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A Conversation With Writing And Publishing Expert Jane Friedman
It’s my absolute pleasure to share my interview with writing and publishing expert Jane Friedman on episode 8 of my limited series podcast Let’s Talk Memoir! Jane Friedman joins me for a conversation about the most common craft issues she sees in memoir manuscripts,...
When We Began Judging Ourselves
I’m so excited to share that the first two episodes of my new limited series podcast THE BODY MYTH are here! A few months ago, I began surveying women about their body image experience. I asked questions like: When did you begin judging your body? What messages did...
Take Up Space
I hope February is treating you well so far. This month I’m thinking about all the ways it feels good to take up space in the world: To accept our size Our bodies Where we come from What makes us happy How we choose to live To honor what we have lost What we need What...
An Honest Look Inside and Out
What I’m working on-New Podcast announcement! Did you know that 50% of American girls ages 11-13 feel they are overweight? And more than half of the women I’ve interviewed for my body survey reported feeling self-conscious about how they look more than ten times a...
Turning Dark Into Light
I’ve been thinking about views– how so many people can look out upon what objectively might seem like the same landscape or feature but see it so differently from others. I especially get this feeling about office buildings and apartment buildings. All those identical...
We Already Are Who We’re Supposed To Be
Happy November! I’m thrilled to be a co-author of The Parenting Odyssey: Trials, Treasures, and Triumphs of Parenting in a Pandemic, edited by Carol Muleta! We’re having a virtual book launch on December 1 and 2 at 8pm EST which is free to attend but please register...
A Knowing About Your Work
I remember hearing from some writers and writing teachers years ago when I was beginning that the only way to be serious about writing was to commit to doing it every day. Even better, get started at the same time every day, and meet the same word count goal each...
The Cult Vault, Social Media, and The Stew
Hi, friends! I hope this newsletter finds you well. The weather has begun to cool, and the kids are back in school (for now), so I’m feeling a new rhythm to my days beginning. I hope life is feeling more predictable by you, too. Please read on for interview and...
An August Update From Your Friend, Ronit!
My Latest Book Updates I was thrilled when The Mighty named my new memoir When She Comes Back one of the “Best True Crime Books of 2021,” and I am thrilled all over again to be included by Shafeeka Hafeez in her Gutsy Creative piece. “Three Powerful Memoirs from...
There’s Room For Us All
Made It Through The Heat Dome The heat melted our brains over here in Seattle during late June but I have good news to report: I am still alive AND I was able to get edits to my publisher for my next book! This collection of my short stories entitled Home Is A Made-Up...