Short fiction
“Good Neighbors,” in Dark Matter Magazine
“Parachute,” in Factor Four Magazine
“The Apple,” in Daily Science Fiction
“Prank Day,” in Mythic magazine
“Worlds Apart” (reprint), in “Summer of Sci-Fi & Fantasy: Volume Two” 
“World of Fun,” in “Fear Forge, Fall Quarter 2023”
“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 current state of school library budgets: Spend It if You Can _ SLJ 2024 Budget Survey _ School Library Journal
On the numbers-focused books that turn kids into math lovers: Winning Numbers_ The Right Books Turn Math Haters into Math Lovers _ School Library Journal
On the many children who prefer audiobooks: From a Young Age, Children Tune in to Audiobooks _ Survey _ School Library Journal
On the growing popularity of children’s graphic novels: Graphic Novels, Manga Explode in Popularity Among Students _ SLJ Survey _ School Library Journal
On book challenges and the current state of school libraries: Book Challenges Are Having a Chilling Effect on School Librarians Nationwide _ SLJ Survey _ School Library Journal
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 groundbreaking for a long-awaited luxury mixed-use project in Parsippany: https://re-nj.com/long-awaited-parsippany-project-comes-with-visions-of-bustling-downtown-style-retail/
On the rezoning of the soon-to-be-former AT&T site in Bedminster: https://re-nj.com/att-is-leaving-its-iconic-campus-in-bedminster-local-officials-say-theyre-more-than-ready/
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
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