In today’s episode Karen Gooen joins me to discuss the new 2024 card. We’ll talk about new hands, patterns and rhythms, fall back hands and more. Go grab your card and let’s dive in!    You can contact Karen at [email protected] or purchase her book Searching For Bubbe Fischer: The Path To Mah Jongg Wisdom on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller.   You can find Renee's Reading Club on Facebook.   Fern's two books, Mah Jongg Mondays (her memoir) and Staunch (a historical fiction story), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.

In todays episode I welcome Ronni Rice, aka Marvelous Mrs. Mahj to the podcast. Ronni is a mahj teacher who brings her love of the game to players in the Los Angeles area. Get ready to listen in to another episode of Mah Jongg Mondays with conversation and topics that’s all about our favorite game!

Ronnies's website can be found at www.marvelousmrsmahj.com

Fern's interview on Sylvia & Me

Lorraine Urist can be contacted for the upcoming mahj event on 4/7/2024 at [email protected] or at (818) 419-9167   Fern's two books, Mah Jongg Mondays (her memoir) and Staunch (a historical fiction book), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.

In todays episode Fern welcomes back Julie Alexander and Debbie Barnett to the podcast. They will discuss their new venture called Mahj-X along with who they are collaborating with and what Mahj-X is all about.    Liam and I are wishing everyone a happy, healthy and joyous holiday season!   www.mahjx.com   Mahj-X on Instagram   Mahj-X Facebook Group   Fern's two books, Mah Jongg Mondays (her memoir) and Staunch (a historical fiction book), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.

Fern welcomes the funniest lady of mah jongg back to the podcast. Lorraine shares her experience creating and running a mah jongg one day of fun play. No episide with Lorraine is without side splitting laughter, so buckle up and listen in to the latest episode of Mah Jongg Mondays!   Fern's two books, Mah Jongg Mondays (her memoir) and Staunch (a historical fiction book), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.

In today’s episode Fern welcomes Iris Pressman and Heather Samet to the podcast. This mother-daughter duo both play and teach mah jongg and will share their love, skill, tips and strategies with us. They will also mention some helpful tools for new players. Fern is excited to share the launch of her second book titled: Staunch. The Edies of Grey Gardens.  Let’s listen in and get our mahj—on!   You can purchase Staunch on Amazon.com as an ebook or in paperback.   Flip book: [email protected]   The American MahJong Practice app can be found on the AppStore.   Mah's Helping Hand mah jongg highlighters   Friend of the show Daron Barness is also an instructor, and her website can be found here.

In today’s episide Fern welcomes fellow Long Island mahj enthusiast Lorie Seigel. Listen in with a chilled glass of iced coffee or iced tea as Lorie, who teaches in the area, shares tips and strategies as well as stories and her personal perspectives about the game.

Lorie's website can be found at www.majwithlor.com

Fern's interview on Expert Connect can be found here.

You can follow Fern on Instagram at @Fernlovesmahjongg, on Facebook as Fern Levitch-Bernstein, or you can get in touch via email at [email protected]   Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller.   Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

In today’s episode Fern welcomes the funny lady of mah jongg, Lorraine Urist, back to the podcast. Lorraine shares some funny stories as well as news about her upcoming event.  She also will share tips for players ready to step outside the safety of their regular games and strategies for us all! Grab your card and listen in to a fun-filled episode!   You can contact Lorraine by email at [email protected] or by phone at (818)419-9167   Donna Eschen can be reached by email at [email protected]   infinitepetlife.com   You can follow Fern on Instagram at @Fernlovesmahjongg, on Facebook as Fern Levitch-Bernstein, or you can get in touch via email at [email protected]   Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller.   Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

It’s been awhile since I’ve recorded a podcast episode but I’m back and excited to interview today’s guest Dana Lange! Dana has been teaching mah jongg for twenty-five years and has taught over twenty thousand players in the North Carolina area. In addition Dana travels to other states and has even taught in the Bahamas!   You are sure to pick up some ideas to help strengthen your game whether you are a new, intermediate or advanced player. Listen in and let get our mahj-on!   Dana's blog   Crak Your Bags event page   The Myjongg.net Alzheimers fundraiser   You can follow Fern on Instagram at @Fernlovesmahjongg, on Facebook as Fern Levitch-Bernstein, or you can get in touch via email at [email protected]   Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller.   Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

In today’s episode Daron Barness shares her overview of the new card In addition she will talk in depth about rhythms and patterns. Daron’s new card worksheets are a great tool to learn the 2023 card. Go grab your card, a pen and paper to take notes!   Enter the book Giveaway at MJTI! 5 lucky winners will be chosen on 5/8/2023 to win a signed book titled: Poppy and Mary Ellen Deliver the Goods.    mahjonggmania.net   You can visit Daron's website at www.majbydaron.com, where you can also pick up a copy of her 2023 Mah Jongg worksheet packets.

Go grab your new card and let’s dive into conversation with Karen Gooen, mahj player, teacher, speaker and author of three mahj themed books. There’s lots to learn and talk about in todays episode!   Karen's blog can be found at bubbemj.blogspot.com   To order any of Karen’s books, you can email her at [email protected]   You can contact Fern at [email protected]   Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller.   Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

This is the first of three episodes dedicated to the new 2023 card! Today let’s dive into the new card with Lorraine Urist. We’ll unpack the differences between last years card and the new card and Lorraine will help clarify three hands that have players asking questions. There’s lots to talk about and take notes on, so go grab a pen and paper. Along with Lorraine’s analysis and tips, she shares a funny story and a beautiful poem with us.  In the upcoming episode, Karen Gooen will be joining us with her helpful hints and analysis of the card and in the third episode Daron Barness will join me to help us decipher rhythms and patterns on the new card.   I want to wish everyone happy and healthy games ahead with the new card!   Where The Winds Blow tilesets   You can contact Fern at [email protected]   Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller.   Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays