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Exciting News!
Monkfish Press will soon publish a book called The Rooster Princess and Other Tales: Jewish Stories Repopulated with Spunky Heroines, Wise Women, Brave Crones and Powerful
Drafts and Revisions
I am also excited to share that I finished drafting the manuscript of a new novel. Not only have I finished the first draft, I have
Manhattan Mondays
On July 4, 2023, Alan and I started one of my favorite traditions, Manhattan Monday. Every week, we experiment with different cocktails that riff off
The Rooster Princess And Other Tales
xxxxx In 2022, four of my fellow maggidot (plural for female storytellers) and I discussed with our teacher and mentor, Maggidah Debra Gordon Zaslow, how
Distractions and Resolutions
I’ll work on this when my life calms down. Have you ever said that to yourself? I certainly have. The problem is—my life never calms
Live Storytelling
Sometimes the things that distract me from writing are good things, such as preparing to tell a story. There are few things that I love
Benefits of Neurodiversity
To be honest, not all things that distract me are important. Often, thoughts pop into my head or someone says something that sends me down
Dealing with Stress
I’ve been quieter here than I’ve wanted to be the past couple of months. Partly it’s due to something positive that has kept me busy—editing
Creative Self-Care
When I searched for ideas to reduce my stress and anxiety, I found tons of information on the importance of creativity. Articles in ScienceDirect, Psychology Today, MQ Mental