Unpacking the ‘Jewish Space Laser’ Conspiracy Theory
In a recent article and accompanying podcast, I had the chance to explore the perplexing
Publishing
This is my home for author interviews. I produce podcasts and interview indie authors for the Alliance of Independent Authors; and I write about Jewish authors and Jewish-themed books for Publishers Weekly. This area will be updated with new stuff, greatest hits, and some commentary/advice for authors and editors. Enjoy!
Creative Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Me
Every other Sunday, I join Orna Ross, director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, for
Working With a Developmental Book Editor
Over at Writer’s Hive, I write about how to work with a developmental book editor.
TwitterChat: How to Work With a Developmental Editor
I recently took part in a TwitterChat with Tim Lewis at the Alliance of Independent
Michael Steinhardt, Jewish Pride, and Birth of Birthright
When I was managing editor at JTA (1999-2001) I covered the birth of Birthright Israel and other issues
Jewish Mobsters Knew How to Properly Punch Nazis
Author Michael Benson chronicles how Jewish leaders worked together with the likes of Meyer Lansky.
Is Forgiveness ‘Wrong Way’ to Cope with Holocaust?
Auschwitz survivor Eva Mozes Kor chose to forgive the Nazis. And that went too far for many Jews. But who are we to tell them how to move on with their lives?
Podcast: Indie Publishing is a Great News Story
Indie publishing is a great news story! I recently flew from my hometown of Traverse
Authors Bring Holocaust Story to Young Readers
Publishers Weekly ran a feature I wrote on a groundbreaking children’s book by Michigan author
Author Brings Executed Iranian Jewish Leader to Life
Shahrzad Elghanayan was only seven when her grandfather was murdered in the 1979 Iranian revolution. She remembers him in a biography.