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Blending Journalism with Fiction, and Weaving Personal Heritage into Powerful Narratives

In this powerful episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, award-winning journalist and author Roni Robbins takes center stage to share her journey of legacy, resilience, and storytelling. As the author of the acclaimed novel Hands of Gold: One Man’s Quest to Find the Silver Lining in Misfortune, inspired by her grandfather’s extraordinary path from Eastern Europe to America, Roni opens… Read More »Blending Journalism with Fiction, and Weaving Personal Heritage into Powerful Narratives

From Cassette to Manuscript: A Historical Fiction Journey with Author Roni Robbins

Roni Robbins steps from behind the byline to take the mic in this special podcast episode featuring her incredible journey as both a journalist and novelist. Best known for her historical fiction novel Hands of Gold, Roni shares the deeply personal inspiration behind the book—cassette recordings left by her grandfather chronicling his life through war, illness, immigration, and resilience. Blending… Read More »From Cassette to Manuscript: A Historical Fiction Journey with Author Roni Robbins

How Roni Robbins Turned Her Grandfather’s Cassette Tapes into an Award-Winning Novel

How Roni Robbins Turned Her Grandfather’s Cassette Tapes into an Award-Winning Novel by Natasha Tynes From family secrets and legal fears to indie publishing wins, journalist-turned-novelist Roni Robbins shares how she wrote ‘Hands of Gold’, and what every aspiring author needs to know. Read on Substack When journalist Roni Robbins discovered her grandfather’s cassette tapes recounting his life story, including… Read More »How Roni Robbins Turned Her Grandfather’s Cassette Tapes into an Award-Winning Novel

Book Review: Hands of Gold

Hands of Gold by Roni Robbins is an amazing Jewish historical fiction. According to Roni, the story is loosely based on her Hungarian grandfather, but rather than write a family memoir, she chose to write a historical fiction about Sam Fox. We meet Sam, first at his dying wife’s side, and then travel back to see him as a young… Read More »Book Review: Hands of Gold

Four Decades of Journalism, Jewish Storytelling, and the Power of Writing with Purpose 

Discover the journey behind the bylines! In this special episode of “Four Decades of Journalism, Jewish Storytelling, and the Power of Writing,” in this episode, I explore how four decades in the newsroom have shaped my voice, the role of Jewish narratives in my work, and the lessons I’ve learned about the transformative power of storytelling. Click below to listen… Read More »Four Decades of Journalism, Jewish Storytelling, and the Power of Writing with Purpose