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My book featured in book roundup!

Hi all!  I just learned that my book was included as one of 6 “encouraging and useful books about parenting” on Ezvid wiki here is the link: https://wiki.ezvid.com/m/6-encouraging-and-useful-books-about-parenting-PUVScGljF9SuT Background on Ezvid Wiki: Founded in 2011, Ezvid Wiki was the world’s

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Unheard LA Storytelling video

  Here’s my appearance at KPCC’s Unheard LA – a storytelling event – where I read an excerpt from Is That The Shirt You’re Wearing?  – LUNCH WITH TWO JOANS.

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THURBER PRIZE SEMIFINALIST!

I HAVE AMAZING NEWS! My humor book, Is That The The Shirt You’re Wearing? has advanced to the Semifinal round for the THURBER PRIZE FOR AMERICAN HUMOR! I’m beyond shocked and honored, especially to be in the company of such

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I’m On A Podcast!

Talking about my book! The nice people at TheAuthorInsideYou Podcast asked me on to talk about my book and about the process of getting published. DISCLAIMER: I was coming down with a cough and my boss was pacing outside my

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My humor book featured in Red Tricycle

  I was excited to learn today that my book, Is That The Shirt You’re Wearing? was featured in Red Tricycle’s round up of favorite parenting books – and it was the first one listed I might add.  🙂    Available

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Book Excerpt on Medium today

Hi all – if you have a second, check out my book excerpt  – A trip to Hollister Hell  – over on Medium today. Trying to reach new readers so any traffic/claps or comments on their website would be a

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Book News: Signings & Sightings!

It’s been an exciting few months since publishing Is That The Shirt You’re Wearing?  Here’s a few shots from my book events!                

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My book reviewed by Huffington Post!

Very excited that my book, IS THAT THE SHIRT YOU’RE WEARING?, was reviewed by the talented Liesl Testwuide who writes at HairpinTurnsAhead as well as the Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/591389bde4b083051e2a14ca Check it out – and here’s an excerpt: A long-time humor writer,

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Guest Post in Writers Digest Today!

Honored to have a column run in Writers Digest today! After completing a final polish on Is That The Shirt You’re Wearing? my collection of humorous essays, I diligently researched and targeted literary agents, and sent personalized query letters. And

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BY BOOK RELEASE IS TODAY!

IS THAT THE SHIRT YOU’RE WEARING? is released today! And available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble now! Thanks to Tidal Press and everyone who helped make it happen! Advanced praise: “Apparently, Brakeman lives in the cushions of our couch, for how else

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