Ellen Meister

The truth is, I'm not really sure why I'm here. I'm a novelist, not a screenwriter, but someone sent me an invitation so I accepted.

That said, everyone tells me my new novel, FAREWELL, DOROTHY PARER, is perfect for film. Also, my previous novel, THE OTHER LIFE, was optioned for a series by HBO, on behalf of Terence Winter.

In addition to writing, I edit manuscripts for emerging writers, do public speaking about my books and other writing-related issues, and teach creative writing at Hofstra University Continuing Education.

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