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.
JUST RELEASED–The Music Makers
So happy to announce the release of my new book, THE MUSIC MAKERS, available online at Amazon and Barnes & [...]
A New Year
Happy New Year, Everyone! 2015 is a time for new beginnings and, even in this troubled world, a hope for [...]
And Now December Comes
Hello all--I hope your Thanksgiving was as wonderful as mine was. Surrounded by family and friends, and "kvelling" about [...]
My Thanksgiving
How fast the days go! I know, I know, it's been months since I last posted but I have been [...]
Another Mother’s Day
PLEASE READ TO THE BOTTOM OF PAGE..... Mother's Day, 2014. Another year, another day when I am missing [...]
Just Do It!
The people we love remain with us long after they are gone. While we may no longer hear their names [...]
Hooray for Hollywood!
I am a proud mom. All of my three sons make me immensely proud everyday, but today I send special [...]
Our Survivors
Hello! Just a quick note to let you know that I will be speaking with a group of survivors at [...]
