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5 Books That Transport You to Other Worlds

What are you reading this summer? What would you suggest others peruse? My summer reading series kicks off with five books that transport us to other worlds, selected by Judith Fein

Kickstarter Roundup #1 + Memorial Day Weekend Special

The first week’s Kickstarter successes, a doggie-version of the video, and a Memorial Day Weekend special!

And My Kickstarter Campaign is Live!

And so the Kickstarter campaign begins! I think you’ll get a kick out of the video and hope you’ll support the book.

Backing a Kickstarter Project 101

Never had experience with a crowdfunded project before? Here are some basics about what it means to support my book on Kickstarter.

Why Crowdfund? Why Kickstarter?

Getting close to launching my Kickstarter campaign — next week! — I explain some of the behind-the-scenes rationales and decisions.

Creating a Book Cover: Castrating Venus & Other Design Challenges

Creating my book cover image involved an extensive collaborative process. In the end, Venus looked less angry and less like she had a penis.

Ode to My New TV

Replacing the items stolen during my robbery gave me no pleasure — until a new TV came into the picture.

You’re Calling it WHAT? How I Decided on My Memoir’s Title

Getting Naked for Money? Misguided? I couldn’t decide on a title for my book until a friend helped me justify the racier pick.

Getting Naked for Money: An Accidental Travel Writer Reveals All

How a Ph.D. in literature came to write Arizona for Dummies, disrobe on a travel assignment to a nudist resort—and have a blast along the way.

Beating the Home Invasion Blues

No one deserves to be robbed: Not single people, not forgetful people, not slobs. I temporarily forgot that after my home invasion.

Give My Dog a Voice: Vote!

Madeleine, a dog with a strong personality, will star in my Kickstarter video–and has a speaking role. Please vote on the voice you think best represents her.