In this interview, Sally Wiener Grotta converses with renowned author and futurist Robert J. Sawyer about various topics including human consciousness, quantum entanglement, and the implications of technology on the future. Sawyer...
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The blog post reflects on the premiere of Aracelis Girmay's play 'An Experiment in Voices' at Tanglewood, exploring themes of African-American matrilineal memory, motherhood, and the emotional weight of inherited trauma. The autho...
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2025-12-02 • dessert recipes candy ice cream cupcakes
The post is a whimsical and playful exploration of various desserts and candies, expressing a love for sweets like ice cream, cupcakes, and gummies. It lists a variety of confections, highlighting the author's fondness for differe...
Sally Wiener Grotta chats with fellow author Howard Lovy about his new novel Found and Lost: The Cait & Jake Story, his writing process, and his work as the non-fiction editor of Judith, a new literary magazine. Howard Lovy is an ...
Sally Wiener Grotta chats with fellow author L.J. Cohen about her latest novel Litany for a Broken World, which is a modern retelling of The Wizard of Oz set in the real world of Boston's unhoused population and incorporates the J...
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The email titled 'Uncertainty Is a Feature, Not a Bug' led the author to read an essay by Jay Michaelson, which provided comfort in interpreting Judaism's ambiguous relationship with uncertainty. The essay triggered thoughts about...
The text discusses the author's upbringing and the influence of Talmudic teachings on her life. It also delves into her determination to make a difference in the world, particularly through her writing. The author shares her inspi...
The blog post is about an interview with Nola Saint James, a popular regency romance author who is also a Rabbi. She talks about how she started writing romance novels and the inspiration behind her novels.
0Busy Times | Sally Wiener Grotta
2024-11-14 •
The author has several appearances scheduled over the next few weeks, including workshops and panels at various events. She will be discussing topics such as writing inspired by cultural heritages, novel editing tips, and the dail...
The text discusses the historical omission of Jewish women's contributions in US history and the work of Dr. Melissa R. Klapper to correct this. It also mentions an interview with Dr. Klapper and an article written by the author f...
The author discusses her experience of finishing her novel and the emotional and physical impact it had on her. She describes her struggle to find a new purpose and inspiration for her next novel, and how attending a literary fest...
0Drawing the Curtain on a Era | Sally Wiener Grotta
2024-08-27 •
Sally Wiener Grotta reflects on completing her novel 'Women of a New Moon,' a project inspired by a women's Torah study group she joined years ago. The novel interweaves stories of biblical women with those of modern women, set ag...
The blog post is a conversation with author Alex Shvartsman about his latest book, 'Dreidel of Dread: The Very Cthulhu Hannukah.' The post highlights Shvartsman's charming and humorous personality, both in person and in his writin...
In a recent episode of What If? Why Not? How?, Sally Wiener Grotta and Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman discuss their respective books, exploring Jewish sacred texts. Rabbi Goodman's book, Life Lessons from Recently Dead Rabbis, translate...
Sally Wiener Grotta discusses her experience on Estelle Erasmus's podcast, where they explore biblical tales through a feminist lens. The conversation highlights Sally's journey as an accidental biblical student, her fight against...
Sally Wiener Grotta shares her unexpected journey into becoming a biblical student, which influenced her essay collection 'Daughters of Eve' and her novel-in-progress 'Women of a New Moon'. Initially indifferent to the relevance o...
Sally Wiener Grotta shares her enjoyable experience being interviewed by Scott Edelman for his Eating the Fantastic podcast. They discussed various topics, including their first meeting, her storytelling beginnings, the significan...
Sally Wiener Grotta interviews debut novelist Kim Coleman Foote, discussing the challenges and joys of novel writing, character development, and editing. They delve into the creation of Foote's novel 'Coleman Hill,' a fictionalize...
Sally Wiener Grotta interviews fellow author Ellen Kushner, discussing her works, including 'The Golden Dreidel' and 'Swordspoint.' They explore themes of fantasy, feminism, and Judaism, particularly focusing on the biblical story...