Finding the Words

By Barbara Josselsohn | October 25, 2023 |

Typically for an author, the two months leading up to a book launch are nothing short of thrilling. There are interviews to do, podcasts to record, swag to order, giveaways to host, and lots of excitement about sending your newest “book baby” into the world. Earlier this month I began crafting this month’s newsletter, fully anticipating…

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A Blessed Seder Interruption…

By Barbara Josselsohn | April 18, 2022 |

I’m so very grateful for Passover seders that get cancelled for the best of reasons! Our traditional seder at my sister’s house became anything but traditional when this little cutie, my niece’s first daughter, decided to make a month-early appearance! With my sister’s side of the family wrapped up with the new arrival, my crew…

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Monday Gratitude: Celebrating the Class of 2020

By Barbara Josselsohn | April 11, 2022 |

I’m grateful for a Sunday spent clothes shopping with my daughter – and not just any shopping: we were shopping for a dress for her to wear to her twice-delayed college graduation, now scheduled for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend! I know that my family’s pandemic experience pales in comparison to what so many others…

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Writing Community Love! AWP 2022 in Philadelphia

By Barbara Josselsohn | March 28, 2022 |

I am so grateful for writing communities that give my creativity and motivation a boost! Last week I was lucky enough to attend AWP in Philadelphia, where I connected with The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College director Courtney Gillette. I also enjoyed a fabulous reading at the A Novel Idea bookshop which featured amazing…

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Joyful Gelati

By Barbara Josselsohn | March 21, 2022 |

Today I’m grateful for joyous pictures of  gelato outside the Pantheon on Rome! No, I’m not there — but relishing the experience vicariously. So glad my daughter’s postponed European trip from two years ago has come true!  

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