The Whole Megillah- Author’s Notebook | When We Were Shadows by Janet WeesThe Whole Megillah (TWM): What prompted you to write this book? Janet Wees (JW): When I visited the memorial site of The Hidden Village in the mid-2000s, it affected me more than other sites I’d seen; it gave me a … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- On My Night Stand | The Seven by Ellen FriedmanI attended a session at the Princeton Public Library three weeks ago about writing the memories of others. The speaker, professor and memoirist Ellen G. Friedman, shared her family’s story: seven of her family members escaped east into the Soviet … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Literary Offerings into the World | March 2018 ReportPoetry: 8 submissions (American Poetry Review, Redivider, Bodega, Bateau, Comstock Review, Agni, Salt Hill Journal, Lunch Ticket). 0 acceptances. 1 rejection (Rappahannock Review). I gave two poetry readings from Chicken Fat this month: Somerset Poetry Group at the Bridgewater Library … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Two Seats Left! Mining Your Memories on the PageTwo seats remain in the April online memoir class. Claim your place now! In November 2011, I drafted a genealogical memoir, piecing together 20 years of research conducted in cramped libraries, intimidating archives, and through the efforts of hired researchers … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- On My Night Stand | A Primer for Poets and Readers of Poetry by Gregory OrrEvery now and then I like to indulge in a good craft book. I am a fan of Gregory Orr’s poetry and saw this book advertised in the latest issue of The Writer’s Chronicle. It’s targeted toward young poets—a population … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- March 2018 Jewish Book CarnivalThe Whole Megillah is pleased to once again host the monthly Jewish Book Carnival! Here are this month’s links: Chava Pinchuck spoke with Yael Levy about romance novels and social commentary. Over on My Machberet, Erika Dreifus routinely curates pre-Shabbat Jewish-lit links. Here’s … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Announcing The Whole Megillah Writing Career Coaching ServiceAbout Our Writing Career Coaching Service Trying to find your voice in a crowded marketplace? Frustrated by rejections? Unsure of your strengths? Going in too many directions at once or unsure of which path to follow? Let The Whole Megillah … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- On My Night Stand | A World Erased by Noah LedermanI continue to be a sucker for memoir, and Holocaust memoir in particular. But I’m looking to this book for how Lederman moves back and forth in time, from his present self to his seven-year-old self, points in between, and … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Three-in-One | The PromiseThe Promise is a 32-page picture book, written by cousins Margie Wolfe and Pnina Bat Zvi, illustrated by Isabella Cardinal, forthcoming in April 2018 by Second Story Press. In this true story, sisters Rachel and Toby keep a promise to … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Mining Your Memories on the PageIn November 2011, I drafted a genealogical memoir, piecing together 20 years of research conducted in cramped libraries, intimidating archives, and through the efforts of hired researchers in Europe. In the fall of 2015, I took a part of that … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Author’s Notebook | When We Were Shadows by Janet Wees
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