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I couldn't believe this came to our email this morning.  I feel honored to have received it.  It was submitted by M.J. Kennedy and I received permission to post it here...It is in its unedited form.  ~Kirk, DDWW The Real Story Behind Duran Duran Appreciation Day, by M.J. Kennedy Hello!  I know you said the story had to be FICTIONAL, but here's the real story, from the actual guy (ME) who started honoring Duran Duran on his birthday: I was a radio DJ at WKQSfm in a small town in Michigan, and received in the mail at the radio station a request for event/holiday submissions from Chase's Calendar of Events.   I have always been a fan of Duran Duran, and happened to be playing them on the radio at the time, and I thought "This band is VERY underrated (This was in the late 90s, when they were not at the height of their popularity), and deserves recognition!" SO I decided to fill out the form to create a National Duran Duran Appreciation Day. When it came time t

Exclusive BONUS DDAD19 Interview!!!!  By Kirk Harrington From www.cielgloss.com ... “Ciel Gloss is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Manhattan, New York. Her debut album Unnatural World is scheduled to be released November 28, 2018. The album features 10 tracks which range in genre from alternative to rap, new wave, gothic and punk.” I discovered Ciel in my perusing of DD fans and my interest was sparked when she  mentioned that one of the main influences for her music was Duran Duran.  I caught up with Ciel between shows and her busy schedule in New York.  She was gracious and fun and clearly enjoyed talking about Duran Duran.  You will see that as we speak together… Kirk:  Hi Ciel.  Thank you for interviewing with Duran Duran Worldwide.  Our effort is a fan created effort which is about spotlighting Duran Duran and how they have influenced music and popular culture, and particularly professionals who are inspired by them.  Which is why we are inter

This is a fictional tale of the origins of Duran Duran Appreciation Day, submitted by DDWW's own Martin McGregor, also a horror writer: Dr Durand Durand awoke underneath the stadium in Oakland California. After being drawn back to Earth by the sound of thousands of girls screaming his name, he had faced the band who had stolen his name. His minions had failed him, and every attempt to destroy the band and its fans had come to nothing. He had become buried under the wreckage of his own traps for days. He finally managed to crawl out from under the scaffolding where he had come face to face with his arch nemesis, and they had used their music to scupper his plans for world domination.  He had escaped by entering down into the city’s sewer system. For the next few weeks, he remained hidden. He sent his last surviving minion up to the surface to search for supplies every night. When he was finally sure that it was safe for him to emerge from the sewers, he made his way up to the su

Interview by Martin McGregor Elisa Lorello has been a writer and a teacher for all of her life. Elisa is the youngest of seven children, is newly married, and she currently lives in Maine with her husband and children (the furry four-legged kind). She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and taught rhetoric and writing at the college level for more than ten years. In 2012 she became a full-time novelist. To date, she has written eight novels including the bestseller “Faking It.” She also teaches the craft of storytelling, writing process, and rhetoric, and she approaches each subject with enthusiasm and humor. She has featured as a guest speaker at the Triangle Association of Freelancers 2012 and 2014 Write Now! conferences, and in May 2016 she presented a lesson for the Women’s Fiction Writers Association spring workshop. She continues to speak and write about her publishing experience and to teach the craft of writing and re

It is another Duran Duran Appreciation Day and what better way to celebrate it than to participate in a contest to win a prize? The First prize?  A Duran Duran Vintage 80's poster and a Vintage Bumper Sticker The rules? Write us a short story (minimum 1 paragraph) about how you think Duran Duran Appreciation Day came about.  What were its origins?  Who started it?  How did it happen?  It has to be fictional . I will have someone judge the entries and pass out prizes. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places will win a Vintage Bumper Sticker. Please submit all entries to ddworldwide.info@gmail.com.  With the subject line 'DDAD Contest'.  If you are a winner, we will get back to you asking for your address. The deadline to submit an entry is by Sunday, August 11 at midnight.  Thanks for playing! This contest brought to you by Duran Duran Worldwide.  We are a fan created effort with no direct affiliation with Duran Duran.  Please follow us on Facebook!