Talia Tells Tales--Late Summer 2021

 

Many of us are breathing a bit easier....

Not back in Paris yet.... The battle is far from over, yet compared with the previous months of total isolation, many of us have been picking up the pieces--hopefully with extra precautions.... We see friends and dine out; some step back into deserted offices and gyms; we hug our children and cousins; we schedule medical check-ups--and greet neighbors with a smile. But as many of my friends and readers tell me, most have gained a new perspective with shifting priorities and interests. But one thing remains constant: Books are here to stay!

Celebrate with me the second anniversary of THE THIRD DAUGHTER:

September marks the second anniversary of the novel's launch, and since then THE THIRD DAUGHTER has garnered thousands of rave reviews, The Jewish Book Council Award seal--and invitations for me to present at over 320 events (mostly on Zoom). I've received many emails from readers who would have liked to hear my talks, but do not belong to any of the clubs or communities that have scheduled me. Therefore, I will be giving an anniversary Zoom talk and open Q&A to respond to your questions and to share insights about the novel, from its historical background to the creative process of shaping research into a compelling novel--and the anti sex-trafficking activism the book has inspired.

Please join me for an open Zoom chat on Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 PM (ET). Please click to register How cool is this?

A-Word-A-Day calendar has selected to quote from my novel, HOTEL MOSCOW, when introducing its subscribers to the phrase "golden parachute." I thought it was super cool....

My next novel? In progress....

Yes, I've been working on another novel for a few years, since the idea for a historical Jewish novel set in France hit me in 2017 while I was still writing THE THIRD DAUGHTER. I ended up conducting 20 interviews in Israel, the US, and France--including four trips to France within three pre-pandemic years. The novel, titled THE BOY WITH THE STAR TATTOO, has found its groove, but I must return to France (perhaps October?) to tie up many physical details. In the meantime, I enjoy editing it on the beach. The novel covers two separate events in Normandy and the Loire Valley. (No publishing date yet before 2023.)

September milestones in women's history:

2019 pre-COVID meeting at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. September 14, 1964 – Helen Keller receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom September 20, 1973 – Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs in the battle of the sexes tennis match September 25, 1981 – Sandra Day O’Connor is sworn in as the first woman U.S. Supreme Court Justice

Some of my novels tell unique stories of women's history: JERUSALEM MAIDEN (lives of Jewish women in traditional Jerusalem, entrusted with the impossible mission of saving world Jewry), HOTEL MOSCOW (the trials and challenges for Russian women during transition from communism), and THE THIRD DAUGHTER (exposing our most painful chapter of legal sex trafficking).

Some in-person events resume, but also a new hybrid format! Since the start of the pandemic, I've presented 300 Zoom talks!

Some groups are moving into in-person gatherings, but enjoy a long-distance author talk. Members get together, but the author is projected via Zoom! Dispersed communities that could not previously afford to fly authors across the country (or authors' time did not permit such trips) are continuing their programming via Zoom.

If you're considering an outreach program for your membership, please contact my event coordinator, Helaine Denenberg, at MecoxHudson@gmail.com or (617)329-5651 for our flyer of speaking topics.

NOTE: Audible promotion on Labor Day weekend for the THE THIRD DAUGHTER! Watch out for a Labor Day promotion, under "Easy Listening," at Audible.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and support! Forward to a Friend

Each week I receive heart-warming emails from readers. There is no greater pleasure for an author than to share her work with an appreciative audience. Thousands of readers post reviews. Here's one of over 3,000 on GoodReads.com: "I enjoyed every minute of this book! Talia is an outstanding writer. Her writing flows and captivates the reader. The characters are well developed and will evoke either deep affection or enmity. Talia is a master at her craft. Read this book for enjoyment and a little-known history that needs to be told." I am looking forward to a promising Fall 2021--and to connecting with you through the spoken and written word, a gift that nothing can snatch away from us! Wishing my Jewish readers and friends a happy and healthy New Year! Talia www.TaliaCarner.com AuthorTalia@aol.com 

P.S. A reminder to post reviews as your gift to any author who's given you hours of engagement. (Here are the links to post reviews for THE THIRD DAUGHTER on Amazon and GoodReads.) P.P.S. If you have not yet read THE THIRD DAUGHTER, please check out the first chapter on my website. I encourage you to support your local indie store, but it is also available on B&N, Amazon, and iTunes--as well as in LARGE PRINT!