“Herself,” by M. J. Moore, is a work of biographical fiction chronicling the last two months of the American icon’s life as told by her one-time assistant. Both are starting life anew and bond over music, books, and writing her autobiography.
“Herself,” by M. J. Moore, is a work of biographical fiction chronicling the last two months of the American icon’s life as told by her one-time assistant. Both are starting life anew and bond over music, books, and writing her autobiography. ( Photo: Heliotrope Books)

Author M.J. Moore combines historical fiction and biographical fact to eclipse the bombshell/victim narrative with the truth: the American icon was a powerhouse businesswoman.

New Book Highlights Marilyn Monroe: Being True To “Herself”
24 Jul 2026 | 01:13
City Arts

The blonde bombshell standing over the subway grate with her sexy white halter dress billowing up from the gust of air beneath is so ingrained in our culture that even Gen Alphas know the likeness and legend of Marilyn Monroe.

You would think that by now, every configuration and permutation of her story...

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The rising number of cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States has prompled some to start avoiding lettuce, even though the FDA now says a report last week blaming the outbreak on Taylor Farms lettuce from Mexico was a false positive. Health experts recommend washing full heads of lettuce rather than using pre-packaged lettuce.
The rising number of cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States has prompled some to start avoiding lettuce, even though the FDA now says a report last week blaming the outbreak on Taylor Farms lettuce from Mexico was a false positive. Health experts recommend washing full heads of lettuce rather than using pre-packaged lettuce. ( Photo: Pexels)

Taylor Farms Recall Was Due to False Positive, but Worth Checking All Warning Labels
23 Jul 2026 | 01:40

The FDA last week thought it had found the source to the rising cases of cyclosporiasis—the stomach bug...

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