Robert Kiener

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Robert Kiener
Robert Kiener is an award-winning writer. For more than four decades his work has appeared in a wide range of publications from Reader's Digest to Time-Life Books to the London Times and the Christian Science Monitor. He has been based as an editor and staff writer for Reader's Digest in Hong Kong, England, Canada and now the USA. He has also been a correspondent for Asia Inc. and Business Tokyo magazines in London and Washington D.C. and a Contributing Writer for Congressional Quarterly Press. Using the same reportorial and investigative skills he developed as an internationally-acclaimed journalist, he also writes, edits and consults on editorial branding and marketing matters for a select group of private, commercial and institutional clients. He is presently based in Stowe, Vermont. EMAIL: RobKiener[AT]AOL.com; Tel: 802-253-296three
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Reader's Digest

Reader's Digest
Click on the Reader's Digest logo for some of my recent articles

Reprint

Reprint
My Reader's Digest article, "50 Seconds From Death," which has run in more than 30 countries, has been included in the 2022 book, "The Best of Reader's Digest: Timeless Favorites." For more information click on the picture.

New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Awards

I won two first place awards in the "Human Interest Feature Story" and "Local Personality Profile" categories in the April, 2021 NENPA competition. Regarding the first award, the judges said: "Robert Kiener’s take on Vermont sheep farmer Bambi Freeman showcases the best writing in the human interest feature category, head and shoulders above other entries. Young reporters could learn much here. It’s clear that Kiener is not only a superb writer, but a keen observer as well – with details that jump off the page and bring this feisty octogenarian to life. He is particularly skilled in employing quotes – with restraint, yet always positioned for maximum effect..."

My profile of Olympic champion skier Billy Kidd won a first place award in the 2020 New England Newspaper and Press Association's (NENPA) annual contest. The judges said, “Bright writing and skillful juxtaposition of Billy Kidd in his heyday and today make this a can’t-put-down profile — even if you’ve never strapped on skis.”


Congressional Quarterly Press Contributing Writer

Congressional Quarterly Press Contributing Writer
As a Contributing Writer for Washington DC-based Congressional Quarterly Press, I have written more than a dozen 10,000-word reports on a variety of international issues. Subjects I have covered include: North Korea, Pakistan, Honor Killings, Children at Risk, Wildlife Smuggling, Gendercide and more. Some of these reports have been reprinted as chapters in the Sage Publications book series, “Selections From CQ Researcher.” (Click on the above book for an example of one of my CQ reports.)

The very funny; very, very talented photographer Mark Mann

The very funny; very, very talented photographer Mark Mann
Click pic to see what makes Emma Stone laugh

Ed Koren

Ed Koren
Click on this Ed Koren cartoon for my profile of him

Profile

Profile
Click on pic for my profile of photographer Aline Smithson

The Late, Great Jerry Uelsmann

The Late, Great Jerry Uelsmann
Sadly, the innovative photographer Jerry Uelsmann died in 2022 at 87. Click on his picture for my profile of him.

Profile

Profile
Click picture for profile of internationally-acclaimed Vermont sculptor David Stromeyer

Profile

Profile
Click on pic for my profile of noted wildlife photographer Tom Murphy

Awards

Awards
My profile of former Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill Lee won a First Place Award in the "Personality Profile" category of the 2017 New England Newspaper & Press Association Awards. It was also named "Best Feature Story" of the year by the New England Society of News Editors. Click on pic for the article.

Profile

Profile
For my profile on the immensely talented photographer Keith Carter click on pic (© Libby Vinnels)

Book Chapter

Book Chapter
My article on "Media Bias" has recently been reprinted in the Congressional Quarterly Press book, "Issues in Media." (Click on the cover for more info.)

Human Interest

Human Interest
My article on humanitarian Scott Neeson was published in Reader's Digest. (Click on above photo for article.) A follow up here: https://scottneeson.com/2018/07/18/giving-children-a-chance/

Book Chapter

Book Chapter
My article on a Norway polar bear attack is in "Alive!," published by Simon & Schuster. (Click on cover for more info.)

Folio Magazine Award

Folio Magazine Award
My article on Joel Meyerowitz for Professional Photographer Magazine won First Place in a "Best Magazine Profile" category (Associations/Non-Profit) in Folio Magazine's 2019 Eddie Awards. Click on pic for details.

New England Home Magazine

New England Home Magazine
I have written for New England Home Magazine for more than a decade. Click on the pic above for a selection of my articles.

Award

Award
My article on Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum won first place in the 2016 Holland Press Awards, category "Best Dutch Icons Article." Click on the picture for the article.

Profile

Profile
Click on pic to read my article about the creator of this famous picture

Who Knew?

Who Knew?
Click on pic for a surprising story

Cruise Ship "Turnaround Day"

Ever wonder what "turnaround day" on a cruise ship entails?
Click here to find out.

Human Interest Article

Human Interest Article
My article on Purple Hearts Reunited has run in the U.S. and international editions of Reader's Digest. (Click on picture for story.) A follow up here: https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2018/3/reuniting-purple-hearts-with-those-who-fought-bled-and-died

Jerry Uelsmann--Master Photogrpaher

A Once-A-Year Feature (Thankfully)

A Once-A-Year Feature (Thankfully)
Click on pic for full article

Travel

Travel
Click on the picture for a visit to a quirky, offbeat museum in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. For my radio interview with Rudy Maxa on the museum go to https://rmworldtravel.com/podcasts/2017-2/13-may-2017-rudy-maxas-world-with-the-careys-cia-remote/

Current Events

Current Events
CQ Press has published my report on Religion. (Click on image above for more information.)

Profile

Profile
I am a huge fan of photographer Rodney Smith, who sadly recently passed away. Click on the picture for my article on him and his work.

Profile

Profile
My profile of London-based photographer David Bailey was published by Professional Photographer Magazine. (Click picture for article.)

Profile

Profile
My article on wildlife photographer Graham McGeorge was published in Professional Photographer Magazine. Click on pic for full article.

Profile

Profile
My profile of photographer Lois Greenfield has been published by Professional Photographer Magazine. (Click on her picture for copy.)

Artist Profile

Artist Profile
Profile of Artist Charlie Hunter

Photographer Profile

Photographer Profile
For my article on the Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf click on the picture.

Current Events

Current Events
My 10,000-word report on "High School Dropouts" was published by CQ Press (Copyright CQ Press)

Asia-based Profile

Asia-based Profile
My profile of Cambodia-based photographer John McDermott was published by Professional Photographer Magazine

Artist Profile

Artist Profile
My article on Robert Indiana, New England Home Magazine. Click above for the article.,

CQ Press

CQ Press
My 10,000-word report on "The Future of Public Universities" was published on by CQ Press (Copyright CQ Press)

Artist Profile

Artist Profile
Click on picture for my profile of Kathleen Kucka

Case Studies

I have written numerous case studies for businesses and institutions. Click here for more information and sample case studies and here.

What My Clients Are Saying

"Like the best of writers, Robert Kiener is a skilled storyteller. We love the way he uses the power of narrative to tell our company's story to a busy, demanding audience. He's a pro."

--W.C., Marketing VP



"We wanted the best and that's what we got with Robert Kiener. His unique combination of investigative journalistic expertise and marketing savvy resulted in a perfectly targeted series of case studies."

--P.M., Marketing Director



"It was intriguing watching Robert Kiener as he discovered the essence of what we are about as a company and showed us how to express it in concise, effective, and elegant prose. "

--S.D., Corporate CEO







Books

Books
These are just a few of the books that include Robert Kiener's non-fiction writing. He has written more than 50 chapters in non-fiction books published by companies such as Time-Life Books, Reader's Digest Books, Dorling Kindersley, St. Remy Press, Redefinition, U.S. News and World Report Books, etc. The topics range from 8,000-word chapters on Early Christianity to shorter pieces on baseball, Irish Literature, travel, international history, "Mysterious Places" and much more.

Interviews

Robert Kiener regularly does radio interviews to promote his articles, including appearances on the BBC, CBC and USA-based radio stations. Click here for a travel-related interview he did with Rudy Maxa, the host of America's most widely syndicated travel talk radio show. And here https://rmworldtravel.com/podcasts/2015-2/august-29-2015-hour-1/ (at 11:28) and here: https://rmworldtravel.com/podcasts/13-may-2017-rudy-maxas-world-with-the-careys-cia-remote/

Education

Cambridge University
Cambridge, England
M. Phil., International Relations,

University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
M.A., Asian Studies,

Ohio University
Athens, Ohio
B.S. in Journalism, cum laude,
B.A. in English, cum laude and Departmental Honors
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