Category Archives: Michal Tal

Naomi Ragen Responds To Michal Tal

Over the past year, I’ve published charges of plagiarism (by authors Sarah Shapiro and Michal Tal) against Israeli novelist Naomi Ragen. Naomi Ragen (I’ve enjoyed all her books, but didn’t have the strength to approach her at the American Jewish … Continue reading

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‘Beauty: Its Secret Pleasures, Pain and Power’ – Introduction

Author Michal Tal (mtal11@bezeqint.net) emails me the Introduction to her new book for which she seeks a publisher: (Michal Tal above with her baby Meidan) Our culture clearly worships beauty. Magazines  are packed with formulas to make people more beautiful, … Continue reading

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‘Beauty: Its Secret Pleasures, Pain, and Power’

Author Michal Tal (mtal11@bezeqint.net) emails me a pitch about her new book for which she seeks a publisher: Genre: Social Issues / Women’s Interests Word Count: 44, 196 Pages: 155 Dear: My newest book, Beauty: Its Secret Pleasures, Pain, and … Continue reading

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Naomi Ragen Update

Here’s some background on the charges of plagiarism. Novelist Michal Tal emails me: I find that the Jewish world in America, notably Haddash, Wizo, and magazines, are in ignorance of what is happening here, in Israel and continue to praise … Continue reading

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Naomi Ragen Responds To Plagiarism Charges

Novelist Naomi Ragen emails me October 8, 2007 about this: Dear Mr. Ford, Do you think it is ethical to print charges against an author destroying her reputation when the subject is under judicial review and will be decided in … Continue reading

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