The Facts of (My) Life
Resume
M.F.A. Creative Writing and Literature, Stony Brook University (Stony Brook
Southampton)
B.A. Writing and Literature, SUNY, Empire State College
The New School for Social Research, New York University, Columbia University, HB
Studios, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Workshops in
creative writing, photojournalism, playwriting, and screenwriting
Freelance Publications
Articles, essays, short stories, humor, and light verse published in The Washington
Post Magazine, New York Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine, Newsday,
The Village Voice, The East Hampton Star, Proteus, The Southampton Review,
and other publications
Some of my published work, including several excerpts from my memoir, Only You
(And You Alone), can be seen on this website under Read My Work)
Lyricist for children's musical produced in Los Angeles and San Francisco
Award-winner for one act plays staged in New York City
Film, Lunch Hour, produced by NATAS
Employment (Other Than Teaching) Over the Years
Newspaper book reviewer and restaurant critic
Newspaper Special Sections Editor and Feature Editor
Editorial Librarian
Publicity Director
Travel agent
Mideastern dancer and dance instructor
Information Bureau Assistant at The New York Times
Personal Information
Born and raised in Queens, New York
Have resided in East Hampton (aka Paradise) since 1975
Single, Mother of two, Stepmother of two
Organizations
See organizations to which I belong under Teaching