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Women’s National Book Association — A Fun Place to Meet Writers

March 5, 2017 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Barbara Falconer Newhall at her home office desk getting ready to do final edits on her book, "Wrestling with God." Photo by Barbara Newhall

The Women’s National Book Association — a fun organization for writers — published a very nice interview with me. Read more.

‘Dog Medicine’ — A Dog-Lover’s Journey From Depression to Health

January 14, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Julie Barton, author of 'Dog Medicine,' with her soul mate dog Bunker, 2007. Photo by Heather Knape, heather Knape.com.

I’m not crazy about dogs. But I am crazy about a book called “Dog Medicine.” (“Soulmates” photo by Heather Knape.) Read more.

Jeff Greenwald and Kevin Griffin — A Funny Buddhist and a Happy One

May 28, 2015 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Buddhist author Jeff Greenwald. Photo by Barbara Newhall

Jeff Greenwald is a master of the upstart art of finding God funny. Kevin Griffin writes about the commonalities between Buddhism and 12-step programs. Read more.

How to Tell if You’re a Writer

March 25, 2011 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

A writer is someone who . . .

The Writing Room: Journalists in Jail Around the World — More and More Are Freelancers

December 8, 2009 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

The Committee to Protect Journalists reports that freelancers now make up nearly 45 percent journalists jailed around the world, an increase that probably reflects changes in global news reporting.

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Huston Smith on the Most Important Thing You Can Do in 2025

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After nearly a century devoted to the study of life and truth and the meaning of it all, religion scholar Huston Smith had some advice for his fans.  Read more.

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