Dear Scribblers,
Moadim L’Simcha. Today’s missive is being written in my Sukkah, where I am definitely understanding the fragility and impermanence of B’nei Yisrael as they wandered in the desert. It’s still sunny in Los Angeles, but temperatures have dropped and there’s a strong wind. Parts of my Sukkah’s roof are flying away as I type. Nonetheless, it’s still fun to be tapping away here, buffeted by the breeze, with my dog lying under the table hoping for some food scraps.
I’m very excited to announce that Scribblers on the Roof is being featured on Erika Dreifus’ blog My Machberet. Erika interviewed me about Scribblers et al and it’s being posted on her site in four parts. The first part is already up, so do head on over to learn more about Scribblers on the Roof, and be sure to check out Erika’s own site. Her moving short story For Services Rendered is currently featured on our site, and was a Moment-Karma Short Fiction Contest finalist.
Also featured on the site is Deborah Rossel’s poem, For My Grandmother.
I’m also delighted to let you know that we are now running Heidi Estrin’s monthly The Book of Life podcasts on our site. Heidi is a children’s librarian whose podcasts cover Jewish books, music and film.
Hopefully you are all starting the Jewish New Year with renewed vigour, and ready to put pen to paper or fingers to keypad. And if you’re the type of person who thinks it’s too late for you to start writing, then you should remember the incomparable Ruth Brin, who sadly passed away on September 30. Ruth published her first novel at the age of 86. So what’s your excuse? There’s a wonderful obituary honouring Ruth over at Twin Cities Jewfolk.
Scribblers would also like to congratulate Deborah Spark on her latest novel, Good for the Jews, a modern retelling of the story of Megillat Esther, set in Madison, Wisconsin. You can read more about Deborah’s latest book at Madison.com
Wishing everyone a wonderful Sukkot and Simhat Torah
Keep scribbling.
Like
