Recent News

Susan’s essay, “How Do I Develop a Character’s Voice?” was published on Writer’s Digest.

Klara’s Truth was included in the Jewish Book Council’s recommended summer reading! “First-time author Susan Weiss­bach Fried­man has cre­at­ed an intrigu­ing, char­ac­ter-dri­ven plot.” Full review here.

Susan interviewed her titular character from Klara’s Truth, Dr. Klara Lieberman, for Women Writers Women Books‘ Authors Interviewing Characters.

Susan was interviewed by Authors Answer about Klara’s Truth.

Susan was interviewed by The IndieView about Klara’s Truth.

Susan recorded an audio interview with Pat-Zi of Joy on Paper.

Susan stopped by the Deborah Kalb’s Blog for a Q&A about Klara’s Truth.

Susan answered a Q&A with Fresh Fiction from the point of view of her titular character from Klara’s Truth, Dr. Klara Lieberman.

Susan stopped by Chick Lit Central for a Q&A and giveaway (now closed) of Klara’s Truth.

Susan joined the Author Spotlight on Saralyn Bruck’s Blog to chat about Klara’s Truth.

Klara’s Truth was included in the New Voices feature of May 2024 issue of Historical Novels Review.

Susan was interviewed on the radio show The Culture Buzz with John Busbee about her upcoming novel Klara’s Truth. Listen as she shares insights into how she grew this story from her original seed of an idea.

Susan was interviewed on the podcast On the Edge with April Mahoney about her upcoming novel Klara’s Truth.

Klara’s Truth was chosen by Unpacked as one of their “Top Jewish book picks for 2024.”

Klara’s Truth was chosen by Hey Alma as one of “13 Jewish Books” to look for this year.

Kirkus Reviews called Klara’s Truth, “an intelligent and nuanced story of reunion.”

Foreword Reviews said of Klara’s Truth, “In the tender novel Klara’s Truth, a daughter at a crossroads finds new resolve while learning about her family’s past.”

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Sunday, Sept. 29

Brooklyn Book Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cadman Plz W, Brooklyn, N.Y. (Downtown Brooklyn)
 
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Boston Book Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Copley Square, Boston, MA
 
Sunday, Dec. 8
Book Event
Jewish Federation of Orange County 2 p.m.
Newburgh, NY
 
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Book Event
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Chappaqua, NY