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The Making of Infidelity, the Movie: Before the Movie is Shot!

When Infidelity: a Memoir was first published in 2000, it was greeted with a starred review from PW, a paperback auction, sales in the UK and Australia, and a movie sale. As time went on, it went out of print. Dzanc Books decided to reprint it and a trade paperback is once again the shelves. I am thrilled… Read more
Winter
How I Write

This blog was originally published by Girl Who Reads website when I was a guest in 2012 and then was reposted in March, 2018. I wanted to share it here, with all of you. Hi! Today, I have National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize nominee Ann Pearlman guest posting. Author of several non-fiction and fiction books, her newest novel A Gift for… Read more
Art: Catalyst for Change

Juliet and me talking about our art show, Re/Viewing Oppression My mass incarceration sculpture, Juliet Seignious’ chalkline paintings, and our collaborative art were displayed in a pop-up show Re/Viewing Oppression at the Ann Arbor Art Center. At the same time period, a show with emphasis on protest art was displayed and a panel of activists… Read more
Re/Viewing Oppression at Ann Arbor Art Center 3/15-4/5/2018
I am thrilled that my art will be on display at the Ann Arbor Art Center from March 15- April 5, 2018. Metal sculpture from my Mass Incarceration Series is displayed on the first floor Gallery along with Juliet Seignious’ work entitled Requiem/ChalkLines. There will be a closing reception and conversation with… Read more
The Story of Mr. Blue is now FREE

My recently released illustrated tale, The Story of Mr. Blue, is now FREE for three days on Amazon! This short story is perfect for families to share. Detailing the formation of a relationship between the author and a Beta fish, it shows the unique personality of the fish, as well as the growing sense of connection and joy between… Read more
The Joy of Collaborative Creation

Writing and art are isolated passions. I envy musicians, dancers and actors who hone and produce art as a team, especially jazz musicians who play off each other in instant shared creation. But writers and artists rarely share the joy of creating with another. Yes, we work with writing buddies to improve our work,… Read more
A Short Bird Story: Lust and Loss

This year birds welcomed spring with a lusty flurry, celebrating the season by swooping through trees, trilling, cawing, pecking, whistling, singing, and chirping. Bright red birds, hopping robins, wood-peckers, red and gold finches, vibrant blue jays played and zoomed in the forest surrounding my house. Desire and excitement in the air. A Baltimore Oriole arrived… Read more
Women’s March Los Angeles
Hands Across America Cookies

Holidays are fast approaching and our country is still ricocheting from the divisive election. Now it’s the time for festivals and welcoming a new year. The holidays at this season– with the Christmas tree lights, Hanukah candles, and the Kwanza lights –are our way to bring brightness into the dark time of the year. Soon… Read more