Writing letters (Part I): a conversation with Jenny Bhatt

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This is the first of a two-part series on the art, craft and practice of letter writing.  An avid letter writer myself, I invited Jenny Bhatt, a kindred spirit and editor of Storyacious, a fine new literary magazine in which I’d read her essay on writing letters, for a conversation about the significance of letters and the part they have played in each of our lives.   (Produced by Tony Ernst and first broadcast on WPKN March 12, 2014)

 

Next month, the conversation will continue with Clare Wigfall, a British Berlin-based writer.

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  2. Like your mom, Hazel, my mom kept my letters and I must admit that as a young adult, rereading what I had written, I was shocked. They were primarily letters from college filled with bring me, buy me, get me . . . .
    I would nver have imagined myself so selfish and self-centered and would like to think that it was a product of my age!
    I fear letter writing is becoming even more rare as kids today are so focused on texting!

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About Hazel

Born to German Jewish refugee physicians in Lahore (now Pakistan, then British India) Hazel has lived, studied and worked in many places–India, England, Australia, Israel and the United States. She makes her home in the woods of the eastern end of Long Island, New York where she produces the art of leafages, the radio sounds of Tidings and writes about growing up Jewish in Lahore. Read more about Hazel…

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Leafages by Hazel Kahan are made from real leaves, vines and tendrils interwoven with calligraphy, decorative pen and ink flourishes and imaginary Latin botanical names. Leafages contain a philosophical or inspirational thought, quotation or verse from sages, poets or religious texts. Some leafages are specially created for an individual, a couple or a family with words or leaves reflecting their personal narrative. They are available on the Leafages shop on Etsy although the supply is low right now, all my energies having been absorbed by the book I’ve been writing. Do come back soon when the shop will be full of new leafage abundance or contact me.

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