Who This Author Is

Gail Sher has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 9 catalog-linked books across 1988 to 2007, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Backlist browsing.

Best for readers who want a dependable place to start before opening the full catalog list. If you want the easiest first click, start with DOHA and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1988 to 2007; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Night Crane Press and Addison-Wesley Pub (T).

Best Place To Start

DOHA

Night Crane Press • 2006 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Backlist browsing entry points • common used copies from Night Crane Press and Addison-Wesley Pub (T)

Genres and themes: Backlist browsing

Who this author is best for: readers who want a dependable place to start before opening the full catalog list

UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1988 to 2007; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Night Crane Press and Addison-Wesley Pub (T).

Top Books To Start With

  1. DOHA

    Night Crane Press • 2006 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2006 • 180 pages.

  2. RAGA

    Night Crane Press • 2004 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2004 • 152 pages.

  3. Calliope

    Night Crane Press • 2007 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 116 pages.

  4. old dri's lament

    Night Crane Press • 2007 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  5. One Continuous Mistake : Four Noble Truths for Writers

    Arkana • 1999 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 204 pages.

  6. From a baker's kitchen

    Aris Books • 1988 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1988 • 219 pages.

  7. Marginalia

    Small Press Distribution • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1997 • 94 pages.

  8. Writing the Fire!: Yoga and the Art of Making Your Words Come Alive

    Random House Inc • 2006 • commitment varies by edition

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  9. Bread Pudding Sweet and Savory (Aris Kitchen)

    Addison-Wesley Pub (T) • 1990 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 1990.

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