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Steve Hrehovcik
Biography
In addition to his adventures in the theater, Steve Hrehovcik has had eclectic careers as a copywriter, product and packaging designer, advertising executive, sales professional, business owner, writer and artist. He’s written more than 700 feature articles for newspapers, magazines and business publications, co-authored an independent film and worked as a ghost writer of a mystery/thriller.
He also prepared advertising copy for all media – print, radio, TV, brochures and publicity pieces. He edited a memoir and business newsletters, written and produced a musical revue, a television series presented on several stations and staged a live historical reenactment.
He has several works in progress, including a Broadway musical comedy, two movie scripts, a series of short stories and a children’s book.
In addition, he is a freelance artist. His work includes paintings of homes, portraits, pets and caricature drawings. Recent works are illustrations for two musical children’s eBooks, Murfy Finds a Home and Murfy’s River Adventure.
Praise for Rebel Without A Clue
“The sincerity and humility with which he writes are the magic in this memoir as he searches for that ‘Clue’ and the ultimate solution.”
David Morse, Author of Harry & Maude Take It On and Julie’s Climb
“Steve’s memoir is an engaging, genuine, and insightful read. Each time he saw a dream fail, he got up and dreamed again. As one who loved the theater, perhaps Steve’s greatest role in life was to not stand still, but to grow, evolve and ultimately give back.”
Jean M. Flahive, Author of Billy Boy and Railroad to the Moon
"Rebel Without a Clue is an autobiographical mosaic that provides great chucks of wisdom mixed with healthy doses of wit and humility. There is a lot to relate to here, especially for those of us who could have made better decisions along the way, but came through it smiling in spite of ourselves.”
Thomas Handel, Executive Director, Channel 5, Community Television Network, Portland, Maine, Theater Director and Actor
“Everybody has a story. Steve Hrehovcik’s story, recounted with humor and humility in his memoir Rebel Without A Clue, is a heroic journey through an ordinary life. An Army veteran, aspiring actor, husband and father, Hrehovcik tells an inspirational story about taking advantage of opportunities, overcoming challenges and always finding the silver lining.
Bob Keyes, Arts Writer, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram
"Steve Hrehovcik has written a personal memoir that is at once candid, charming, insightful, and inspirational. It is a wild and glorious romp through a life well-spent, if at times sadly-lived, one that demonstrates in spades the value of love, persistence, and resilience in the face of hardship, challenge, and change."
Richard Barringer, Emeritus Professor, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine
“Ever vulnerable and sensitive, Steve Hrehovcik bravely shares his stories by focusing inward to unfolding awareness. With brilliant metaphor, he holds us captive to identify and find meaning in our own clues in life which is a gift. A moving memoir that is an act of discovery in its perseverance.”
J. Nelson Garman, Founder of The Power Triangle
“Rebel Without A Clue is a down-to-earth nostalgic story about a man and his dreams. It will surely bring a smile to your face.”
Leo J. Maloney, Author of the Dan Morgan Thriller Series by Kensington Publishing
“Steve Hrehovcik’s Rebel Without A Clue gives the reader a glimpse at what is his long and winding road of self-discovery and self-worth. Behind all the trials, disappointments and missed opportunities he encounters along the way is a man who still can smile and be thankful for his wife of 51 years, three great kids and a grandchild. Really isn’t that what life is all about? Family, memories and the continuing drive to be a better person. Well done Steve.”
Robert Baldacci, Principal, Baldacci Group
He also prepared advertising copy for all media – print, radio, TV, brochures and publicity pieces. He edited a memoir and business newsletters, written and produced a musical revue, a television series presented on several stations and staged a live historical reenactment.
He has several works in progress, including a Broadway musical comedy, two movie scripts, a series of short stories and a children’s book.
In addition, he is a freelance artist. His work includes paintings of homes, portraits, pets and caricature drawings. Recent works are illustrations for two musical children’s eBooks, Murfy Finds a Home and Murfy’s River Adventure.
Praise for Rebel Without A Clue
“The sincerity and humility with which he writes are the magic in this memoir as he searches for that ‘Clue’ and the ultimate solution.”
David Morse, Author of Harry & Maude Take It On and Julie’s Climb
“Steve’s memoir is an engaging, genuine, and insightful read. Each time he saw a dream fail, he got up and dreamed again. As one who loved the theater, perhaps Steve’s greatest role in life was to not stand still, but to grow, evolve and ultimately give back.”
Jean M. Flahive, Author of Billy Boy and Railroad to the Moon
"Rebel Without a Clue is an autobiographical mosaic that provides great chucks of wisdom mixed with healthy doses of wit and humility. There is a lot to relate to here, especially for those of us who could have made better decisions along the way, but came through it smiling in spite of ourselves.”
Thomas Handel, Executive Director, Channel 5, Community Television Network, Portland, Maine, Theater Director and Actor
“Everybody has a story. Steve Hrehovcik’s story, recounted with humor and humility in his memoir Rebel Without A Clue, is a heroic journey through an ordinary life. An Army veteran, aspiring actor, husband and father, Hrehovcik tells an inspirational story about taking advantage of opportunities, overcoming challenges and always finding the silver lining.
Bob Keyes, Arts Writer, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram
"Steve Hrehovcik has written a personal memoir that is at once candid, charming, insightful, and inspirational. It is a wild and glorious romp through a life well-spent, if at times sadly-lived, one that demonstrates in spades the value of love, persistence, and resilience in the face of hardship, challenge, and change."
Richard Barringer, Emeritus Professor, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine
“Ever vulnerable and sensitive, Steve Hrehovcik bravely shares his stories by focusing inward to unfolding awareness. With brilliant metaphor, he holds us captive to identify and find meaning in our own clues in life which is a gift. A moving memoir that is an act of discovery in its perseverance.”
J. Nelson Garman, Founder of The Power Triangle
“Rebel Without A Clue is a down-to-earth nostalgic story about a man and his dreams. It will surely bring a smile to your face.”
Leo J. Maloney, Author of the Dan Morgan Thriller Series by Kensington Publishing
“Steve Hrehovcik’s Rebel Without A Clue gives the reader a glimpse at what is his long and winding road of self-discovery and self-worth. Behind all the trials, disappointments and missed opportunities he encounters along the way is a man who still can smile and be thankful for his wife of 51 years, three great kids and a grandchild. Really isn’t that what life is all about? Family, memories and the continuing drive to be a better person. Well done Steve.”
Robert Baldacci, Principal, Baldacci Group
Where to find Steve Hrehovcik online
Website: http://www.kennebunkartstudio.com
Books
Rebel Without A Clue - A Way-Off Broadway Memoir
by Steve Hrehovcik
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 33,430.
Language:
English.
Published: January 9, 2017
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Relationships & Family » Life stages / general, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor & satire » Topic / business & professional
Blending a confessional with a sense of humor, Rebel Without A Clue – A Way-Off Broadway Memoir illustrates how my persistence, patience and pluck made me an expert on survival. I describe my turbulent, often farcical, journey in a desperate search for a theatrical career. While my name never appeared on a Broadway marquee, I also reveal how I achieved several surprising triumphs – most important,