John Soltes is an award-winning journalist. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Earth Island Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, New Jersey Monthly and at Time.com, among other publications. E-mail him at john@hollywoodsoapbox.com.

Here is a sampling of his stories from over the years. For a more extensive offering, visit his online magazine, Hollywood Soapbox.

“Harsh Words Amid the Hallelujahs,” The New York Times — July 22, 2007

“In the Footsteps of the Quiet American,” Time.com — Oct. 10, 2007

“Ritual Combat at the India-Pakistan Border,” Time.com — Nov. 30, 2007

“CBGB’s Hilly Kristal: An Original to the End,” Time.com — Aug. 30, 2007

“Rapturous Raptors: Ospreys Return to the Garden State,” New Jersey Monthly — April 8, 2013

“Flying Blind,” Earth Island Journal — Spring 2012

“New York’s Indie Scene Expands to Outer Boroughs,” The Hollywood Reporter