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Howard Lovy

@howardlovy.bsky.social
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Book Editor. Author of "Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story," April 2025. Working on a book about fighting antisemitism.

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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 22h
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict would not exist were it not for ... (checks notes) ... Hebrew punctuation marks.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Since October 7, Jewish and Israeli writers have faced a wave of hostility in the literary world. Is this the new reality for Jewish literature? At 1 p.m. Eastern today, I'll talk about it with William Kolbrener, publisher of Writing on the Wall. Register here. momentmag.com/do-we-need-a...
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Do We Need a New Generation of Jewish and Israeli Publishers? with William Kolbrener, Howard Lovy and Amy E. Schwartz
Join William Kolbrener and Howard Lovy for a conversation about the state of publishing today and the challenges facing Jewish and Israeli writers in an increasingly polarized literary landscape.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A reminder that Canary Publishing is still accepting submissions. I'm blown away by the number and quality of the manuscripts I've received so far, but keep them coming! We exist to amplify Jewish voices that have been marginalized over the past three years. www.canarypublishing.org/submissions
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Submissions | Canary Publishing
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
My pal Gordon barks at the moon.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
When you hire an editor for your book, what do you get for your money? How do editors set their rates? How do you choose the right editor? Is it just as good to use AI? I'm talking to @howardlovy.bsky.social at @indieauthoralli.bsky.social selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-what... #writinglife
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What Should Authors Pay for Professional Editing?
Editors Howard Lovy and Roz Morris discuss editing costs, pricing models, choosing the right editor, and where AI fits into the process.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Apparently, I'm at the age of confusion when it comes to tech. I blurred my background on Zoom, but I also accidentally set it to remove all my wrinkles. So, if you've seen my webinars and panel discussions, my face is not really that smooth! I'm not embarrassed by my age.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Tune in Tuesday, September 29, at 1 p.m. Eastern, when William Kolbrener and I will discuss whether we need a new generation of Jewish and Israeli publishers in light of our marginalization by the literary community. It's hosted by @momentmagazine.bsky.social. momentmag.com/do-we-need-a...
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Do We Need a New Generation of Jewish and Israeli Publishers? with William Kolbrener, Howard Lovy and Amy E. Schwartz
Join William Kolbrener and Howard Lovy for a conversation about the state of publishing today and the challenges facing Jewish and Israeli writers in an increasingly polarized literary landscape.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Today, the youngest of my four children, Samuel, turns 21 years old. Here's how we did selfies in the flip-phone era. It might also explain how I lost my hair.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
My friends at @momentmagazine.bsky.social invite writers to submit their short stories for the magazine's annual short fiction contest. This is a unique opportunity to share your voice and explore themes of Jewish culture, history, and identity. More info here. momentmag.com/karma-fictio...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I'm happily reading through the tidal wave of manuscript submissions I've received for Canary Publishing. It's hard to believe that mainstream agents and publishers are telling these talented writers that nobody is interested in their stories. I am, and I suspect a great many readers are, too.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Here's a snippet from Canary Publishing's highly successful, well-attended launch event. You can see the whole thing here. canarypublishing.substack.com/p/this-is-a-...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Join my colleague William Kolbrener and me on September 29 at 1 p.m. Eastern for a panel discussion sponsored by Moment Magazine called "Do We Need a New Generation of Jewish and Israeli Publishers?" momentmag.com/do-we-need-a...
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Do We Need a New Generation of Jewish and Israeli Publishers? with with William Kolbrener, Howard Lovy and Amy E. Schwartz
Join William Kolbrener and Howard Lovy for a conversation about the state of publishing today and the challenges facing Jewish and Israeli writers in an increasingly polarized literary landscape.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Happy New Year, and may 5787 be the year to turn back this tsunami of lies against Jews and Israel. I will do my part by amplifying Jewish and Zionist voices through Canary Publishing. Each one of you can also lend your own talents. Shana Tovah, everybody.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Shanah Tovah from all of us at Canary Publishing!
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
To those who attended Canary Publishing's launch last week, if I didn't get to your question, I'm going to answer them on our Substack newsletter over the next few weeks. So many great questions amid a turnout of around 500 people! canarypublishing.substack.com/p/this-is-a-...
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‘This Is a Movement That Needed a Publisher’
Canary Publishing launches. Watch the full event and read the conversation.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Today is Gordon's seven-month birthday! For those who wonder, his mom was an Airedale Terrier and his dad was a Black Lab. He's inherited all of the Airedale stubbornness and none of the Lab's eagerness to please. Still, he keeps us active.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Canary Publishing officially launched on September 2, and I could not have asked for a better beginning. Thank you to the roughly five hundred people who joined us online. Here's a link to the full video and an edited transcript. canarypublishing.substack.com/p/this-is-a-...
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‘This Is a Movement That Needed a Publisher’
Canary Publishing launches. Watch the full event and read the conversation.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I'm incredibly excited about the huge turnout for the launch of Canary Publishing today and the great questions asked. I'm sorry we couldn't get to all of them. We'll post the whole thing on our website soon. Thanks for being there to launch our movement.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Today's the day! If you're free at 1 p.m. Eastern, tune in to the launch of Canary Publishing, my answer to the marginalization of Jewish voices over the past three years. I'll join some special guests to talk about our mission and answer questions. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The official unveiling of Canary Publishing is tomorrow at 1 p.m. Eastern, but I thought I'd get our Submissions page all set up now, since so many authors have itchy trigger fingers! www.canarypublishing.org/submissions
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Submissions | Canary Publishing
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Judging from the huge numbers of registrants for our launch event and the tsunami of support I'm receiving from the Jewish literary community, I truly think we're not just starting a publishing company but tapping into a movement.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The launch of Canary Publishing on Wednesday is the culmination of a lifetime of work on Jewish issues. But … no pressure! I hope you’ll join me. howardlovy.substack.com/p/canary-pub...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
If you're curious about the Jewish-friendly publishing company I'm launching, sign up for our announcement event on Wednesday! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Canary Publishing now has an official Facebook Page. Go here for announcements about the company, our mission, our authors, and our books. www.facebook.com/canarypublis...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Canary Publishing now has a home on the web. Learn more about our mission to provide a home for authentic Jewish voices and bring their stories to readers everywhere. www.canarypublishing.org
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Home | Canary Publishing
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Here's a direct link to register for Canary Publishing's official launch announcement. I hope you'll be able to make it on September 2, when I'll answer all your questions. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
In my Substack newsletter, Emet-Truth, I announce the official launch date of Canary Publishing. I hope you'll tune in on September 2. howardlovy.substack.com/p/canary-pub...
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Canary Publishing Launches September 2
This is the moment when Jewish literary voices refuse to remain silent.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Coming Soon: An announcement on the official launch of Canary Publishing, along with news on when we're open for submissions. Stay tuned.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Dolly Parton is mentioned in my novel, "Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story." I've always been a fan and am glad I thought of her as an example of a strong voice. vineleavespress.myshopify.com/products/fou...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Very happy to join my colleagues at the Jewish Authors' Summit sponsored by 70 Faces Media and @ujafedny.bsky.social on October 28. It's open to all Jewish writers — aspiring and published. You can reserve tickets here. app.zuddl.com/70facesmedia...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I’ve created a new Substack for Canary Publishing! Getting ready for the launch event soon. Subscribe to me and/or Canary for more information. canarypublishing.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
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Welcome to Canary Publishing
Canary Publishing is a home for authentic Jewish voices, bringing their stories to readers everywhere.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Interview: Why Shai Davidai Walked Away From His Dream Job at Columbia University. The author of 'American Intellectual Antisemitism' talks to Howard Lovy about his transformation from mild-mannered professor to 'radical moderate.' judithmagazine.substack.com/p/interview-...
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Interview: Why Shai Davidai Walked Away From His Dream Job at Columbia University
The author of 'American Intellectual Antisemitism' talks to Howard Lovy about his transformation from mild-mannered professor to 'radical moderate.'
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A publisher recently told one of my author clients: "It pains me to say, but given the current political climate, books focusing on Israel or with a large narrative strand regarding Israel are not being acquired by publishing houses, particularly the mainstream ones."
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A testimonial from a satisfied customer appeared on LinkedIn. I think I'm going to adopt "Get yourself a Howard" as my slogan. #amediting #bookeditor #writingcommunity
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
An excerpt from my book, "Emet: How Jews Can Reclaim Truth in an Era of Lies." howardlovy.substack.com/p/pogrom-and...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
In my latest newsletter, an excerpt from my upcoming book. howardlovy.substack.com/p/pogrom-and...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Coming tomorrow on my Substack newsletter: Another chapter of my upcoming book, "Emet: How Jews can Reclaim Truth in an Era of Lies." You can read the prologue at the link below. howardlovy.substack.com/p/emet-is-wh...
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'Emet' is Where We Begin
Prologue from my upcoming book: 'Emet: How Jews Can Reclaim Truth in an Era of Lies.'
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Gordon, my Black Lab / Airedale Terrier mix, will be six months old soon and has recently discovered he loves the water.
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Jewish Insider @jewishinsider.com · 07/08/2026
“The criteria I’m looking for right now is whether this is something the mainstream literary world rejected that otherwise has literary merit. That’s going to be top of my list. We’re on a mission to amplify these voices that have been silenced," said @howardlovy.bsky.social.
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New Jewish ventures aim to publish what mainstream houses won't — Israeli stories, Jewish names and all
Advocates say the pattern — agents advising cuts to Jewish names, editors going silent on Israeli-themed submissions — deepened sharply after the Oct. 7 attacks
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Thank you to Haley Cohen of Jewish Insider for this in-depth report on new Jewish publishing initiatives to break the blacklist. I'm quoted regarding my new Canary Publishing venture, along with my friends and colleagues Meg Keene and @erikadreifus.bsky.social jewishinsider.com/2026/08/book...
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New Jewish ventures aim to publish what mainstream houses won't — Israeli stories, Jewish names and all
Advocates say the pattern — agents advising cuts to Jewish names, editors going silent on Israeli-themed submissions — deepened sharply after the Oct. 7 attacks
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Here’s a little more detail on the submissions I’ll be looking for at Canary Publishing. howardlovy.substack.com/p/im-buildin...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
In my Substack Newsletter, Emet-Truth, I introduce Canary Publishing. "I'm Building a New Home for Jewish Voices: What if you are offered the opportunity to build something that you have spent much of your career writing about? What would you do?" howardlovy.substack.com/p/im-buildin...
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I'm Building a New Home for Jewish Voices
What if you are offered the opportunity to build something that you have spent much of your career writing about?
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Last week, I announced the formation of my new Jewish-friendly publishing company to break the blacklist, and I received a tsunami of support. Watch for my Substack newsletter, Emet-Truth, tomorrow, when I'll reveal more details. howardlovy.substack.com
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Emet-Truth | Howard Lovy | Substack
Jewish News and Commentary from Howard Lovy. Click to read Emet-Truth, by Howard Lovy, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
On my podcast for @indieauthoralli.bsky.social, I feature Julie Day, an autistic author and advocate from London who writes children's books featuring autistic characters — the kind of books she never had growing up. selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-insp...
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Julie Day
Tune in to our Inspirational Indie Author interview with Julie Day, who writes the books she wished she'd had as an autistic child.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
"Lovy’s press has a name: Canary Publishing. 'Jewish voices have long been the canary in the coal mine, the song that signals whether the air is still safe to breathe,” he told JTA in a follow-up email. 'When we are silenced, everyone should worry.'" www.jta.org/2026/07/28/c...
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Feeling excluded in the literary world, Jews are launching their own publishing houses - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Meg Keene, an activist whose own novel failed to sell, is helming an eponymous imprint at Wicked Son Books.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
In Judith Magazine: Dr. Rafael Medoff spent fifteen years assembling "Cartoonists Against the Holocaust." Then @darkhorse.com demanded he add text accusing Israel of genocide as a condition of publication. Medoff refused, and Dark Horse canceled the book. judithmagazine.substack.com/p/graphic-co...
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Graphic Content
Historian Rafael Medoff tells Judith why he refused his publisher's demand to denounce Israel in 'Cartoonists Against the Holocaust.'
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Wow. Somebody actually illustrated my "joke!" Yes, I came up with this a few years ago, and it went viral. It's likely to be my only lasting contribution to Jewish culture.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
My novel, "Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story," is now available as an ebook directly from my amazing publisher @vineleavespress.bsky.social. Also available in paperback and, coming soon, audiobook. vineleavespress.myshopify.com/products/fou...
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Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story by Howard Lovy (eBook)
“An epic love story.” Chris Florio, Director, Passion Records “Will make you laugh and cry.” Sharon Singer, writer, poet, librettist “Poignant and real.” Debby Dodds, author of Amish Guys Don’t Call I...
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I recently surpassed 2,000 subscribers on my Substack newsletter, Emet-Truth. Thank you to all! Also, I'll soon make some important announcements about my attempts to break the silent boycott of Jewish authors. Take a look. howardlovy.substack.com
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Emet-Truth | Howard Lovy | Substack
Jewish News and Commentary from Howard Lovy. Click to read Emet-Truth, by Howard Lovy, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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Howard Lovy @howardlovy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
There are many moving parts in the Jewish literary world right now, and it's all good news for a change. We're doing what we've always done when our professions shut us out. We create something new and better on our own. Watch this space for more news soon.
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