by | Apr 16, 2012 | Chick Stuff, Television, Writing
The obvious answer is because she is a genius. And while I know I will become a devotee of Lena Dunham’s HBO series Girls… as it has every ingredient I enjoy in quality tv watching…specifically honest, smart, funny females… Dunham’s...
by | Feb 29, 2012 | Chick Stuff, Films, Writing
Bridesmaid #3 started as a short play which had a successful run in New York. A talented group of women got together and asked me if I would adapt it into a film, which I did and… voila – Bridesmaid #3 the film (you can see the trailer here). It was...
by | Dec 7, 2011 | Books, Chick Stuff, Lacrosse, Random Musings, The Thirteen Hallows, Writing
A bunch of people have asked me what I’m wearing to my book signing tomorrow. Now, I’ve been to many signings and the “outfits” authors tend to wear range from tedious to outrageous. Men have it easier as their limited clothing choices narrow...
by | Nov 21, 2011 | Chick Stuff, Random Musings
Growing up a nice Jewish girl with a mother and grandmother who loved to shop, Loehmann’s was practically a second home to me. I thought all dressing rooms were like Loehmann’s: big open rooms where overweight women flaunted their curves as they tried on...
by | Oct 25, 2011 | Chick Stuff, Writing
I admit it, I’m a spa addict. If I have an extra peso, quid, ruble, dollar, pound, shekel, yen or rupee, I’ll spend it on a massage. Because I personally believe it’s the best way to combat writer’s block. Okay, and it feels amazing! Whenever I’m...
by | Oct 23, 2011 | Books, Chick Stuff
In third grade, I did my first book report. It was for my favorite teacher, Mrs. Nagel, so naturally I wanted to read a book about a teacher. After all, both of my folks were teachers- and most of my exposure to positive adult role models had been my teachers. So I...