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Hi friends, Some quick business: I’m very excited to share that I rebound a copy of my debut novel Endpapers by hand, and my publisher, Algonquin Books…

Feb 21

Hi friends, What a week! As most of you know by now, my debut novel Endpapers published on Tuesday! I’m excited to finally be able to share this story…

Feb 13

Hi friends, It’s an exciting time. My debut novel Endpapers will officially be out in less than one week — on 2/7! I hope you’ll pick up a copy, if you…

Feb 1

Hi friends, We’ve all been there (or if you haven’t, good for you! we’re not jealous): Inspiration strikes. You have a Great Idea for a new novel or…

Jan 18

Hi friends, This weekend for Jami Attenberg’s #mini1000 I set aside both mornings to work on my shiny new novel, which I’ve had to abandon for the last…

Jan 10

A guest issue by novelist and pie-ist Amy Wallen

Jan 4

Hi friends, I hope everyone is cozy and warm and enjoying the holidays in your own way. My family is interfaith and we celebrate Chanukah and Christmas…

Dec 28, 2022

Hi friends, The last week has been a wonderful whirlwind. Almost two years since I signed my contract for my debut novel, Endpapers, a box of finished…

Dec 19, 2022

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