Yvette Benavides will interview the author on what drove him to write his novel, what the challenges were, and what research was involved.

Elizabeth Niarchos interviews the author on the inspiration and purpose of his novel.

Victoria Selman discusses with the author about how the Holocaust was one of the greatest crimes of the twentieth century, and then dives deeper in the themes of the novel and how the author made the leap from filmmaker to author.

Kevin Tumlinson interviews the author on the process of going from documentary filmmaking to novel writing, the challenges of writing a novel, and the inspirations and research behind the crafting of The Umbrella Maker’s Son.

Rabbi Herschel Finman interviews the author on the motivations for writing the book, its meanings and historical research. 

John Busbee interviews the author on the inspirations for the novel and surprizes he found while researching.

Author Lending is interviewed with fellow 2025 debut novelists Kirsten Menger-Anderson, Morgan Ryan, and Elizabeth A. Tucker about how personal histories, World War II traumas, and family lore fueled the intimate stories at the heart of their first books.

The author joins a panel with two other historical fiction authors to discuss their books, writing process, and the genre or writing historical fiction.

Join the author of The Umbrella Maker’s Son as he shares insights into his writing process, using photographs and film clips to reveal the inspirations and research behind the novel. Explore its themes of resilience, love, and loss, shaped by survivor testimonies, family lore, and archival sources. This event at the Illinois Holocaust Museum includes a Q&A and book signing

Join the author in a moderated discussion led by award-winning historical fiction writer Renee Ryan as they delve into the writing process of The Umbrella Maker’s Son, exploring its themes, inspirations, and research behind the novel. Q&A and book signing to follow.

Join the author in the cozy setting of the Book Cellar as he presents his approach to writing The Umbrella Maker’s Son and explores the inspirations and research behind the novel. Q&A and book signing to follow.