About

I began my career as a journalist in New York City.

In 1998, after graduating from Barnard College, I became a staff writer at the Forward newspaper. I went on to freelance for major publications, including Elle, New York Magazine, and ARTnews, where I was a regular contributor.

In 2006, I joined forces with SeeThink Films to produce Alice Neel, an award-winning documentary about the eponymous New York painter. Soon after earning my first producer credit, I returned to print journalism—and to the Forward—becoming the national Jewish newspaper’s first L.A. correspondent.

Since returning to freelance life, I have taught creative writing workshops, coached numerous writers, and edited a wide range of novels, memoirs, and essay collections. My articles and essays have appeared in Tablet, JTANews, and the LA Jewish Journal, among other publications.

I received an MFA in Creative Writing from the Bennington Writing Seminars, and have been awarded residencies for my novel-in-progress at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) and the Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts.

When I’m not writing or editing, I love to hike, practice yoga, and explore beautiful places.