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Amy R. Martin is a creative producer/screenwriter and essayist. Her personal and flash essays have appeared in several literary magazines. She has an MFA in creative nonfiction and stage- and screenwriting from the Queens University of Charlotte, and she lives with her husband and four children in Vienna, Virginia.
“Woman Without Shame” Showcases Sandra Cisneros at the Height of Her Power
A review of Sandra Cisneros’ latest book, “Woman Without Shame,” — her first poetry collection in three decades.
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“Nora Ephron: A Biography” in Five Remarkable Acts
A review of “Nora Ephron: A Biography” in five acts.
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“The Female Gaze” Champions Women Filmmakers
A review of Alicia Malone’s guide to films made by and about women, “The Female Gaze.”
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“Camera Man”: Resilience and Reinvention
A review of “Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century” by Dana Stevens.
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“Moundsville”: The Rise and Fall of a Small Town
“Moundsville” documentary tells the story of the small town of Moundsville, West Virginia through the eyes of its residents.
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“How to be Perfect”: A Crash Course in Moral Philosophy
A review of Michael Schur’s book, “How to Be Perfect.”
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“The Hunting Wives” Explores the Obsession Brought On by Restless, Idle Hands
A review of May Cobb’s book, “The Hunting Wives,” newly out on paperback.
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“In Search of the Color Purple” Explores the Extraordinary Healing Power of Stories
A review of Salahmishah Tillet’s book, “In Search of the Color Purple: The Story of an American Masterpiece.”
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In “The Souvenir Museum,” Each Story is a Keepsake
A review of Elizabeth McCracken’s short story collection, “The Souvenir Museum.”
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