Brooklyn in Love & at War

My grandparents' World War 2 Love Letters

Do you remember how I proposed to you? Oct 8, 1943 (Alex)

In this letter, written throughout the course of a day at training camp, Alex can’t sleep and tells Sylvia about how he went over, in minute detail, the two years … Continue reading

November 7, 2025 · Leave a comment

The Real Win: What Applying for a Fellowship Taught Me About My Book

Last Monday, an email landed in my inbox with a subject line that made my heart skip a beat: a deadline for an extremely competitive writing fellowship. As I read … Continue reading

September 30, 2025 · Leave a comment

What I’ve Learned about “BK In Love & War” from 2 Months on TikTok

When I joined TikTok just under 2 months ago, I thought I was just trying to get some proof for my book proposal that my idea had legs. I was … Continue reading

September 22, 2025 · Leave a comment

Impatient wife and daughter are we! Sept 29, 1943 (Sylvia)

Ohhh, Popeye – a reference I get! A short and sweet note written in three parts from Sylvia about Adrienne’s new clothes and rattles, and her dreaming about Alex’s furlough. … Continue reading

April 15, 2025 · Leave a comment

Happy New Year 2025

It’s hard to believe that 11(!) years ago I posted a letter from New Year’s eve 1944-1945. Exactly 80 years ago now. I’m sharing that letter anew today. Since originally … Continue reading

January 3, 2025 · 1 Comment