Welcome

“No great thing is created suddenly.” ~ Epictetus


My Writing

Learn more about my current writing projects, including my novel, The House on Maple Street; my novella e-book, The Package; works in progress; and the occasional short story.

Contact Me

To submit a book for review, request an interview, or if you have a general question or comment, please contact me via the form. Please allow 48 hours for a response.


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Book Reviews

So many books, so little time! I am an avid reader and love to share recommendations with fellow readers. My choice in books tend to vary by my mood but some of my favorites are mystery, suspense, thriller, and humor. Get my reviews direct to your inbox every Wednesday and check back here for monthly features.

Authors seeking book reviews, please complete the form with the details of your book.

Interviews

I’ve had the great privilege of working with some wonderful authors. Take a little time to peruse my interviews.

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Recent Media

Interview with Cheryl Holloway

Alternative” Book Cover Award Winner, February 2020

Interview with Teagal.com: Empowerment, Passion, & Dedication

Q&A with Deborah Kalb

Strong Women, New Matriarchs by SJ Schwaidelson


Blog Feed

Great Reading Picks for the Hebrew School Classroom
Jewish Children's Books The Mitzvah of Teaching Children The Torah commands us to teach our children and with Rosh Hashanah fast approaching, so too is the start of the religious school year in many synagogues and temples. As a teacher myself, I'm also preparing for the return to the classroom. I teach a group of …
A New Short Story by Author Heidi Slowinski
April Short Story Feature One of the highlights of my tenure as a member of Toastmasters was coordinating a Murder Mystery theme meeting. Keeping members engaged and motivated to continue working toward their goals can be a challenge. So in an effort to liven things up a bit, I worked with a few other members …
Latest Short Story Contest – Win a $25 Prize
Attention writers! This month's short story contest theme is: A Short Story Inspired by Your Career Entries must be received by midnight April 24th, cst. Selected stories will be featured during the month of October. Read on for further guidelines. Short Story Contest Guidelines Stories are to be 1,500 to 3,000 words. All genres welcome. …
New Books for Your Reading List – April 18, 2023
Read Along with Me This week, I'm looking forward to enjoying a pair of thrillers. The first is a spy thriller, The Man in the Corduroy Suit. Author James Wolff draws on his own experience working in the British government for this series. And my second selection, The Hand that Feeds You by Mercedes Rosende, …

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As a thank you for registering for our email list, you’ll receive free printable reading journal templates and a bonus 100 book reading list! Members of the email list also receive an exclusive discount code for my Etsy store: MapleStreetStudioHRS.