Indian-American writer (born 1961)
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Link to article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/20/fashion/jewelry-podcasts.html Welcome to the Jewelry Journey, exploring the hidden world of art around you. Because every piece of art has a story, and jewelry is no exception. Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey podcast. We are thrilled to announce an article on the Jewelry Journey podcast from writer Melanie Abrams released in the New York Times. The article is linked in the show notes, our website, and even Instagram. So please help us take the jewelry journey even farther by sharing, liking and commenting on the article. Hopefully in the coming months I will have some of the other hosts from the article so that we can learn more about their adoration of adornments. Thank you again for listening.Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.
Our interview with Larry Smith and Melanie Abrams challenged our assumptions as we explored the many conceptions and misconceptions of cannabis use. Their new book, The Joy of Cannabis, is an attempt to clear up misunderstanding and describe the how and why of safely availing ourselves of the benefits. In the 1930s with the wane of Prohibition the commissioner of the Federal Bureau Narcotics, Harry Anslinger, attempted to retain personal relevance with racist and xenophobic fear mongering and criminalizing marijuana. Now, with no personal financial interests in a dispensary, Smith and Abrams hope to reset perceptions and normalize the discussion by reassessing the merits. They know the research and call for more. They discourage use before the age of 25 to allow full development of our frontal lobes. Not all weed is created equal, so they are pragmatic about finding what's right for you. With much greater safety and effectiveness than alcohol, most importantly they point to how small amounts responsibly administered deliver outsized benefits of pain management, focus, flow, creativity, connection and even orgasm. The tidal wave of legalization is based on reclaiming the virtues. Join us to find out what you might not know.
Larry Smith is the founder and editor of the personal storytelling community SMITH Magazine and the creator of the Six-Word Memoir project. He is a journalist and storytelling evangelist touted by O: The Oprah Magazine as "on a quest to spark the creativity in everyone." He is the founder of The Six-Word Memoir Project and book series, editor of the book, The Moment: Wild, Poignant, Life-Changing Stories from 125 Writers and Artists Famous and Obscure, and speaks on storytelling in schools and at companies and conferences.Larry lives in Berkeley with his wife, writer Piper Kerman, and their son. His new book, co-written with Melanie Abrams, is The Joy of Cannabis. Melanie Abrams is the author of The Joy of Cannabis: 75 Ways to Amplify Your Life with the Science and Magic of Cannabis (Sourcebooks), the novel Meadowlark (Little A), and the novel Playing (Grove Atlantic). She teaches writing at UC Berkeley. MELANIE ABRAMS is the author of the novels Playing and Meadowlark. She is a developmental editor and photographer and teaches writing at the University of California, Berkeley.
Melanie Abrams lives in Oakland, and Larry Smith lives in Berkeley. Their book, The Joy of Cannabis, came out on January 10th, 2023.
Larry and Melanie discuss the launch of their new book and how "runners high" is providing CPG marketers with an interesting opportunity for growth.
Oakland author Melanie Abrams reads from her new book, "Meadowlark." It's about two teenagers who escape a strict spiritual commune.
Author Melanie Abrams stopped by the Jam Bunker to talk with Brad about her latest novel, Meadowlark. Melanie is the California-est of Californians—from the Valley in Los Angeles to living in the Bay Area with a stop at the banana stand along the way. (It'll make sense when you get there!) But it wasn't all Golden State talk. They talked children, getting waitlisted in grad school, teaching, and the joy of stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Page turners are usually associated with genre or popular fiction rather than literary fiction. In this discussion, Melanie Abrams, Laura Mazer, and Kate Milliken will talk about what readers, agents, and editors are looking for when it comes to plot. Our guest authors speak about marketability, but also how to write a beautifully crafted narrative while still making readers turn pages. Books are available from your favorite indie bookstores, or order from bookshop.org!
This week’s episode is an invitation to explore conflict, embrace conflict, and even revel in conflict. Grant and Brooke cite authors—like Vladimir Nabakov, James Scott Bell, and Dean R. Koontz—who will help you feel less conflicted about conflict. This week’s guest, Melanie Abrams, has a lot to share about conflict, from how she’s handled it in her own books, to how she grapples with it as a parent who writes (or a writer who parents), to the formula she urges her students to consider in their own writing: Desire + Danger = Drama.
Melanie Abrams is the author of the novels Playing and Meadowlark. She is an editor and photographer and currently teaches writing at the University of California, Berkeley. She lives in Oakland, California, with her husband, writer Vikram Chandra, and their children.How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Melanie Abrams reads her poetry. She currently teaches creative writing at UC Berkeley. Series: "Lunch Poems Reading Series" [Humanities] [Show ID: 17991]
Melanie Abrams reads her poetry. She currently teaches creative writing at UC Berkeley. Series: "Lunch Poems Reading Series" [Humanities] [Show ID: 17991]
Melanie Abrams reads her poetry. She currently teaches creative writing at UC Berkeley. Series: "Lunch Poems Reading Series" [Humanities] [Show ID: 17991]
Melanie Abrams reads her poetry. She currently teaches creative writing at UC Berkeley. Series: "Lunch Poems Reading Series" [Humanities] [Show ID: 17991]
Melanie Abrams' novel, Playing, is forthcoming from Grove/Atlantic in April 2008, and has already been acquired for translation in three different languages. Howard Norman says, "In her arresting debut novel Melanie Abrams is disturbingly expert at exhibiting how erotic obsession makes a courtship a dangerous game indeed. Unpredictable and unforgettable. A stunning writer." Melanie received her M.F.A. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She currently teaches creative writing at UC Berkeley. For more information see the Story Hour website Support for this series is provided by the University Library and the Department of English.
Melanie Abrams' novel, Playing, is forthcoming from Grove/Atlantic in April 2008, and has already been acquired for translation in three different languages. Howard Norman says, "In her arresting debut novel Melanie Abrams is disturbingly expert at exhibiting how erotic obsession makes a courtship a dangerous game indeed. Unpredictable and unforgettable. A stunning writer." Melanie received her M.F.A. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She currently teaches creative writing at UC Berkeley. For more information see the Story Hour website Support for this series is provided by the University Library and the Department of English.
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