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HYSTERA is Finalist in World Books Awards, literary fiction

May.23.2012

HYSTERA is Finalist in World Books Awards, literary fiction

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PUBLISHED: Nov.15.2011

Hystera

Set in the turbulent 1970s when Patty Hearst became Tanya the Revolutionary, Hystera is a timeless story of madness, yearning, and identity. After a fatal accident takes her father away, Lillian Weill blames herself for the family tragedy. Tripping through failed love affairs with men, and doomed friendships, all Lilly wants is to be sheltered from reality. She retreats from the...

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PUBLISHED: May.10.2005

EDGES, O ISRAEL, O PALESTINE

"Edges" is set in a pre-1967 Israel, during the Cold War. Characters are drawn from Israel’s long-forgotten past, members of the 1940’s Haganah and Jewish underground who find themselves displaced amidst the chaotic and complex tensions of an Israel just beginning to modernize and expand.

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The Fragile Mistress

A movie tie-in for the Feature Film Based on my novel, EDGES, which is also a new edition with added material from the film.

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PUBLISHED: Dec.15.2007

"Edges, O Israel, O Palestine"

Starring Tovah Feldshuh, the novel Edges, O Israel, O Palestine, is performed with music and sound.

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Aug.23.2012 - 10:01 pm

HYSTERA selected a winner in this year's Global E-Books Awards

I am happy to report that my novel, HYSTERA, won this year's Global E-Books Award. A ceremony was held in Santa Barbara on August 18th, honoring the winners and finalists....

Dec.01.2011 - 6:54 am

Alchemy, Mystery and Psychosis

THIS ESSAY APPEARED IN THE RENAISSANCE OF READING. (http://www.renaissance of readingblogspot.com) My novel, HYSTERA, tells the story of young woman’s struggle with mental...

Nov.16.2011 - 6:34 am

Dreams, Sandcastles, and Film

http://www.fictionstudiobooks.com/Fiction_Studio_Books/Our_Blog/Entries/... fiction studio books In an...

Oct.26.2011 - 11:57 am

Voodoo and Poetry

http://www.fictionstudiobooks.com/Fiction_Studio_Books/Our_Blog/Entries/2011/10/26_Leora_Skolkin-Smith__Voodoo_and_poetry.html Pitching white tents that looked like sails...

Comments from Leora

Aug.09.2011 - 1:33 pm

In response to: On writing from a novel-to-screenplay

thank you!

Leora Skolkin-Smith My pleasure...I know the feeling! It's amazing how stories can return!

Jul.12.2008 - 10:36 am

In response to: Red Room Noir

this was really powerful

Erika, this was strong!!!

Dec.30.2007 - 6:14 pm

In response to: What I Don't Know...but probably should.

Leora

Leora Skolkin-Smith Victoria, I have a soft spot for Sally Fields! And here's a hearty welcome to the...

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Article: On Writing Fiction Too Convincingly

Essay: Series, Parables of Mental Illness

Essay: "Out-takes"

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Mar.19.2012

Hystera

Published by Jenn's Bookshelf

“Set in New York the 1970s, in the midst of the Patty Hearst kidnapping case, Hystera tells the story of one young woman’s battle with intimacy and independence. After Lillian...

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About Leora

My first published novel, EDGES was edited and published by the late Grace Paley for Ms. Paley's own imprint at Glad Day books. EDGES was nominated for the 2006 PEN/Faulkner Award by Grace Paley. THE FRAGILE MISTRESS, a feature...

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Causes Leora Skolkin-Smith Supports

Israel/Palestine issues women issues Mental Health system