Dorri Olds, Writer

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Dorri Olds has been published in 9 book anthologies,major magazines, and interviewed on multiple media platforms.

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Melissa Blake Says ‘My Cats Are Heroes’

Blake’s first cat Harry came into her life at a crucial time. It was after her father’s suicide. Sisters Melissa and Joy, and their mother, grappling with grief. “Harry gave us so much love when we needed it most,” said Blake. “We gave Harry a home, thinking that we were saving him. But instead, Harry saved us.”

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Dorri Olds Books

More Book Anthologies: Essays And Short Stories By Dorri Olds

Here is a listing of the book anthologies that have published interviews and creative nonfiction by Dorri Olds. This list includes personal essays and short stories and includes Chicken Soup for the Soul books.

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Halloween Horror

Halloween Special: Tales of Addiction Horror

There is nothing more diabolical than the voice of addiction hijacking thoughts, rationalizing atrocious behavior.

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Michael Cunningham

Club Cumming • MARCH 4 • Let Enclave Entertain You • No Cover Charge

ENCLAVE READING SERIES, now in its 12th year, returns to CLUB CUMMING with an absolutely stellar line-up of authors, headlined by the one and only MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM, a true master of the craft. Essayist DORRI OLDS, acclaimed novelist and filmmaker BRIAN ALESSANDRO, and writer/comedian EDDIE SARFATY will all be taking the Club Cumming stage, comprising one powerhouse program of intellect and wit. As usual the lights will be down low, the drinks will be flowing, and admission is free.

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Enclave Reading Series ‘FRAYED IN NEW YORK’ at Actor Alan Cumming’s Club Cumming

Enclave Reading series on Saturday night was standing room only. Held at Cumming Club in Manhattan’s East Village, the joint was chockablock with hot bodies and talent. The four authors: Jeremiah Moss, Vanishing New York, Lara B. Sharp, Barb Morrison and Christopher Stoddard. Host and co curator Jason Napoli Brooks.

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May Writers Conference in NY: Navigate, Motivate, Captivate

May 18-19, 2018 American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) holds their 47th Annual Writers Conference

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Charles Manson

Charles Manson is Dead But There is Still More to Learn in a Riveting New Memoir: Member of the Family

Charles Manson dead at 83 but there’s a brand new memoir by the Manson Family’s youngest member, Dianne Lake. Like so many young girls before her, she was mesmerized by Manson. Her hippie parents gave her permission to become one of “Charlie’s girls.” Co-written by Deborah Herman for HarperCollins, this disturbing and fascinating memoir tells of rape, survival and recovery.

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Very Exciting Things Happening on the Work Front

Reviews to come: The Social Climber’s Handbook byMolly Jong-Fast. Steven Petrow’s Complete Gay & Lesbian Manners, The House on Crash Corner by Mindy Greenstein, Emily Rubin’s Stalina and Kiri Blakeley’s Can’t Think Straight.

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Dorri Olds, Writer

The Shoemaker’s Kids Have No Shoes!

May and June articles about authors and their new books: Kiri Blakeley, Molly Jong-Fast, Steven Petrow, Emily Rubin & Mindy Greenstein.

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