This beautiful poem by Tiferet writer and educator Cit Ananda appears in our newest issue, published this spring. Read the free digital issue: tiferetjournal.com/tiferet-jour...

Getting into the minds of real people is a challenge, no matter how much research you do. Writing the letter in this excerpt was an opportunity to develop how my main character presents herself to family. ✏️

Hafiz was an ancient mystic poet who still has great influence today in the arts and in writing. His writing celebrates love and spirituality, making him a perfect poet for us to learn from in our Spiritual Poetry Workshops. ✨

French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt clearly made an impression during her career. 🎭 Finding media like this makes a project’s research even more fun. #historicalfiction

Join me for a new class at the wonderful A Maker's Circle in Pottersville, New Jersey! We’ll practice the art of ekphrastic writing, and you’ll walk away with original poetry or prose. ✏️ amakerscircle.com/class-worksh...

Our lovely poetry reading from this weekend is now online to enjoy! It’s a relaxing and inspiring listen. This clip is of Spiritual Writing student Deborah Gerrish reading her poem, “Talking to God.” 📖 #spiritualpoetry #poetryreading #poetryworkshop

Thomas Hart Benton was a prolific artist who worked into his 80s, capturing the nature around him at his family homes on Martha’s Vineyard and in Kansas City. His lithographs inspired my collection “Scenes from the Heartland.” 📖 donnabaierstein.com/books/p/scen...

Look at this throwback! Melissa Studdard and me at the Houston Indie Book Festival back in 2012 promoting the @tiferetjournal.bsky.social. Grateful to still be working on the journal today--and to have kept its covers just as vibrant! #literaryjournal

A beautiful reminder from French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt, who dedicated both her personal and professional life to art. You’ll get to know her more with my upcoming book, Courtesan to the Buddha. #historicalfiction

Although we can go back in time through our memories or research, building worlds for historical fiction is crucial: readers are unfamiliar with these times and places, so it’s our job to place them there. #writingtips

The Silver Baron’s Wife makes for a great read in a reading nook inside, or outside in sunny Central Park! 😉 So grateful that the book continues to connect with readers. #historicalfiction

Fryer Hill held many of Colorado’s famous mines during the 1800s, including the Tabors’. While working on The Silver Baron’s Wife, I found that state historical societies are perfect when doing research. Their information is reliable and they tend to have “day in the life” content, like this pic. 📸

Daniel Mason’s wonderful collection of historical science-based stories (A Registry of My Passage Upon the Earth) reminded me of this equally wonderful collection by Andrea Barrett. 📖 Ship Fever brings together eight short fictions tied to nineteenth century scientific figures and discoveries. ✨

An excerpt from “Trouble at the Dance Hall” from my historical fiction collection, Scenes from the Heartland. 📖 It was also a rewarding challenge to turn this short story into a play, which was read this year by such talented actors from Winterlight Productions. #shortstory

Writers often get overwhelmed with where to start with research for their novel. 📖 Break it up by primary and secondary sources: first-hand accounts and analysis looking back on the period.🖊️ Over time, the two will come together and you’ll find your own perspective of the world. 💡

One of my favorite parts of writing historical fiction is to go to the locations in-person. ✨ Here I am spotting the high peak of Mt. Elbert, near Leadville, Colorado, one of the primary locations in my book The Silver Baron’s Wife.📖 #historicalfiction

Look at what’s coming back! Thomas Hart Benton’s art and his depiction of American life in the 20s remains relevant as ever, as luxury fashion brands like Fendi are coming out with designs inspired by that period. #ThomasHartBenton

Huge congrats to Tiferet writer, Nancy Jentsch! The poem she wrote in our Spiritual Poetry Writing Workshops is featured in a new special production, as part of Falcon Theater’s outreach wing. 🎭 Learn more here: www.cc-pl.org/events/uncom...

Thought this story was extremely relevant given how our emotions seem to be determined by our new feeds these days… An excerpt from “News Feed” from my collection Sympathetic People. #ShortStory

Here's a recent historical novel my book club read that I absolutely loved. Daniel Mason works magic with the layering of time periods in this novel and with the images he creates with words. #historicalfiction #bookrecommendations

Create timelines and deadlines for yourself, and if possible, break it down into smaller steps so you can immediately get to work each morning. For more writing tips, follow along on social or visit my website for info on my online classes. #writingtips

A colleague of mine snapped this pic on a rainy day in NYC last weekend. It’s a nice reminder of how Tesla’s innovations are still recognized in our lives today.

I am delighted to announce that Regal House Publishing will launch my novel COURTESAN TO THE BUDDHA as part of their Summer 2027 frontlist. It'll be here before we know it!! @regalhouse.bsky.social

Just finishing a week-long writing retreat in Duxbury, MA. Great weather, lots of quiet, good for editing. Flower moon.

I get this question so often. What’s most important is learning craft, the opportunity to share your work with others, and to receive feedback; whether that’s in an MFA program, writers’ worships, or a community writing group, it’s whatever works best for you. #WritingTip

Kick off the summer with a unique poetry writing group — all from your home! Tiferet is hosting an online Spiritual Poetry retreat where we’ll write new poems, share our work, and experience meditations and a sound bath. 🎉 *Limited to 15 spots and tickets are $150 tiferetjournal.com/events/onlin...

So honored to be added to @regalhouse.bsky.social ‘s stable of authors.

I’ve been reflecting on the creative process after a few of my works were performed earlier this month, and was reminded of these quotes from Swami Vivekananda. #SwamiVivekananda

Congrats to Adele Kenny on her newest poetry collection! I’m so enjoying the poems with their deep spiritual themes. You can get a copy on her website. #poetrycollection

French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt truly lived for herself and those who loved her. It was fascinating to learn about her for my newest book, and now I love sharing her life with you! #ArtistQuote

This weekend, my new play “Author in the Attic” will be performed by the incredibly talented Lucy McMichael with the ANDTheatre Company! Join us for these exciting performances at The American Theater of Actors Inc: www.eventbrite.com/e/andtheatre...

Join us this weekend for an exciting performance with unique comedy and dramas by seven different writers--including me! Can’t wait for you to see it. Get your tickets here: www.ticketsource.us/winterlight-...

Remember: make it as hard as you can for your protagonist to get what they want. Identify which conflicts would challenge the character the most. #WritingTips

I'm ecstatic that the talented team at Winterlight Productions will perform my play, “Trouble at the Dance Hall," as part of their new production, "The Cards Are On The Table... Now What?" 🎭 For tickets and more information, visit: winterlightproductionsnyc.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?...

Join us TOMORROW (Sunday) for Tiferet’s next reading!✨ We’ll hear from the poets in our Spiritual Writing Workshops and leave feeling inspired and connected. RSVP for the FREE event: bit.ly/415pT65 @tiferetjournal.bsky.social

I’m honored to be included in this fantastic Women’s History Month Reading List from @clmporg.bsky.social! It’s imperative that we make an effort to remember and share women’s stories and successes. #womenshistorymonth

Listen to the stunning poetry our writers created during Tiferet’s Spiritual Writing Workshops. Our upcoming reading is this Sunday! 👏 📖 RSVP for the FREE event: bit.ly/415pT65 @tiferetjournal.bsky.social

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to start a career, but the main thing is to just start writing! Find opportunities to learn your craft--whether it’s local writing groups or professional courses. Over time, you’ll hear about opportunities which will lead you to the next step. #WriterTips

You're invited! 🎉 This Sunday, March 30th, is Tiferet's FREE Virtual Poetry Reading. Writers in our Spiritual Poetry Workshops will read an original poem on the theme of community. To listen to this free event register at bit.ly/415pT65 We hope to "see" you there!😊 @tiferetjournal.bsky.social

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This month, I’m celebrating some of the women writers who have impacted me. Today is Edna O’Brien, the feisty Irish novelist and memoirist who challenged gender and societal norms. #EdnaObrien

I was fascinated to learn how spiritual Nikola Tesla was. Although known for his scientific achievements, it was his theories of nature that connected him with philosophical leaders like Swami Vivekananda. I hope you’ll get a sense of this spiritual and scientific connection in my next novel.

I’m excited to share that my screenplay “A Landing Called Compromise” is an Official Selection with the London Global Film Awards! I’m very grateful to be amongst such talented creatives. #FilmAwards

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Starting a story is one of the hardest steps in any writing project. Ask yourself: what is your protagonist’s usual day-to-day? What could launch them into a new reality? #writingtips

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Don’t worry about the outcome; just create. #creativeinspiration

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