ESSAYS

Writer's Digest

ADHD: A Writer's Curse or Advantage?

Author Shelly Sanders shares her journey with undiagnosed ADHD and questions whether it's helpful or harmful for her writing and life. 

https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/adhd-a-writers-curse-or-advantage

 

Jewish Book Council

PB Daily May 2, 2022

Family Secrets Rooted in Latvia

https://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/pb-daily/family-secrets-rooted-in-latvia

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Writer's Digest

Balancing History and Story in Historical Fiction

Author Shelly Sanders shares the historical fiction books that led her to writing her own historical fiction novels, and tips on balancing history and story when pursuing historical fiction.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/balancing-history-and-story-in-historical-fiction

 

Uncovering the Past, Finding New Purpose

University of Waterloo Magazine

Spring 2023

https://uwaterloo.ca/magazine/spring-2023/last-word/uncovering-past-finding-new-purpose

 

Lilith Magazine

Interview with Yona Zeldis McDonough

https://lilith.org/2022/05/daughters-of-the-occupation/

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Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson)

Alum and Author Shelly Sanders Intertwines Latvian Family History and Fiction  in "Daughters of the Occupation"

https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/news-events/2022/10/alum-and-author-shelly-sanders-intertwines-latvian-family-histor/

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