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[April Featured Short Story] The Kashering by Heidi Slowinski
Posted on April 11, 2022 Leave a Comment
Monthly Short Story Feature One of my writing goals for 2022 is to create more short stories. They’re a good creative exercise and sometimes lead to bigger ideas for novels. Or who knows, maybe an eventual collection of short stories in the form of a new book. My selection this month is more personal in […]
March 2022 Wrap Up
Posted on April 6, 2022 Leave a Comment
Welcome to my March Wrap-Up! I am two books away from the finish line on my 2022 reading goal. I’ve had the opportunity to review nine wonderful books this month and have included links to my weekly reading lists as well. You’ll also find my March Short Story and my reading list celebrating Women’s History […]
March Update from Author Heidi Slowinski
Posted on March 28, 2022 Leave a Comment
March has been a really exciting month for me personally. First, I would like to thank all of my followers for your continued support. If you’ve submitted a book review request, participated in the monthly contest, shared a post, commented, or clicked like: thank you! Traffic is up 15% over first quarter of 2021. Which […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Jewish Authors
Posted on March 21, 2022 Leave a Comment
In honor of Women’s History Month, I’ve compiled a list of books celebrating Jewish Women. As I was working on this list, I tried to pull from a variety of experiences. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, I hope I’ve managed to represent a number of view points across different time periods. […]
[March Featured Short Story] The Bus to Haifa by Heidi Slowinski
Posted on March 14, 2022 Leave a Comment
Monthly Short Story Feature One of my writing goals for 2022 is to create more short stories. They’re a good creative exercise and sometimes lead to bigger ideas for novels. Or who knows, maybe an eventual collection of short stories in the form of a new book. The story I’ve selected for this month is […]
[February Short Story Contest Winner] Sirens by Lindsey B.
Posted on March 7, 2022 Leave a Comment
Thank you to everyone who submitted work for the February Short Story Contest. The winning entry is: Sirens by Lindsey B. Lindsey’s entry was in response to the writing prompt: Unconventional Love. I enjoy the double meaning of the title. Please Enjoy Sirens Even in my boyfriend’s shower, I don’t take off all my makeup. […]
February 2022 Wrap Up
Posted on March 2, 2022 Leave a Comment
Welcome to my February Wrap-Up! I managed to cross another twenty-five titles off my reading list and am already two-thirds of the way to my reading goal for the year. I’ve had the opportunity to review five wonderful books this month and have included links to my weekly reading lists as well. Join the conversation. […]
February Update from Author Heidi Slowinski
Posted on February 28, 2022 Leave a Comment
This month, I’ve continued my goal to incorporate more stories and articles. My short story feature this month, entitled “Closing Time”, features a female bartender locking up for the night when something unexpected occurs. Or does it? Also, in celebration of Black History Month, I compiled a list of books by Black Jewish authors. Links […]
Celebrating Diversity – Books by Black Jewish Writers
Posted on February 21, 2022 Leave a Comment
This month, in honor of Black History Month, I wanted to bring you a reading list featuring books by Black Jewish Writers. The Jewish community is a rich tapestry of many diverse voices and our literature is reflective of that. I’m looking forward to adding these books to my own reading list and learning more […]
[February Featured Short Story] Closing Time by Heidi Slowinski
Posted on February 14, 2022 Leave a Comment
Monthly Short Story Feature One of my writing goals for 2022 is to create more short stories. They’re a good creative exercise and sometimes lead to bigger ideas for novels. Or who knows, maybe an eventual collection of short stories in the form of a new book. The story I’ve selected for this month is […]
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