Podcast: Should Just Anybody Write a Memoir?
Most publishers, with lots of snooty sarcasm, disagree with me on this: I think everybody has a memoir in them.
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!
Marilène Phipps Tells Her Spiritual Vodou Journey by Way of Catholicism and Mormonism
Marilène is one of many talented authors I’ve interviewed for Calumet Editions, where I’m also producing audiobooks.
Podcast Author Interview: J. Dianne Dotson Finds Right Blend of Science and Science Fiction
How do you properly mix science in science fiction? J. Dianne Dotson has found the
Older Authors Refuse to Fade Away
Where are the books for grownups? For those who really know what it’s like to face ageist stereotypes?
Ask 72 Jews About God, Get Infinite Opinions
Philosopher Andrew Pessin takes a look at Jewish thought through the ages, discovers “exhilarating” disagreement.
Author Says Enough Already with Tikkun Olam, or Healing the World; That’s Not Judaism
Is Tikkun Olam ripping Judaism apart? I interviewed author Jonathan Neumann for Publishers Weekly.
What’s Up With Wattpad?
Where Are Young Writers? My conversation with Ashleigh Gardner of Wattpad Studios and author Jandra Sutton
Comrade Stalin Met His Match With Author Arkady Polishchuk, Former Jewish Refusnik
There are very few living people who can relate this story of life under communist rule.
Rabbi Firestone Opens My Eyes on Holocaust Trauma Inherited by Future Generations
The solution is to do what many Jews already do—channel that pain into easing the suffering of others.
Audio Author Interview After Sexual Abuse, Rachel Thompson Fixes What’s ‘Broken’
Writing her books, and helping others on Twitter, has brought Rachel healing after almost a lifetime of trauma.