: https://cfplist.com/nemla/Home/S/21616 Please note that the submission window for individual abstracts officially opens June 15 and closes September 30.
This session is welcoming archival study and academic papers about interdisciplinary research concerning luminaries, forward-facing visionaries, poets, film makers, artists, who address identity, belonging, and the struggle for justice and equality; drawing from their cultural heritage to reclaim narratives that have been historically suppressed or distorted by dominant cultures.
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This session is welcoming archival study and academic papers about interdisciplinary research concerning luminaries, forward-facing visionaries, poets, film makers, artists, who address identity, belonging, and the struggle for justice and equality; drawing from their cultural heritage to reclaim na...
09/07/2025
DiEdwardo, M.P. 2020. Hermeneutics and Metacognition. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal. 7, 7 (Jul. 2020), 12–16. DOI:https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.77.8497.
Hermeneutics and Metacognition | Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal
09/06/2025
I keep journals about my daily writing ethic. Space (study of diversity, understanding global perspective, cultural awareness of diverse peoples through analytical strategies, close reading, the analysis of figurative language, and the comprehension of narrative structure).
I am promoting the collection as a whole. Each author is important to our community and the craft of writing science fiction and fantasy! I am a booktuber, and bookstagrammer. The honor of bringing a curator for SOOP has changed my life! Pre order here: soopllc.com/product/fant...
I am Curator of Fantastic Worlds - the 7th anthology produced by Something or Other Publishing and the first in the genre of fantasy or science fiction. https://soopllc.com/product/fantastic-worlds-anthology-curator/
Fantastic Worlds brings together fantasy and science fiction; each story features a unique world that is truly fantastic. In a series of stories, Fantastic Worlds invites us to travel to far away places and realms, each expertly crafted by the handpicked contributions to this ground-breaking collection.
My marketing strategy is to donate 50 books to 50 libraries. I pre-ordered my first 50 books.
Best regards,
Maryann DiEdwardo
Curator of Fantastic Worlds
Adjunct Professor Maryann Pasda DiEdwardo Ed.D. Lehigh University and University of Maryland Global Campus
Alumna Lehigh University
2017 UMGC Stanley J. Drazek Teaching Excellence Award (Drazek award), UMGC Professional Achievement Awards 2016 and 2017; College English Association Professional Achievement Award 2018 and 2017 CEA Karen Lentz Award for Scholarship, Northampton Community College Project Aware Award for Service, Curator for a new Fantasy and Sci-fi anthology called Fantastic Worlds at Something or Other Publishing, SOOP.
Published 100 works. Books, plays, poetry, articles, book reviews, blogs, edited volumes and monographs
Fantastic Worlds Anthology – Curator | Something or Other Publishing, LLC
Fantastic Worlds is the 7th anthology produced by Something or Other Publishing and the first in the genre of fantasy or science fiction. Fantastic Worlds brings together fantasy and science fiction; each story features a unique world that is truly fantastic. In a series of stories, Fantastic Worlds...