The Latest

March 13, 2017

In my latest story for the Wall Street Journal Custom Studio, I write about how Miami’s creative community is pioneering the next ‘it’ neighborhoods.
February 23, 2017

Dave Barry and Gail Sheehy headline this year’s Long Island LitFest March 26 at Madison Theatre in Rockville Centre. I’ll be presenting a special pre-fest workshop, “Write Your Life: Intro to Personal Essay Writing” at noon. Workshop admission is free with a Long Island LitFest ticket but registration is required. Call 516-323-4444.
February 21, 2017

I’m a judge for this year’s American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) Awards for excellence in writing. The ceremony will be held May 5 at the annual ASJA Writers Conference in New York City.
January 28, 2017

Maxed out capacity for my first “Girls Write Out” writing workshop at Turn of the Corkscrew Books on Long Island. Love encouraging women to write down their personal stories and share them with the group where they can see how their stories touch one another.
January 18, 2017

Just completed a copywriting project for New York Cruise Lines and its fleet of sightseeing boats including the classic Circle Line. It never gets old. A great way to see New York City.
January 4, 2017

Added a second writing workshop to my schedule. Here’s what’s coming up:
January 27: “Girls Write Out” Personal Essay Writing Workshop
Turn of the Corkscrew Books, Rockville Centre, NY
March 26: “Write Your Life” Intro to Personal Essay Writing at Long Island LitFest
Madison Theatre, Rockville Centre, NY
December 8, 2016

It’s Girls Night Out—with a twist. I’ll be leading a “Girls Write Out” workshop for women January 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Turn of the Corkscrew Books in Rockville Centre. A series of writing prompts and a glass of wine will help get the creative juices flowing. The vibe is fun, relaxed, super supportive and full of camaraderie. Here are the details.
December 6, 2016

Always happy to renew my membership with the American Society of Journalists and Authors, 10 years and counting.
October 28, 2016

Enjoyed an afternoon on the media panel of the National Publicity Summit listening to about 30 authors, entrepreneurs and subject matter experts pitch me story ideas.
October 7, 2016

Million dollar pool cabanas? I write about it in the Wall Street Journal.