Fun literary events:
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| Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria |
The
summer’s most star-studded literary event in the USA must be the East Hampton (NY) Authors’Night. Once
again I was honored to be selected among the 100 invited authors to autograph
my books. The reception—catered by the best wines and food offerings of the
east end of Long Island—was swarmed by a couple of thousands visitors
circulating among the celebrity authors and visitors.
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| Nelson DeMille, who's become a friend |
Nelson
DeMille, bestselling suspense author, was also honored at a private dinner
following the reception, sharing the honor with Dick Cavett. To my surprise and
delight, when DeMille rose to speak, he introduced me and talked about HOTEL
MOSCOW! (His prior written endorsement is posted on the front cover of the book.)
Book groups are
selecting HOTEL MOSCOW
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| Recording a video for Sutter Home book club |
Is it the end of August already?
When it came out of the gate, HOTEL MOSCOW was recommended by Reading GroupChoices directory (print and digital) as a book club discussion choice.
Indeed, the first group to Skype
with me will so this week. Quite a few others have informed me that they are
gearing up for a lively, thought-provoking discussion because the novel’s
themes are so varied. (Many book groups simply do not realize that I am
available for a phone or Skype participation, so please pass the word.)
A reminder: What is
HOTEL MOSCOW about?
Set in Moscow in 1993 during the uprising of the
Russian parliament against Yeltsin, the novel is both the story of the valiant
Russians going through transition after the fall of Communism and the personal
journey of a visiting American woman who teaches the sorely needed business to
women. She becomes embroiled in investigating the mafia that controls their
ventures, but soon must come to terms with her parents' legacy and her own
personal secret that might compromise her future.
HOTEL
MOSCOW is an eye-opening portrait of post-communist Russia and a profound exploration
of faith, friendship, and heritage.
Soviet life—before
and after communism:
How much has Russia
A diversion from book
tour:
I must share with you my experience
of taking time off from writing and public speaking to fly to Berlin to attend the historical event of the
European Maccabi Games. This was the largest gathering of Jews in that city
since Hitler’s days, and the show of Jewish power and pride took on a
special dimension at the opening ceremony in the arena adjacent to the stadium
where he had once banned Jews from participating. You may read more about the
event here.
A complaint lodged to
Amazon:
Rather than be redundant by posting another rave review of HOTEL
MOSCOW, I'd like to share with you a fun "complaint":
"Dear
Amazon.com;
I'm writing to complain about Talia Carner's last book.
My husband is riveted to Hotel Moscow, and I cannot get him to come and play with me. In truth I did the same thing to him last month when he could hardly get me out of the bed in the morning because I had read the book half the night.
This is almost never happened with the same book between us. But at least I don't have to cook, wash, or comb my hair until he finishes.
--- Page-turner widow"
What’s next?
I hope you will all become “page-turner widows and
widowers.” If you haven’t yet done so, please get your copy of the book in
paperback or digital format by clicking here.
Thank you again, for making the launch of HOTEL MOSCOW a
success. Please come and hear me in any of my dozens of speaking events coming
up in NY, CT, NJ, MA, PA, FL and MI.
P.S. If you have missed my previous monthly newsletter (and
the interesting photos,) please check them out on my blog, Talia Tells Tales.
P.P.S. If you’ve read HOTEL MOSCOW, may I ask that you post
a comment on Amazon (and/or GoodReads) in the form of a review?
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