Renee’ Gatz will be interviewed on BlogTalkRadio’s “Authors Articulating wth Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on Tuesday, September 7 at 10:00 ET.

Jo-Anne will be asking Renee’ what prompted her to write “Wise Words & Witty Expressions,” how big a part of her life experience is involved in the content of her book and what is the best part of being a first-time author to name a few topics.  There will be time to call in and ask questions or ask questions in the chat room. 

To listen to the interview and call in with questions, click here for details. Look forward to speaking with you!

Wise Words & Witty Expressions Celebrates its First Anniversary

Can you believe that on September 27 Wise Words & Witty Expressions will celebrate its first anniversary.  What an incredible year it has been. 

I remember returning from my vacation to Italy and learning that my first books were shipped. What an amazing feeling to hold your book in your hands for the first time. I thought to myself, this is really happening, all that hard work produced a beautiful book. I was over the moon and so was my mother, who was with me when we both held the book for the first time.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize my mother for agreeing to come out of retirement for no pay to help me at book signings, drive sales, manage my inventory, shipping, sales receipts and for being a great listener. Thanks Mom! It has been such a joy to work with you on this project!    

I would also like to thank all of you for your support, kind notes, encouraging words and for faithfully reading my newsletter each month.  I really look forward to writing it so I can share with you the progress my book is making.  I am constantly amazed at the new opportunities that present themselves and the new people I get to meet while getting the word out about my book.  Having an audience to share your success with just makes it all the more special.  Thank you!

Here’s to looking forward to another successful year for Wise Words & Witty Expressions!

The Month in Review

Well, I thought for sure August would be a very slow month, but once again, I was pleasantly surprised.
 
The Irish American Cultural Institute (IACI) asked me to be a guest writer for their monthly member newsletter.  I published my first article in August. I am truly looking forward sharing with the IACI the power of Irish wisdom imparted on me by my family.
 
I am thrilled to be making a small contribution to the success of an organization devoted to the contributions made by Irish Americans.  I am sure my late grandmother would be very proud.

The IACI was founded in 1962 and is the leading Irish American cultural organization. The IACI is a federally recognized 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit national organization devoted to promoting an intelligent appreciation of Ireland and the role and contributions of the Irish in America. The IACI is strictly apolitical and nonsectarian, and is the only Irish American organization that has as its patron, The President of Ireland.

The Irish Echo’s, August 4-10 newspaper edition published an article titled, “Some Summer Reading” where they made some suggestions for books to read this summer.  I am very pleased to announce that Wise Words & Witty Expressions was included in their summer reading list.

The Irish Echo is the largest circulated Irish American weekly newspaper with a 50-state subscription base, was founded in 1928 and is a national tabloid found on newsstands in major American cities every Wednesday.

Upcoming Events

The month of September is going be busy with the following events where I will be discussing Wise Words & Witty Expressions. If you are in the area, please mark your calendar and plan to attend.  If you can’t attend, I will be sharing pictures from the events in my next newsletter.

September 7
10:00 p.m. ET
www.blogtalkradio.com
Authors Articulating with Jo-Anne Vandermeulen
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/prempromotions

September 18
Irish Festival
Heritage Tent
381 Sea Girt Avenue
Sea Girt, NJ  08750
http://www.njshoreirishfestival.com

September 20
6:30 p.m.
Jersey City Free Public Library
678 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ  07306
http://www.jclibrary.org/

September 25
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Long Branch Free Public Library
328 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ  07740
http://www.lmxac.org/longbranch/

Don’t Forget to Share with Me Your Favorite Wise Words & Witty Expressions

Wise Words & Witty Expressions represents the expressions I heard growing up.  I would love to hear from you and learn the “Wise Words & Witty Expressions” you remember to help you navigate your way through life’s ups and downs.
 
Maybe your expressions represent the geographic region of the United States you live in or maybe they are reflective of your ancestry or maybe they are just wise words.
 
I would love to collect enough expressions from my readers to write a second edition of “Wise Words & Witty Expressions.”  Perhaps you will even see your expression in my next book!
 
Click here to share your wise words and witty expressions.

I am pleased to announce that I will be a guest author for the Irish American Cultural Institute’s (IACI) monthly newsletter. I am truly looking forward sharing with the IACI the power of Irish wisdom imparted on me by my family.

The IACI was founded in 1962 and is the leading Irish American cultural organization. The IACI is a federally recognized 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit national organization devoted to promoting an intelligent appreciation of Ireland and the role and contributions of the Irish in America. The IACI is strictly apolitical and nonsectarian, and is the only Irish American organization that has as its patron, The President of Ireland.

I am thrilled to be making a small contribution to the success of an organization devoted to the contributions made by Irish Americans.  I am sure my late grandmother would be very proud.

Click here to learn more about the Irish American Cultural Institute.

Irish Echo is the largest circulated Irish American weekly newspaper with a 50-state subscription base, was founded in 1928 and is a national tabloid found on newsstands in major American cities every Wednesday.

In their August 4-10 newspaper edition, Irish Echo published an article titled, “Some Summer Reading” where they made some suggestions for books to read this summer.  I am very pleased to announce that “Wise Words & Witty Expressions” was included in their summer reading list.

The Month in Review
 
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer.  I certainly have been.  In fact, I have been far busier this past July than I had imaged I would be.  I had some very exciting events and book news.  On July 16, I participated in the Edison, NJ Barnes & Noble local author book signing, which was a huge success for all the authors attending.  There is an incredible amount of talent in New Jersey and it was certainly on display that evening.  Click here to see pictures from the event.
 
On July 22, Lillian Cauldwell of Passionate Internet Voices Radio interviewed me regarding “Wise Words & Witty Expressions” and we discussed the power of expression, how my book was created and some of Lillian and my favorite expressions.  Click here to listen to a replay of the interview.
 
On July 13, Cathy B. Stucker of Selling Books interviewed me about “Wise Words & Witty Expressions.”  In the interview, Cathy asked among other questions:

• What inspired you to write your book?
• Did you learn anything from writing this book? What?
• What is the best advice you could give other writers about writing or publishing?

Click here to read the full interview.
 
I am also pleased to announce that the Irish Centre in Spring Lake, NJ is now carrying “Wise Words & Witty Expressions.”  The Irish Centre is a cozy boutique in quaint Spring Lake, New Jersey and an on-line secure store at NJirish.com. Whether you choose to stop in and visit with Irish Centre while strolling down the picturesque main street of their lovely seaside resort community or order from them while cruising the Internet, their staff members have many years of experience with the Irish Centre and are well informed on all things Irish.  Click here to visit the Irish Centre’s website.
 
Upcoming Events
 
The month of September is going be busy with the following events where I will be discussing “Wise Words & Witty Expressions.”   If you are in the area, please mark your calendar and plan to attend.
 
September 18
Irish Festival
Heritage Tent
381 Sea Girt Avenue
Sea Girt, NJ  08750
http://www.njshoreirishfestival.com
 
September 20
6:30 p.m.
Jersey City Free Public Library
678 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ  07306
http://www.jclibrary.org/

September 25
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Long Branch Free Public Library
328 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ  07740
http://www.lmxac.org/longbranch/

Don’t Forget to Share with Me Your Favorite “Wise Words & Witty Expressions”  
“Wise Words & Witty Expressions” represents the expressions I heard growing up.  I would love to hear from you and learn the “Wise Words & Witty Expressions” you remember to help you navigate your way through life’s ups and downs.
 
Maybe your expressions represent the geographic region of the United States you live in or maybe they are reflective of your ancestry or maybe they are just wise words.
 
I would love to collect enough expressions from my readers to write a second edition of “Wise Words & Witty Expressions.”  Perhaps you will even see your expression in my next book!
 
Click here to share your wise words and witty expressions.

Click here

Lillian Cauldwell and Renee discuss the power of expression, how the book was created and some of their favorite expressions. Please be sure your volume is turned up.

The evening was a wonderful success thanks to the efforts of Bryan Johnson who is the event coordinator at the Edison Barnes & Noble.  Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the event I had a fantastic time.

On July 13, Cathy B. Stucker of Selling Books interviewed Renee’ Gatz about her recently published book “Wise Words & Witty Expressions.”  In the interview, Cathy asked among other questions:

• What inspired you to write your book?
• Did you learn anything from writing this book? What?
• What is the best advice you could give other writers about writing or publishing?

You are invited to click here to read the interview and learn more about Selling Books, which is a place of resources and information for authors, self-publishers, independent publishers and others interested in writing, publishing and selling books and ebooks.

Small minds with little to do

Don’t let the gossip of others or their thoughtless comments have a negative effect on you. 

Remember if they were so bright and talented, they would be spending their time on far more important things than finding ways to build themselves up by taking someone else down.  These are the qualities of someone with limited intellect and therefore fill their time up with petty behavior because they don’t know any better.

They are deserving of your pity.  Be brave and strong and ignore them so you can move on and do the great things you are meant to do.

Click here to preview pages of “Wise Words & Witty Expressions” from Google Books.