Erzsi joins over 100 authors and illustrators in this book. Among the writers and illustrators in the book are Doug Cushman (Doug's terrific illustration graces Erzsi's story), Sandra Guy, Ann Kordahl, Bruce Balan, Michael Morpurgo, April Halprin Wayland, John Shelley, Laurence Anholt, Hiawyn Oram, Lawrence Schimel, Poupette Smith,Naomi Shihab Nye, and many more. The book is available at www.amazon.co.uk and will be published in the United States in November 2003 by the Disinformation Company.

"Wild Strawberries," new fiction by Erzsi in the book, LINES IN THE SAND: NEW WRITING ABOUT WAR & PEACE (Frances Lincoln, 2003)

We wanted to lay a wreath of heather for Thea. The Dogwood tres were in bloom, their elliptical leaves casting wavy shadows across the trail winding above the city. Blossoms of white burst forth; shut tight for the long years. Trunks blackened and straining out from the hill like a crooked old man reaching for the sun. . . But Jez had stalked the enemy, unravelling their defences. And now she was back. I hoped she'd stay. . . .
"Wild Strawberries," by Erzsi Deak

Erzsi Deak = writer. scout. editor. agent. for reasons that even escape her, she is somewhat obsessed with fowl play & urban farms. And cannoli in season.

non-fiction

Selected Articles from Children's Book Writer's & Illustrator's Market
non-fiction, travel
Urban Crayon Paris: The City Guide for Parents with Children
Urban Crayon Paris is a recommended "Read Before You Go" on the Family Travel Forum Web site. The first of an upcoming series of hip city guides from Urban Crayon
short stories

Fiction
"Wild Strawberries," a short story by Erzsi in the book, LINES IN THE SAND: NEW WRITING ABOUT WAR & PEACE (Frances Lincoln, 2003)
A short story in the collection of stories put together by Mary Hoffman and Rhiannon Lassiter to benefit UNICEF's Emergency Appeal for the Children of Iraq.
short stories about girls coming of age
"Hurry Up and Wait" from PERIOD PIECES: Stories for Girls
"Hurry Up and Wait": Zoe is desperate to grow up and 'get there,' but what's the hurry?
essays
THEY ONLY LAUGHED LATER -- includes Erzsi's essay, "Envelope Thief."
The life of an ex-pat. . . What's love of language got to do with it? And why is that woman screaming at me? I'm not an envelope saleswoman. Is there such a thing as an envelope saleswoman?