Books & Reviews
Ten Stories
You Should Read Before They Become Movies
Who doesn’t like a good short story? I know I do. So, in a dramatic change of pace–and for a time having zero ideas for a new novel——I turned my hand to writing short stories. There is no collective theme to the stories in this book–each must stand on its own. It’s the kind of book one can dive into any story and find a different emotional response. As I wrote Ten Stories, I’d find myself choked up over one and then laugh out loud while working on another. “The Big Kiss,” for example borders on science fiction as it imagines a rather bizarre relationship between a lady and her financial windfall. In “A Pick-up At Rosetta’s” a man claims he is a paid assassin. To be perfectly candid, it’s the sort of book that one reads and then puts in an extra bedroom for a guest to enjoy or, dare I say it, with the reading material many of us keep in the bathroom.
As for a transfer to the big or small screen? It could happen. Dozens of fine films have been made from short stories. I’m just waiting for a producer to call.
It could happen.
THE AUGUST STRANGERS
Mike and Mandy August appear to be the personification of happiness. From their first date, the joyous wedding, Mike’s increasingly successful career, and their two precocious children, their lives seem charmed. Now settled in the manicured landscapes of Westport, Connecticut, they enjoy their slice of the American Dream complete with a tennis court—and a large mortgage. But suddenly and without warning, the August’s perfect “snow globe” world is shattered by a long-buried and life-threatening family secret.
Saving his family falls to Mike—a task that takes him across America and introduces him to a cruel cast of characters and bazaar realities.
This medical thriller will keep you up nights as you try to figure out what powerful secret the Augusts have harbored and exactly why they are strangers.
Hitler Error: Some Diamonds Are Meant to be Forever.
In 1944 Nazi Germany’s dying embers, high-ranking officers execute a daring plan to steal diamonds. Decades later, retired Moe Green’s quest for truth spirals into chaos when a Holocaust survivor’s gift resurfaces online, triggering a cascade of bloodshed.
From Florida’s tranquillity to the pulse of New York and the secrets of London, Israel, and France, Moe’s son, Jake, is thrust into a race against a remorseless assassin and a hidden ex-Nazi general. With an enigmatic Israeli spy at his side, they navigate a dangerous maze of history and deception, unearthing a web of shadows that refuse to fade.
A Baby To Die For
Ellen and Tuck Handler decide to have a baby. Slowly they are drawn into the brutal realm of black-market adoptions where a cutthroat lawyer, a New York City detective, and a vengeful sister collide with intricate plotting, the story unfolds with gut-wrenching surprises, culminating in a fitting conclusion that lives up to the book’s title. This gripping thriller fearlessly tackles weighty societal concerns, drawing parallels to the exposé and advocacy novels that have historically shed light on profound injustices. In a landscape where evil exploits the human imperative for family, this novel is a potent reminder of the
duplicity, anguish, and heartbreak that can feed off that overpowering desire. This thriller offers a thought-provoking story that both captivates, enlightens and entertains.
pimp my walker
It seems like every week another book comes out claiming to guide one through old age. They usually approach aging with sympathy, understanding and sobriety. This is not one of those books. On the contrary, Pimp My Walker accepts aging with the solemnity of a whoopee cushion and the seriousness of a banana peel just waiting to be slipped on. Pimp My Walker is the kind of book that one dips into randomly. Each page is a Haiku poem or a cartoon that will bring a
knowing laugh. And when you’re finished, your dog-eared copy will likely wind up
on the nightstand in your guest room or–– dare I say it––in that little pile of books
most of us keep stacked in the bathroom. Slosberg maintains that old age really sucks. But you’d be amazed at how healing a good laugh can be. Pimp My Walker is the perfect gag gift for anyone of any age––as long as they have a sense of humor.