Posts Tagged ‘books’
How to Have a Happy Valentines Day?
A daddy’s girl never forgets her first Valentine. When mine died last month, I was writing about last 4th of July in Ohio, when I rode in the parade. Roe v Wade had just been knocked down. I was a Blue girl visiting a Red state and staying with my conservative dad. Little did I…
Read MoreRed, White & Boobs!
Have you ever heard the expression, “You can’t go home again? Yes, it’s from a Thomas Wolfe novel. But is it true? When A Boob’s Life was published, the library association in my Ohio hometown invited me to give a book talk. I envisioned chatting to kids sitting cross-legged on the carpet. Zoom was not…
Read MoreConfessions of a Boobs Book Launch
This past year of my boobs book launch has been crazy! I’m not talking about the brand new rules of book tours during a pandemic. No, it’s the subject. This is my seventh book, but talking about boobs every day took the experience to a whole new level. I won’t say my cups runneth over…
Read MoreLet’s Take the Stink off Pink
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2012, the world was exploding in pink. NFL players had tackled the cause for three years, but I hadn’t watched enough football to notice. Now, it was impossible to ignore. Worse, my daughters called me at every sighting. From pastel nail polish to ribbon-stamped…
Read MoreBACK TO WRITING? Top Tips from an Author
Now that we’re in Back-to-School mode, are you eager to get back to writing? Same! My kids don’t need new pencils anymore, but ever since A Boob’s Life was released, my work life has been a blur of promotion. I missed the typical pre-pandemic book tour, but it was a dream come true to be…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons Why Audiobooks Make The Best Summer Reads
Audiobooks make the best summer reads. Why? Because now that the lockdown is lifting, it’s time to hit the road. Whether you’re visiting friends or family or just taking a little vacay, it’s smart to do some downloading first. That’s why the timing for the audio release of A Boob’s Life is so exciting. Not only…
Read MoreDid Motherhood Make Me a Writer?
Did you ever wonder what your mother would be if not a mother? Or how your choices will define you? With the release of A Boob’s Life, I’m often asked how I became a writer. It wasn’t my plan. And the answer surprised me. Sure, I read a lot when I was little. I hoarded…
Read MoreMy Big American Boob Dream
Want to hear about my big American boob dream? Yesterday, a handwritten note from my breast cancer surgeon at Cedars Sinai Hospital arrived in the mail. This renowned doctor was thanking me for an advanced copy of A Boobs’ Life. I burst into tears. The whole freaking book is a thank-you note to him! Only…
Read MoreEasy Last-Minute Gifts!
Need some easy last-minute gifts? Finding the perfect presents without leaving your couch is just a click away. You can check off both your Naughty and your Nice lists with an escape to Italy, directions for fun cocktails, or a belly laugh – all between the covers of a book. And now, more than ever,…
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