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Friday Find: November/December Issue of Poets & Writers Magazine

by Erika Dreifus on October 22, 2010

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Well, my subscription copy hasn’t yet arrived, so in all likelihood I’ll be spending part of this weekend’s online time reading the Web-accessible portions of the November/December Poets & Writers. You may want to do the same.

Whatever you do, have a great weekend. See you back here on Monday!

Thursday’s Pre-Publication Post: First Review Is In!

by Erika Dreifus on October 21, 2010

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I received plenty of emails during my recent 10-day trip to Israel. Including two (one was a Google Alert) that let me know that the first review of my short-story collection, Quiet Americans, had been posted.

I have to admit that I was a bit frightened before I read the review, and was both relieved and humbled by the reviewer’s take: “an exceptional book of short stories examining morals, memory and remembrance, and personal conflicts and forgiveness.”

Go ahead–read the review for yourself!

While I Was Away: The October Jewish Book Carnival

by Erika Dreifus on October 20, 2010

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I am back from my amazing trip to Israel (more about that in due course). Before I left NYC, I submitted my contribution for this month’s Jewish Book Carnival. The October Carnival is being hosted by the Jewish Book Council, and you’ll find all the goodies right here. Enjoy!

The Wednesday Web Browser

by Erika Dreifus on October 20, 2010

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Oh, so much transpired while I was away! Here’s an attempt–feeble as it may be–to catch up:

The Writer magazine’s website is having an “open house” (ending midday on Friday, October 22). Lots of content (including market listings) is temporarily open to everyone, subscribers and nonsubscribers alike.
Our list of low-residency MFA programs has been updated to include the new program based at Oklahoma City University.
Speaking of MFA programs, here’s one writer/professor’s take on their benefits.
Another useful usage post from the After Deadline blog.
And because it’s that time of the year: literary Halloween costume ideas.

Notes from Around the Web

by Erika Dreifus on October 8, 2010

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Howard Jacobson’s latest novel, The Finkler Question, was already on my tbr list. Adam Kirsch’s review only solidified my interest.

On a lighter note, if you’re starting to look for Chanukah gifts for the little ones, you may want to check out this list of new titles.

I am so excited for the next Jewish Book Council Twitter Book Club! The chosen book is Julie Orringer’s The Invisible Bridge; the author will participate; and the event will take place online on Tuesday, October 26.

Mazel Tov to author Max Apple on winning a Pew Fellowship (you may recall my appreciation for his collection, The Jew of Home Depot and Other Stories).

More about David Grossman and his newly translated novel, this time from The Jewish Week.

Now up on The Jewish Reader: Philip Roth’s Nemesis.

This will be my final post for ten days or so. I’m heading to Israel tomorrow night! I don’t expect to be online much (if at all) while I’m there, but I do anticipate returning with lots of discoveries to share. Shabbat shalom, and see you when I’m back!