Short Fiction for Hanukkah: “Fidelis”

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I’m honored and delighted to report that the 2011 “Hanukkah Lights” broadcast on National Public Radio features my short story, “Fidelis.” Local broadcast dates and times vary, but you can listen online any time.

In “Fidelis,” I tell another story of World War II, but this time the attention shifts to the Pacific theater. I won’t say too much more than that for now. But I’ll be posting more about the history and resources behind the story in the not-too-distant future.

Jewish Literary Links for Shabbat

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  • I love Linda K. Wertheimer’s “Jewish” Book List for 2011–and not only because my book is included!
  • More about l’Affaire Sakal.
  • This month’s Jewish Book Carnival is hosted by Barbara Krasner and The Whole Megillah.
  • JCurrents has launched a new series of articles on Jewish writers, “People of the Book 101.”
  • From the Jewish Book Council on Twitter (@JewishBook): “Are you an org looking to curate a reading list for us? If so, let us know! We’re always looking for new ideas.” Sample lists and contact info here.

    • Shabbat shalom!

    Thursday’s Work-in-Progress: A Significant Purchase

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    It has been a busy and productive week, writing-wise. I’ve had a poem accepted for 2012 publication. I had a wonderful time chatting on the phone about the stories in Quiet Americans with a group from a Chicagoland congregation. Meanwhile, Quiet Americans received a lovely review on the Books, Personally blog (and I was interviewed, too). A book that I’ve been looking forward to reviewing for JewishJournal.com arrived in the mail. And I’ve been cooking up a project with some of the Fiction Writers Review editors. Best of all, I’ve been managing to get some writing done early every morning.

    I’m grateful for all of these developments. But today, I don’t want to dwell on them. Instead, in this post, I want to tell you about a significant purchase I made a few days ago. (more…)

    The Wednesday Web Browser for Writers

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  • I was honored to be asked to contribute a title to Literary Commentary’s “Not Another Best-of-the-Year List.”
  • Being a writer requires a more varied professional background than you might think. Check out Robert Lee Brewer’s list of “8 Jobs of Modern Writers.”
  • Travel-writing tips from Necee Regis.
  • Some notes from a visit to “The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats.”
  • From Carol Tice: “113 Things You Can Do to Grow Your Freelance Writing Income–Now.”
  • Next month’s Practicing Writer newsletter will feature an interview with my friend, author Natalie Wexler. Meantime, read about some of Natalie’s latest publishing experiences (including some reflections on a certain online bookseller) right here.