Who is this person telling the story?
And do I trust them?
Any time I begin reading a new book there's a period of adjustment when I struggle to feel comfortable with the narrator's voice, and … Continue reading >>
What?
While I’ve always been a writer, and I write in lots of genres and about lots of topics, these days I am focused on writing emotional novels with compelling Jewish characters that fill their … Continue reading >>
You never know what you need until you find it:
One person's trash is another's treasure. Years ago, I had garage sales to get rid of my kids' outgrown clothes, toys and sports equipment, and … Continue reading >>
Give it to me straight:
A writer on Twitter/X asked: "What do you understand by the term 'literary fiction' in three words or fewer." Among the comments, I read:
Ouch! That's a whole lotta … Continue reading >>
Fiction to lean into, to absorb, to take your time reading
Author Bonnie Jo Campbell's newest novel, "The Waters," is not to be missed if you like dense, provocative fiction.
My review is … Continue reading >>
Welcome fellow Detroit author, Lisa Peers, to my blog:
Lisa Peers and I met many years ago at a Detroit Working Writers Conference. I remember her sitting at the table in the conference room with … Continue reading >>