James Mathews, The Writer’s Center Board of Directors, Author The Speed of Dark is a deep and sweeping exploration of the relationship between science and art, told through the eyes of a man who experienced the mystery of both. Piatigorsky represents that rare writer...
Joram Piatigorsky
Joram turned to writing following a successful career in science. To his surprise, the two have a lot in common. Joram's latest publication is a collection of short stories, Notes Going Underground. Additional publications include The Open Book and Other Tales of Love and Yearning (short stories), Jellyfish Have Eyes (novel), Gene Sharing and Evolution:
The Diversity of Protein Functions (non-fiction), and The Speed of Dark, a Memoir (non-fiction).
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