On Sunday, June 12, I participated in Books NJ, a celebration of books and the readers who love them by bringing together over 100 NJ authors. The event was a huge success, which included the awarding of a Lifetime Achievement award to the world-renowned author, Mary Higgins Clark.  I had the privilege of meeting Ms. [...]

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On June 12, RAIN or SHINE, the Paramus Public Library is hosting “Books NJ”– a celebration of books and the readers who love them by bringing together over 100 NJ authors. Throughout the day, Books NJ will offer attendees the opportunity to meet the many talented NJ authors and join them in panel discussions about [...]

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On Saturday, May 21, I returned to my childhood library, the Sayreville Public Library, to participate in a “Meet the Author” event to discuss “Wise Words & Witty Expressions.”  This event was especially meaningful for me as I never could have imagined as a student that one day I would return to my childhood library [...]

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On Saturday, May 14 Rhonda Mallek of “The Fine Grind” invited me to do a book signing at her coffee shop in Little Falls, NJ. Rhonda’s coffee shop was rated the number one coffee shop in NJ in 2010.  While I was there I had the chance to taste her cappuccino, which was wonderful and  [...]

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On Friday, March 4, I was invited to do a book signing at Booktowne in Manasquan, NJ. During the winter season each Friday evening Booktowne hosts a wine and cheese event.  I was thrilled to be part of this program where I had the opportunity to meet the wonderful and warm people of Manasquan where [...]

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On December 13, the Vito Mazza Salon in my hometown of Woodbridge, New Jersey invited me to be part of their holiday shopping event.  I had the opportunity to meet many of their wonderful clients and sign books that were either personal purchases or gifts for family and friends. I would like to thank the [...]

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I am pleased to share the article titled “Author Shares Irish Wit and Wisdom in Westwood” and pictures Patch.com took at my book signing at Irish Eyes in Westwood, NJ on December 4. The article interviewed me, my mother and Gene Callaghan, owner of Irish Eyes.  This was my mother’s first press interview and she [...]

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I would like to share some photos from my December 4 book signing at Irish Eyes in Westwood, NJ.  My mother joined me at this event and we had a great day meeting the many wonderful people of Westwood as well as shopping in the store.  Gene and Tara Callaghan are the shop owners and [...]

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Renee’ Gatz was invited to be a guest speaker at the Irish Business Association’s monthly member meeting on November 16 where she talked about her book Wise Words & Witty Expressions and the power of Irish wisdom.  Renee’ was greatly warmly by her hosts who also purchased copies of her book for themselves and as [...]

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I am pleased to announce that the Barron Arts Center’s Dr. Stephen Kaplan Taste of the Arts Lecture Series I participated in on October 20 in Woodbridge, NJ was a great success. Those who attended the lecture encouraged me with their engaging questions and well wishes. I enjoyed sharing details about my book and my [...]

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