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Friday, September 6, 2013 3:15:29 AM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Anthem to the Outcast in All of Us:
Brenda said, "Every senior at our high school is invited to write a commencement speech. The following speech was written by my daughter. It wasn't chosen to be delivered, but the selection committee wished for it to be shared, so they printed it in..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 3:15:29 AM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled No Bitter, All Sweet: A Different View of the College Send-off:
Brenda said, "Last week, my twins headed to college – one in Washington D.C. and one in Bloomington, Indiana. My friends are calling, e-mailing, stopping me in the grocery store. “Are you okay?” they ask, eyes wide with concern in the middle of..." more
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 3:48:00 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Ideas:
Brenda said, "Everyone always wants to know where writers get their ideas. But I have to tell you... that's the wrong question to be asking. Truth is, ideas are everywhere all the time, free for the taking. But those ideas are just ideas. You can't copyright an..." more
Saturday, March 2, 2013 3:00:14 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled What's up?:
Brenda said, "Lots has been happening in the Ferber house lately. My daughter figured out where she'll be going to college next year! Go Faith!Jacob, always the prankster, did this when I thought he was shoveling a path in the backyard for our sweet dog.I'm going..." more
Friday, February 15, 2013 4:23:53 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Book Winners and a Couple Other Things:
Brenda said, "Thank you to everyone who told me about their random acts of kindness this month. The thing I realized was that I surround myself with very kind and giving people. People who make practicing kindness a normal part of their life so much so that they..." more
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 3:02:05 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Random Acts of Kindness Update:
Brenda said, "I'm so psyched that Publishers Weekly is spreading the news about my Random Acts of Kindness contest. I hope you all will email me with the fun things you are doing.To inspire you, here are a few things that have already been done:Ellen helped a..." more
Monday, January 21, 2013 2:37:52 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Random Act of Kindness Fail:
Brenda said, "Let's hope your random acts of kindness don't go like this: Poor mouse!In other news, I'll be at the Deerfield Library today at 4:30 reading Yuckiest Stinkiest to kids and making valentines with them. This is the first of several library and..." more
Monday, January 21, 2013 2:37:52 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Yucky, Stinky Valentine Event:
Brenda said, "I had so much fun at the Deerfield Library on Friday. I read my book to a crowd of mostly strangers, and then we made yucky, stinky valentines. True, I had stocked the audience with a few nieces and nephews, but they weren't the only ones in..." more
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 12:32:02 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Random Acts of Kindness Update:
Brenda said, "I am loving the response people are having to my idea to celebrate the publication of The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever with random acts of kindness. I hope it keeps growing!Here are just a few things that people have already done:Faith..." more
Sunday, January 13, 2013 8:22:02 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled You're Invited to do a Random Act of Kindness for The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever:
Brenda said, "The fact that this book has come to be is a testament to insane optimism, determination, love, and luck. I've decided there's no better way to celebrate my good fortune than to pass it on. However, since I'm not a publisher and can't make another..." more
Thursday, December 6, 2012 12:23:03 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Introducing The Yuckiest Stinkiest Best Valentine Ever:
Brenda said, "It's a book! December 6, 20128x11"14 oz.32 pagesPlease join me in welcoming to the world The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever! This baby was conceived ten years ago by me and has been lovingly brought to life by Tedd Arnold, Kathy..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 8:37:03 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Delicious Potato Pancakes:
Brenda said, "I've been hosting our family Hanukkah party for the last 20 years or so, and that means I've been making potato pancakes, or "latkes" as they're called by Jews, for two decades. I have tried lots of different recipes during that time, and my..." more
Sunday, October 14, 2012 5:02:45 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Autumn Beauty:
Brenda said, "Walking with Ozzy on a glorious fall day.I couldn't help but stop and appreciate the beauty around me.I love the changing seasons, the constant cycle. Makes me appreciate each fleeting moment. Wherever you are, whatever the season, I hope you're..." more
Friday, September 21, 2012 5:24:34 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Regret:
Brenda said, "My kids went skydiving for their birthday, and no, I don't regret letting them do it. And I certainly don't regret not jumping along with them, even though my husband does.To be honest, there isn't much I regret. I believe life is all about the..." more
Friday, August 31, 2012 2:35:24 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Skydiving and College Apps:
Brenda said, "Anticipating an event is more exciting and more anxiety provoking than the actual event itself. That's the premise behind building suspense in movies and books. And it holds true in real life as well. The difference is that in fiction, the author..." more
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:59:10 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled When You're Down and Troubled:
Brenda said, "Today was a down in the dumps kind of day. I woke up with a headache, and everywhere I looked, I saw frustration and disappointment and annoyance. I didn't want to write. I didn't want to run errands. I didn't want to meet up with friends. I didn't..." more
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 9:01:42 AM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled 5 Nuggets of Advice for Your Teens (since mine won't listen):
Brenda said, "Lately, everything I say seems to get translated to my kids as "Blah blah blah blah blah." Here's what I wish they would hear:1. Don't let virtual relationships take the place of real relationships. If you're texting someone, there's a false sense..." more
Thursday, March 8, 2012 10:29:14 AM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled The Fun of Creating Characters:
Brenda said, "Last night I had the privilege of seeing Deerfield High School's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It's heartwarming and hilarious, and if you're free tonight, tomorrow, or Saturday night, you should definitely go see it. My..." more
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 6:31:15 AM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Just For The Love Of It:
Brenda said, "I only have ten quick minutes this morning before my day will be busy busy busy, so I'm setting my timer to see how many reasons I can come up with for loving being an author even when the industry is so crazy and it's more difficult than ever to..." more
Thursday, February 2, 2012 10:43:24 AM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Jemma Hartman Lookalike x2!:
Brenda said, "I never tire of finding Jemma Hartman lookalikes, and these twins from Maryland made my day! That's Alicia on the left and Lauren on the right. Their mom wrote to tell me, "We found your Jemma!! My twin daughters look just like her. My daughter was..." more
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 6:44:24 AM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Back to Work...:
Brenda said, "I recently took two months away from my work-in-progress. My kids had a hard time understanding that I was not procrastinating. I'll admit, it looked like procrastination. I read a ton of books (My faves - Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand and The Fault..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 1:27:11 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Thanku:
Brenda said, "Gratitude is something I include in my life every single day. Even when bad stuff happens, I tend to find the positive morsel hidden in the mess. Without a doubt, this attitude enriches my journey, but it can be perceived as annoying by people who..." more
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 2:31:05 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled Whole Novel Workshop:
Brenda said, "If you ever have the opportunity to attend a Highlights Whole Novel Workshop, do it! It was a truly magical week. My only regret is that I didn't get to spend more time in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.I stayed in this cute little cabin.And I looked out..." more
Monday, October 10, 2011 3:27:04 PM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled The Joy of Not Writing:
Brenda said, "I haven't been writing for three weeks now, and I don't plan on writing this week either. Four weeks of not-writing. And get this... not one ounce of guilt!That's right. This time off of work isn't due to writer's block or procrastination. And it's..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:30:25 AM
Brenda Ferber wrote a blog post titled This is to remind me:
Brenda said, "Dear Brenda,The next time you finish a draft of a novel and you give it to your critique group, please remember:1. They are not going to tell you it's perfect. They are smarter and more helpful than that. 2. You are going to need some time to..." more