Short fiction
“Parachute,” in Factor Four Magazine
“The Apple,” in Daily Science Fiction
“Prank Day,” in Mythic magazine
“Worlds Apart” (reprint), upcoming in “Summer of Sci-Fi & Fantasy: Volume Two” (check out the Kickstarter!)
“In His Name,” in “Strange Fire: Jewish Voices from the Pandemic”
“Leviathan,” in Volume Silver of “Dark Cheer: Cryptids Emerging”
“Clearing the Field,” in “Stories We Tell After Midnight: Volume 3”
You can also check out my author page on Amazon!
Presentations
“What’s Really in the Water? Water Cryptids and Where to Read About Them”: A rundown of famous water-based cryptids like mermaids and krakens, along with some old and new book recommendations.
“Lesser-Known Monsters: A Collection of Spooky Short Stories”: A roundup of classic and modern short stories featuring unusual, offbeat, or undefinable monsters, plus where to find each story.
This is a sampling of the articles I’ve written for various online and offline publications.
Children’s Books and Libraries
On the many different types of Jewish books: https://marlainawrites.files.wordpress.com/2023/05/beyond-tradition_-recent-jewish-themed-books-show-diversity-of-characters-and-genres-_-school-library-journal-2.pdf
On the results of the 2022 LJ/SLJ Job Satisfaction Survey: Under Pressure_ Survey Provides Insight into Librarians’ Job Satisfaction _ School Library Journal
On the NCTE’s new policy statement about using more nonfiction in the classroom: https://www.slj.com/story/New-NCTE-Policy-Pushes-the-Power-and-Purpose-of-Nonfiction
On the underrated value of licensed content: Already Famous_ Making the Case for Licensed Content Books _ School Library Journal
On how publishers have pivoted to virtual promotion over the coronavirus: absent-live-events-publishers-keep-creators-and-librarians-connected-_-school-library-journal-1
On how libraries have been handling virtual early learning programs during the pandemic: Screen Time to the Rescue! Virtual Early Learning _ School Library Journal
On the impact of Green Card Youth Voices on one Wisconsin school: All-School Read Makes Impact_ Book by Young Immigrants Changes Perceptions at Wisconsin High School _ School Library Journal
On how teen advisory boards look beyond the library walls to help their communities: Teen Advisory Boards Work to Impact Libraries—and Communities _ School Library Journal
On how librarians struggle to find authentic kidlit books on disability: SLJ disability representation
On how Explore Chicago Collections is helping young researchers: SLJ – Explore Chicago Collections
On the financial impact of a Caldecott or Newbery Medal: SLJ – Awards bump
Health and Medical Issues
On the relationship between hearing loss and mental health: https://bit.ly/2RCrIBGhttps://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52930-The-impact-of-hearing-loss-on-mental-well-being
On the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline: https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52904-The-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-cognitive-decline
On how pulses of light could help with hearing loss: https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52896-Pulses-of-light-restored-hearing-in-gerbils
On the importance of proper hearing aid care and maintenance: https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52867-Hearing-aid-handling-and-maintenance-key-to-successful-use
On the link between hearing loss and accidental injury: https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52880-Hearing-loss-and-accidental-injury
Real Estate
On the “green” concrete a NJ firm is using in a construction project: https://re-nj.com/sudler-turns-to-carbon-reducing-concrete-tech-seeking-greener-construction-methods/
On the revamp of an indoor mall and what it might mean for retail: Newly opened Shops at Ledgewood Commons shows potential of ‘de-malling’ done right – Real Estate NJ
On how smart building tech helps with affordability and energy savings: re-nj.com-smart-building-tech-provides-a-path-to-energy-savings-sustainability
On developers’ plans for the less-developed areas of Hoboken: re-nj.com-developers-city-officials-taking-a-holistic-approach-as-northwestern-hoboken-grows
On virtual apartment tours during the coronavirus lockdown: re-nj.com-Leasing teams turn to virtual tours platforms to lure renters during stay-at-home order
On the newest in patio and deck trends: Homeowners want to bring their living spaces outdoors
On the new high-end condos down the Shore: Oceanfront living going glam
On when and how to replace your windows: a-clear-look-at-replacing-windows-news-northjersey
On millennials buying homes without help from parents: more-millennials-buying-homes-without-parents-help
A Q&A with Maxwell Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy: real-estate-qa_-maxwell-ryan-apartment-therapy-founder-news-northjersey
A profile of people who live in their childhood homes: keeping-childhood-home-in-the-family-towns-northjersey
A Q&A with decluttering blogger/author Francine Jay (aka Miss Minimalist): author-offers-advice-on-attacking-clutter-news-northjersey
Arts and Entertainment
On a famed hometown artist and her piece at the Newark Museum: A Homecoming at the Newark Museum of Art _ New Jersey Monthly
On one artist’s struggle to get through cancer and the pandemic: Artist Kevin Von Holtermann on Overcoming Adversity _ New Jersey Monthly
On new things you can learn and do virtually this year (multi-writer project): Your Ultimate Guide to Learning Something New This Year _ New Jersey Monthly
On three friends who created an art exhibit together (postponed during the lockdown, unfortunately!): Longtime Friends Collaborate on Still-Life Exhibit _ New Jersey Monthly
On the Morristown Festival of Books: Morristown Festival of Books Turns a Page _ New Jersey Monthly
On historic buildings that found a second life as a home for the local arts scene: The Arts to the Rescue
Checking out the reopened Field Station: Dinosaurs: field-station_-dinosaurs-new-home-in-overpeck-park-best-of-nj_-nj-lifestyle-guides-features-events-and-more
Local Business/Agriculture
On a new recycling-friendly grocery delivery service: NJ Service Delivers Household Products—Without Plastic _ New Jersey Monthly
On the two-person winery using tech to revamp the winemaking process: At Sky Acres Winery, Clean Winemaking Is in th Bag
On the entrepreneurs who revived a Colonial-era drink called switchel: making-the-switch-to-switchel
On the New Jersey artist who helped Lin-Manuel Miranda’s fundraiser after the Orlando shootings: njmonthly-com-orlando-shooting-inspires-montclair-artist
Case Studies
On the GOfermentor: GOfermentor case study