A Book Mitzvah?

After 13 years, Susan Shapiro’s book Overexposed was published. The author gave it a “Book Mitzvah.” A crowd of close friends, family, colleagues and students surrounded the cake for the candlelighting ceremony. Rabbi Dan blessed the book at Arte Restaurant on East 9th Street, NYC. Shapiro’s Mom flew in from Michigan as a surprise to … Read more

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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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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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Upcoming Articles

In July and August I’ll have some fun articles to post: A travel piece on Costa Rica at the Marriott Hotels, Safe Plastic Surgery with Rapid Recovery™, April Martin’s new CD, Pennies in a Jar, and Susan Shapiro’s fabulous new novel, Overexposed, which is hysterical and I highly recommend. My article about San Juan, Puerto … 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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The next few months: Author Profiles

In June I’ll be covering Jennifer Beale’s new book, “The Seven Year Bitch”; July will be Susan Shapiro and her new book, “Overexposed”; August will be Bruce Frankel’s book, “What Should I Do With the Rest of My Life?

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Been Swamped with Work!

I’m happy to report that i’ve been swamped. Fallen a wee bit behind on blogging but hey, i’m not complaining! Designing websites, creating event program books, newsletters and teaching social media. It’s all good.

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March & April Magazine Articles

3 more of my articles will be coming out in the first week of April. One is about writer, music-biz advisor, and self-empowerment coach, Daylle Deanna Schwartz. Daylle’s ecclectic mix of careers is evidence of her non-stop energy. Check out her website and you’ll see how much one woman can get done! Puts most of … Read more

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Career Achievement Award From ASJA

ASJA (American Society of Journalists & Authors) will have an awards ceremony at their annual conference. Sally Wendkos Olds will be a recipient. Yes, we’re related. She’s my Mom! I’m so very proud—and glad I inherited the writing gene. Can i get a woo hoo for Mom?

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