Fass Speakers Bureau
Literary Links
Sourcebooks
The publisher of Daughter's Keeper.
The Penguin Group
The Publisher of the Mommy-Track Mysteries.
Readerville
Readerville.com was founded, in the spring of 2000, on the idea that literature is one of life's finest pursuits. The Readerville Forum provides a broad and flexible space for readers, writers, librarians, publishers, critics and anyone else who loves books to have thoughtful and engaging discussions about everything from favorite books to why they buy what they buy to current writing conundrums to literary news.
Bookcrossing
A kind of virtual world-wide book club. People leave books in public places and when others find them and read them, they post on the site. The books can be tracked through various hands. Very interesting idea, free to participate. Go check it out and free some of your books!
McSweeneys
The electronic version of the seminal 21st-century literary quarterly.
Mystery Links
Sisters In Crime
I'm a member of this organization, the purpose of which is "to combat discrimination against women in the mystery field, educate publishers and the general public as to inequities in the treatment of female authors, raise awareness of their contribution to the field, and promote the professional advancement of women who write mysteries."
ClueLass Mystery Search Engine
If you are searching for anything mystery related, start here with this search engine
MysteryNet Kids Mysteries
If your child loves mysteries, stop by this website where they can read stories, play games and solve mysteries.
Old Time Radio's Voice On The Web
Parenting Links
Hip Mama
Edited and published by Ariel Gore and Bee Lavender, this zine started as a forum for young mothers, single parents, and marginalized voices, but has grown to represent progressive families of all varieties.
Mamaphonic
Designed for and by artists who are also mothers, Mamaphonic provides an active discussion board community with practical advice, resources, and opportunities to interact with writers, visual artists, zinesters, musicians, actors, and filmmakers.
Groovy Mom
A place where moms can be human and down to earth.
Brain, child mag
It's been called "The New Yorker for cheeky mothers" and "a literary
time-out for moms." Brain, Child is for and by mothers who like to think about what raising
kids does for (and to) the mind and soul.
Imperfect Parent
Articles and columns written by parents designed to make you think or make you laugh, and to let you know that you're not alone in your flaws and imperfections.
Law And Politics Links
Drug Policy Alliance
The Drug Policy Alliance is a policy research institute founded in 1994 that focuses on broadening the debate on drug policy and related issues. The Alliance houses a library and information center, organizes seminars and conferences, acts as a link between scholars, government and the media, directs a grants program in central and eastern Europe and undertakes projects on special topics such as methadone policy reform and alternatives to drug testing in the workplace. The guiding principle of the center is harm reduction, an alternative approach to drug policy and treatment that focuses on minimizing the adverse effects of both drug use and drug prohibition. Particular attention is focused on analyzing the experiences of foreign countries in reducing drug-related harms.
Boalt Hall Law School
For the past six years I have taught a course on the Legal and Social Implications of the War on Drugs.
The Waldman Report
Incisive, funny, passionately liberal political analysis from a rising star in the firmament of punditry--who also happens to be my brother.
Families Against Mandatory Minimums
Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1991 to challenge the inflexible and excessive penalties required by mandatory sentencing laws. FAMM promotes sentencing policies that give judges the discretion to distinguish between defendants and sentence them according to their role in the offense, seriousness of the offense and potential for rehabilitation. FAMM's 25,000 members include prisoners and their families, attorneys, judges, criminal justice experts and concerned citizens. FAMM does not argue that crime should go unpunished - but the punishment must fit the crime.
Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
LSPC advocates for the civil rights and empowerment of incarcerated parents, their children and family members, and people at risk for incarceration. LSPC provides information, trainings, technical assistance, and legal representation. Their focus is on women prisoners and their families, and we emphasize that issues of race are central to any discussion of incarceration.
About-Face
A San Francisco-based non-profit group that combats negative and distorted images of women in the media and promotes positive self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races and backgrounds through a spirited approach to media education, outreach and activism.
Fun And Other Miscellaneous Links
The Gallery of Regrettable Foods
This is a very funny site with food ads from the fifties and sixties. The comments made by the site's creator are hysterical. Check out the whole site, too. Lots of funny stuff here.
The Onion
If you don't know about The Onion, you must go to this site immediately. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. It is a satirical news site that keeps coming up with the best, most entertaining "news" stories around.
Hometown Favorites
Do you long for candy from your childhood? Candy that is no longer made or is only sold in the state where you grew up? Check out this site, they just might have what you've been craving all these years.
Bernese Mountain Dog Home Page
Great dogs. We've got one, Fanny.
Bumps on My Head
This is the home page of my husband, Michael Chabon.
