Rebekah L. Fraser

Rebekah L. Fraser is the author of the novel, The Orderly; a dark love story (available in print and ebook from Amazon and other booksellers) and the nonfiction book A Farmer’s Guide to Climate Disruption (available from Ingram Spark, Amazon and other booksellers).

She worked as a journalist for several years before turning to fiction. Her articles, creative nonfiction, and personal essays have appeared in publications throughout North America.

Fraser is the founder and facilitator of Local Lit @ LOTTA, a bi-monthly reading and discussion series featuring published and unpublished works by New Haven area authors. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies & Screenwriting from Yale in 2003.

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Albertus Magnus College, March 2019
Mitchell Public Library, January 2019
Yale Bookstore, December 2018
Woods Memorial Library, November 2018
Private event, September 2018

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PUBLICATIONS

Good Fences Make Good Stories, THE WRITER, February 2019
In the Path of Luck: an Interview with Award-Winning Author Mira Bartok, THE WRITER, July 2018
Stories We Tell, THE MOON MAGAZINE, December 2017
Post Carbon Ag: A Farm-City Fusion, GROWING, December 2017
New Haven Promise Delivers on its Promise, YALE ALUMNI MAGAZINE, November 2017
Disaster’s Toll: How Planning Helps You Recover Emotionally, Financially, & Physically, GROWING, Nov. 2017
Farming & Politics: One Year Post Election, FARMING, November 2017
Research Enhances ROI, GROWING, August 2017
The Art of Water: Irrigation, GROWING, August 2017
Camaraderie and Celebration, FARMING, July 2017
Camille A. Brown, THE ARTS PAPER, June 2017
International Festival of Arts & Ideas, YALE ALUMNI MAGAZINE, May 2017
Evolution Of A Manuscript, THE WRITER, May 2017
The Challenges and Benefits of Running a Farm Stand, GROWING, April 2017
John Ingrassia — International Airwaves; New Haven Roots, THE ARTS PAPER, April 2017
cover story After The Flood, GROWING, November 2016
Farming in 2050, GROWING, October 2016
cover story The Art Of Water, GROWING, July 2016
Weathering Climate Change (1st monthly column re: Climate Change), GROWING, January 2016
7 Mantras To Balance Your 7 Chakras, MINDBODYGREEN.COM, August 2015
Can You Choose To Be Happy? PICKTHEBRAIN.COM, July 2015
Edible Natives, GROWING, February 2014
The Philly Advantage, BLUEPRINTS, October 2013
Farming’s Best Kept Secret, GROWING, May 2013
cover story Big Time Organic, GROWING, January 2012
Sugaring: The Organic Option, FARMING, December 2011
Disconnects Stymie MA STEM Agenda, MASS HIGH TECH, Nov. 2011

Food Safety, BLUEPRINTS, October 2011
Compliance Safety and Accountability for 2011 and Beyond, BLUEPRINTS, July 2011
Leading Farming to New Ground: a conversation with Scott Soares, FARMING, April 2011
Economy 2.0? Meet ‘iFarmers’: They Plant, Tweet, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Nov. 2010
Composting for Urbanites, VEGETARIAN TIMES, July/August 2010
Alternative Learning, FARMING, May 2010
Exploring Exotics, GROWING, April 2010
Late Blight Survey: results point to need for further research, GROWING, April 2010
Know Your Transporter, GROWING, April 2010
The Far Reaching Effects of Corn Research, GROWING, March 2010
Q&A with Ed Kee: advantages & challenges of growing in the Chesapeake Bay, GROWING, March 2010
Nutrient Dense Crop Production: a 2 part series, FARMING, February & March 2010
Blueberry Bones? an interesting value-added option, FARMING, February 2010
cover story From the Ground Up, GROWING, February 2010
Seed Germination, GROWING MAGAZINE, January 2010
State of the Apiary Industry, GROWING MAGAZINE, December 2009
Heirlooms: Seed Science Comes Full Circle, GROWING, December 2009
Enhancing Your Menu with Fruit Tisanes, FRESH CUP MAGAZINE, December 2009
One on One with Alicia Silverstone, VEGETARIAN TIMES MAGAZINE, November 2009
Seed Health Testing: an interview with Lisa Shepherd, GROWING, November 2009
cover story Apiculture & the Environmental Impact of Bees, GROWING, October 2009
Acadian Understory: Maine’s Wild Blueberry, GROWING, October 2009
Eradicating Seed-Borne Plant Pathogens: a 2 part series, GROWING, September & October 2009
Simple Gifts Farm: a passion for food & community, GROWING, August 2009
A Region Bridges Turbulent Waters to Keep the Industry Flowing, BLUEPRINTS, July 2009
Olivia’s Organics: Promoting Health with a New Business Model, GROWING (North Edition), June 2009
The Ben Linder Café: raising awareness with every cup, FRESH CUP, June 2009
Next Wave in Seed Research: a 3 part series covering Mutagenesis, DNA Transfer, & Genetically Modified Organisms, GROWING, April, May & June 2009
Saving the Planet, Saving Ourselves: a two part series covering eco-friendly business practices in the specialty beverage industry, COFFEE TALK, February & March 2009

Organic Farming in the Northeast, GROWING, March 2009
cover storyThe Art & Science of Seeds, GROWING, February 2009
Managing e-waste in a Climate of Constant Change, EM MAGAZINE, January 2009
The Potato & Onion Industries in the Pacific Northwest, BLUEPRINTS, January 2009
Bringing Fair Trade to Local Growers, GROWING, January 2009
cover story Saving the Planet, Saving Ourselves, COFFEE TALK, November 2008
Landscape: Palestine, Venue: Boston – a Nascent Film Festival Makes a Big Impact, IMAGINE, Nov. 2008
A Deadly Legacy: Landmines Leave Ripple Effects Worldwide, ABILITIES MAGAZINE, Fall 2008
Q&A with Massachusetts’ New Commissioner of Agriculture, FARMING, November 2008
Spotlight on the Boston Produce Market, BLUEPRINTS QUARTERLY JOURNAL, October 2008 – 2010
To Protect & Serve: eco-friendly packaging, FRESH CUP MAGAZINE, October 2008
Get a Life… Coach, GAIAM LIFE e-zine, September 2008
Tips to Fit Exercise Into Your Busy Day, GAIAM LIFE e-zine, July 2008
Zumi’s: Retailer Spotlight, FRESH CUP MAGAZINE, June 2008
SAHARA: Creating a Violence-free Society, ANOKHI MAGAZINE, April 2008
Everyday Thukral & Tagra: a Hot Commodity, ANOKHI MAGAZINE, April 2008
Strategies for Success in Tourist Towns, FRESH CUP MAGAZINE, February 2008
Profile: Ameet Chana, ANOKHI MAGAZINE, January 2008
Profile: Shaleen Desai, ANOKHI MAGAZINE, January 2008
Profile: Bela Bajaria, ANOKHI MAGAZINE, January 2008
Profile: Daru Dhillon, ANOKHI MAGAZINE, January 2008
The End of Poverty? RELEVANT MAGAZINE, December 2007
Common Ground Cafe: Retailer Spotlight, FRESH CUP MAGAZINE, December 2007
Cooks Shop Here: Retailer Spotlight, FRESH CUP MAGAZINE, December 2007
cover story, Healthy Herbal Infusions, FRESH CUP MAGAZINE, October 2007
Coffeelands Landmine Victims’ Trust Makes Progress in Central America, COFFEE TALK, October 2007
Trends in Teas & Tisanes, FRESH CUP MAGAZINE, September 2007
Conference Empowers Coffee Industry Affiliates to Help Landmine Victims, COFFEE TALK, July 2007
Landmine Removal at Origin, FRESH CUP MAGAZINE, May 2007