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Juliet Wilson commented on the blog post 'Five Questions with Elisabeth Tova Bailey'

This is a very enjoyable interview and sounds like a fascinating book!

Feb 22, 2011

Five Questions with Elisabeth Tova Bailey

Acclaimed literary nonfiction writer Elisabeth Tova Bailey, author of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating, answers five questions from journalist Paula Kamen, author of Finding Iris Chang: Ambition, Friendship, and the Loss of an…See More

A blog post by Paula Kamen was featured Feb 22, 2011

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Five Questions with Elisabeth Tova Bailey

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Marilyn Fried left a comment for Paula Kamen

So nice to meet you at lunch. I think a good time was had by all. Glad you were able to come.

Jul 29, 2010

Paula Kamen commented on the event 'Mini-Focus Group for She Writes Chicago, Over Lunch!'

Childcare issues resolved. Will probably be there, and on time (or close to it)!

Jul 29, 2010

Paula Kamen commented on the event 'Mini-Focus Group for She Writes Chicago, Over Lunch!'

Because of child-care challenges, I can't leave until 12:30, so I may be there, but an hour late. Just to say hi and maybe have something seitan-ish.

Jul 27, 2010

Mini-Focus Group for She Writes Chicago, Over Lunch! at Blind Faith Cafe

July 29, 2010 from 12pm to 2pm

Come meet She Writes Founding Partner Deborah Siegel to discuss how She Writes can work for those of you in the Chicago area! 'Nuf 3rd person. I'll be in town next week visiting my family and would love to sit down with a small -- or large! -- handful of those interested in sharing thoughts and feedback about what women writers in the area hunger for most. An added enticement: Meet…See More

Paula Kamen might attend an event Jul 27, 2010

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Paula Kamen commented on the event 'Chicago First SW Birthday Meetup'

I like Deborah's suggestion for the book exchange, a shewrites tradition, if anyone who has written books would like to bring theirs.

Jun 21, 2010

Chicago First SW Birthday Meetup at Bethany McLean's apartment

June 29, 2010 from 5:30pm to 8pm

First Birthday, First Meetup

Paula Kamen is attending an event Jun 21, 2010

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Jill Starishevsky left a comment for Paula Kamen

Hi Paula, I wanted to connect with you and ask for your feedback. I recently did my first on-camera interview for the children's book on child sexual abuse prevention that I wrote, My Body Belongs to Me. Please let me know what you think when…

Jun 6, 2010

Sayantani DasGupta left a comment for Paula Kamen

Hi Paula, I think we met at the storytelling conference in NYC a couple of years ago -- nice to see you here. Thought I'd say hello. --- Sayantani DasGupta

May 18, 2010

Deborah Siegel left a comment for Paula Kamen

Hi Paula! Loved reading your 5qs this week - THANK YOU!!!!

May 7, 2010

Lori Osterman left a comment for Paula Kamen

Hello and welcome to the Mother Writer group! I see you've already posted in the forums, but feel free to browse also. We look forward to hearing from you. When you have a chance stop back by and let us know a little more about, you. Lori

Mar 26, 2010

Deborah Blum left a comment for Paula Kamen

so glad to be connected, paula. lisa's terrific, isn't she?

Mar 26, 2010

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Who I am:: paulakamen.com

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: Four books:
Finding Iris Chang: Ambition, Friendship and the Loss of an Extraordinary Mind (2007)
All in My Head: An Epic Question to Cure an Unrelenting, Totally Unreasonable and Only Slightly Enlightening Headache (2005)
Her Way: Young Women Remake the Sexual Revolution (2000)
Feminist Fatale: Voices from the Twentysomething Generation Explore the Future of the Women's Movement (1991)

New anthology contributor:
Are We Feeling Better Yet? (on women and healthcare system)

Plays:
Jane: Abortion and the Underground
A Cure for AIDS (short)
Seven Dates with Seven Writers

My writing is:: Nonfiction, Memoir, Plays, Journalism, Blog Posts

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: Occasionally, in guest blogs (such as nytimes.com in 2008 and now at msmagazine.com) I'm interested in doing more.

My professional associations:: Association of Women Journalists, Chicago's Women's Theater Alliance, Dramatists Guild, National Writer's Union, Society of Midland Writers, Association of Health Care Journalists

What I'm Reading Now:

Literary Mama anthology, Bad Mother by Ayelet Waldman

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Five Questions with Elisabeth Tova Bailey

Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes

Acclaimed literary nonfiction writer Elisabeth Tova Bailey, author of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating, answers five questions from journalist Paula Kamen, author of Finding Iris Chang: Ambition,… Continue

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At 1:13pm on July 29, 2010, Marilyn Fried said…: So nice to meet you at lunch. I think a good time was had by all. Glad you were able to come.

At 11:32am on June 6, 2010, Jill Starishevsky said…: Hi Paula,

I wanted to connect with you and ask for your feedback. I recently did my first on-camera interview for the children's book on child sexual abuse prevention that I wrote, My Body Belongs to Me. Please let me know what you think when you have some time.

Thanks in advance.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/talking-kids-sexual-abuse-10255396

Jill Starishevsky
Author, My Body Belongs to Me
www.MyBodyBelongstoMe.com

At 12:23pm on May 18, 2010, Sayantani DasGupta said…: Hi Paula,

I think we met at the storytelling conference in NYC a couple of years ago -- nice to see you here. Thought I'd say hello. --- Sayantani DasGupta

At 6:39pm on May 6, 2010, Deborah Siegel said…: Hi Paula! Loved reading your 5qs this week - THANK YOU!!!!

At 9:08pm on March 25, 2010, Lori Osterman said…: Hello and welcome to the Mother Writer group! I see you've already posted in the forums, but feel free to browse also. We look forward to hearing from you. When you have a chance stop back by and let us know a little more about, you.

Lori

At 7:28pm on March 25, 2010, Deborah Blum said…: so glad to be connected, paula. lisa's terrific, isn't she?

At 2:24pm on September 8, 2009, Erika said…: It is very exciting to have you here, considering the significance of your work, welcome!

At 3:12pm on August 4, 2009, Deborah Siegel said…: Welcome to SHE WRITES, Paula! As one of the site's organizers, I'm so so glad that you are here!!! I'm sure you've checked out the Chicago Area Writers group that's formed? Hope all is going well with you. I'm dying to read Bad Mother -- I see you're reading it now... xoD

At 7:13pm on August 3, 2009, Lisa Holewa said…: Paula,

Thanks for inviting me to join! I'm looking forward to learning here from experts like yourself, particularly your thought on publicity/marketing efforts and on the craft of writing books with true journalistic depth and insight.

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