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One of my favorite things about Social Media is …

stumbling upon sites I would never have known about otherwise. Today I came across this touching site: beyondaglimpse.com. It is a book (in progress) that seeks to encourage seeing beauty in those who are born with deformities. It will be full of drawings and I’m so happy to have found the site. I’m continually amazed … Read more

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Costa Rica ("Rich Coast")

Click here to read my recent article about Costa Rica as it appeared in the NYC Resident magazine’s Mid-July 2010 issue. Happy reading. Comments always welcome.

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What the heck is Speed Shrinking?

“‘Three minutes to fix your life.’ That’s what the headlines promised after the launch of my debut novel Speed Shrinking, where I introduced the world to the concept of free speed dating with therapists.” says author Susan Shapiro. It seemed a clever, timely idea in a lousy economy—and one that might help promote my book.” …

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July 28th—Sell Your First Book!

Susan Shapiro‘s next SECRETS OF SELLING YOUR FIRST BOOK seminar is Wednesday July 28 from 6 to 10 pm in Greenwich Village, NYC. Based on many requests she is also offering it online for out of towners. For more info: email profsue123@aol.com

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Articles I'm Working on Today

An interview with author, Bruce Frankel about his book, “What Should I Do With the Rest of My Life? About people who change careers in mid-life or later. Fascinating stories. People in their 80s and 90s even change careers! And they achieve success. Another article for the Back to School issue of the NYC Resident … Read more

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Good morning world!

Just finished writing up an author interview and polishing a piece about Obama’s wonderful speech last night. And that was all before 8am. Susan Shapiro interview will appear in July issue of the Resident magazine. Obama inspired humor piece sent off as submission to Our Town/West Side Spirit editor. Hey did everybody see that cool … Read more

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Chuck Barris of the Gong Show

I will be interviewing Chuck Barris about his new book, Della. It is a fast read with a compelling story about his daughter Della who died at 36 from a drug overdose. It is a father/daughter story that I found fascinating. Chuck Barris created The Newlywed Game, The Dating Game, The Gong Show. This is … Read more

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Costa Rica Press Trip!

One of the magazines that I write for told me yesterday that they’re sending me on another press trip. This time to Costa Rica! I’ll be going to 2 resorts — both have brand new, state-of-the-art spas. My morning will be spent doing “high octane” adventure and exploring (aka volcano hikes, zip lining and white … Read more

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FREE Author Event

Jennifer Belle’s 4th book just came out. It’s called “The Seven Year Bitch.” Click here to read my review Her book reading and signing is Tuesday, May 18th at 7pm, Tribeca B&N, 97 Warren Street @Greenwich Street, tel: 212-587-5389. This is a FREE event. I’ll be there, come find me and say hello! Author, Jennifer … Read more

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May 18th Reading @ Tribeca B&N

If you read my recent author profile in The Resident magazine then you already know about Jennifer Belle’s book reading at Tribeca Barnes & Noble. But just in case you missed that article, Jennifer Belle’s 4th book just came out. It’s called “The Seven Year Bitch.” Jennifer is hysterically funny (obvious by that title). Tribeca … Read more

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