For the 11th edition of the Open Mic Creativity and COVID-19 Special Project, I check in with the fabulous historical fiction author Erika Mailman. Her novels and characters have ranged from 16th Century witches to Gold Rush prostitutes to one of America’s most...
For Day 8 of the Creativity and COVID-19 Project, we check in with LA-based reporter and writer Christina Hoag, who has covered everything from guerrilla warfare in Colombia to gang wars in Los Angeles. Her books include the excellent “Skin of Tattoos” and...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Open Mic’s Creativity and COVID-19 Project. I’m checking in with a slew of writers and creative folks of all kinds to see how they are holding up during this pandemic, and to hopefully glean a few tips on how to stay...
Creativity and COVID-19, A Special Open Mic Project, Day 4. Some thoughts on staying creative during these troubling times from the fabulous Toronto-based suspense author Lisa de Nikolits. OM: How has this situation impacted you? De Nikolits: I’ve been really...
Creativity and COVID-19, A Special Open Mic Project, Day 3. Some thoughts on staying creative from NYT bestselling author Jeff Pearlman. OM: How has this pandemic impacted you? Pearlman: Well, it’s tragic. And just because my family is healthy doesn’t...