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Author and agent Jennifer Michelle Herrera shares her perspective on writing and publishing with Write Now Philly intern Azalea in our latest article: writenowphilly.com/a-view-on-no...
A View on Novels from Author and Agent - Write Now Philly
Jennifer Michelle Herrera is an author and literary agent currently living in Philadelphia. Her first novel, The Hunter, was published in January 2023. Her second, Siren Says, was published on August ...
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The latest article on Write Now Philly is a review of Werewolf Movie by our intern Azalea. You can read all about the musical and canine adventures of a unique group of friends here: writenowphilly.com/the-werewolf...
The “Werewolf Movie” of the 1980s Music Industry - Write Now Philly
Werewolf Movie, the latest novella from Stephen St. Francis Decky, follows a group of friends in the local New Jersey music scene during the late 1980s as their musical ambitions cross paths with a pa...
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The fourth annual Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl is happening on Saturday, August 22nd across Philadelphia and neighboring counties. Learn more about the many events and authors involved on Write Now Philly! writenowphilly.com/fourth-annua...
Fourth Annual Philadelphia Book Crawl - Write Now Philly
The Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl is back for year four, and it's bigger than ever. This annual summer event started in 2023, with a little over two dozen stores participating. In the crawl’s fourth ye...
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A review of Sadeqa Johnson's Keeper of Lost Children, written by our intern Katharine, is now published on Write Now Philly. Visit us to read "A Rich Portrait of Three Lives Shaped by War, Race and Hope". writenowphilly.com/a-rich-portr...
A Rich Portrait of Three Lives Shaped by War, Race and Hope - Write Now Philly
In her latest novel, Keeper of Lost Children, Sadeqa Johnson explores a story that stretches across time, geography, and the limitless possibilities of love. Johnson built the lives of her characters ...
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Read a captivating interview between Jeannine A. Cook, author of recent release Shut Up and Read and independent bookstore owner, and our intern Ronan about writing advice and what it means to be a writer, on Write Now Philly: writenowphilly.com/jeannine-a-c...
Jeannine A. Cook, Author and Independent Bookshop Owner - Write Now Philly
Jeannine A. Cook is an author, independent bookshop owner, and multidisciplinary artist based in Philadelphia. Her debut novel, It’s Me They Follow, was published in September of 2025, followed by her...
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Our intern Ronan wrote a great review of K. L. Walther's We're a Bad Idea, Right? on Write Now Philly. A fun twist on the friends-to-lovers/fake-dating tropes, this review of a unique protagonist and her eventful summer will leave you curious for more: writenowphilly.com/impulsivity-...
Impulsivity and Teenage Romance Not a Bad Idea - Write Now Philly
In her new young adult romance, We’re a Bad Idea, Right?, local Bucks County author K.L. Walther explores the precarity of a creative career and the tenderness of teenage romance through the world of ...
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Our latest interview with Travis Curtice explores the politics of policing and the complexities of writing about police violence in America. Read our intern Veronica's transcript of this crucial conversation on Write Now Philly writenowphilly.com/travis-curti...
Travis Curtice on Writing about Policing and State Repression - Write Now Philly
Travis Curtice is a Philadelphia-based political scientist and assistant professor at Drexel University. His work centers on the politics of policing and state repression, and his book, The Repression...
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Our latest book review is now posted: The Silenced by Diana Rodriguez Wallach. Read our intern Katharine's account of this thrilling and all-too-real tale about the ghosts of the past on Write Now Philly: writenowphilly.com/the-ghosts-w...
The Ghosts We Choose to Forget in The Silenced - Write Now Philly
Of all the annoying things that could possibly happen in a group project in high school, getting possessed by a ghost usually isn’t one of them. In her latest YA thriller, The Silenced, Diana Rodrigue...
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Our latest interview is with journalist and author Kathryn Canavan, about her latest release and her transition from crime reporting to true crime authorship. Read our intern Katharine's conversation with her on Write Now Philly: writenowphilly.com/kathryn-cana...
Kathryn Canavan on Journalism, Crime Investigations, and Revisiting a Case 50 Years Later - Write Now Philly
Kathryn Canavan started her writing career as a news reporter. She combines her journalistic instincts with historical research for her true crime books. Canavan’s latest release, Killer in the House:...
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Recent release Fat Swim was reviewed by our intern Ronan on Write Now Philly! Read all about Emma Copley Eisenberg's charming story collection and how it'll help you learn more about yourself. writenowphilly.com/recognition-...
Recognition of the Self through the Other in Fat Swim - Write Now Philly
Fat Swim is an electrifying new short-story collection by the author of Housemates, Emma Copley Eisenberg. The stories are told almost entirely in first person, following different character perspecti...
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We recently published an interview between Scott Warnock and our intern Khristina on his perspectives on and experience with using AI in the classroom. You can read their full dialogue about this new trend in education and technology on Write Now Philly. writenowphilly.com/teaching-wri...
Teaching Writing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Write Now Philly
Scott Warnock is Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education in the College of Arts & Sciences at Drexel University. His professional interests include technology and writing instruction, especially onl...
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Read about moral responsibility and how we can use science to improve the world for each other in this review of The Science of Repair: How People who Believe in Facts Can Build a Better Future, written by our current co-op Micah. writenowphilly.com/the-role-of-...
The Role of Science in Rebuilding Moral Relations - Write Now Philly
How does our perception of science reflect how we value our fellow human beings? Who is worth defending, why, and how do we go about doing so effectively? In her latest book, The Science of Repair: Ho...
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Everyone is Lying To You follows a journalist investigating the world of tradwife content creation when her influencer ex-best friend becomes the primary suspect for her husband's murder. Read more in the review below, written by our current co-op Isabelle. writenowphilly.com/the-dark-tru...
The Dark Truth Behind Content Creation and Momfluencers - Write Now Philly
Those well-versed in internet culture understand that most of social media is a facade. They know that the posts of friends, family, and influencers reflect only the best parts of life, and that anyon...
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The newest piece on our site is a review written by our intern Itzel of Summer in the City by Alex Aster. In it, Itzel discusses the novel's blending of the enemies-to-lovers trope, realistic main characters, and an authentic NYC backdrop. writenowphilly.com/the-power-of...
The Power of Authenticity in Alex Aster’s NYC Enemies-to-Lovers Romance - Write Now Philly
Alex Aster’s storytelling shines in her newest novel Summer in the City, delivering a sweet and heartfelt take on the classic enemies-to-lovers plot. The novel follows twenty-seven-year-old screenwrit...
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We have a new article up on our site: a review by our intern Tori of You Didn't Hear This From Me by Kelsey McKinney. Click the link below to hear more about McKinney's case for gossip as a tool of information-gathering among groups kept uninformed. writenowphilly.com/gossip-as-a-...
Gossip as a Tool for Communication and Bonding - Write Now Philly
Kelsey McKinney’s You Didn’t Hear This From Me is a witty and deeply confessional compilation of essays bound to change the minds of gossip-hating readers. Her collection challenges society’s demoniza...
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Good morning! Yesterday we posted an interview with Philly author Lisa Sewell written by our intern Evan Redl. Sewell discusses the inspiration and research process behind her newest poetry collection as well as the role of activism in her writing. writenowphilly.com/lisa-sewell-...
Lisa Sewell on Research, Reflection and Activism - Write Now Philly
Lisa Sewell is a Philadelphia-based poet and English professor at Villanova University with a background in marine biology. Her poetry often explores themes of species extinction, climate activism, an...
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The newest piece on our site is an interview of Kathleen Volk Miller, who recently published her book Teaching Writing Through Journaling. Click the link below to hear more about the cognitive effects of expressive writing, as reported by our intern Tori Harrigan! writenowphilly.com/the-cognitiv...
The Cognitive Impact of Expressive Writing and Gratitude Journaling - Write Now Philly
Kathleen Volk Miller is a writer who has been featured on Lit Hub, The New York Times, Oprah Daily, Salon, Huffington Post, Washington Post, Family Circle, Philadelphia Magazine and more. She is the c...
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Good Morning! We have a new article on our site: a review of Campfire Stories: The Adirondacks written by intern Tori Harrigan. Click the link to learn about the compilation, which contains stories and accounts told by the residents of the Adirondack Mountains. writenowphilly.com/travels-thro...
Travels Through Nature, Time, and History - Write Now Philly
Campfire Stories: The Adirondacks explores 17 captivating tales of the Adirondacks from 14 different authors. This travel-sized compilation edited by Dave and Ilyssa Kyu is from their new Campfire Sto...
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The newest article on our website is a review of M.L. Rio's Hot Wax written by intern Brendan Smith! See the link to hear more about the book's portrayal of fame and ambition as seen by the child of a music star. writenowphilly.com/the-price-of...
The Price of Fame Through the Eyes of a Child - Write Now Philly
If scandalous headlines, trashy motels, and life on the road seem captivating to you, M.L. Rio’s newest novel Hot Wax might appease some of your cravings. In this bloody, tragic, nostalgia-driven tale...
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Good Morning! Last Friday, we posted a profile on Philadelphia's oldest queer bookstore, Giovanni's Room! Click below to read about the history and community surrounding Giovanni's Room in an interview conducted by Tiffany Cracraft. writenowphilly.com/giovannis-ro...
Giovanni’s Room: the oldest Queer bookstore in America - Write Now Philly
Giovanni’s Room, located in Philadelphia, PA, is currently the oldest gay and feminist bookstore in America. The location on South 12th and Pine Street is a corner building featuring a brick exterior ...
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Hello, all! We have a new interview published on the Write Now Philly website featuring Elise Juska and conducted by our student intern Itzel Sosa. Read about how Juska's experiences with teaching writing and living in Philly have influenced her as an author. writenowphilly.com/elise-juska-...
Elise Juska on Writing, Teaching and Being a Philly Author - Write Now Philly
Elise Juska is an award-winning novelist and short story writer from the Philadelphia area. Her novels include Reunion, If We Had Known, and The Blessings, which was a Barnes & Noble Discover pick and...
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There's a new article up on our site all about the Rosenbach Museum & Library, written by our student intern Itzel Sosa! Click the link below to read about the exhibits and programs at the Rosenbach that bring literature to life. writenowphilly.com/exploring-li...
Exploring Literary History and Programs at the Rosenbach - Write Now Philly
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, up the street from Rittenhouse on Delancey Street, the Rosenbach Museum & Library brings literature and history to life through its world-class collections and dy...
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Hi, everyone! We have a new article posted on our website! Read an imagined interview with Jane Austen set in modern-day Philadelphia written by Dr. Sheila Sandapen. writenowphilly.com/meeting-jane...
Meeting Jane Austen… if She Could Time-Travel and Come to Philadelphia - Write Now Philly
As recorded by Sheila Sandapen "My dear Miss Austen, I am simply delighted to meet you after all these years. It is a true honor, and I must express my pleasure and admiration for your books—and no, I...
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Hello, everyone! Last Friday, we uploaded another interview on our website for you to look at! Read all about Lori Tharps and her new novel "Substitute Me" in this interview written by one of our student interns, Maddye Perry! writenowphilly.com/substitute-m...
Substitute Me: A Refreshing Insight on Nannies from Lori Tharps - Write Now Philly
Lori Tharps is an author of nonfiction and fiction, a former college professor, a mother of three, and a literary activist. Firmly believing in the power of storytelling, she currently runs a literary...
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Good morning, everyone! Last Friday, we uploaded a brand new interview on our website! Read all about Ahmad Almallah in this interview written by one of our student interns, Harper Lower! writenowphilly.com/ahmad-almall...
Ahmad Almallah on Poetry, Memory, and Making Something Beautiful - Write Now Philly
Ahmad Almallah is a poet, artist, and educator. He grew up in Bethlehem, Palestine, and is now an artist-in-residence in Creative Writing at the University of Pennsylvania. His poetry collections—Bitt...
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Hello, everyone! This morning, we uploaded a brand new interview on our website! Read all about Ashton Lattimore and her debut novel, "All We Were Promised", written by our student intern, Mia Rheineck! writenowphilly.com/ashton-latti...
Ashton Lattimore on her debut novel All We Were Promised - Write Now Philly
Ashton Lattimore is an author, award winning journalist, and former lawyer. Her debut novel, All We Were Promised, follows the lives of three young Black women in pre-Civil War Philadelphia. Lattimore...
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This review of GOD BLESS YOU, OTIS SPUNKMEYER by Joseph Earl Thomas was published on our site this morning! It was written by our student intern Ronan Brinkley. Give it a read here: writenowphilly.com/a-darkly-fun...
A Darkly Funny and Intimate Shift at the Hospital - Write Now Philly
God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer by Joseph Earl Thomas is a darkly funny and surprisingly intimate novel. The novel features an honest exploration of class and familial struggles, highlighting at once t...
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Here's our newest book review! It's of Emma Copley Eisenberg's novel HOUSEMATES. This was written by our student intern Van Dang. Read it here: writenowphilly.com/if-the-city-... Also, give Emma a follow @emmaceisenberg.bsky.social!
If The City Could Talk: A Tribute to Queer Love, Art, and Philadelphia - Write Now Philly
Emma Copley Eisenberg’s Housemates is a charming and extrospective dissection of what it means to connect with others—through love, through art, through walls. The novel follows Bernie and Leah, a pai...
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Here's another book review published today! This is review of Elise Juskas REUNION was written by our student intern Isabel Rose Catalan. Give it a read here: writenowphilly.com/secrets-verg...
Secrets Verge on Their Expiration Dates in Elise Juska’s Reunion - Write Now Philly
In Elise Juska’s latest novel, Reunion, three friends converge at their pandemic-postponed twenty-fifth college reunion, where blistering secrets of marriage and parenthood burst over the course of a ...
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Hey Bluesky! We published a new book review today of MORE STRANGE THAN TRUE by C.J. Spataro. Check it out here: writenowphilly.com/exploring-ow... Written by student intern Ronan Brinkley.
Exploring Ownership vs. Love in C.J. Spataro’s More Strange than True - Write Now Philly
Shockingly funny and exquisitely tender, More Strange Than True by C.J Spataro is a romance novel perfectly balanced between comedy and magic to create an elixir of compelling emotion. The novel is a ...
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