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author of PERENNIALS and THE LEARNING CURVE

hudson valley
Joined July 2009
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"From the moment Hayley entered the world, she was leaving Emily’s." —from 'The Emily Problem' by Mandy Berman (@mandyberman) joylandmagazine.com/fiction/…
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"John had promised a way of life. She used to think that was the same thing as a life itself." —from 'The Emily Problem' by Mandy Berman (@mandyberman) joylandmagazine.com/fiction/…
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"She wished she could say something smart about it. Instead, she said, 'yummy.'" —from 'The Emily Problem' by Mandy Berman (@mandyberman) joylandmagazine.com/fiction/…
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the emmys did not deign to do for michaela coel what they did for phoebe waller bridge and i just think we should think about that
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Our last #pubday share centers on a perfectly pitched hat trick of a title — #THEMIGHTYOAK by #JeffWBens is now available in PAPERBACK! 🏒“First-rate fiction for adult readers.”— @LoneStarLit 🏒“Heartfelt, headstrong + unflinching.”— @KristopherJans 👉buff.ly/3DT15BU
Okay, so, here's one thing about the Texas law. Last November, while living in California, I had a miscarriage. The first sign that anything was wrong came at exactly six weeks. (1)
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We are all going to have blood on our hands when Amy Adams finally wins an Oscar and it is for Dear Evan Hansen
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Happy for Ben and JLo but you know else is getting back together? Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen every single evening after a long, productive day of wonderful work.
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Great session with @mandyberman on plotting - up on replay for members now... bit.ly/jwmemberevents How would you describe your plot structure in a tweet?
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Plotting Your Novel - 3 May | 00.00 BST/ 19.00 EDT Join @mandyberman to discuss getting your characters from point A to point B and writing active scenes that engage readers while still servicing the greater plot of your novel.
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@mandyberman is an acclaimed American novelist, essayist, editor and creative writing tutor. bit.ly/jw-mandyberman
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There is so much...happening here, this is a such a rich text. teapawt.org/JordanApps/status/1070…
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Someone who’s codependent with their group of friends wanting to make sure they all get the same kind of vaccine
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I'm currently at work on a book about how the human brain handles uncertainty and figured I'd share some of my research here because...well, this week is probably going to be full it. Follow along!
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Life used to be like this... Chita Rivera surprising Liza Minnelli on a daytime show in the 70's and everyone loses their mind.
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I think the last time I ever felt joy was when Bob Odenkirk entered and said “My Little Women!”
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Applications are rolling for @mandyberman's advanced fiction workshop, for writers who are eager to refine their sense of narrative and momentum and plot in a rigorous setting with committed peers: ow.ly/414h50ALK73
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“I recognize it isn’t cool or admirable or on-trend to speak so plainly about seeking the approval of others. Shouldn’t therapy, mindfulness, and the right wellness influencer be able to cure all my self-doubt?” asks @zafatista thecut.io/2CBHKdw
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Facebook memories 7/19/19 bought @mandyberman's book because she used one of #FionaApple's lyrics as inspiration. Good read too.
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Okay but what if The Chicks turned "Gaslighter" into a musical? I mean. The detail in the storytelling on each track! I can already SEE it! -M