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Sally Wiener Grotta

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in Philadelphia, PA, The United States

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Literature & Fiction, Arts & Photography, Science Fiction

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Let me tell you a story. It’s about the life I lead and would lead if I were someone, somewhere or somewhen else. And that’s why I’m a storyteller, because I always wonder what’s around the corner, over the next mountain, or just in front of me but hidden. I use words and my camera to explore what I want to understand and what I need to communicate. As for exploring, I’ve been on assignment as a writer and photographer for many major publications to all seven continents. I’ve interviewed and photographed hundreds of fascinating or famous (or both) people. And, I’ve been honored that my work has received numerous awards, grants and accolades. But in the end, for me it’s all about making a connection with other people. (For more traditional b ...more

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Average rating: 3.94 · 229 ratings · 100 reviews · 17 distinct works

	The Winter Boy 3.76 avg rating — 110 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jo Joe 4.16 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 2013 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Broken Bottle 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	PC Magazine Digital SLR Photography Solutions by Sally Wiener Grotta (Goodreads Author), Daniel Grotta (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2006 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Daughters of Eve it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shooting for Dollars: Simple Photo Techniques for Greater eBay Profits by Sally Wiener Grotta (Goodreads Author), Daniel Grotta (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2005	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Photo Magic with Adobe? PhotoDeluxe by Sally Wiener Grotta (Goodreads Author), Daniel Grotta (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1996	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Digital Imaging by Sally Wiener Grotta (Goodreads Author), Daniel Grotta (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Photo Magic with PhotoDeluxe (Photo Magic With Adobe Photodelux) by Sally Wiener Grotta (1996-07-01) by Sally Wiener Grotta (Goodreads Author), Unknown Author 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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SFWA StoryBundle: A Great Honor for "The Winter Boy". A Great Bargain for Readers.

I'm honored and thrilled that my novel "The Winter Boy" has been chosen to be included in the first ever fantasy ebook bundle from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) and delivered by StoryBundle. The bundle runs from today to Thursday, November 2.

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Lovers & Fighters, Starships & Dragons

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Growing Up Golem: How I Survived My Mother, Brooklyn, and Some Really Bad Dates

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The Torah: A Women's Commentary

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“We are all of the same substance, the same life. Though there are many differences between us, those are merely the shadows that delineate our boundaries. Our light is the same.”
― Sally Wiener Grotta, The Winter Boy

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