Stay tuned for the September issue of the New York Resident magazine. Upcoming articles include a review of the book LAY THE FAVORITE: A MEMOIR OF GAMBLING by Beth Raymer. The memoir about bookies has been made into a movie starring Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rebecca Hall and Vince Vaughn. The film is in post production and due out in early 2012.
Beth Raymer has an MFA in nonfiction writing from Columbia and was the recipient of a Fulbright scholarship. LAY THE FAVORITE was her first book. I’ll wager this story wasn’t the only ace up her sleeve. We’ll see more must-read prose from this writer soon.
Also in the September issue of the Resident is my review of the luxury property, the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa in Mexico. Learn about local attractions including a whacky club called Coco Bongo!
In the October issue look for my review of the book, JACKIE O: ON THE COUCH by Alma H. Bond, PhD. This author of 19 books uses her skills as both writer and psychoanalyst to create a pseudo autobiography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, one of the most fascinating public figures and a true American icon.
Also in October, meet Matt Wayne, The Celebrity Magician. Wayne is a New York City-based magician, actor, producer and television personality best known for his work and skill as a performer of close-up magic. Wayne has lent his likeness to campaigns and charities and was chosen as one of 250 media figures to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS. He devotes much of his time toward animal charities and has a movie and TV show in the works.
Just came across this post and wanted to say that your book was a great read!
* and I wish you more success in the future. (posted too quickly, sorry!)