Wow, what a weekend at the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop ! Last weekend, I attended the EBWW in Dayton, Ohio to teach two classes. It was such a privilege to work with so many talented, passionate and dedicated writers. The spirit of Erma was everywhere. As Erma said, “It takes a lot of courage to […]
My October Author Newsletter has just dropped. Read about my current in-the-news obsession and how its shaping the thriller I’m writing, my latest 5-Star thriller read, how my characters talk to me in my sleep and more . . . while you’re there, subscribe to my newsletter to never miss any of the oops, yikes […]
I’m thrilled to share my humor essay Vacation Anxiety Syndrome published in this month’s issue of Martha’s Vineyard Magazine. It chronicles the day our friends Syd and Ted and their sons visited us during our MV family vacation and the high jinks that ensued under the inevitable pressure of creating the perfect day . . . […]
I’m so excited about this event! The JCC of Central NJ has invited me to speak at their incredible author series, and it’s happening April 22, at 7:30 pm ET. I’ll be in conversation with my dear friend Marci Kleinberg-Bandelli. Not only is Marci one of my first readers, as a compassionate therapist, she provides great insight […]
I’m thrilled to announce that the launch date for my newest psychological suspense, FOLLOWING YOU, is November 16, 2020. I’m so excited to share this book with you. It’s been in the works for some time and has evolved dramatically (some of you are intimately aware of the evolution and I thank you for sticking […]
I’m so excited to share news about FOLLOWING YOU, my upcoming psychological suspense. Thanks to all of THE MEMORY BOX readers for reaching out to ask about the who, what, where, and when of the new book. FOLLOWING YOU is a real departure from THE MEMORY BOX. First of all, it’s set in the fictional […]
Why the beginning is not always the best place to begin. You’ve thought about it forever, and this is it. You’re jumping in. You’re writing your first book! So what do you do? Put on a shabby sweater, pour yourself a scotch and open a new doc on your laptop. Then—it dawns on you. You […]
For some reason, the idea of creative risk-taking keeps coming to mind today. I usually think about it when I hear Bohemian Rhapsody and remember what Queen’s agent said to the band (in the movie) when they wanted to record it as a single: “Opera? Six minutes long? No radio station will ever play it.” […]
I’m so excited to announce that I will be presenting at this year’s Morristown Festival of Books in Morristown, NJ on October 12th at 4pm! I’ll be sharing an abridged version of my Self-Publish Like A Pro workshop and I’d be thrilled to see you! Immediately following the presentation, I’ll be signing copies of THE […]
Even as I type out that headline, I can’t believe it. My modest self-published thriller—who would’ve thunk it? The thing that caused years of frustration and disappointment is now responsible for unexpected squeals and ripples of joy. To mark this occasion, I recently sat down to answer some of my most frequently asked reader questions. […]
