Email Author Amy Silverman

Awards

• 2012 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published January 20, 2011

  "Unbalanced"

• 2012 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing

  "Shadow Dwellers"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2009 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published September 11, 2008

  "Mommy Dearest"

• 2009 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published August 7, 2008

  "Postmodern McCain"

• 2009 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published October 16, 2008

  "Love the War, Neglect the Warrior"

• 2009 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published August 7, 2008

  "Postmodern McCain"

• 2009 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published August 14, 2008

  "The Daily Show"

• 2007 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published November 2, 2006

  "Teenage Wasteland"

• 2006 - Missouri Lifestyle Journalism Awards, published November 25, 2004

  "Up the Down Staircase"

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2010 Stories by Amy Silverman

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  37: Jon Haddock

  published Aug 20, 2010

  r r37: Jon Haddock Jon Haddock is an incredibly talented fine artist, illustrator and a heckuva guy, according to all who know him. He has this to say about himself: "If I had been better... More >>

• Egg Recall Hits Arizona, Threatens Runny Egg Lovers

  published Aug 18, 2010

  rLike your eggs runnyr You might not, after reading this post. Dr. Joli Weiss, foodborne disease epidemiologist for the Arizona Department of Health Services, confirms that some of the 228 millio... More >>

• Little Crickets Felt Fun Has Us Dreaming of Pie

  published Aug 17, 2010

  rWith pie on the brain these days (if your calendar's not marked, write down November 13 for Chow Bella's Pie Social and dust off your cookbooks), we couldn't resist sharing a couple slices of ... More >>

• Ever Wonder What Happened to Norman Fierrosr

  published Aug 13, 2010

    rStill miss Norman Fierros' dessert chimichanga, the tiny Hershey bar fried to perfection, served at Norman's Arizona, his last local gig in what is now the heart of ... More >>

• Edward Jensen's Cafeteria Plan

  published Aug 12, 2010

  rEdward Jensen is on a one-man quest to review every cafeteria in downtown Phoenix. Through his Downtown Phoenix Cafeterias Project -- which you can follow on Facebook -- he intends to eat off a... More >>

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  49: Stefan Shepherd

  published Aug 04, 2010

  r 49: Stefan ShepherdStefan Shepherd started out writing music reviews of family music in his spare time for his wife's parenting group newsletter. (More about that here.) Now he writes music revi... More >>

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  51: Chris Todd

  published Aug 02, 2010

  rr51: Chris Todd Chris Todd is a transplant from the Pacific Northwest and a self-described multi-disciplinary artist; he's currently a professor of Media Arts at Mesa Community College. "Ranging... More >>

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  52: Mike Maas

  published Jul 30, 2010

  r52: Mike MaasrMike Maas is the byproduct of monster movies, punk rock, the Catholic Church, comic books, sugary cereal, toys and Saturday morning cartoons. Wearing these influences on his sleeve,... More >>

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  53: Tedd McDonah

  published Jul 29, 2010

  r53: Tedd McDonah Tedd McDonah's into metal. Heating, hammering, welding -- these are words in his daily vocabulary as an ASU metals instructor and local metal artisan. Tedd was hesitant to take h... More >>

• Mary Rose Wilcox's El Portal: Eater Beware

  published Jul 28, 2010

  rAs soon as we're done dealing with all this pesky SB1070 nonsense, someone should really look into what's going on with the restaurant inspections at Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wi... More >>

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  57: David Tinapple

  published Jul 23, 2010

  r r57: David TinapplePart artist, part engineer. And teacher. David Tinapple explores images, video, sound, and human interaction. He writes, "I create interactive systems, performance tools and ... More >>

• Five More Food Fixes for Phoenix

  published Jul 22, 2010

  rTypically, the fur really flies over on our brother blog, Up on the Sun, while things stay pretty staid around here at Chow Bella. But our esteemed food critic, Michele Laudig (who also happen... More >>

• Mike Dana, What Are You Wearingr

  published Jul 22, 2010

  Mike Dana is a downtown Phoenix lawyer and musician -- and a self-described "huge supporter" of downtown performance venues and eating establishments. He was one of the producers and music composers f... More >>

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  Five Food Fixes Phoenix Desperately Needs

  published Jul 21, 2010

  For the most part, I try hard to heart Phoenix. Really. This city and I have a long history together, long enough that I remember the days when Bill Johnson's Big Apple was considered a night out on t... More >>

• Joe Arpaio at The Grind: Not Very Appetizing, Frankly

  published Jul 06, 2010

  rI ate dinner with Joe Arpaio the other night.   More specifically, my family and I ate dinner beneath a gigantic black and white photograph of Maricopa County's sheriff, one of several... More >>

• Book Week: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

  published Jul 05, 2010

  What's on your summer reading listr This week, Chow Bella contributors will answer that question with reviews of the food-related books we've read lately. If you have a recommendation for us, please l... More >>

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  Book Week: "Party" by Tom Leveen

  published Jul 05, 2010

  Already whipped through your summer reading materialsr No worries. All week, Jackalope Ranch contributors will review candidates for your nightstand. Have a suggestion for usr Leave it in the comment ... More >>

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  71: Paul Morris

  published Jul 02, 2010

   r rr71: Paul Morris Paul Morris directs the Master of Liberal Studies program at ASU. He says, "It's a joy to create grad seminars in nonfiction writing and film while helping people return... More >>

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  72: Tony Carrillo

  published Jul 01, 2010

  r72 r: Tony CarrilloArizona native Tony Carrillo is the creator of the syndicated comic panel "F Minus". He has produced two books collections of his comic and also writes a monthly humor colum... More >>

• Brownie Showdown: Joy of Baking

  published Jun 29, 2010

  When we heard about the 26-page Pentagon brownie recipe published recently, we couldn't resist trying to bake them. Emphasis on trying. What better time for the next Chow Bella Showdownr We gathered t... More >>

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  74: Matthew Mosher

  published Jun 29, 2010

  rr74: Matthew MosherBoston native Matthew Mosher (we're told this is his real name) wants us to know that he rocks the art world, and is often described as "a force of will, intellect, and creati... More >>

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  75: Greg Esser

  published Jun 28, 2010

  75: Greg Esser Greg Esser claims he doesn't fit easily under the label "artist," yet he continuously struggles to find anything more appropriate other than "other" to describe himself through the... More >>

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  76: Erin Sotak

  published Jun 25, 2010

  r r 76: Erin Sotak Erin Sotak moved to Arizona as a child in 1982, exchanging grass, snow drifts 241 shades of Ohio gray sky for a granite lawn, "faster-than-me" tumbleweeds and 241 shad... More >>

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  77: Mary Lucking

  published Jun 24, 2010

  rr77: Mary Lucking Mary Lucking's work ranges from large-scale, permanent artworks in parks, biking trails, and bus stops, to temporary interactive installations across the US. A fifth-generation Ariz... More >>

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  78: Aaron Abbott

  published Jun 23, 2010

  78: Aaron Abbott rAaron Abbott is a photographer and photo instructor at Arcadia High School. He utilizes a documentary approach to convey stories about class distinctions. Outside of photogra... More >>