"Thanks for this thoughtful and honest post, Marisel. As an older writer with just one published essay and a memoir in progress, I often ask myself the same questions. A wise woman writer-friend, older than me, once shared her approach to…"
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Elena Schwolsky
- Female
- Brooklyn, NY
- United States
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- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- My essay, "Searching for Pina in Havana" will be included in an anthology, "Storied Dishes" to be published by Praeger in November, 2010.
A chapter I co-authored on bereavement was included in Children, Families and AIDS: Psychosocial and Therapeutic Issues (Guilford Press, 1995)
ANOTHER BROTHER, a film I co-produced about the life of my husband Clarence Fitch, was broadcast on national PBS (1997) and won CINE’s Golden Eagle award among others. (http://www.andersongoldfilms.com/films/documentaries/ab.htm)
I received an award from the Barbara Deming/Money for Women Fund for my memoir in progress: Pathcwork Journey: Piecing Together the AIDS Quilt in Cuba.
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Memoir
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- No
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Just a lot of support and honest and thoughtful feedback.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- I study with Mindy Lewis (www.mindylewis.com) at the Writer's Voice, West Side YMCA, New York City
Latest Activity
Mindy Lewis commented on the blog post 'Boleto al Paraiso: life on the margins in Cuba'
"Elena, glad to read your new writing about the people in the AIDS community in Cuba. As always, your writing is personal, relevant, deeply felt and alive."
Barbara Stein commented on the blog post 'Boleto al Paraiso: life on the margins in Cuba'
"Very well written, as usual, but hard to fathom and depressing."
Elena Schwolsky posted a blog post
Boleto al Paraiso: life on the margins in Cuba
My friend Joel leans over in the darkened movie theater as the opening credits roll and whispers “I know this story; I know the muchacho who this is about.” We are watching the Cuban film Boleto al Paraiso (Ticket to Paradise) at the Quad Cinema on 13th St. in New York City. The film is being shown as part of the Havana Film Festival. Joel and his partner have driven up from Washington D.C. where he now lives to spend the weekend.I didn’t really know much about Boleto, but everyone in Havana…See More
Barbara Stein commented on the blog post 'A film festival in Havana...hold the popcorn'
"As with all of your previous entries, your blog provides a real flavor of the Cuban culture and the surroundings you are living in. So well written!"
Elena Schwolsky posted a blog post
A film festival in Havana...hold the popcorn
I started writing this blog more than a week ago before earthquakes, tsunamis and the possibility of yet another war made the world an even scarier, shakier place. How can I write about film in Cuba at a time like this, I thought, and wanted to abandon the effort. But then I remembered the calm resolve on many faces in Japan in the wake of the unimaginable horror they are suffering, the determination of people in the Middle East to struggle for democracy, and the ability of Cubans to find…See More
Julie Jeffs left a comment for Elena Schwolsky
"Elena,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a…"
Barbara Stein commented on the blog post 'Where are all the kids in Cuba?'
"Interesting information.
So very true about about our strength, but our ongoing struggles to obtain and maintain our equality and rights!
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Mona Fitch-Elliott commented on the blog post 'Where are all the kids in Cuba?'
"Good job Elena! Very interesting and informative. It is sad to look around and realize children are dissappearin the. That is some sign of the times for Cuba- disheartening. Mona"
Elena Schwolsky posted a blog post
Where are all the kids in Cuba?
Where are all the kids in Cuba?I had been in Havana for over three weeks of my month-long stay in January before it occurred to me that I saw hardly any kids when I was out and about in this city of over two million people. I did see groups of uniformed schools children on field trips in Habana Vieja and Parque Central. One Sunday, I stopped in a small park to watch a few little ones playing on the swings and monkey bars. But it was rare to see a pregnant woman or a family walking with…See More
Elena Schwolsky left a comment for Member News
"I was delighted to be included in a reading from the anthology Storied Dishes (edited by Linda Berzok, Praeger 2010) at the Stone Barns Food and Agriculture Center in Tarrytown, NY. I read an excerpt from my essay "Searching for Pina in…"
Barbara Stein commented on the blog post 'Becoming a Locavore in Cuba'
"Such interesting reading! I'm learning so much."
Barbara Stein commented on the blog post 'Government workers...Egypt, Wisconsin...and Cuba'
"What a thougtful, on target comparison. "
Elena Schwolsky posted a blog post
Government workers...Egypt, Wisconsin...and Cuba
Government workers….Egypt, Wisconsin…and Cuba The past few weeks have brought stirring images of workers fighting for their rights in the Middle East and in the Midwest of our own country. In Egypt, workers played a key role in the revolution that toppled an entrenched regime, and in Wisconsin, state workers are on the front lines against an anti-union assault that threatens to spread. When I was laid off from my own government job at the New York City Health Department in August (in a wave of…See More
Mindy Lewis commented on the blog post 'Becoming a Locavore in Cuba'
"Brava, Elena! Your life in blogging has begun - all food for your book."
Elena Schwolsky's Blog
Boleto al Paraiso: life on the margins in Cuba
Posted on April 12, 2011 at 6:12pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
My friend Joel leans over in the darkened movie theater as the opening credits roll and whispers “I know this story; I know the muchacho who this is about.” We are watching the Cuban film Boleto al Paraiso (Ticket to Paradise) at the Quad Cinema on 13th St. in New York City. The film is being shown as part of the Havana Film Festival. Joel and his partner have driven up from Washington D.C. where he now lives to spend the weekend.
I didn’t really…
Continue A film festival in Havana...hold the popcorn
Posted on March 24, 2011 at 1:43pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I started writing this blog more than a week ago before earthquakes, tsunamis and the possibility of yet another war made the world an even scarier, shakier place. How can I write about film in Cuba at a time like this, I thought, and wanted to abandon the effort. But then I remembered the calm resolve on many faces in Japan in the wake of the unimaginable horror they are suffering, the determination of people in the Middle East to struggle for democracy, and the ability of Cubans to…
Continue Where are all the kids in Cuba?
Posted on March 8, 2011 at 6:34pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Where are all the kids in Cuba?
I had been in Havana for over three weeks of my month-long stay in January before it occurred to me that I saw hardly any kids when I was out and about in this city of over two million people. I did see groups of uniformed schools children on field trips in Habana Vieja and Parque Central. One…
Continue Government workers...Egypt, Wisconsin...and Cuba
Posted on March 1, 2011 at 10:58am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Government workers….Egypt, Wisconsin…and Cuba
The past few weeks have brought stirring images of workers fighting for their rights in the Middle East and in the Midwest of our own country. In Egypt, workers played a key role in the revolution that toppled an entrenched regime, and in Wisconsin, state workers are on the front lines against an anti-union assault that threatens to spread. When I was laid off from my own government job at…
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 3:24am on March 10, 2011,
Julie Jeffs said… - Elena,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.
Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Look forward to reading your posts.
Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
- At 11:32am on November 8, 2010,
Hollye Dexter said… - Thanks for the comment Elena- and I wish you all good things with your book. May the "agent -gods" be with you! What a ride, this writer's life. How come no one told us? ha ha ha....
- At 1:48pm on October 27, 2010,
Mona Fitch-Elliott said… - Hi Elena: Thanks so much for introducing me to this site. I think I am getting more serious about my writing lately. My novel coming along up to 114 pages - a life work! This is a great community, it seems...from what I can see and it is so much to see. How inspiring! How is it going with your book, the contest, etc. Love you always, Mona
- At 12:21pm on October 8, 2010,
Kamy Wicoff said… - Hi Elena! Just wanted to say how wonderful it was to meet you the other night, and thank you for being a part of She Writes. Your words about this community meant a lot to Deborah and me.
- At 10:34am on August 26, 2010,
Sally Kohn said… - Thanks for the kind words, Elena --- and good luck!!!
- At 11:49am on July 8, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Adding my voice to the welcome, Elena. Hope our paths will cross - perhaps in the memoir group if you're looking for a place to jump in?
Meg Waite Clayton
Author of the national bestseller The Wednesday Sisters, The Language of Light, a Bellwether Prize finalist, and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)
- At 8:58am on July 8, 2010,
Kate the Book Buff said… - Hi Elena! Welcome to She Writes. I just wanted to introduce myself, and my blog, The Book Buff: Book Reviews for Regular People. Check it out at http://www.thebookbuff.blogspot.com
If you are looking for a good place to jump in around here, take a look at the brand new group, Reviews and Giveaways
She Writes can be a bit overwhelming at first, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
-Kate the Book Buff
- At 7:33am on July 8, 2010,
Julia said… - Hi Elena,welcome! Here is some information to help you get started at She Writes. Also, we have a ton of interesting groups on the site and would love to have you join any that might interest you!
We're so glad to have you here!
Julia
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