The Literary Life of Janet S. Kleinman

Don't know what happened to November except that we had a wonderful Thanksgiving in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with Daughter Dawn, son-in-law and two beautiful granddaughters. Arrived there after having been interviewed by Stuart Vener on on his syndicated show,  Tells It Like It Is, that reaches over a 100 stations in and around Los Angeles and Tampa, Florida. It remains as a podcast on his website.

I'm sharpening my interviewing skills and the story of FLIRTING WITH DISASTER, When Love and Nature Collide  sounds more exciting. Let me know what you think.

Hi Florida Friends!

Mark your calendar:

Book Talk & Signing by Janet S. Kleinman (that's me)

for FLIRTING WITH DISASTER, a romantic thriller about a widow and three admirers caught up in the
turmoil of earthquake ravaged Haiti.

WHERE: Deerfield Beach Century Plaza Library
                1856A West Hillsboro Blvd.
                 Deerfield Beach, Florida
                 33442

WHEN: Monday, October 28, '13 - at 1:30 pm

See you there. Janet S. Kleinman

Here comes my once-a-month letter to all my readers.

Pleased today that the Sun Sentinel thought my "lifetime achievement award" from the Brooklyn College Alumni Association was worthy of a mention in the Author Notes column of the October 6th Books page of the Lifestyles section of the newspaper. Each of the winners was awarded a beautiful official certificate and  a large button that showed how we looked when we entered the college over fifty years ago.

I'm sure the nominating committee considered more than my bio and was swayed by the recent  romantic thriller, FLIRTING WITH DISASTER. It's fiction, so those of you who see "me" in the story have a fruitful imagination. Enjoy.

PS.. I'm doing a book signing on Monday, October 28th at the Deerfield Central Plaza Library in Deerfield, Florida. Wish you could be there.

Janet

BROOKLYN COLLEGE AWARD

Sunday, September 22, I received a lifetime achievement award from Brooklyn College, my alma mater, at a post 50th Alumni Awards Ceremony and Luncheon. My mentor introduced me and added the publication of FLIRTING WITH DISASTER, a recent romantic thriller, to a list of other collateral publications and interviews of reknowned movers and shakers. I was so proud and so was my daughter who snapped some good photos I hope.

All the pomp and circumstance was followed by a lovely repast on white tablecloths adorned with bouquets of roses.

I was glad I had flown up from Florida, because I will always love New York City. It is because of the largess of the City Universities that I, and others, developed into an educated, poised class and succeeded in our careers. Free tuition enhanced a whole generation who otherwise would not have risen to the heights and prominence they have. The other winners were just as appreciative as me.

I enjoyed the theatre, the restaurants, Zabar's, the trip to see my new niece in Dumbo (Down Under the Brooklyn Bridge), the walk down Broadway. I will always love New York, although I've written a novel about Haiti.

Now, back to writing.

Tomorrow night I'm being interviewed by Hollywood Lee (lookatmecasting@gmail.com. Time 7:30pm.. I'm a little excited as I am also preparing for my trip to New York and my award for lifetime achievement from the Alumni of Brooklyn College, CCNY. Almost sure that FLIRTING WITH DISASTER had something to do with me being  ultimately chosen. Tell you about it next week.

L'Shana Tova!

It's a great Wednesday morning! I've been invited to be interviewed for another podcast by Hollywood Lee in mid-September 18th. Time in the evening o be determined. Also getting ready to go to NYC where I shall see old friends and enjoy my favorite city with my daughter. Thanks Brooklyn College for giving me this opportunity and honor. You gave me a great education 50+ years ago.

Sally, a reader called yesterday. She has had FLIRTING WITH DISASTER as an e-book for several months, and finally read it. Loved it, loved it and will continue to recommend it to her friends. I'm a lucky author.

ps. Waiting to hear about my bridge score last night. I made a grand slam and I don't often do that.

Happy Labor Day!

Just got back from Ashville, North Carolina. What a beautiful place, what good mountain music, original jewelry, crafts like pottery, hand-woven fabrics, and an art show made of giant statues made from legos.
Then on to Chapel Hill to wish our oldest granddaughter lots of luck as she heads for college. It seems like she was born yesterday.

Back to working on a draft of a second novel, GOODBYE RUSSIA, HELLO AMERICA.(tentative title).

Time to prepare for my September weekend in New York City. I am being honored for  lifetime achievement by the Alumni of Brooklyn College at its annual luncheon. I'm thrilled. I hope they mention
"FLIRTING WITH DISASTER," the romantic thriller that celebrates its first anniversary.

Have you read it yet.

Regards,

Janet S. Kleinman
Author

July...

It's a quiet time here in South Florida. Lazy, rainy, hot days, but a time for vacationing and planning fall strategies re. FLIRTING WITH DISASTER. If you haven't read my novel, it's a good read  for a day on the beach or an airplane ride to a gala vacationl. That reminds me! Off to Ashville, NC in early August and then on to Chapel Hill to send our oldest granddaughter off to college with hugs and kisses.

Let me know how you spent the summer. Regards.

June 11th passed and the podcast featuring my interview with Tony Kay a bout FLIRTING WITH DISASTER and me, author Janet S. Kleinman is ready to be heard by all my good friends. Just log on

1. to: www.artistfirst.com.
2. book and author shows will come up.
3. Click on past shows free - Alphabetical List Below.
4. Go to "K". There you'll find Janet Kleinman. Click and listen...

I was thrilled by the results. Didn't know that I had so much to say. Interesting stuff about why I wrote this book, how you describe a character, the role of morality in a novel of love, politics, and greed. Let me know if you liked it.

Happy upcoming July 4th.

Hi my followers:

It's June and getting hotter each day in Florida. But, I'm excited. Tomorrow eventing, June 11th at 8pm EST I will be interviewed on ARTIST FIRST RADIO NETWORK. Please listen. You'll learn a lot about my romantic thriller, FLIRTING WITH DISASTER, exotic Haiti, and Janet S. Kleinman, the author.

Please send me any comments about the interview you will have... and, of course, read the book.

Have a good summer.

Janet S. Kleinman

It''s May and I am honored to have a radio interview scheduled. It will take place on Wednesday, May 15th at 9pm on Wide Open Radio After Dark. On your computer, go into  rippedradionetwork.com or the Tune in app on your smart phone; then search radio once you have the app downloaded.

Also scheduled for an interview on June 11th. Time and place to follow.

Thanks for listening to Why I Wrote FLIRTING WITH DISASTER and learn more about me.

Janet S. Kleinman, Author

The Literary Life: It's April, and Florida is getting hot! But to my ...

The Literary Life: It's April, and Florida is getting hot! But to my ...: It's April, and Florida is getting hot! But to my surprise I have been invited to talk about my recent novel,  FLIRTING WITH DISASTER, i...

It's April, and Florida is getting hot! But to my surprise I have been invited to talk about my recent novel,  FLIRTING WITH DISASTER, in May...one talk at a Cancer Care Chapter and another at a Community Center Seniors Group. so I go on plugging... and planning a summer vacation, maybe. What are you planning for the hot months? Write back on my e-mail (kleiwrite@bellsouth.net. Janet

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Have you read or evaluated FLIRTING WITH DISASTER by JANET S. KLEINMAN yet? The recent paperback is getting great reviews as did Amazon's e-book. How do I get the message to  more readers?

In this romantic thriller, a  Florida widow gets involved with an old boyfriend turned gambler, an exiled politico who returns to his Caribbean country, and a retired senator on a presidential mission as their lives cross in the chaos of earthquake devastated Haiti.

The Sun Sentinel cited Janet Kleinman's novel as...a love story of a woman rediscovering herself while helping with the recovery of earthquake ravaged Haiti.

ENJOY THE READ!

A Sweet Pesach to all my friends and readers... including those who celebrate Easter...

Hope you enjoyed FLIRTING WITH DISASTER. LET ME KNOW.

JANET S. KLEINMAN, AUTHOR
Available from Amazon in paperback or as an e-book
...or e-mail me at kleiwrite@bellsouth.net.

Books-A-Million has FLIRTING WITH DISASTER by Janet S. Kleinman in stock. I'm so pleased.

Hi! I've met an author Josh Truxton who writes Florida based detective stories. They're good! Go to Josh'swritingroom.com. Also, don't forget my novel, FLIRTING WITH DISASTER. Feedback, please. Janet S. Kleinman.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year  to all my readers and to-be readers of FLIRTING WITH DISASTER by Janet S, Kleinman.

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