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#Rewrite the ending!

Hi She-Writers! Thought you'd enjoy taking a crack at this one. -- lynn (communicationsista for Breakthrough)-----Show of hands: How many of you wish that Andy (Pretty in Pink) had ended up with Ducky? That after Willy dies (Death of a Salesman), his wife gets a great sales job without having to play the “poor widow” card? That you could rewrite pretty much all of The Taming of the Shrew? In other words: How often have you been enjoying a book, movie, play, or TV episode…when all of a sudden…See More

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Lynn Harris has taken on doing pro-bono PR for the amazing Afghan Women's Writing Project. Today (3/1/11) we launch AWWP Presents, a global theatrical initiative designed to amplify Afghan women’s voices and bring their stories to…

Mar 2, 2011

mad props to Wendy Shanker for an inspiring talk at East End Temple last friday!

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Aug 1, 2010

Lynn Harris commented on the event 'NEW YORK! She Writes' First Birthday Bash'

Wish I could make it! Happy birthday, SheWrites!

Jun 28, 2010

My [horrifying] piece in Salon.com today: http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2010/02/22/no_greater_joy/index.html

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Lynn Harris commented on the blog post 'Who you calling a "midget?"'

Thanks, Tina! And yes, Cristina, I'm sure Kiki will love it when you are able to make time! :)

Nov 18, 2009

Cristina Trapani-Scott commented on the blog post 'Who you calling a "midget?"'

Hey Lynn, I didn't see your response until today. Yes, we have been involved with LPA, but not as active as I'd like. We just have so much going on. I'm hoping to be more involved in the coming year. Kiki is older now and wanting to…

Nov 17, 2009

Tina McGrevy commented on the blog post 'Who you calling a "midget?"'

Great article! I am not a fan of the "Donald" and I had not even heard about this episode until today. You can bet if it involved a race, religion, etc. there would be an outcry. My son is mentally disabled so you can imagine my love of…

Nov 17, 2009

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I want to encourage women to submit to humor venues. I urge you; I implore you. Let’s start a revolution and change the world’s mind about who’s funny. Your heart will swell with accomplishment and your breasts will become larger. This I promise.

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Lynn Harris commented on the blog post 'Who you calling a "midget?"'

Wow, Cristina, glad to hear from you. Thanks very much. Are you guys involved with LPA?

Aug 3, 2009

Cristina Trapani-Scott commented on the blog post 'Who you calling a "midget?"'

That is so ironic. I didn't know you were here, Lynn. Here is my blog linking local readers to your article http://www.tecumsehherald.com/node/2084. I loved your article. My daughter has Kniest syndrome, a rare form of dwarfism. She's…

Jul 19, 2009

Lynn Harris commented on the blog post 'Who you calling a "midget?"'

Thanks, Claire. And yah, really amazing how defensive people get. I AM SORRY, IT IS TOO CHALLENGING FOR ME FROM MY POSITION OF PRIVILEGE TO USE A DIFFERENT WORD TO DESCRIBE YOU. Man.

Jul 19, 2009

Amy Keyishian commented on the blog post 'Who you calling a "midget?"'

Woof, people are dicks!

Jul 17, 2009

Who you calling a "midget?"

Little people take a stand against the offensive word -- and a world that thinks it's OK to mock themBy Lynn Harrishttp://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/07/16/m_word/index.htmlSee More

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Founded in 2003 by Nancy K. Miller and Kamy Wicoff, The New York Salon of Women Writers brings women writers of all genres, generations and backgrounds together in a common space for mutual support.

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Who I am:: www.lynnharris.net
www.twitter.com/lynncorinne
www.breakupgirl.net
www.twitter.com/breakup_girl

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: Death By Chick Lit
Miss Media
Breakup Girl to the Rescue
He Loved Me, He Loves Me Not

Media outlets that I currently write for:: Salon.com
Glamour
Tabletmag.com
Babble.com
The New York Times
Alternet.org
The Washington Post
Nerve.com

My writing is:: Fiction, Nonfiction, Blog Posts

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: Yes

My professional associations:: NWU
Authors' Guild
Friars Club

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#Rewrite the ending!

Posted on November 1, 2011 at 8:34pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Hi She-Writers! Thought you'd enjoy taking a crack at this one. -- lynn (communicationsista for Breakthrough)

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Show of hands: How many of you wish that Andy (Pretty in Pink) had ended up with Ducky? That after Willy dies (Death of a Salesman), his wife gets a great sales job without having to play the “poor widow” card? That you could rewrite pretty much all of The Taming of the Shrew?

In other words: How often have you been enjoying a…

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Who you calling a "midget?"

Posted on July 16, 2009 at 10:36am 8 Comments 0 Likes

Little people take a stand against the offensive word -- and a world that thinks it's OK to mock them

By Lynn Harris

http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/07/16/m_word/index.html

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