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I Laughed, I Cried, I Was Horrified: Two Funny Reads

Hello Molly! is a one sitting read that brings tears of joy and sadness. Molly reveals moments of her unconventional upbringing by her single dad, recognizing all that she missed. She also recalls her crazy journey toward an incredible career, the hysterical characters she created, her many genius SNL skits…

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 20, 2022

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BookTrib Giveaway: A Story of Perseverance, Hope and Philanthropy

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BookTribFebruary 3, 2022

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Karin Freeland is Going to Be Your New Author-Best-Friend

The Ins and Outs of My Vagina: A Penetrating Memoir (Gmk Writing and Editing, Inc) by Karin Freeland could be the poster-child for an updated catchphrase, “don’t judge a book by its title.” That's because this memoir goes far deeper than you’d imagine. Oh no, is everything going to be…

Judy MorenoSeptember 27, 2021

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Dr. C. Errol Ball on Rising Above Trauma and Regaining a Meaningful Life

C. Errol Ball suffered immensely in his youth. Out of this pain was born a lifestyle that didn’t serve him well at all; he engaged in activities that he didn’t personally believe in and barely even knew why. Basically, he was lost. Something had to change, and thankfully, it did,…

BookTribJuly 26, 2021

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Years Later, Maya M. Thomas is Still “Coping With Adoption” While Paying it Forward

Maya M. Thomas faced a tremendously heartbreaking and difficult situation at the vulnerable age of sixteen, and her battle is long from won. She was a pregnant teenager with a quintessentially disapproving family steeped in religious and social concerns about what this meant for not only her, but for them…

BookTribJune 14, 2021

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The Making of a Southern Gothic Writer

Editors’ note: Alexandrea Weis is the author of dozens of novels that span the genres of mystery, suspense, thrillers, horror, crime fiction and romance, including the St. Benedict and Magnus Blackwell series. Her forthcoming YA thriller, Have You Seen Me? (Vesuvian Books, August 3, 2021) was recently named one of…

Alexandrea WeisJune 2, 2021

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Even More Wisdom From Spiritual Psychologist and Author Donna Bond

It probably isn’t an exaggeration to state that we have all, at some point in our lives, felt lost, inauthentic, and adrift in a sea of uncertainty. Confidence is key, self-esteem is the goal, and “just be yourself!” is all well and good but often seems infinitely out of reach.…

BookTribJune 7, 2021

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Carolyn CJ Jones Forges a Path to Forgiveness

Carolyn CJ Jones had a bumpy ride to get to where she is today, but she’s somehow managed to find grace and gratitude for every step along the way. Though it was difficult to take the first step, her journey has now spanned decades and spawned dedication, determination and the…

BookTribJune 7, 2021

Author Spotlight Better Self Nonfiction

Herman J. Williams On Life After Death

Herman J. Williams went to hell and back. No, literally. Seriously. The author of Clear!: Living the Life You Didn’t Dream Of (Atkins & Greenspan Writing) had everything under control. He was happy, healthy, and headed for a successful career as an orthopedic surgeon, the societal fast-track to security and…

BookTribMay 4, 2021

Author Spotlight Nonfiction

Dr. Rita Ali Proclaims Innocence and Perseverance

Dr. Rita Ali was a respected Philadelphian until, in 2004, she was accused of fraud and related offenses. Supposedly, she had funneled thousands of dollars in public funds through a partnership with the Community College of Philadelphia that strategized to profit off of promised, but fake, adult education classes. In…

BookTribApril 26, 2021

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Dr. Rita Ali

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BookTrib-Rita-Ali-Thumbnail.jpg Dr. Rita Ali Biographical Nonfiction, Memoir Multitalented business professional and now author of Triple Jeopardy: Three Strikes But Not Out. Dr. Rita (AKA) Faridah Ali was born and reared in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She’s had a successful career in public relations as a columnist and media producer. Her unique credentials…

Judy MorenoApril 7, 2021

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Amy Herrig Talks Transformations in “No More Dodging Bullets”

“When we feel like all is lost, if we dig deep and look for a better way, we can find a greater strength and better version of ourselves than we ever knew before.” That’s what Amy Herrig did. After overcoming a heroin addiction as a teenager, she faced an entirely…

Judy MorenoFebruary 22, 2021

Author Spotlight

Amy Karl on Writing Her Memoir, Kundalini Yoga and Learning to Trust Your Journey

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/booktrib_AmyKarl_spotlight2.jpg Trust your journey. That’s what Amy Karl had to do on her wild ride trying to make it as an actress in Hollywood, as documented in her entertaining and readable memoir, He Put My Buddha in the Freezer (read our full review here). That’s also the advice she would…

BookTribOctober 26, 2020

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Andrew Milburn On His Unusual Path to the Marines and Writing His Memoir

Marines, with their ritual, tradition, obedience and hierarchy, thrive in a profession that most Americans would tend to avoid. “It is the camaraderie engendered by shared hardship for a common cause that helps offset the trauma of combat, ” writes Andrew Milburn in When the Tempest Gathers (Pen and Sword…

BookTribApril 20, 2020

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5 Questions for Margo T Krasne in Touching Romp Through NYC

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/I-Was-There-All-Along-Margo-Krasne-550x465.jpg Margo T. Krasne, a young actress wannabe, had been invited by a friend to see the new Elaine May and Mike Nichols Broadway show. They had great seats. Nichols seemed to notice their raucous laughs during the performance and at the curtain motioned them to come backstage. Next thing…

Jim AlkonNovember 4, 2019

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Charita Cole Brown

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018-03-11-13.03.15-1-300x300.jpg Charita Cole Brown Memoir Powerful account of “defying the verdict” and living a fulfilling life with severe bipolar disorder. Charita Cole Brown was diagnosed with a severe form of bipolar disorder while finishing her final semester as an English major at Wesleyan University in 1982. Doctors predicted she would…

BookTribFebruary 22, 2019

I Laughed, I Cried, I Was Horrified: Two Funny Reads

BookTrib Giveaway: A Story of Perseverance, Hope and Philanthropy

Karin Freeland is Going to Be Your New Author-Best-Friend

Dr. C. Errol Ball on Rising Above Trauma and Regaining a Meaningful Life

Years Later, Maya M. Thomas is Still “Coping With Adoption” While Paying it Forward

The Making of a Southern Gothic Writer

Even More Wisdom From Spiritual Psychologist and Author Donna Bond

Carolyn CJ Jones Forges a Path to Forgiveness

Herman J. Williams On Life After Death

Dr. Rita Ali Proclaims Innocence and Perseverance

Dr. Rita Ali

Amy Herrig Talks Transformations in “No More Dodging Bullets”

Amy Karl on Writing Her Memoir, Kundalini Yoga and Learning to Trust Your Journey

Andrew Milburn On His Unusual Path to the Marines and Writing His Memoir

5 Questions for Margo T Krasne in Touching Romp Through NYC

Charita Cole Brown

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