Lane Igoudin

Book launch in Portland

A Family, Maybe‘s Feb. 13 launch at Bishop & Wilde at Tin House was a blast! My publisher, Ooligan Press is based at Portland State University, so it was only natural that we would start there. The launch party started with the book signing, continued with an interview with the moderator, then a short reading,Continue reading “Book launch in Portland”

Two writing talks at Portland State

On Feb. 12, I gave talks in 2 courses on non-fiction writing and manuscrupt development at Portland State University, whose teaching press, Ooligan, is the publisher of my memoir A Family, Maybe. In one talk in particular, an earlier editor of my book, Kelly Morrison, and I went over the details of collaborating on manuscriptContinue reading “Two writing talks at Portland State”

Focusing on justice for adoptive families in a radio interview

Cincinnati-based Rodney Lear interviewed me on his syndicated radio “Sunday Morning Magazine” alongside Angie Thomas, a NYT-bestselling author of The Hate U Give, and gun control activist Whitney Austin. The show aired on 4 radio stations on Feb. 4: WKRQ-FM (101.9) and WYGY-FM (97.3) and 6:00 a.m. on WUBE-FM (105.1) and WREW-FM (94.9). This 20-minuteContinue reading “Focusing on justice for adoptive families in a radio interview”

AFM’s opening chapter shared by LGBTQ Nation

PROUD to see an excerpt from my memoir shared by LGBTQ Nation, ‘the world’s most followed LGBTQ media source’. I edited the opening chapter to fit the requested size, and the resulting post, “Curbside delivery: 2 dads confront the heart-wrenching foster system as a baby arrives at their door” reads as a complete, cohesive essay.Continue reading “AFM’s opening chapter shared by LGBTQ Nation”

Interviewed on NBC’s “Daytime” show (WFLA-TV)

Jonathan and I were just interviewed about our family journey depicted in my memoir A Family, Maybe. The 5-minute conversation was very warm. The “Daytime” show hosts Maggie Rodriguez and Farron Hipp (an adoptive mother herself) asked us questions about the joys and pitfalls of the foster adoptive process, and whether it has changed overContinue reading “Interviewed on NBC’s “Daytime” show (WFLA-TV)”

Interviewed on “NY and NJ’s #1 Drive Time Morning Show”

Earlier today, I spoke live about my book A Family, Maybe on “The Frank Truatt Morning Show: NY and NJ’s #1 Drive Time Morning Show.” Frank’s co-host Taylor and I chatted for about 10 minutes about our family’s foster/adoptive journey depicted in the book, and the social issues it brings up. The segment aired onContinue reading “Interviewed on “NY and NJ’s #1 Drive Time Morning Show””

Interviewed by The Impactful Parent podcast

Delighted to be interviewed by the parenting coach Kristina Campos on her popular parenting app, podcast, and YouTube channel The Impactful Parent. In this 35-minute episode, which went live today, I summarize some of the takeaways from our foster adoptive experience. So here it is, “5 Things You Need to Know before You Foster toContinue reading “Interviewed by The Impactful Parent podcast”

New “Foster / Adoptive Parent Resources” page

As a parent, writer, and speaker, I have engaged over the years with some excellent organizations, sites, and other resources that serve current and prospective adoptive parents. I am sharing some of them on a new “Foster/Adoptive Parent Resources” page and will continue to update as times goes on.

“Am Yisrael Chai: Essays, Poems, and Prayers” review in Jewish News

Earlier today, the Jewish News of Northern California published my book review of an anthology of poetry and essays in response to the tragic events of October 7. Am Yisrael Chai is a very special book. I describe it as “… raw, unvarnished and often uncomfortable to read, but that’s why its testimony is soContinue reading ““Am Yisrael Chai: Essays, Poems, and Prayers” review in Jewish News”

Reading a new piece at Authors Guild LA

I read “Postcards to a Stranger,” a new piece about meeting my husband Jon the same day I met President Clinton and his family oh-so-many years ago, the two events intertwined, at the Holiday Get Together of the LA Chapter of Authors Guild. Catching up with other working writers, learning from their works, sharing tipsContinue reading “Reading a new piece at Authors Guild LA”