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Today's Mail: I'm in Nosher's Book of Jewish Breakfasts

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 Thanks so much, Rachel Myerson. Hi Gila, I hope you and your family are doing alright considering what a year we've had. Praying for quieter days, weeks and months ahead.I'm excited to tell you that your harish recipe was selected to be included in an upcoming Nosher ebook on Jewish breakfasts. This ebook will be available for free to our aud...

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Fiction Gila Green: We All Have to Comfort Each Other

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 Fic­tion | Wit­ness­ing: Post Oct. 7We All Have to Com­fort Each Other Gila Green October 21, 2024 This piece is part of our Wit­ness­ing series, which shares pieces from Israeli authors and authors in Israel, as well as the expe­ri­ences of Jew­ish writ­ers around the globe in the after­math of Octo­ber 7th. It is crit­i­cal to under­stand h...

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Navigating Criticism: How to Handle Feedback on Your Memoir

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Writing a memoir involves digging deep into your life experiences, revealing vulnerabilities, and sharing personal truths. While the journey of writing can be incredibly rewarding, it also comes with the potential for criticism. Whether it's feedback from beta readers, editors, or even friends and family, how you respond to criticism can significan...

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LISTEN: Will living “With a Good Eye” bring Luna luck? a conversation with Gila Green

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"Luna Levi may have graduated high school, but she is far from any kind of path to success. She works part time at a motel in Ottowa to help support her family since neither parent seem capable of it. Luna's mother has dreams of being a theater star and takes off for weeks at a time to perform in regional productions and her father, suffering from ...

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My Audio book is out and all my latest updates

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With A Good Eye is finally out on audio. I recorded my first audio book and it's taken a while but it's finally ready to order. I'd love to hear feedback. Yes, I recorded it myself and I'm so excited to finally have a third format for With A Good Eye (also available on Amazon/Kindle).  I am debating as to which novel to record next and I'...

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WATCH: My Interview with Diverse Jewish Books

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Thank you so much to Lauren Kasiarz of Diverse Jewish Books for the interview. We discussed my latest novel With A Good Eye and so much more. A real pleasure! 

LISTEN: Routine & You | Gila Green & Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman | Connected For Real

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Reading in Tel Aviv: Write Haus Launch Event

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I was thrilled to be part of the launch of the fourth issue of the new Write Haus magazine out of Tel Aviv. I read from my story "Satisfaction". I hope they will post a digital issue soon, so that I can link the story. Right now, you can purchase copies and support them here.  My short story explores a father-daughter relationship set in ...

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WATCH: My interview with Jonathan Rosen on The Jewish Lens

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 Thanks so much to Jonathan Rosen for hosting me on The Jewish Lens. We discuss my books including my latest With a Good Eye, the lack of Sephardi representation in fiction, being asked to change the religion of a Jewish character in one of my books, and much more!

When Your Book Disappears: Reflections on Passport Control, Publishing, and the New Year

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"WHEN I ARRIVE at my Haifa University dormitoryapartment, I see a student who looks about twenty-fiveeating a diced tomato, cucumber, and onion salad on aplate. She scoops the salad into her pita, whichimmediately reminds me of my father. I don't knowwhat else she's eating. Maybe hummus, maybe that thinwhite cheese spread my father's always running...

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Author Interview: Audrey Barbakoff

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 Bio: Dr. Audrey Barbakoff is an author, librarian, and entrepreneur. She writes stories that celebrate Jewish humor and languages. The Schlemiel Kids Save the Moon, her debut picture book, has been called "an enjoyable, rollicking read" (Kirkus) and "a multicultural winner" (Foreword). When not writing for children, she runs a consulting and ...

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LISTEN: Oy Veys Mom Podcast

Thank you Miriam Delasalle for coming to my home for a visit and for hosting me on your podcast.  

My first Amazon reviews are 5 stars

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 My new novel With A Good Eye is finally out on Amazon this week and I'm thrilled with the first reviews. And NO, I do not know either of these people. These are genuine reviews. Thank you! If you have read With A Good Eye, I cannot stress enough how important reviews are to authors. One sentence is enough. It doesn't have to take up more than...

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Magazine Launch: Responding to the Now

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 Issue 4 of Write-Haus is on the way and available for pre-sale. Take advantage of the early bird discount before the launch.  Pre-sale of WRITE-HAUS Magazine Issue 04, This I've Never Lived Before. As a celebration of creativity and imagination, Issue 04 promises to be a captivating blend of literary works and stunning visual artist...

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LISTEN: Podcast People of the Book

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  I was thrilled to be a guest on Meryl Ain's podcast: People of the Book. We discussed my new novel With A Good Eye, the writing process the importance of location, and the impact of war in Israel.  Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheair/gila-green-author-of-with-a-good-eye-on-people-of-the-book-with-meryl-ain?si=6104df1...

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As we Speed Towards the New Year: Weaving 5 Symbols of the Jewish New Year into Your Stories (with examples)

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As the Jewish New Year approaches, I have begun to put together a new short story collection. My goal is to get to 10-12 brand new stories. I have about 3 so far, so my goal is to be halfway by Rosh Hashana. As I reflect on the powerful symbols of the Jewish New Year: the shofar, apples and honey, pomegranates, Tashlich, and the head of t...

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LISTEN: Podcast The Power of Place

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 "On this episode of The Ingenium Books Podcast we dive deep into the craft of storytelling and the art of writing. Today we're exploring a fundamental yet often underestimated element of great stories: setting for authors."

My recipe appears in an ebook on Jewish Breakfasts

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 Thank you to Rachel Myerson for this note; "I'm excited to tell you that your harish recipe was selected to be included in an upcoming Nosher ebook on Jewish breakfasts. This ebook will be available for free to our audience, and will be marketed more widely across 70 Faces Media publications, ensuring there will be lots of new eyes on your wo...

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Celebrating Chai: 18 Authors Share Their Best Writing Advice

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As we reach the milestone of chai—18 authors—in our second series of summer posts, I'm reminded of the power of community and shared wisdom in the writing journey. In Hebrew, "chai" symbolizes life, and what better way to breathe life into our craft than by learning from those who have walked the path before us? This series holds special significan...

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“What’s changed in Israel since October 6? Everything – everything has changed”

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Thank you to Brian Henry for interviewing me for the Canadian Zionist Forum, a substack written by David  "What's changed in Israel since October 6? Everything – everything has changed"A conversation with novelist Gila Green, interview #1 of Conversations with Canadian-Israelis BRIAN HENRYAUG 07, 2024 Today we are proud to offer a new article ...

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August Jewish Book Carnival

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Welcome to the August the Jewish Book Carnival, a monthly event where bloggers who blog about Jewish books can meet, read and comment on each others' posts. The carnival was started by Heidi Rabinowitz and Marie Cloutier to build community among bloggers and blogs who feature Jewish books. For more information about the Jewish Book Carnival, c...

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6 More Authors Share Their Best Writing Advice

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"First thought best thought."  by Lesléa Newman  Welcome to the second installment of MY gilagreenwrites 5th anniversary celebration series! For this special occasion, I've invited some of the remarkable authors I've had the pleasure of interviewing and hosting as guest contributors on the site. These talented writers have generously...

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8 Authors Share Their Best Writing Advice

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 My new blog series is all about celebrating the 5th anniversary of gilagreenwrites. To start us off, 8 authors share their best writing advice. I asked dozens of authors two questions: 1. What is the best writing advice you received that you return to again and again? 2. A do or a don't for writers Here are the first 8 answers. ...

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Celebrating Five Years of Gilagreenwrites

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Celebrating Five Years of Gilagreenwrites: Exciting Updates Ahead! I am thrilled to announce that gilagreenwrites is celebrating its five-year anniversary! It's been an invaluable journey, and I am deeply honored by the warm reaction and support my website has received from readers and writers alike and the many publicists who contact me regularly,...

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Getting Back into Short Story Writing After Switching to Novels

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Transitioning from writing novels to short stories has been a refreshing and invigorating experience for me. After years of immersing myself in the expansive worlds of novels (this process began in 2011 and culminated in the publication of my first novel in 2013, King of the Class), returning to the concise and focused format of short stories has r...

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Author Interview: Jennifer Lang

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To my surprise, chiseling my stories also made my prose pop.  Last May 2023, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Lang for my website. Now, she's back with the next phase of her memoir writing to share with us. It seems like a lifetime ago, given all that has transpired since then, and I still haven't resumed my regular author interview...

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Why We Should Keep Writing Even Through a Summer of Unrest

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My summer blog post series continues. Summer is often seen as a time of relaxation and renewal and I've been writing a lot about that in my summer writing series. But this summer, I'm adding a post to my summer series that is not an intuitive part of my subject. When the world around us is in turmoil, it can be challenging to find solace, let alone...

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Author Interview: Ann Diament Koffsky

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Welcome to my ongoing author interview series! Today, I'm excited to feature Ann Koffsky, a talented children's author and illustrator whose work has captured the imaginations of young readers. Ann creates books that not only entertain but also inspire and educate. In this interview, we'll explore Ann's creative process, le...

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The Voices in My Head: Author Guest Post

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By Elaine Franklin Whenever I pick up a book, I feel a sense of happy anticipation. It's the same sense of excitement I feel when the lights go down at a play, or the movie is just about to start. I know I'm in for an adventure of some kind, and no matter what genre it is, I know I'll be going on an emotional journey. I'll meet new people, find out...

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Why Summertime is the Best Time to Build New Habits (Including Writing) in Israel

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My summer blog post series continues. I reference Israel because that's the location I know best, but you can apply this post to summer almost anywhere. I include my own Israel sky and event photos.  1. Longer, Hotter Days Mean More Time: In Israel, the summer days are not only longer but also particularly hot, giving you more daylight ho...

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Latest Books

The Inheritance

The Inheritance

This suspense/thriller asks, if you were to walk away from your family, would you ever go back, even if you received a desperate text message?

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With a Good Eye

With a Good Eye

This family drama is part crime fiction and part domestic noir. With A Good Eye will make you question: can you ever save anyone but yourself and do any of us ever really leave home?

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No Entry

No Entry

In No Entry, Canadian teenager, Yael Amar, signs on to an elephant conservation program and ends up coming face to face with violence, greed, and murder and the taste of a very real danger for all of us: elephant extinction.

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White Zion

White Zion

White Zion is a novel in stories forthcoming from Cervena Barva Press (April 2019). The novel takes readers into the worlds of 19th century Yemen, pre-State Israel, modern Israel and modern Canada...

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Passport Control

Passport Control

Miriam Gil knows little about Israel. Her father won’t talk about his life there or the brother he left behind when he came to Canada. Hurt and angry when he tells her to move out to make room for his new girlfriend, she enrolls in an Israeli university. She falls in love with Guy... 

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King of the Class

King of the Class

Eve and Manny are engaged in post-civil war Israel, but Manny has a secret: he’s falling in love with his religious roots and turning his back on moral relativism. As their wedding date approaches...

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