Category Archives: Jewish Literature

First Time Author Diana Spechler ‘Who By Fire’

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Luke Ford

Diana Spechler, author of Who By Fire, discusses her debut novel with editorial director Cal Morgan on THE CAL MORGAN SHOW. My full interview here. 

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Diana Spechler Talks About Her First Novel ‘Who By Fire’

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Luke Ford

Full interview here. 

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‘Who By Fire’ Author Diana Spechler Reads At Diesel Books In Brentwood

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Luke Ford

Here’s Diana’s website. Here’s video from our interview. I am deeply impressed by this young woman.  It’s the subliminity of her prose, the profoundity of her thoughts, and the beauty of her eyes. Not sure which is most important to … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Safran Foer At AJU’s Sunday Book Fair

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Luke Ford

Here’s an excerpt of my full report: Last discussion of the day is Rabbi Robert Wexler interviewing Jonathan Safran Foer. Joel Stein does the introduction in place of some chick on the side of the stage named Abby. (Listen) We … Continue reading →

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Who By Fire

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Luke Ford

I’m enjoying this new novel by Diana Spechler. Was Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach the epitome of Jewish love? I always thought so until the past few years. From Diana’s new book: A wise Jew says: "And it’s not your fault you … Continue reading →

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