Writing
12.24.24 The No Judgment 2024 List of Books
It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time for everyone’s “best of” list, or “favorites of” lists — and it’s hard not to check them out for recommendations to put on your own reading lists for the next year! But I have a mixed reaction to reviews. Long ago I decided I didn’t…
Read More12.1.24 Veteran Italian gem Bottino hits all the right notes, and all the right flavors
Note: My friend and I were given free dinners at Bottino in exchange for (me) writing a post about the experience, but my opinions are my own and not influenced by anyone else. My husband likes to say that growing up for him, Italian food was just “food.” (Neither of us are of Italian extraction.)…
Read More11.12.24 ‘Tune in Tomorrow’ book cover evolution — Part 2!
Tune in Tomorrow, my debut novel about a reality TV show run by mythical creatures, for mythical creatures — but starring humans — has been out for the world to enjoy since August 2022. And back in May of 2022, I was able to reveal the book’s incredible, eye-popping original cover (thanks to a special…
Read More10.30.24 Russ Colchamiro investigates the world of Angela Hardwicke for the 12th time with new novel ‘Trigger Point’
I’m not sure where or when I originally met Russ Colchamiro — but I do know that I heard about his amazing interview show the Russ’s Rockin’ Rollercoaster long before we ended up connecting in person. Russ is one of those energetic forces of nature you occasionally come across in this business, a guy who…
Read More10.12.24 When it rains, it pours: On having three books coming out next year
Well, now I’ve gone and done it. I’ve signed two separate contracts for four books (and a reprint) that’ll start coming out in November (the reissue/reprint), April 2025, August 2025 and then (likely) October 2025 and sometime in 2026. This feels surreal. It also feels like the result of a lot of hard work (hard…
Read More12.22.23 The No Judgment 2023 List of Books
Every year, they show up like clockwork. Or the holidays. “Best of” and “favorite” books of this year. Well, I’m fency about labeling books that way; to me, the best thing you can do is talk about the books you read and which ones stuck with you the most. And so here’s the list of…
Read More12.03.23 Solid new Italian restaurant Bread & Stone loves its pistachios and pasta
Note: My friend and I were given free dinners at Bread & Stone in exchange for (me) writing a post about the experience, but my opinions are my own and not influenced by anyone else. Bread & Stone 308 E. 6th Street New York Open Wednesday-Sunday, 4-10pm In my opinion, it’s hard to screw up…
Read More8.7.23 Telling past and present with my new ‘Jewish Futures’ story
Writers are magpies. Writers are miners. Writers are fabulists. It’s what we do, it’s how we get stories told: A little from Column A, a little from Column B, often a lot from Column X. The events I wrote about in my story, “Matzah Ball Soup for the Vershluggin Soul,” featured in the brand-new Jewish…
Read More5.12.23 Joy E. Held explains why you need a study guide for your book
Joy E. Held wears a lot of hats: freelance editor, educator, Yoga Alliance registered yoga and meditation teacher, English processor, certified Journal to the Self facilitator and workshop presenter with over 500 articles published across trade magazines, newspapers and literary journals. But she’s also an author, with a historical romance novel (Message to Love) and…
Read More4.17.23 ‘I finally hit a wall’: Discussing doors and deals with Brenda W. Clough
Brenda Clough is a writer of many worlds, and a pretty amazing person. Her oeuvre ranges from science fiction to Victorian historical adventures, and she was nominated for both a Hugo and a Nebula award in 2002 for her novella, May Be Some Time. I first came in contact with her remotely while working with…
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