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Author Biography
Ethel Winslow is Editor-in-Chief and Co-owner of the Eastside Voice.
ethel.eastsidevoice@yahoo.com
Ethel Winslow is the Editor-in-Chief and co-owner of the Weekly View. Previously, she worked for the East Side Herald, and has been a professional writer/ editor/ proofreader for over 25 years. Ethel has a B.A. in English from Oakland University (Michigan), and has worked on community newspapers, literary journals, books, and magazines.
She has lived on the east side of Indianapolis since 1992. Ethel has traveled extensively in the United States and Great Britain, and is an avid organic gardener and book nut. When she’s not in the office, she can usually be found at the dog park with Lucy, her faithful canine sidekick.
Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive
A World on Fire: IRT Presents “Fahrenheit 451”
Published in 1953 at the height of McCarthyism, Ray Bradbury’s dystopian vision of government-sanctioned book burning reflects the author’s fear of a future where authorities think literature (and thought) are dangerous to social and political order. The firemen in Fahrenheit 451 don’t put out fires, but start them, burning books … Read More
Virus Continues to Hit Hoosiers Hard
In January 2020, the first cases of what would become known as COVID-19 were verified in Wuhan, China. At the time, the novel coronavirus was a concern, but seemed to be isolated. Jump forward to March of 2020, and the world went on red alert as the virus was detected … Read More
Revisiting “A Christmas Carol” at the IRT
The beloved Indiana Repertory Theater’s annual production of A Christmas Carol is a tradition for many in the city. The familiar story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s change of heart after being visited by three ghosts is timeless, and appropriate during the season of giving. And like many traditions, the pandemic has … Read More
Shopping Small in a Big Way
Shop Small Saturday was created by American Express in 2010 as a way to focus attention on the importance of small businesses in the community during the busy holiday season. According to the National League of Cities, the United States has seen over 33% of small businesses close from 2020-2021. … Read More
A Helping Hand for the Holidays
Jan DeFerbrache is exhausted, but also encouraged as 2021 winds down. As the executive director of Gaia Works, a non-denominational nonprofit, she works year-round to provide support for seniors in need in our neighborhoods, supplying weekly bags of food to individuals. In addition, they support Coburn Place, a shelter for … Read More