The Cherry Tree

As a special thank you to my valued readers, I’m sharing a story from my collection NEW YORK ECHOES with you. I hope it reminds you to cherish those closest to you.  THE CHERRY TREE “There, turn left,” Howard, her grandfather, said, instructing his granddaughter, who was driving, where to make the left. He was obviously remembering […]

7 Essential Things I’ve Learned About Bad Reviews In My 72 Years As A Novelist

I’ve been a writer for a long time. 72 years to be exact. I’ve learned a lot and continue to do so and I wanted to pass along some of my knowledge to you. Getting bad reviews is just as important as getting ones that praise your work. I hope that my insights inspire you to remain hopeful and […]

How Long Did it Take For You to Get Your First Book Published?

“I didn’t get my first book officially published until I was 46 years old and I’ve been writing full-time ever since” [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/O5wXcLU6LhE” align=”center”] HAVE A QUESTION FOR WARREN ADLER? SUBMIT IT IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW! Writers of the World – What’s Your Story? Click to Explore and Submit a Reflection    

Did You Always Want To Be a Novelist?

“My mother was a great reader, my father never read a book, I was never encouraged either way to become a novelist…whatever made me happy was okay with them. I have burned to tell stories and be a writer since I was a teenager though I didn’t get my first book published till I was […]

My Salute to Librarians

From the moment I entered the hushed, sacred precinct of the Brownsville Children’s Library in Brownsville, Brooklyn, back in the mid-1930s, I have been a passionate advocate of the public library. My most profoundly joyous memory is walking through the crowded, noisy, aroma-filled atmosphere of Sutter Avenue, between rows of pushcarts selling anything edible and […]