Robin Antalek's Blog, page 3

Susanna Daniel: Stiltsville

I was first introduced to Susanna Daniel in the very best way:  an afternoon browsing in my favorite bookstore where I picked up her debut novel, Stiltsville.  I was drawn to the story because I too had grown up in a much different Florida than exists today -- and Susanna's novel is about a community of houses on Stilts off of Biscayne Bay -- Stiltsville -  a place that now lives only in the memories and photographs of those who once inhabited the houses.  I read this novel in a breathless ru...

Gina Frangello: Mommy's On A Book Tour

My introduction to Gina Frangello was a series of riveting pieces she wrote about her father for The Nervous Breakdown and then we got to meet in person at Pianos Lounge in New York City when she invited me to read with her on the Slut Lullabies tour.  Her writing, fiction and non-fiction alike, is both immediate and thought provoking.  Combine this with a unique voice that speaks to what it means to be a writer, an editor, a woman and a mother in the twenty-first century and you know that ...

Style, Substance and Soul

The lovely ladies of StyleSubstanceSoul.com interviewed me recently.  The post is up live today http://stylesubstancesoul.com/2010/09/woman-to-woman-our-exclusive-interview-with-author-robin-antalek/
I'd love for you to visit and leave a comment -- it's a great site!

JULIETTE FAY

Most likely I won't have to introduce many of you to my guest, the wonderful Juliette Fay.  Her first book, SHELTER ME, was a huge success.  SHELTER ME garnered her accolades as well as a tremendous group of loyal readers who are eagerly awaiting her new novel DEEP DOWN TRUE that will be published in January of 2011.  I came to know Juliette when she graciously offered a blurb for my debut novel.  But Juliette, in her amazing way, didn't stop there.  She offered encouragement and advice and c...

Barbara Ungar

I believe that a lot of what happens in life is serendipitous.  Chance meetings, people passing through, brief introductions that somehow snag in your brain and cause you to remember.  I met Barbara Ungar through a mutual friend years ago.  I had young children and was trying to balance my creative life with the lives I was now nurturing.  Barbara was this quiet creative force -- a poet -- her words stormed off the page. Over the years I would receive occasional updates via my friend on...

ZOE ZOLBROD author of CURRENCY

I had the pleasure of meeting Zoe Zolbrod at a reading we did together at Pianos Lounge in New York City this past April along with two other talented ladies I hope to introduce you to here soon.  Zoe has written a captivating book heavily influenced by her time traveling in Thailand.  You will be transported to another world -- here's the link to purchase as well as to watch a fantastic book trailer: http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9780982520437-0  
In her blog post  Zoe broaches the...

Michele Young-Stone author of The Handbook for Lightning Strike Survivors

I had the pleasure of reading this book several months back and was thrilled that Michele agreed to guest post! For all aspiring writers out there I think Michele offers some practical advice -- speaking from experience and her heart.  Please share your stories with us about your road to publication in the comments section! 

Practical Advice from a Debut Novelist by Michele Young-Stone
How to publish your first novel in just five easy steps:  (This is like a recipe.  You might want to write i...

SIOBHAN FALLON author of YOU KNOW WHEN THE MEN ARE GONE

When I put out an open call for writers to share their stories on my blog -- I never realized how exciting it was going to be to introduce you to writers I can't wait to read.  Today the amazingly talented Siobhan Fallon author of the forthcoming YOU KNOW WHEN THE MEN ARE GONE (Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam (January 20, 2011) shares her thoughts on the human and not so human babies in her life.

Here's what others have to say about Siobhan's debut:


"Siobhan Fallon is a remarkable debut author whose...

Simply From Scratch debut author Alicia Bessette

Way back, (or so it seems) when my own book was about to debut, the team at Harper Collins along with my agent, suggested I get a website, perhaps a FaceBook page and build a community on the web.  Naturally, having just mastered word, cut and paste and edit options on my computer I balked.  Not because I didn't want to -- just because it was way out of my comfort zone.  Slowly, I began to comment on blogs I regularly visited and hired myself a fantastic teenager to build a website and...

The Bird Sisters: Rebecca Rasmussen

Rebecca Rasmussen is one of the most delightful people I know and soon, you will know her as well when her lovely, lovely novel THE BIRD SISTERS debuts in April of 2011.  I had the pleasure of reading an early copy that I devoured in less than a weekend.  The writing and the story is an elegant throwback to the masters and mistresses of great fiction and Rebecca has created a fascinating world you won't want to leave.  Read more about the book and Rebecca on her blog :http...