Happy July 4th weekend to all.
What a difference a year makes. A year ago, I drafted (but did not post) a blog that I cried over. Here is a portion of it: Continue reading “Unhappiest July 4th Ever! That Was Last Year”
JOANNA ELM, Author, Journalist, Attorney
The Pleasures and Perils Of A Writing Life
Happy July 4th weekend to all.
What a difference a year makes. A year ago, I drafted (but did not post) a blog that I cried over. Here is a portion of it: Continue reading “Unhappiest July 4th Ever! That Was Last Year”
I hope I don’t shock too many readers when I admit that, until last week, I’d never read a single article by author and venerated New Yorker journalist, Janet Malcolm. She’s the one who is famous for taking journalism to task in a splendid two-part article titled “The Journalist and The Murderer.” It is subtitled, “What Is Journalism For?” Continue reading “Janet Malcolm, Jenna — And Me”
Finally, Summer has come full force to the East End of Long Island. And, everyone here is ready to mingle and party in the sun. Below, a view from the Shinnecock Canal to the beachgoers on Meschutt Beach. Continue reading “Hello Summer, 2021 😎”
I am so excited. This week I received some draft covers for my new thriller, Fool Her Once which is due to be published Spring 2022. Continue reading “Exciting News: My Book Cover Is In The Works”
For so long as I can remember Max and Leo were part of my son, Daniel’s life. One of Dan’s first roommates brought them back as kittens to the apartment he shared with Dan in the city. That was about 12 years ago Continue reading “R.I.P Sweet, Gentle Max, You Brought Us So Much Joy”