On October 1, 2017 Playing with Dynamite: A Memoir was released into the world. Happy book birthday to my debut memoir. I’m so grateful that it’s finally getting into the hands of readers, who have already started writing me such beautiful responses. “I didn’t want it to end.” “Spent the whole day reading one single book, which I haven’t done in 17 years.” “I cried. Many times.” “I wish Amazon would let me give it 42 stars.” What a gift to hear from you all!

If you don’t have a copy, you can get one from the publisher here or Amazon here. Or you can come to one of my readings (see the events page on my web site) or buy the book at one of the event city bookstores.

My audiences at Literati in Ann Arbor, Malaprops in Asheville, and Avid in Athens have been warm and welcoming. Now onward to my reading this week in Charlottesville, next week in Washington, DC, then Austin, Richmond, New York, and beyond.

I’m thrilled to be able to share the stage at East City Books in Washington, DC with Arielle Bernstein. She’s an amazing writer, cultural critic, and editor. We’ll both read from our memoirs, chat, and do a Q&A.  For more details, see the East City Books Facebook listing here.