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Another Work Trip — This Time it’s Colombia!

Travel writing sure has nice perks. I can’t wait to get away from NYC weather this week. I’m heading to the sun again. This time to Mechelin, Colombia. I asked the tourist bureau if Colombia is full of cocaine, drug lords, and guns. They laughed and said, “That’s so 10 years ago!” So, off I … Read more

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4 Articles in Nov. issue of NYC Resident Magazine

The Story of Funny by That Girl — a profile of Marlo Thomas featuring her new book,  Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny and new website MarloThomas.com The Father, The Son, and the Holy Ghost — author of the new book, What Should I Do With the Rest of My Life? … Read more

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All 5 November Issue Articles done!

Just finished and submitted five new articles for the November 2010 issue of the NYC Resident magazine. Will post first week of November.

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Top 25 Newspapers on Twitter

If you were to rank the Top 25 U.S. newspapers by how many Twitter followers they have, the New York Times wins by a landslide with 2.6 million followers. Wall Street Journal is second on the list but has only 464,591 followers. Read more …  I found this article on Journalistics blog and found it … Read more

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Tonight FREE How to Get Published Event

7–9 pm Tonight! NYU Bookstore, 726 Broadway (between Astor Place & Washington Place), NYC For More Info: Contact Susan Shapiro at Profsue123@aol.com Join OVEREXPOSED author Susan Shapiro and her 5 former students with new books out and their editors and agents. Come meet: Hilary Davidson, author of Forge mystery THE DAMAGE DONE Paul Stevens, Hilary’s Tor/Forge … Read more

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Wendy Shanker and her new book, Are You My Guru?

Humor columnist and comedienne Wendy Shanker has penned a new memoir, Are You My Guru? How Medicine, Meditation & Madonna Saved My Life. Shanker is best known for her first memoir, The Fat Girl’s Guide to Life, a humorous take on how she learned to live happily within her overweight body. Since then she’s lost … Read more

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A Note About Keywords

How does Google like you to use kewords? Include them in metatags: yeah, that doesn’t hurt; Include them in page titles: very important; include them in website content: BINGO!

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Upcoming NYC Writer Events

Gloria Feldt • Book Launch • October 5, 2010 • 7:30 PM No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change the Way We Think About Power Barnes & Noble, Lincoln Triangle , 1972 Broadway, 212-595-6859  Click here for more event info. Susan Shapiro • HOW TO GET A BOOK DEAL PANEL • October 12, 2010 • 7–9 pm NYU … Read more

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Steve Geng Reads Tonight from his new novel BOP CITY

Steve Geng, author of the critically acclaimed memoir, Thick As Thieves, is reading tonight at Linger Cafe from his new novel, Bop City, along with two other writers, Nayanda Moore and Rose Fontanella. Come enjoy an evening of short stories. The event is hosted by Kat Chuais. Directions: Take the #2 or #3 subway to … Read more

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Fall Top 10 Books

Written by Dorri Olds. Excerpt from NYC Resident magazine September issue. To read about Top 10 Movies, Theatre and Art go to my published articles section and click on the upper left cover thumbnail image. TOP 10 Non-fiction: THE PAIN CHRONICLES—Cures, Myths, Mysteries, Prayers, Diaries, Brain Scans, Healing, and the Science of Suffering. Author: Melanie … Read more

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