Life, Love and Insights – Page 2 – The Official Website of Shirley Wachtel

Welcome to the blog of Shirley Russak Wachtel, author, professor, and guest-lecturer. Among others, Dr. Wachtel has written a series of interactive mystery books for children, In the Mellow Light (a poetry collection), The Story of Blima — A Holocaust Survivor, the memoir My Mother’s Shoes, The Music Makers, and Three for a Dollar, a collection of short stories.

Nov 16th 2023 – Author Event
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Nov 16th 2023 – Author Event

Nov 16th 2023 – Author Event

PVD_072615_@dm1n2025-02-13T18:45:00-05:00October 19th, 2023|

Shirley will be appearing at the East Brunswick Library 2 Civic Center Drive Thursday, November 16th | 7:30 pm [...]

Oct 22nd 2023 – Book & Author Program
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Oct 22nd 2023 – Book & Author Program

Oct 22nd 2023 – Book & Author Program

PVD_072615_@dm1n2025-02-13T18:45:00-05:00October 7th, 2023|

Shirley will be appearing at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane Sunday, October 22, 9:15am A continental [...]

Oct 15th 2023 -Local Authors Day
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Oct 15th 2023 -Local Authors Day

Oct 15th 2023 -Local Authors Day

PVD_072615_@dm1n2025-02-13T18:45:00-05:00October 7th, 2023|

Shirley will be appearing at the East Brunswick Public Library Sunday, October 15, 3:20 pm

ROSA LOWINGER–Saving Art, Saving Memories

shirleywachtel2023-10-01T11:39:39-04:00October 1st, 2023|

Hello!—Fall is upon is, traditionally a time of endings, but for many, new beginnings too! This episode features Rosa Lowinger, [...]

May 30th 2023 – Facebook Q and A Replay

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Shirley Russak Wachtel–The Interview

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Hello Everyone!--Hope you have had a productive and fulfilling year thus far, and are ready for a fun-filled, relaxing summer. [...]

Aug 7th 2023 – Live Event Greenbriar Community
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Aug 7th 2023 – Live Event Greenbriar Community

Aug 7th 2023 – Live Event Greenbriar Community

PVD_072615_@dm1n2025-02-13T18:46:40-05:00May 31st, 2023|

Greenbriar Community, Monroe, NJ Shirley will be at the Greenbriar Community in Monroe, NJ hosted by GWCONNECTIONS Monday, [...]

May 30th 2023 – Live Facebook Q and A
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May 30th 2023 – Live Facebook Q and A

May 30th 2023 – Live Facebook Q and A

PVD_072615_@dm1n2025-02-13T18:46:40-05:00May 27th, 2023|

Live Facebook Q and A Shirley will be appearing for a live question and answer on Facebook for [...]

Steve Cohen–A Leader in the World of Rugby

shirleywachtel2023-04-05T13:05:54-04:00April 4th, 2023|

Hello, everyone! On this latest episode of EXTRAordinary People, we meet Steve Cohen, an expert in the sport of rugby, [...]

Corey Caplan–Everything you need to know about CRYPTOCURRENCY

shirleywachtel2023-03-06T09:58:48-05:00February 5th, 2023|

Hello!--This episode features Corey Caplan, an expert on the enigma of cryptocurrency. Corey Caplan is the co-founder of Dolomite, [...]

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Shirley is Professor Emerita of English at Middlesex College in New Jersey. Her short stories and poems have appeared in various literary journals. She earned a Doctor of Letters Degree from Drew University, and in 2017 she received the Middlesex County College Scholar of the Year Award.

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