News
The latest updates on my writing:
Feb 22, 2024
Historical Fiction: Unpacked Podcast - The Jewish Expulsion from Spain
Interviewed on Historical Fiction: Unpacked about what I'm writing, the role of my Jewish heritage in my decision to write about this topic, the research my project required, and how I found a publisher. Available on Apple, Spotify, and elsewhere.
Feb 19, 2024
History Through Fiction: The Podcast - Season 6, Episode 1
Spoke with host Colin Mustful about developing his characters for South of Sepharad, the Jewish diaspora after the Alhambra Decree, and how my MFA program helped me craft my first novel. Available on Apple, Spotify, and elswhere. You can also watch the full interview on YouTube.
Feb 18, 2024
Blind and Beyond Radio Show Interview
Interviewed by Michael Golder on Florida's WOKB 1680 AM where I discuss my novel and work with eye care. Stream the recording here.
Jan 30, 2024
Q&A with Eric Weintraub
I was interviewed by Bianca Vandenbos at Book Notions about how South of Sepharad ties into the Spanish Inquisition. Read the full Q&A here.
Jan 9, 2024
#52 - Exploring Historical Shadows: A Conversation with Eric Weintraub on 'South of Sepharad'
Interviewed on Books & Looks Podcast, where I take a deep dive on the research behind South of Sepharad and share more behind-the-scenes details of how I wrote the book. Available to stream on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and whenever you listen to your podcasts!
Dec 17, 2023
A Must Read Novel: SOUTH OF SEPHARAD Q&A with Author Eric Z. Weintraub
I was interviewed by author Jillian Forsberg on my novel South of Sepharad. Read the full Q&A here.
April 5, 2023
Press Release: History Through Fiction to publish its second Jewish historical narrative
History Through Fiction announced the acquisition of my debut novel SOUTH OF SEPHARAD to be published in early 2024. Read the press release here.
Oct 26, 2021
Flannery O'Connor Award Short List
The University of Georgia Press included my short story collection manuscript The 28th Parallel on the shortlist for the Flannery O'Connor Award in Short Fiction. You can read the announcement here.
May 10, 2021
Mount St. Mary's University Commencement Speech​
Mount St. Mary's University gave me the honor of delivering the student commencement speech at the 2021 Graduate Ceremony. You can watch the full speech here.