As we embark on a new year, I’ve taken time to set my intentions, evaluate my work conditions, and reassess my long-term career goals. Upon reflection, I’ve realized my role as a pandemic parent is no longer emotionally fulfilling. …

By: Lindsay Hameroff and Miriam Jayaratna MARLSTEIN’S GHOST. Marlstein was dead: to begin with. Dead as an overcooked brisket. Scrooge came to Marlstein’s shiva, but he didn’t bring anything — not even those weird fruit jellies. That’s the kind of person he was. Seven years later, Scrooge was in his…

During a year that disappointed in so many ways (remember when we thought Covid would be behind us?), I was fortunate to celebrate a number of professional successes. 2021 was the year I declared myself A Writer. …

Is it hot in here, or are you just burning evidence in your farmhouse sink? — Welcome to the Neighborhood I ring the doorbell of my new neighbor’s house. The door cracks open and Joe Goldberg’s coal-black eyes lock on mine. “Hello, You,” he murmurs, a crooked grin spreading across his lips. He gestures for me to come in. When I step inside, I gasp at…

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Dear Parents, The Little Learners Academy takes pride in our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. In this spirit, we are thrilled to welcome Lilliana, our school’s first vampire student, to our Turning Fours classroom! Several families have already contacted our school director with questions, and Dr. Brenner apologizes if…

The Great Gatsby His heart beat faster and faster as her white face came up to his own. He knew that when he kissed this girl, and forever wed his unutterable visions to her perishable breath, his mind would never romp again like the mind of God. So he waited…

Rockin’ Around the Hanukkah Bush: As the proprietor of her local cupcake shop, Christina (Lacey Chabert) is busier than ever as she prepares for the upcoming Christmas season. But when the results of her 23andMe test reveal she’s 1/4 Jewish, Christina must find a way to celebrate her newly-discovered heritage…

As mothers who write, all we are asking for is one goddamn room of our own — But you may say, we asked you to speak this afternoon about mothers and writing — what has that got to do with a room of one’s own? I will try to explain. I propose, making use of all the liberties and licenses of a novelist, to tell you the…