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Which part is historical and which part is fiction? My Semi-official 39 Clues...
It’s by the fantastic writer Margaret Peterson Haddix. What’s there not to like? This post might get me in trouble with my kids, but so be it. In case you don’t know The 39 Clues is a book series for...
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Grandma: A stellar source for writer’s research & just on the other end of...
This grandmother may be cute, but she’s not as awesome as mine! (On the other hand, the little girl is much cuter than I ever was.) I happen to be blessed with an amazing grandmother. At 92 (she should...
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Personal life as a metaphor
In literature, we often use the intimate details of personal life to represent broader issues. In my latest article on Tablet, I used my experience of leaving Israel after making aliyah in childhood to...
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Personal Essays: The Importance of Being Real
While I prefer to write fiction, particularly science fiction and fantasy, I do write other genres. This includes personal essays. I took a little break from writing personal essays over the summer,...
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10 Great 2014 Anniversaries to Write About in the Months Ahead
Following up on a suggestion (I wish I could remember who passed along this hint!), I was scoping out historically significant anniversaries occurring in 2014 as potential topics for my writing. St....
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Conducting interviews to bring realism to your fiction
Radio and television connected Americans with the facts of the ongoing crisis, and also increased their anxiety about its dangers. You’ll find my story “Duck and Cover” in this week’s Binyan. While I...
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Remembering Gil Marks and his contribution to Jewish books and cooking
Last week, Gil Marks passed away at the untimely age of 62. He was a legendary food writer, known not only for his recipes, but for his contribution to our understanding of Jewish food. He did...
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My review of Letters from Mir and the wonders of primary sources
Last week, The Jewish Home L.A. ran my review of the new book, Letters From Mir. Of the books I’ve reviewed professionally in the last couple months, it was the one that surprised me most, on more than...
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