Diana Altman, author of In Theda Bara's Tent, speaks at the New York Society Library. Her focus is the creation of the Hollywood studio system. See rare footage - screen tests of Ava Gardner, Bob Hope and others discovered by her late father, an MGM talent scout.
Wednesday, November 9, 6:30PM. Fee: $10.00. Register at: events@nysoclib.org.

Talia Carner's novel, Jerusalem Maiden (HarperCollins), has gone into its second printing. Great reviews are pouring in, book groups across the country are selecting the novel, and she's booked as a keynote speaker at over thirty events. Details: www.TaliaCarner.com.

  Barbara Foster's book A Dangerous Woman, the Life, Loves, and Scandals of Adah Menken, 1835-68, America's Original Superstar, (co-authored with Michael Foster) was featured on HistoryNet, Thursday, September 08, 2011 at 4:30PM.

Susannah Greenberg, of Susannah Greenberg Public Relations, has secured a major media placement on the national and international radio program 'To the Best of Our Knowledge' to be broadcast on Sunday, October 9, and which will be archived online at ttbook.org. Featuring an interview with Anna Perera, author of Guantanamo Boy, (Albert Whitman & Co.) 'Set six months after 9/11, this unforgettable novel raises crucial headline issues through the story of teenage Khalid, born near Manchester, England in a secular Muslim family.' Starred, Booklist.

Dorothy James has launched a new blog myplaceformystery.com, a  place to explore the phenomenon of murder mysteries, from cozies to thrillers.  She has already reviewed and interviewed Frank Tallis, William Ryan, Patricia Rockwell, and Aaron Paul Lazar.  Next up, the chilling-thriller writer, Sally Spedding.  Participation by WNBA-NYC members welcome!

Karen Livecchia, former WNBA-NYC President, publishing consultant and literary coach, is delighted to announce her appointment as a mentor on Creative Nonfiction's website. Karen was also interviewed by AP for an article about the growing 'Occupy Wall Street' rally.  

Rebecca McBride will be reading from her book, Traveling Between the Lines: Europe in 1938, at the Museum of Tolerance-NY, on Tuesday, October 25, from 4:00 - 6:00PM, 226 East 42nd Street, between 2/3 avenues. The Museum of Tolerance is part of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Further details: www.rebeccamcbride.net. (This event was rescheduled from 9/22.)

Anna Olswanger, along with fellow New York literary agents Andrea Cascardi, and Ann Tobias, are offering the workshop Where Do I Go From Here? 3 Literary Agents, 3 Opinions for children's book writers on Sunday, November 13, at the SLC Center in New York.  Details, including cost: www.3LiteraryAgents.com.  

Jane Ormerod, Uphook Press editor, will be reading poetry, with other contributors to the latest anthology, presented by The Inspired Word at the One and One Bar, Thursday, October 20. Jane will also be performing at the launch of the CD, 'Brain Ampin'' at The Cornelia Street Cafe, Thursday, October 27, 6:00PM. Details: www.janeormerod.com.   

Asya Pekurovskaya is pleased to announce that Pekasus has launched its second book of the series: Spark the Stone Man. 'The stone man, a dreamer, descends from the top of the austere Granite Mountain into a luxuriant valley where an amazing world awaits him, with magic secrets, vibrant sensations, and daring ordeals.'  The books are available from Amazon and Kepler's and are approved for distribution by Barnes&Noble, and Baker&Taylor.

Joan Regen-Ramirez does turnkey PR for new business owners and is launching her new business - ESL for all levels of management. Contact Joan at: writerjr1044@gmail.com 

Rosalind Reisner will talk about National Reading Group Month and Great Group Reads at a webinar hosted by Booklist, Friday, Oct. 7. On Tuesday, October 18, she will give a talk titled 'Readers' Advisory Without Tears: Short Cuts for Suggesting Books to Readers', to the Monmouth Librarians Association at Ocean Township library.

Goodie One Shoes

Meryl Zegarek, of Meryl Zegarek Public Relations - always

looking for new ways to promote her authors -  is now producing book trailers! Check out the latest, for the cozy mystery novel, Goodie One Shoes - an Emily's Place Mystery, by Roz Siegel, that takes place in her very own neighborhood, the Upper West Side!  If you look closely, you may see her cameo appearance in a crowd scene! Watch the video on YouTube.