Writing Group Matchmaking, Paris, and what's happening with memoirs and debuts (my take). open.substack.com/pub/brandila...

Sharing thoughts of joy, love, and connection this week and always. I made you a holiday playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

If, like I do, you feel the need to share even more light this Hanukkah, this is for you: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Grateful to join a talented group of writers with essays about siblings (and, in my case, being an only child). It’s a warm Thanksgiving read even if the graphic looks like a more contentious table. :) lilith.org/articles/lov...

We share the following sentiments from NCJW CEO Sheila Katz, with hope and love during a profound moment for the Jewish people.

There’s a lot of bad news out there, and a lot we need to do to resist. I also believe we need to restore ourselves too. To help with that, I offer a bit of good news: www.cleveland.com/travel/2025/...

I have not been the best at being active over here so far, but I'm using #MSWL Day to remedy that! I'm a literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret representing picture books, middle grade, YA, and adult fiction, and select nonfiction and graphic novels. www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/mi...

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 74th National Jewish Book Awards. Click here for the full list: bit.ly/4hmmG8T

My Hanukkah gift to you: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Cheers to New Jersey (that’s a phrase that doesn’t get to see the blue sky all that much). They signed the Freedom to Read Act into law, fighting book bans and protecting librarians. whyy.org/articles/new...

I’m a big fan of @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social. Their Authors for Voices of Color auction closes tonight (Tuesday, 12/10). Check it out: e.givesmart.com/events/Frv/

Excited to return to @aadl.org and share my favorite talk, The Money of Publishing. We’ll dive into definitions that make the business work and then hit the numbers. If you’re a writer and never had a conversation about cash, don’t miss this discussion. In-person and online. aadl.org/node/632076

A story that begins with a corpse on the floor is a mystery. A story that ends with a corpse on the floor is a tragedy. A story that begins with a floor on a corpse is The Wizard of Oz.

I'm really excited about the launch of this podcast. People of the book talking about the books that changed them. The joys of #JewishBookMonth continue. link.chtbl.com/vqviHYMw?sid...

It's Giving Tuesday and New Book Tuesday. Yippee! In case you're interested in where I give and trust me enough to donate alongside me, here's a list of places where you can do some good (a thread):

I created a starter pack of #publishing folk to follow. Hope this helps! go.bsky.app/UDDghdb

Celebrating #jewishbookmonth with my Editors' Pick review for @jewishbookcouncil.bsky.social: LOVE YOU A LATKE. Aman­da Elliot cre­at­ed a feel-good romance that’s bigger than a hol­i­day rom-com, a novel that shows Jewish women in a way that made me feel seen. bit.ly/review-hanuk... #bookreview