Betsy RobinsonThe Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan: Review+What a wonderful journal of thoughts and observations by Amy Tan, who also is a fabulous illustrator. The Backyard Bird Chronicles is…Sep 11Sep 11
Betsy RobinsonHow to Exist as a Member of the Human HerdPart love letter to NYC’s Upper West Side, part an ode to friendship between a writer and her creations (reluctant psychic protagonist Lily…Sep 4Sep 4
Betsy RobinsonWe Are All the Same . . . And DifferentI recently had a deep conversation with a friend I’ve known since the first grade. He is one of the nicest humans I’ve ever known. To me…Sep 1Sep 1
Betsy RobinsonPick a Side?Yesterday a friend told me that people feel pressured to “take a side” in war. Maybe in life too. The side I pick is FREEDOM and EQUALITY.Aug 19Aug 19
Betsy RobinsonCATS ON A POLE: the story of dueling psychicsYippeeee! On sale today: Cats on a Pole, a novel (with humor and an edge) about curmudgeon Harmony Rogers and healing teacher Joshua…Jul 2Jul 2
Betsy RobinsonNYC’s Upper West Side is a character in two new novelsNovelist Betsy Robinson has lived on the Upper West Side of Manhattan for more than 50 years. She’s been an actor and playwright, doing…Jun 14Jun 14
Betsy RobinsonOur Bodies Are Maps: Contemplation on Rebecca Clarren’s The Cost of Free LandOur bodies are maps — not of regions but of history. And not only of our own history, but of the history of our ancestors. So when I learn…May 27May 27
Betsy RobinsonNow MUST Be the Dawning of the Age of IntrospectionIn summer 2023, Anderson Cooper devoted a whole hour on his show The Whole Story to The Gilgo Beach Killer, about an accused serial killer…May 16May 16
Betsy RobinsonFinding Peace + Cats on a Pole (new novel)Available for preorder wherever you buy books and e-books. (On sale July 2nd.)May 2May 2