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Devra Earns “Life in the Time of Coronavirus” Contest Prize

Devra Māza‘s article “Angel’s in Lockdown” has been awarded Honorable Mention in the Los Angeles Press Club’s “Life in the Time of Coronavirus Contest” in the category of Essay Writing. Devra’s article, as well as those of other contest prize winners, can be found on lapressclub.org’s Archives page where it will be permanently preserved as…

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Devra presents “This Changes Everything” Panel at The Los Angeles Press Club

Devra Māza moderated a post-screening panel discussion of director Tom Donahue’s documentary This Changes Everything at The Los Angeles Press Club on July 25. Panelists, including Donahue, actor/executive producer Geena Davis, and featured writer-directors Catherine Hardwicke and Kimberly Peirce, joined Devra in a lively discussion of the documentary’s courageous exploration of the pervasive gender inequality and systemic…

WGA Buzz on Devra’s LA Press Club Award Nom for Humor Writing

The following appears on the Writers Guild of America, West website in the June Buzz section under News & Events: DEVRA MĀZA has been nominated for a Los Angeles Press Club Award for her HuffPost feature story “Are You Christian Grey? Take the Fifty Shades Test” in the category of Best Humor/Satire Writing, all media…

WGA Posts Devra’s National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Noms

The following appears on the Writers Guild of America, West website in the November BUZZ section under News & Events: DEVRA MĀZA is nominated for two National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards for her Huffington Post feature stories. For Best Entertainment Blog by an Individual, Online (Devra is reigning winner), Devra’s nomination is represented by…

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Devra sets Record With 13 SoCal Journalism Award Nods

Devra Māza is nominated for a record 13 Southern California Journalism Awards for her Huffington Post Articles. The nominations, led by Entertainment Journalist of the Year (all media platforms) and Best Blog by an Individual (Online), span her feature, news and commentary columns in Entertainment, Sports, Politics, In Appreciation and Lifestyle categories. The five articles receiving…

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Devra Wins Top Honors at NAEJ Awards for Best Blog and Feature Writing

Devra Māza is a big winner at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism (NAEJ) Awards for her Huffington Post feature stories. For Best Entertainment Blog by an Individual, which recognizes the year’s best body of work by an Online writer nationwide, Devra’s win is represented by “The Adaptation Game: Playing With Fifty Shades of Sex for Film”…

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5 Tips for Success From the World Series Kings of Comeback on Huff Post Sports

Devra Māza‘s feature story “The Kings of Comeback: Five Lessons for Success From the World Series” has been published on The Huffington Post‘s Sports page. The article, which showcases exhilarating comebacks in each of the five World Series games, shines a spotlight on the unique qualities of character, exemplified by the heroics of corresponding individual…

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Five Nominations for National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

Devra Māza is nominated for five National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards for her Huffington Post feature stories. For best Entertainment Blog by an Individual, Online, Devra’s nomination is represented by her article “The Adaptation Game: Playing With Fifty Shades of Sex for Film” which takes a sensuously speculative look at how the graphic sex in the…

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Moving Article on Charlie Hebdo’s Daniel Pearl Award

The following appears on the Writers Guild of America, West website in the August Buzz section under News & Events: Devra Māza‘s feature story “Art of Resistance: Charlie Hebdo‘s Antonio Fischetti and Judea Pearl on the War on Journalists” has been published by The Huffington Post. The article, featured on The World Post page, contains interviews…

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Adapting Fifty Shades of Sex for Film is Steamy Read

 Devra Māza’s feature story “The Adaptation Game: Playing with Fifty Shades of Sex for Film” has been published by The Huffington Post on its Entertainment Page for Valentine’s weekend. The inventive article suggests sensuous ways in which the graphic sex in the book Fifty Shades of Grey  might be adapted for film within the framework of an R rating. The playful analysis, which…

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Tribute to Robin Williams and Joan Rivers Tops Huffington Post

The following appears on the Writers Guild of American, West website in the February Buzz section under News & Events: Devra Māza‘s feature story “Ode to Joy: Robin, Joan and Laughter’s Long Life” has been published by The Huffington Post on its Entertainment and Comedy pages. The article pays tribute to the trailblazing comedians Robin Williams and Joan Rivers. As awards shows…

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“Shooting Diamonds: Directing the World Series” on Huffington Post

The following appears on the Writers Guild of American, West website in the January Buzz section under News & Events: Devra Māza‘s feature article “Shooting Diamonds: Directing the World Series” has been published by The Huffington Post as the lead feature story on its Sports and MLB pages. The article is the latest installment of an exclusive…

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National Arts & Entertainment Awards Nominations

The following appears on the Writers Guild of America, West website in the November Buzz section under News & Events: Devra Māza is nominated for the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards (November 23, Los Angeles) in two Online categories. Her Huffington Post article “A Tobor the 8th Man Valentine: My Secret Superhero Romance Revealed!” is…

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Baseball Hall of Fame Poem and Article News

The following appears on the Writers Guild of American, West website in the October Buzz section under News & Events: Devra Māza’s feature story, “Baseball’s Library: Inside the Hall of Fame Archives” has been published by the Huffington Post. The article features an exclusive interview with Jim Gates, director of the HOF’s research center, who…

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Tobor the 8th Man Romance Article News

The following appears on the Writers Guild of American, West website in the March Buzz section under News & Events: Devra Māza‘s Valentine’s weekend feature story “A Tobor the 8th Man Valentine: My Secret Superhero Romance Revealed!” has been published by the Huffington Post’s Entertainment page. The article is a playfully romantic look at the…

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Part 1 of “Shooting Diamonds” series on Huffington Post

The following appears on the Writers Guild of American, West website in the January Buzz section under News & Events: Devra Māza‘s feature article “Shooting Diamonds: Directing Sandman’s Exit and MLB’s Best TV” has been published by The Huffington Post as the lead feature story on its Sports, Baseball and Media pages. The article is…

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National Entertainment Journalism Award Nominations

The following appears on the Writers Guild of America, West website in their November Buzz section under News & Events: Devra Māza has been nominated for two National Entertainment Journalism Awards in this year’s Special Centennial Awards category, honoring exceptional entertainment writing over the past century. Maza’s Los Angeles Times cover story “Dance With Me”…

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New Feature Story on MLB All-Star Game’s Best

The following appears on the Writers Guild of American, West website in the August Buzz section under News & Events: Devra Māza‘s feature article, “A Midsummer Classic Scrapbook: MLB Great All-Star Game Moments”, has been published as lead story on the Huffington Post’s Sports page. The article looks at some of the most exhilarating plays…