About the Author

WHO I AM
I have written for The Associated Press, Family Circle, Woman’s Day, New Woman, American Writer, Crain’s New York Business, and other publications. I have an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and have taught English and Creative Writing at several colleges, including Hofstra University and Marymount Manhattan College. Currently, I am an Adjunct Professor of Liberal Arts at Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, Long Island.

INSPIRED BY LIFE
Zelda’s Daughters tells the story of my biological mother, Zelda Weiner, my disabled twin sister Alison Schlesinger (Arielle), and me (Hallie). Zelda’s Daughters has spiritual and inspirational undertones and, for purposes of reference, is similar in style and theme to Sophie’s Choice, by William Styron; I Know this Much is True, by Wally Lamb; and The Memory Keeper’s Daughter, by Kim Edwards.