Dara Joyce Lurie

02/06/2026

With thanks to Sari Botton at Memoirland for republishing this piece.

https://memoirland.substack.com/p/changing-my-mind-about-pigs-feet?fbclid=IwY2xjawPzAfZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFuY0N6VVp1VnduT3ZKU0Yyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuLPwbPsDU1L_uS5d7yZb6SOQ5wub0XcZuKzd1GhAi3V-E4DK-bG8fcUWxRv_aem_t_F450h6hPw0x5luZGXYYA

Dara Lurie reflects on what she discovered about her own racism while living at a state-run home for disadvantaged children.

02/19/2023

There's one place left in this small group - a 6-month training & coaching program offering creative support and community for writer-storytellers ready to get some great work done. If this sounds like you, let's talk. The program launches at the end of the month.

Writing in Community 2023 - https://mailchi.mp/transformative-writing.com/writing-in-community-15339215

12/31/2021

This is a good reminder of the start of my self-publishing journey.
Nearly ten years later, wrestling to complete my second book, I do think that it would be nice to find a supportive publisher who understands how to market a book that doesn't quite fit in one of their pigeon holes, but given my experience over these past years, I know the most important thing I can do is get these stories right.

09/04/2019

The TMI Project is the grown-up version of a playground for me; an organization that supports the essential & life-affirming work of connecting people to their true stories. It's a place where I get to collaborate with some of the warmest, funniest, most creative & compassionate people I could ever hope to know. If you don't know about the TMI Project, find out now!

TMI Project's annual benefit, Voices in Action, will take place on September 21 at BSP Kingston, with a cocktail hour at 7pm and the show at 8pm.

05/14/2019

Writing to Completion -

05/09/2019

Enrollment is open for the Writing to Completion program, an ambitious 6-week program that offers support, guidance and inspiration for writers of all levels who wish to produce beautifully-crafted works of fiction, essay, blogs and/or personal narrative that will stand out for the strength and clarity of the writing.

If you're looking for a relaxed, supportive and focused environment to get your best writing done, contact me now at [email protected] and let's set up a time to discuss how Writing to Completion will help you reach your creative goals!

https://darajoycelurie.com/writing-to-completion/

04/28/2019

Do you have the support you need to take your writing project to the next stage of focus, development and brilliance?

If not, there’s a place for you in the spring 2019 session of Writing-to-Completion : https://darajoycelurie.com/writing-to-completion/

10/16/2018

October Story Slam is coming up THIS Friday, 10/19.

Come enjoy a monstrously talented lineup of writers & storytellers including Moth Grand Slam finalist, Tina McKenna, songwriter & storyteller, Amy Serrago, novelist, Marina Cramer and much published Story Slam Alumn, Giles Selig bringing some new flash fiction.

Whatever other mischief you might be up to this Friday, make sure to stop by Taste Budds Cafe in Red Hook, this Friday, to enjoy a superb gathering of storytellers & enchantment weavers.

Readings start at 7pm.

09/12/2018

Writing to Completion -