Sandra Ebejer

Sandra Ebejer is a freelance entertainment journalist living in upstate New York. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Real Simple, Writer’s Digest Magazine, Albany Times Union, Next Avenue, Shondaland, The Cut, FLOOD Magazine, SFGate.com, Grammy.com, and AARP, among others. She has interviewed a number of authors and artists; among them, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Paris Hilton, Diane Keaton, Carl Bernstein, Jennifer Grey, Wendell Pierce, Minnie Driver, Ani DiFranco, Bob Odenkirk, Brian Cox, Julianna Margulies, Hayley Mills, Tom Morello, Andrew McCarthy, and David Duchovny. She occasionally writes short fiction, and her short story “The Date” was selected by Across the Margin for its Best Fiction of 2020 list. She also runs an arts publication on Substack called Creative Reverberations, through which she publishes weekly, wide-ranging interviews with artists about their work, their creative process, and their influences. Prior to freelance writing, Sandra worked as a full-time arts fundraiser, most recently serving as the Director of Foundation & Government Relations at the American Film Institute.

info Subjects

General

Arts & Culture
Lifestyle

Specialties

Arts & culture, arts fundraising, entertainment, lifestyle, celebrity interviews and profiles

notepad Skills

  • Blog posts
  • Editing
  • Essays
  • Feature writing
  • Q&A
  • Project management
  • Profiles
  • Articles
  • Media relations
  • Fundraising appeals
  • Grant writing
  • Publicity

notepad Writing Credits

AARP, Albany Times Union, The Boston Globe, Brevity’s Nonfiction Blog, Creative Reverberations, The Cut, FLOOD Magazine, Grammy.com, Greatist, Next Avenue, Real Simple, SFGate.com, Shondaland, The Washington Post, Writer’s Digest Magazine

Selected Work

As author, unless indicated otherwise.

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Actor Wendell Pierce on the Healing Power of the Arts

An interview with actor Wendell Pierce about his 40-year career, his most notable roles, and his efforts to rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

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Diane Keaton's Fondness for the Unexpected

An interview with Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton about her visual autobiography "Saved: My Picture World."

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Carl Bernstein Chases History

An exclusive interview with legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Carl Bernstein about his memoir, his early years of reporting, and the ever-changing media landscape.

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Kelsey Grammer on Finding Hope After Tragedy

An interview with actor Kelsey Grammer about his sister’s 1975 murder and his book, Karen: A Brother Remembers

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Ani Di Franco: The Songwriter on Her Debut Picture Book

An interview with Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Ani Di Franco about her first picture book, The Knowing. A shorter version of this interview was published in the March/April 2023 issue of Writer's Digest.

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The Many Facets of Paris Hilton

A profile of influencer and hotel heiress Paris Hilton in advance of her memoir.

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Author Dennis Lehane on ‘Small Mercies’: “My Job Is Not to Write to Your Safe Space”

An interview with best-selling author and Boston native Denis Lehane about his latest book, “Small Mercies,” and a dark chapter in his hometown’s history.

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From ‘The Wire’ to Marvel’s ‘Blade,’ Debi Young Leads With Love

A profile of legendary makeup artist Debi Young ("The Wire," "Treme," "Mare of Easttown") with additional quotes provided by actor Wendell Pierce.

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For Actor Andre Royo, the Joy is in the Performance

An interview with actor Andre Royo about his career, including roles in The Wire and Empire.

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Christina Perri on the Continuing Evolution of 'A Thousand Years'

An interview with singer-songwriter Christina Perri about her hit single "A Thousand Years," and the children's book it inspired.

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