by Laura | Apr 1, 2014
Last year a lovely woman named Mara Altman contacted me and asked if I would be willing to talk with her about my book, The Baby Matrix. She is a freelance writer, and has published best-selling Kindle Singles. One of them, Thanks for Coming, “follows her on an...
by Laura | Mar 14, 2014
I’m working on my 2014 reading list! Since the release of my book Families of Two over a decade ago, I have talked with thousands of childfree people. I have also talked with many others who are in the midst of the parenthood decision, and those who are...
by Laura | Mar 5, 2014
I so looked forward to reading Elizabeth Kolbert’s The Sixth Extinction. But in the end, I sat feeling like there was a “big elephant in the room,” as the saying goes – in this case, it would be elephant in the pages….Kathyrn...
by Laura | Jan 14, 2014
My favorite cyberspace sleuth who often gives me tips on articles to check out recently sent me some good words about Nicole Hardy’s recent book, Confessions of a Latter-day Virgin. I asked if she’d write her take on the book for posting here, and she...
by Laura | Dec 10, 2013
Earlier this year I reviewed Susan Cain’s excellent book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking. It remains one of the best nonfiction books I have read all year! Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, it is a must read....