Novel Genres

By the dim glow of lamplight or in the quiet hours of a midnight writing session, there’s something evocative and nourishing about period music. Film scores, swing big-band arrangements, theREAD MORE

Writing a dual-timeline novel is not for the faint of heart. Two eras. Two parallel arcs. One story that has to feel seamless? That’s serious craftsmanship.  But when a dualREAD MORE

The most powerful and immersive historical thrillers are based on real stories. For espionage novels, this means the authenticity vs myth of spycraft basics — the practical, often invisible methodsREAD MORE

Writing from oral history sits at the intersection of personal memory and narrative invention, and when you draw on Jewish family histories or other rich, grounded lineages, the stakes feelREAD MORE

Spy fiction appeal has endured for decades, from classic Cold War thrillers to modern WWII sagas, and for good reason. We gravitate toward stories where moral choices are never easy,READ MORE

The best novelists have a magician’s flair: they conjure fictional worlds so vivid that readers swear they can smell the tavern smoke or feel the cobblestones underfoot. Their “trick” is actuallyREAD MORE

Searchlights sweep a midnight airfield. Somewhere in the city, a courier slides a USB across a café table. Images like these captivate us — but they also raise questions aboutREAD MORE

When we think of famous Jewish characters in literature and media, names like Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof or Anne Frank might spring to mind. However, beyond these well-knownREAD MORE

In an era where there is an escalation of anti-Semitism in the media, finding ways to understand and appreciate Jewish resilience and culture is imperative. Fiction offers a powerful mediumREAD MORE

Love stories have captivated audiences for centuries, transcending cultures and time periods. The popularity of romance novels lies in their ability to tap into universal emotions and provide readers withREAD MORE