Musings
Voyage Baltimore Shines a Light on My Story
I was honored to be featured in Voyage Baltimore recently, where I had the opportunity to share my journey as a writer, humanitarian, and storyteller. The interview explores the path that led me from local journalism to National Geographic, to the International Red Cross & Red Crescent and finally to writing fiction that bridges cultures and…
Read MoreA Thousand Flying Things: Celebrated Across Book Clubs, Critics, and Authors
Here’s a synopsis of the praise A Thousand Flying Things received 2023-2025, in case you don’t want to read a long review. You’ll find more reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other websites and social media sites. What follows is just a sample. “A literary gem for your book club.” –Book Trib “A carefully…
Read MoreI Received a Book Excellence Award!
I am incredibly excited to announce that I have been recognized as a Book Excellence Award Winner for my book, A Thousand Flying Things in their Multicultural Fiction Category. Out of thousands of books that were entered into the Book Excellence Awards competition, my book was selected for its high quality writing, design and overall market appeal. The book was…
Read MoreReview: After Camus
Both an homage to Camus and a commentary on the complex world humanity must still navigate today, Jay Neugeboren’s new novel After Camus is to be savored by Camus fans, French literature lovers, and literary writers alike. And for those who traversed France in their youth, it may bring back memories to savor. Jay Neugeboren’s most recent…
Read MoreWhat Are the Rules of War and Where Did They Come From?
If you’re wondering what the rules of war are, and where they came from, just ask me. If you’re wondering about the history of the conflict in the Middle East that’s going on right now, I can offer insight. If you’re wondering what the Red Cross does during a war, just reach out. I worked with…
Read MoreFrom National Geographic to Writing Novels -My Interview with Julia Daily
Award-winning author and stellar podcaster Julia Daily’s interview style is at once both soothing and insightful. I loved spending time in conversation with her on “Authors Over 50” last week. You’ll enjoy the listen!
Read MoreNext Speaking Event, Blacksburg Books!
Gearing up for my next book event. I’ll be speaking about A Thousand Flying Things, my second novel, at Blacksburg Books. I’m going back home to SW Virginia, for this one! It’s a special moment for me. I read from my first novel at alma mater Hollins University, and now I’m going to speak in…
Read More5 Star Review from Readers Favorite
Another wonderful 5 star review, this time from Readers’ Favorite! I didn’t realize how my novel would give readers “the feels.” But I’m glad it does!
Read MoreThanks to 24Symbols
Thanks to 24symbols.en for naming my new novel A THOUSAND FLYING THINGS a Book of the Week Selection! I’m so honored and pleased. Love the quotes and visuals chosen
Read MoreQ & A for Book Clubs
Book Clubs: Here is a Q&A I made just for your discussion. It’s here on my blog as well under the Book Club tab on my website. The illustration you see above was a potential mock-up for my book, made by my amazing designer Estella Vukovic of 99designs. In the end, we chose the cover…
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