Award Winning Author Bobbie Bennett Announces Bestseller Status For Her Latest Book, Widowhood, The Next Chapter: I'm Still Here - Now What?

Bennett’s ability to balance moments of humor with profound observations can keep readers oscillating between tears and laughter, creating an emotional rollercoaster that captivates from start to finish.

Bobbie Bennett has announced that the ebook version of her latest book has achieved bestseller status.

In 'Widowhood: The Next Chapter, I'm Still Here - Now What?' Bobbie Bennett embarks on a transformative journey that resonates deeply with anyone who has faced the complexities of loss. This poignant memoir is not just a personal account of widowhood, but a powerful exploration of resilience, renewal, and the profound changes that follow the death of a partner.

Her narrative is beautifully crafted, drawing readers into the author's emotional landscape with honesty and vulnerability. Every chapter feels like a heart-to-heart conversation. What sets this book apart is its unwavering focus on growth and renewal. Instead of dwelling solely on loss, the author illustrates how widowhood can be a catalyst for self-discovery, change, and fulfillment. She offers practical wisdom and step-by-step guidance, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives and encouraging them to embrace change. She provides a fresh and utterly unique perspective, making it clear that endings can lead to new beginnings.

Bennett’s ability to balance moments of humor with profound observations can keep readers oscillating between tears and laughter, creating an emotional rollercoaster that captivates from start to finish. In short, it’s an inspiring guidebook for anyone grappling with the uncertainties that come with loss, making it a meaningful read for those facing similar challenges. It serves as a reminder that we are never truly finished and that new chapters are always possible.

The personal narrative begins in the dark world of organized crime, where the author’s first husband brings a sense of danger into their lives. Dinner guests are asked to check their firearms at the door. She then stepped into an unexpected relationship with a younger man whose charm proved timeless, even if his ID was still getting double-checked.

Through three marriages, two funerals, and one divorce, she discovers that love comes in the most unexpected forms, including a methodical engineer who fell head-over-heels for a free-spirited former go-go dancer.

Bobbie has rebooted her life from places most people wouldn’t dare enter, making her perspective not just credible, but hard-earned. More than a love story, it’s a survival guide for life’s most unpredictable chapters. She believes if you can’t be a good example, you might as well be a colorful one. Her stories offer humor, heart, and the kind of wisdom you only earn the hard way.

"You're still here. That means your story isn't over, it's just taking a turn you didn't plan for. And that's okay," Bobbie said.

Bobbie Bennett is available for media interviews and can be reached at bobbie@bobbiebennett.com. 'Widowhood, The Next Chapter: I'm Still Here - Now What?' is available on Amazon in softcover and e-book at https://www.amazon.com/Widowhood-Next-Chapter-Still-Here/dp/B0FLVTB7FM. More information is available at her website at https://bobbiebennett.com.

About Bobbie Bennett:

Born in 1946 in Chicago, Bobbie's formative years were shaped by the rural landscape of West Union, Illinois, where she and her younger brother were raised by their grandparents following their parents' divorce. This humble upbringing instilled in her a deep sense of resilience and a keen appreciation for the simple pleasures of life.

In her teenage years, Bobbie returned to Chicago. Her passion for dancing led her to become a GoGo dancer, a role that allowed her to express her creativity and talent. By 1971, she had moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, with her first husband, marking the beginning of a series of life experiences that would shape her into a resilient and colorful individual. Over the years, she has navigated through three marriages, two deaths, and one divorce, each experience contributing to her philosophy of perseverance and humor.

Bobbie's diverse talents and interests have led her to various endeavors, including writing, acting, and comedy. She is the editor of the monthly newsletter for Beaver Valley Estates, a position that earned her national recognition from the National Federation of Press Women in 2024. Her performances in community theater and appearances in local television commercials have showcased her versatility and charm. However, her most cherished role is that of a grandmother, where she creates memorable "Grandma's Day" outings for each grandchild, capturing these moments in annual yearbooks. Through her journey, Bobbie has mastered the art of transforming everyday moments into unforgettable stories, living by her philosophy of collecting experiences over regrets and finding humor in life's challenges.

Contact:

Bobbie Bennett
bobbie@bobbiebennett.com
https://bobbiebennett.com

 

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Award Winning Author Bobbie Bennett Announces No Charge Giveaway Of Her Latest Book, Widowhood, The Next Chapter: I'm Still Here - Now What?

The e-book version of her candid memoir will be available at no charge September 8 through September 9, 2025.

Many books on widowhood focus on the depths of pain, loss, and regret, exploring the emotional turmoil that follows losing a loved one. Bobbie Bennett takes a different approach. In her latest book, she infuses the subject with humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom that goes beyond the ordinary. Bennett's unique perspective provides readers a fresh and uplifting view on a challenging life experience, proving that even in the face of profound loss, there is room for laughter, love, and personal growth. The e-book version of 'Widowhood: The Next Chapter' will be available at no charge September 8 and September 9, 2025, at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Widowhood-Next-Chapter-Still-Here/dp/B0FLVTB7FM.

The personal narrative begins in the dark world of organized crime, where the author’s first husband brings a sense of danger into their lives. Dinner guests are asked to check their firearms at the door. She then stepped into an unexpected relationship with a younger man whose charm proved timeless, even if his ID was still getting doublechecked.

Through three marriages, two funerals, and one divorce, she discovers that love comes in the most unexpected forms, including a methodical engineer who fell head-over-heels for a free-spirited former go-go dancer.

This raw, candid memoir transforms heartbreak into hope, offering both laughter and practical wisdom for anyone rebuilding after loss. But make no mistake, these aren’t your typical fresh starts. Bobbie has rebooted her life from places most people wouldn’t dare enter, making her perspective not just credible, but hard-earned. More than a love story, it’s a survival guide for life’s most unpredictable chapters. She believes if you can’t be a good example, you might as well be a colorful one. Her stories offer humor, heart, and the kind of wisdom you only earn the hard way.

"I wrote this book because I believe that life's most devastating losses can transform into powerful new beginnings, and starting over isn't just surviving; it's where your best chapter begins," Bennett stated. "Readers will discover how to collect meaningful experiences rather than dwelling on regrets, find laughter even when everything seems to go wrong, and navigate the practical realities of rebuilding with both wisdom and humor. This book offers hope and guidance for anyone ready to embrace the truth that widowhood, while challenging, can be the start of an unexpectedly fulfilling new adventure.”

Bobbie Bennett is available for media interviews and can be reached at bobbie@bobbiebennett.com. 'Widowhood, The Next Chapter: I'm Still Here, Now What?' is available on Amazon in softcover and e-book at https://www.amazon.com/Widowhood-Next-Chapter-Still-Here/dp/B0FLVTB7FM. More information is available at her website at https://bobbiebennett.com.

About Bobbie Bennett:

Born in 1946 in Chicago, Bobbie's formative years were shaped by the rural landscape of West Union, Illinois, where she and her younger brother were raised by their grandparents following their parents' divorce. This humble upbringing instilled in her a deep sense of resilience and a keen appreciation for the simple pleasures of life.

In her teenage years, Bobbie returned to Chicago. Her passion for dancing led her to become a GoGo dancer, a role that allowed her to express her creativity and talent. By 1971, she had moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, with her first husband, marking the beginning of a series of life experiences that would shape her into a resilient and colorful individual. Over the years, she has navigated through three marriages, two deaths, and one divorce, each experience contributing to her philosophy of perseverance and humor.

Bobbie's diverse talents and interests have led her to various endeavors, including writing, acting, and comedy. She is the editor of the monthly newsletter for Beaver Valley Estates, a position that earned her national recognition from the National Federation of Press Women in 2024. Her performances in community theater and appearances in local television commercials have showcased her versatility and charm. However, her most cherished role is that of a grandmother, where she creates memorable "Grandma's Day" outings for each grandchild, capturing these moments in annual yearbooks. Through her journey, Bobbie has mastered the art of transforming everyday moments into unforgettable stories, living by her philosophy of collecting experiences over regrets and finding humor in life's challenges.

Contact:

Bobbie Bennett
bobbie@bobbiebennett.com
https://bobbiebennett.com 

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Penny Orloff's One Woman Show, Songs And Stories From A Not-Quite-Kosher Life, Is Back On The Road

Penny Orloff's book, Jewish Thighs On Broadway, based on her own misadventures in Show Business, inspired this sidesplitting one-woman show performed all over the United States.

Bestselling author Penny Orloff recently announced that her one woman show, Songs And Stories From A Not Quite Kosher Life, is back on the road.

Orloff’s first one-woman show, inspired by her the novel, 'Jewish Thighs On Broadway,' played to standing ovations and critical acclaim, including sold-out houses and rave reviews for its premiere in the Seattle Fringe Theater Festival in March, 2000. The show toured the U.S. for a decade, including a successful off-Broadway run in 2005. The reviews were overwhelmingly positive:

"Penny Orloff… assured and excellent in every way." New York Times

"This funny, multi-faceted story of one woman’s journey through Showbiz entrances from its first word to the last." Seattle Fringe Review

"Ravishingly descriptive and continuously entertaining...incredible warmth, wit, charm... Brilliant!" Bellevue Post Intelligencer

"…a sweet and charming presence, narrating the story while acting an assortment of characters... her self-effacing humor is enjoyable and authentic. She sings in a soft, legit soprano …Penny Orloff is so darn likeable!" Broadway World

Her new solo show is bursting with heirloom melodies, stories of her Jewish immigrant family, and tales from her zany life in show business.

“As a Jewish woman, I’m Not Quite Kosher without marriage and children,” she says. “Still, I am the Keeper of the Lore. I am the only one left to remember the stories, to sing the songs.”

The show is available for small venues, house concerts, fundraisers, senior centers, and community events. A preview of the show is available at YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RanMdQxAwPY. Booking information is available at her website at https://PennyOrloff.com.

The ebook version of the underlying novel, 'Jewish Thighs on Broadway,' has achieved bestseller status in a number of categories: Comedy, Biographies of Comedians, Humorous Literary Fiction, and Theatre Biographies.

Orloff's novel is populated by an oddball immigrant family, on-again-off-again lovers, diets from Hell, and a Rogue's Gallery from the Showbiz underworld; and every scene has readers laughing out loud.

Abigail Paine, born Miriam Rosen, has been in love with Showbiz and the performing arts since childhood, perpetually fantasizing herself as the Little Trouper Who Finds Stardom and True Love by the end of the movie. After a hundred shows and a hundred one-night stands, love and fame still elude her, and she'd rather eat cyanide than face another audition. Complicating her search for the Busby Berkeley ending is her primitive alter-ego: The Beast. This creature can track, kill, dismember, and devour an entire cheesecake; and kick the stuffing out of smaller muggers on the sidewalks of New York. When Abigail finds love at long last, she is faced with an agonizing choice: Showbiz or The Guy. As she laments, “Breaking into this Business is like breaking into Fort Knox; breaking out, we're talking Alcatraz.”

Metropolitan Opera Leading Tenor Jacques Trussel called 'Jewish Thighs on Broadway', "Ravishingly descriptive and continuously entertaining... the best book I have ever read on this subject... incredible warmth, wit, charm... Brilliant!"

Theater Puget Sound’s review said, " . . . passionate. . . Wonderfully evocative language, lots of humor, tears where they belong...thoroughly enjoyable."

One Amazon reviewer wrote, "Fun book! I highly recommend it. Characters are bigger than life, and delightfully screwball. Everyone's Jewish family nightmare! Lots of laughs." Another stated, “No doubt the most fun I’ve had reading for many years. Read it and laugh!"

Penny Orloff is available for media interviews and can be reached at Penny@pennyorloff.com. 'Jewish Thighs On Broadway' is available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Thighs-Broadway-Misadventures-Trouper-ebook/dp/B0DTC15NGZ/ref=sr_1_1?. More information, including booking information for the show, is available at her website at https://pennyorloff.com.

About Penny Orloff:

Penny Orloff was a working actor/dancer in Los Angeles when a Juilliard scholarship took her to New York. She had featured roles on Broadway, working for such directors as Harold Prince and Joseph Papp, and sang more than 20 Principal Soprano roles for New York City Opera under Julius Rudel and Beverly Sills. In a 50-plus year career in the performing arts, Penny Orloff played major roles in classic musicals such as Fiddler On The Roof, Guys And Dolls, Camelot, and My Fair Lady. She starred as Aldonza in five different productions of Man of La Mancha, including an extensive tour throughout the United States. In 1981 she was featured in the first American production of Kurt Weill’s Silverlake, directed by the late, great Harold Prince at New York City Opera. With the success of that production, Harold Prince invited her as an original cast principal in his 1982 A Doll's Life, by legendary writing team Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Having outlived most of her early competition for film roles, since 2012 she has enjoyed acting in a range of interesting shorts, Indie, and feature films.

Contact:

Penny Orloff
Penny@pennyorloff.com
https://pennyorloff.com

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No Charge Giveaway For Hilarious Best Selling Show Business Ebook, Jewish Thighs On Broadway, Available April 14 At Amazon

Penny Orloff's book, based on her own misadventures in Show Business, inspired a sidesplitting one-woman show performed all over the United States.

Bestselling author Penny Orloff recently announced that her comedic novel, ‘Jewish Thighs on Broadway: Misadventures of a Little Trouper,’ will be available in ebook form at no charge April 14 at Amazon.

The ebook version of 'Jewish Thighs on Broadway' has achieved bestseller status in a number of categories: Comedy, Biographies of Comedians, Humorous Literary Fiction, and Theatre Biographies.

Orloff's novel is populated by an oddball immigrant family, on-again-off-again lovers, diets from Hell, and a Rogue's Gallery from the Showbiz underworld; and every scene has readers laughing out loud.

“Jewish Thighs is a quirky, funny, first-person story, based on slightly fictionalized true events–the names have been changed to protect the guilty!” Penny said. “Like The Devil Wears Prada, it’s a love-hate mixture of celebration and revenge, leveled at a very sparkly profession with a very dark underside.”

Abigail Paine, born Miriam Rosen, has been in love with Showbiz and the performing arts since childhood, perpetually fantasizing herself as the Little Trouper Who Finds Stardom and True Love by the end of the movie. After a hundred shows and a hundred one-night stands, love and fame still elude her, and she'd rather eat cyanide than face another audition. Complicating her search for the Busby Berkeley ending is her primitive alter-ego: The Beast. This creature can track, kill, dismember, and devour an entire cheesecake; and kick the stuffing out of smaller muggers on the sidewalks of New York. When Abigail finds love at long last, she is faced with an agonizing choice: Showbiz or The Guy. As she laments, “Breaking into this Business is like breaking into Fort Knox; breaking out, we're talking Alcatraz.”

Orloff’s one-woman show, inspired by the novel, played to standing ovations and critical acclaim, including sold-out houses and rave reviews for its premiere in the Seattle Fringe Theater Festival in March, 2000. The show toured the U.S. for a decade, including a successful off-Broadway run in 2005.

The ebook version of the novel will be available free of charge April 14, 2025, at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Thighs-Broadway-Misadventures-Trouper-ebook/dp/B0DTC15NGZ/ref=sr_1_1?.

Metropolitan Opera Leading Tenor Jacques Trussel called 'Jewish Thighs on Broadway', "Ravishingly descriptive and continuously entertaining... the best book I have ever read on this subject... incredible warmth, wit, charm... Brilliant!"

Theater Puget Sound’s review said, " . . . passionate. . . Wonderfully evocative language, lots of humor, tears where they belong...thoroughly enjoyable."

One Amazon reviewer wrote, "Fun book! I highly recommend it. Characters are bigger than life, and delightfully screwball. Everyone's Jewish family nightmare! Lots of laughs." Another stated, “No doubt the most fun I’ve had reading for many years. Read it and laugh!"

Penny Orloff is available for media interviews and can be reached at Penny@pennyorloff.com. More information is available at her website at https://pennyorloff.com.

About Penny Orloff:

Penny Orloff was a working actor/dancer in Los Angeles when a Juilliard scholarship took her to New York. She had featured roles on Broadway, working for such directors as Harold Prince and Joseph Papp, and sang more than 20 Principal Soprano roles for New York City Opera under Julius Rudel and Beverly Sills. In a 50-plus year career in the performing arts, Penny Orloff played major roles in classic musicals such as Fiddler On The Roof, Guys And Dolls, Camelot, and My Fair Lady. She starred as Aldonza in five different productions of Man of La Mancha, including an extensive tour throughout the United States. In 1981 she was featured in the first American production of Kurt Weill’s Silverlake, directed by the late, great Harold Prince at New York City Opera. With the success of that production, Harold Prince invited her as an original cast principal in his 1982 A Doll's Life, by legendary writing team Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Having outlived most of her early competition for film roles, since 2012 she has enjoyed acting in a range of interesting shorts, Indie, and feature films.

Contact:

Penny Orloff
Penny@pennyorloff.com
https://pennyorloff.com

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Bestselling Author Penny Orloff Announces Bestseller Status, No Charge Giveaway For Hilarious Show Business Ebook, Jewish Thighs On Broadway, Available February 26 Through February 27, 2025

Penny Orloff's book, based on her own misadventures in Show Business, inspired a sidesplitting one-woman show performed all over the United States.

Author Penny Orloff has announced that her bestselling comedic novel, ‘Jewish Thighs on Broadway: Misadventures of a Little Trouper,’ will be available in ebook form at no charge February 26 through February 27, 2025 at Amazon.

The ebook version of 'Jewish Thighs on Broadway' has achieved bestseller status in 3 categories: Comedy, Biographies of Comedians, and Humorous Literary Fiction, and Theatre Biographies.

Orloff's novel is populated by an oddball immigrant family, on-again-off-again lovers, diets from Hell, and a Rogue's Gallery from the Showbiz underworld; and every scene has readers laughing out loud.

Abigail Paine, born Miriam Rosen, has been in love with Showbiz and the performing arts since childhood, perpetually fantasizing herself as the Little Trouper Who Finds Stardom and True Love by the end of the movie. After a hundred shows and a hundred one-night stands, love and fame still elude her, and she'd rather eat cyanide than face another audition. Complicating her search for the Busby Berkeley ending is her primitive alter-ego: The Beast. This creature can track, kill, dismember, and devour an entire cheesecake; and kick the stuffing out of smaller muggers on the sidewalks of New York. When Abigail finds love at long last, she is faced with an agonizing choice: Showbiz or The Guy. As she laments, “Breaking into this Business is like breaking into Fort Knox; breaking out, we're talking Alcatraz.”

Orloff’s one-woman show, inspired by the novel, played to standing ovations and critical acclaim, including sold-out houses and rave reviews for its premiere in the Seattle Fringe Theater Festival in March, 2000. The show toured the U.S. for a decade, including a successful off-Broadway run in 2005.

The ebook version of the novel will be available free of charge February 26 and 27, 2025, at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Thighs-Broadway-Misadventures-Trouper-ebook/dp/B0DTC15NGZ/ref=sr_1_1?.

“Jewish Thighs is a quirky, funny, first-person story, based on slightly fictionalized true events involving famous people,” Penny said. “Like The Devil Wears Prada, it’s a love-hate mixture of celebration and revenge, leveled at a very sparkly profession with a very dark underside.”

Metropolitan Opera Leading Tenor Jacques Trussel called 'Jewish Thighs on Broadway', "Ravishingly descriptive and continuously entertaining... the best book I have ever read on this subject... incredible warmth, wit, charm... Brilliant!"

Theater Puget Sound’s review said, " . . . passionate. . . Wonderfully evocative language, lots of humor, tears where they belong...thoroughly enjoyable."

One Amazon reviewer wrote, "Fun book! I highly recommend it. Characters are bigger than life, and delightfully screwball. Everyone's Jewish family nightmare! Lots of laughs." Another stated, "Another stated, “No doubt the most fun I’ve had reading for many years. Read it and laugh!"

Penny Orloff is available for media interviews and can be reached at Penny@pennyorloff.com. More information is available at her website at https://pennyorloff.com.

About Penny Orloff:

Penny Orloff was a working actor/dancer in Los Angeles when a Juilliard scholarship took her to New York. She had featured roles on Broadway, working for such directors as Harold Prince and Joseph Papp, and sang more than 20 Principal Soprano roles for New York City Opera under Julius Rudel and Beverly Sills. In a 50-plus year career in the performing arts, Penny Orloff played major roles in classic musicals such as Fiddler On The Roof, Guys And Dolls, Camelot, and My Fair Lady. She starred as Aldonza in five different productions of Man of La Mancha, including an extensive tour throughout the United States. In 1981 she was featured in the first American production of Kurt Weill’s Silverlake, directed by the late, great Harold Prince at New York City Opera. With the success of that production, Harold Prince invited her as an original cast principal in his 1982 A Doll's Life, by legendary writing team Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Having outlived most of her early competition for film roles, since 2012 she has enjoyed acting in a range of interesting shorts, Indie, and feature films.

Contact:

Penny Orloff
Penny@pennyorloff.com
https://pennyorloff.com

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Hilarious Show Business Book, Jewish Thighs On Broadway, Available At No Charge In Ebook Form January 30 Through January 31 At Amazon

Penny Orloff's book, based on her own misadventures in Show Business, inspired a sidesplitting one-woman show performed all over the United States.

Author Penny Orloff has announced that her comic novel, “Jewish Thighs on Broadway: Misadventures of a Little Trouper,” will be available in ebook form at no charge January 30 through January 31, 2025 at Amazon.

Orloff's novel is populated by an oddball immigrant family, on-again-off-again lovers, diets from Hell, and a Rogue's Gallery from the Showbiz underworld; and every scene has readers laughing out loud.

Abigail Paine, born Miriam Rosen, has been in love with Showbiz and the performing arts since childhood, perpetually fantasizing herself as the Little Trouper Who Finds Stardom and True Love by the end of the movie. After a hundred shows and a hundred one-night stands, love and fame still elude her, and she'd rather eat cyanide than face another audition. Complicating her search for the Busby Berkeley ending is her primitive alter-ego: The Beast. This creature can track, kill, dismember, and devour an entire cheesecake; and kick the stuffing out of smaller muggers on the sidewalks of New York. When Abigail finds love at long last, she is faced with an agonizing choice: Showbiz or The Guy. As she laments, “Breaking into this Business is like breaking into Fort Knox; breaking out, we're talking Alcatraz.”

Orloff’s one-woman show, inspired by the novel, played to standing ovations and critical acclaim, including sold-out houses and rave reviews for its premiere in the Seattle Fringe Theater Festival in March, 2000. The show toured the U.S. for a decade, including a successful off-Broadway run in 2005.

The ebook version of the novel will be available free of charge January 30 and 31, 2025, at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Thighs-Broadway-Misadventures-Trouper-ebook/dp/B0DTC15NGZ/ref=sr_1_1?.

“Jewish Thighs is a quirky, funny, first-person story, based on slightly fictionalized true events involving famous people,” Penny said. “Like The Devil Wears Prada, it’s a love-hate mixture of celebration and revenge, leveled at a very sparkly profession with a very dark underside.”

Metropolitan Opera Leading Tenor Jacques Trussel called 'Jewish Thighs on Broadway', "Ravishingly descriptive and continuously entertaining... the best book I have ever read on this subject... incredible warmth, wit, charm... Brilliant!"

Theater Puget Sound’s review said, " . . . passionate. . . Wonderfully evocative language, lots of humor, tears where they belong...thoroughly enjoyable."

One Amazon reviewer wrote, "Fun book! I highly recommend it. Characters are bigger than life, and delightfully screwball. Everyone's Jewish family nightmare! Lots of laughs." Another stated, "You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy this book, but it might help to have a copy of the 'Joys of Yiddish' handy."

Penny Orloff is available for media interviews and can be reached at Penny@pennyorloff.com. More information is available at her website at https://pennyorloff.com.

About Penny Orloff:

Penny Orloff was a working actor/dancer in Los Angeles when a Juilliard scholarship took her to New York. She had featured roles on Broadway, working for such directors as Harold Prince and Joseph Papp, and sang more than 20 Principal Soprano roles for New York City Opera under Julius Rudel and Beverly Sills. In a 50-plus year career in the performing arts, Penny Orloff played major roles in classic musicals such as Fiddler On The Roof, Guys And Dolls, Camelot, and My Fair Lady. She starred as Aldonza in five different productions of Man of La Mancha, including an extensive tour throughout the United States. In 1981 she was featured in the first American production of Kurt Weill’s Silverlake, directed by the late, great Harold Prince at New York City Opera. With the success of that production, Harold Prince invited her as an original cast principal in his 1982 A Doll's Life, by legendary writing team Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Having outlived most of her early competition for film roles, since 2012 she has enjoyed acting in a range of interesting shorts, Indie, and feature films.

Contact:

Penny Orloff
Penny@pennyorloff.com
https://pennyorloff.com

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Adventures in Avalon: An Offbeat & Quirky Adult Bedtime Story Comedy Ebook Featuring Cartoon Characters, Will Be Available At No Charge November 13 Through November 15, 2024 At Amazon

Part of their "Film on Page Series," Adventures In Avalon is another book from Bijou Entertainment that creates movies in the mind.

Bijou Entertainment has announced that their delightful, laugh out loud absurdist fiction novel, ‘Adventures in Avalon: An Offbeat & Quirky Adult Bedtime Story’ will be available at no charge in ebook form November 13 through November 15, 2024 at Amazon.

Intrepid ace reporter Ginger Marin discovers a lost civilization of cartoon people living in Middle America, in a town called Avalon in the County of Ligature-Upon-Avon … one of those quaint little communities that is somewhat lost in American space, neither here nor there but definitely somewhere. Her dispatches from the front lines will thrill and excite you as she describes all the crazy things cartoon people do when they think no one’s watching.

You’ll read the fascinating, slightly raunchy, true tales of the Avalon Defense Department (a.k.a. police department) where rock star police detective General Schnitzkof, a former British officer, and his trusted assistant, rookie cop WingWing, a rotund little dumpling of a “lad”, solve some of the town’s most absurd crimes such as these: “The Case of the Missing Member or How John Sir Gwaine Bobolini Lost One of His Family Jewels and How He Recovered It ... Well Sort Of”, “The Case of the Missing Haunted Mobile Home” and last, but certainly not least, “The Cream Puff Caper”, where you’ll meet some of Avalon’s worst offenders like that creep Mr. Parabolikos and murderous old lady Wiggins.

If you like the charms and craziness of South Park, you're sure to enjoy the cartoon community of Avalon.

Readers and reviewers praise 'Adventures in Avalon: An Offbeat & Quirky Adult Bedtime Story'. A Readers Favorite reviewer said, "Very rarely do I find a book in the humor genre that actually makes me laugh; however, I am glad that I took a chance with this book because it made me laugh out loud and had not a dull moment. I would recommend Adventures in Avalon to readers who enjoy a good laugh and are ready to explore the weird imagination of the author."

An Amazon reviewer called it "a book to love and to appreciate over and over." Another said, "You may need to buy an adult diaper before reading this . . ."

The ebook version will be available at no charge November 13 through November 15, 2024 at https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Avalon-Offbeat-Quirky-Bedtime-ebook/dp/B01HFTVELM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wEqT-nuywbdgsApnzQmTtWemWcN-EHTMDnNyr4WG0tltzfhrJm5BtLfQSf23NQC5wf3XbMypSzaXozayS-ik4sUW5xvHjFn7KhajImRSvR09ChpRBq8lSt4lXt3qQmernKUlxLyry8eFZoGLq3Yd1IZsJiaZfM6yqwQGHcJqbfiEqQtkvA9dnU_KGFh_pSW2GMYfhXQ2q21I4-AEA2TfgpifXCMNaA-6y7EaYBuCFoc.w5fVoj5-w0vebSYITfhHpkesm_rmGyWdiTYlRTaybGg&qid=1730758195&sr=8-1.

Bijou Entertainment specializes in "Stories That Create Movies In Your Mind." Their stories captivate both readers and movie lovers, as authors Ginger Marin and J Bartell are also screenplay artists who also shine as actors and directors. They offer an enthralling selection of drama, espionage, action/thriller, dark comedy, and family-friendly books for kids, immersing readers in cinematic worlds with every flip of the page.

Both Bartell and Marin are available for media interviews and can be reached by email at contact@bijouentertainment.com. All of their books are available at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available at the Bijou Entertainment website at https://bijouentertainment.com/.

About Bijou Entertainment:

Ginger Marin is an actor, author, environmentalist, and animal rights advocate who previously served as producer and writer for NBC News' top new shows and various special reports.

J Bartell did black ops assignments as a subcontractor for the CIA during a ten-year period. In addition to his work with the CIA, J Bartell is a behavior specialist and former California licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.

Contact:

Bijou Entertainment
https://bijouentertainment.com
contact@bijouentertainment.com

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Bestselling Author Ginger Marin Of Bijou Entertainment’s New Children's Science Fiction Book, Monster On Mars, Available At No Charge In Ebook Format July 31 Through August 2, 2024, At Amazon

'Monster On Mars' is a delightful and engaging children's science fiction story, offering a new twist on the hero's journey that the whole family can enjoy.

Bijou Entertainment has announced that their latest kids science fiction story, 'Monster On Mars,' will be available in ebook form at no charge from July 31 through August 2, 2024 in ebook form at Amazon.

As kids, we all had a favorite book. 'Monster on Mars' by bestselling author Ginger Marin of Bijou Entertainment is one of those books that will create a movie in the minds of children. Filled with mayhem and a healthy dose of humor, it is a delightful and engaging children's science fiction story that the whole family can enjoy.

The book follows the unexpected journey of Rolley, a spunky robot from JPL, who becomes an accidental hero on Mars after a series of events sends him rocketing to the Red Planet. Filled with humor, heart, and Martian mayhem, the story takes readers on a mind-bending, thrilling sci-fi ride as Rolley befriends the Goolgians while facing a deeper threat in the form of a legendary predator, Bogswampthing. Along the way, the book explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the unexpected potential within us all.

With a fresh twist on the hero's journey, 'Monster on Mars' is a cosmic adventure that is both fun and inspiring, making it a great addition to any children's library.

In a recent review, Vincent Dublado of Readers Favorite said, “Monsters on Mars succeeds at being two things at once: an enthralling young adult story and a decent and humorous science fiction story. It is a story that feels like a cross between Wall-E and Robots. This is a story with an appeal that is not limited to young readers. It works largely on its action-driven style as well as its evocative settings and characters that make it so astonishing. Moreover, considering that this is a planetary story, anyone can relate as it transcends human barriers. The story has a charming plot, and Ginger Marin involves you in a story with an idea and not just mindless scenarios involving close encounters with aliens. It involves something thoughtful, an idea that is especially stimulating to young readers and amusing for adults.”

NewInBooks called ‘Monster On Mars’, "A thrilling tale that blends humor, heart, and Martian mayhem, celebrating friendship, bravery, and the unexpected potential within us all."

The ebook version of 'Monster On Mars' will be available at no charge July 31 through August 2, 2024, at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ginger-Marin/author/B00V7EDT24?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Bijou Entertainment specializes in "Stories That Create Movies In Your Mind." Their stories captivate both readers and movie lovers, as authors Ginger Marin and her co-author J Bartell on many of their books, are also screenplay artists who also shine as actors and directors. They offer an enthralling selection of drama, espionage, action/thriller, dark comedy, and family-friendly books for kids, immersing readers in cinematic worlds with every flip of the page.

Both Marin and Bartell are available for media interviews and can be reached by email at contact@bijouentertainment.com. All of their books are available at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available at the Bijou Entertainment website at https://bijouentertainment.com/.

About Bijou Entertainment:

Ginger Marin is an actor, author, environmentalist, and animal rights advocate who previously served as producer and writer for NBC News' top new shows and various special reports.

J Bartell did black ops assignments as a subcontractor for the CIA during a ten-year period. In addition to his work with the CIA, J Bartell is a behavior specialist and former California licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.

Contact:

Bijou Entertainment
https://bijouentertainment.com
contact@bijouentertainment.com

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Author Saverio Monachino's Murder Mystery, By Any Means, Will Be Available At No Charge In Ebook Format June 10 Through June 12, 2024, At Amazon

Saverio Monachino amalgamates an odd collection of authors like John Irving, Tom Robbins, and Louise Penny into one, and the servings he presents—psychological fiction thrillers—come complete with a side order of comedy. Saverio believes adding a bit of humor helps wash down the truth while he discusses how open to interpretation the human condition can be

Author Saverio Monachino has announced that his murder mystery novel, 'By Any Means', will be available at no charge in ebook form June 10 through June 12 at Amazon.

In this spellbinding murder mystery, Monachino weaves a compelling narrative that immerses readers in a world of intrigue, humor, and suspense.

Leaking top secret information to the Press happens all the time. Just ask those holding office in Washington D.C. Up north in Montreal Inspector Gervais has experienced a perfected form of this art.

It all started on a typical summer night with Giorgio sitting on the roof reciting poetry, dressed from head to toe in leather and watching a man in the alley commit murder … with a hard salami. His life literally falls into the hands of the good Inspector and that’s when the fun begins.

“What,” Inspector Gervais wants to know, “what do an overweight grocer, batman, tax attorneys, a dysfunctional Italian family, city politics and an esoteric secret society that may or may not be the remnants of the Knights Templar have in common?” Not much, but this is all he has to go on as he races to solve a gruesome murder By Any Means. Montréal in the summertime can be fun, murder can be funnier.

Readers and reviews alike have praised ‘By Any Means’. One Amazon reviewer said, "By Any Means is a fast paced, intriguing read. It immediately thrusts you into an unusual murder setting, which both grabs your interest to continue and introduces you to the witty writing style of the author. The book unfolds into a collage of family and other relationships, informative diversions into interesting areas of learning, and a front row seat to figuring out 'who dunnit’. I enjoyed the many interesting characters along with the wit and humor. I look forward to more from Saverio."

Another stated, "Funny? Yes, and the comedy is truly both deep and subtle. A mystery? Indeed, a murder mystery but those pages seem to cover the deeper mystery investigated by the author. It is obvious that BY ANY MEANS has gone to great lengths to open up more important questions than a who killed whom, as one begins to see the outlay of dysfunctional family dynamics, its development and picturesque guides to finding the right way to reconnect. After all, what in the world is more important, being the head of a super-secret organization that is hundreds, if not thousands of years old, or finding a mate who will hold your hand and bring a smile to your face. If that isn't enough of a psychological thriller then the author layers another common paradigm for the unrepentant on top; why is politics so much more important than truth."

By Any Means will be available in ebook format at no charge June 10 through June 12, 2024 at https://www.amazon.com/Any-Means-Saverio-Monachino-ebook/dp/B071FQ3T52/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._N68xl597i0kqKon2rNMmHtWnfiluuXn-z-2NUDnDsZE7am3BmveiRSlUmlOrnrZ.m-S2Jq9wqgOAai0iwf7334DkFb6RSnBP9ejOj_PNmOU&qid=1717677442&sr=8-1

Saverio is also the author of 'Little Bit of Faith'.  Anyone who handles a patient load knows how difficult some can be. Dr. Selwood (a neuropsychologist) had a real doozy of a case assigned to her, Dr. Arthur McAiden. When McAiden first began his outpatient stint at the Kessler Institute he had trouble stringing cognitive sentences together. Selwood suggested he write his thoughts down, and so he did. At first, he wrote of the accident itself, which had her wondering how he knew what he did. Then his story moved on and intertwined his recovery process with what she believed to be a work of fiction. If he was trying to have fun at her expense, she did not know. Either way, it didn't matter, but, when he moved on and began describing his take on the triune others have used to describe his faith, she wanted to file this away in the circular trash can beside her desk. Then one of his characters came to life and paid her a visit. While her patient had struggled to re-enter the three-dimensional space those living on earth call home, Dr. Selwood, in turn, now struggled to accept the continuum of life Arthur had presented to her.

Saverio was recently interviewed on "Let's Talk" on WDVR Radio in Sergeantsville, NJ. The interview is available at his website at https://comicfictionnoir.com/about/.

Saverio has also been interviewed by Theresa O’Brian. The interview and book review of ‘Little Bit of Faith’ will be posted in the Bethlehem Press soon (June 12 or 19).

Saverio Monachino is available for media interviews and can be reached by email at r1234f56r@yahoo.com. More information is available on his website at https://comicfictionnoir.com.

"A Little Bit of Faith" and "By Any Means" are available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ASaverio+Monachino&s=relevancerank&text=Saverio+Monachino&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1.

About Saverio Monachino:

Saverio Monachino has worked in the Bio-Pharmaceutical arena in various regions of the U.S. and Canada (and dragged his family along with him). He had discovered compounds that advanced into clinical trials while managing large R&D teams. Things happen, life changes, comas come and when lucky, they go, and now, as a TBI survivor, he has had to, as the saying goes, ‘move the cheese’. Now, he lives, writes, and has fun.

One book he co-authored, "Frenchtown New Jersey: History Along the River," during his free time while helping run a bookstore in Frenchtown NJ. During his recovery process, he also organized a radio theatre troop which performed both on air and on stage and, more recently, became a founding member of a very distinguished philosopher’s guild where old men can pontificate on any topic they wish while asking the proverbial question ‘is anyone listening to me?’. Of course, first and foremost, writing about the experiences within his head while comatose is what drives his works of fiction.

Contact:

Saverio Monachino

https://comicfictionnoir.com

r1234f56r@yahoo.com

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A Unique Blend Of Philosophy And Humor That Leads To Contentment, Fulfillment And Happiness Is Showcased In Jay Henning's New Book, A Man Called Stan

The new novel is filled with laughter and philosophy for modern times. It is a mesmerizing look into the workings of the mind of an ordinary man who seeks the extraordinary.

It goes without saying that we all seek happiness - contentment, fulfillment and joy. The means we use to achieve those goals are as unique as the number of people who embark upon such adventures. Our personal philosophy can be based in spirituality, rebellion, or even hedonistic gratification. There are no rules.

As philosophy for modern times, ‘A Man Called Stan’ is the fictional account of one such seeker of contentment, who dabbles in all of the approaches mentioned. Presented in dead pan, third person style, this hilarious, utterly engaging book has garnered lavish praise from readers and reviewers alike. Kate Robinson of The US Review of Books started her review with some words from the book, "When you are in the gutter, you may as well wallow." Well said.

Stan is an ordinary man who is fumbling his way through life. His life flows along its turbulent course with rapids, twists and gentle stretches, while the man called Stan tries to stay afloat and to find some happiness and meaning. Every reader can relate to Stan as he flounders in the currents and seeks fulfillment while splashing about. The strands of philosophy that tie the story together offer something substantial for the reader to take away, and it will leave the reader with more than a smile. It allows us to begin to can appreciate this existence that runs from grim to magnificent.

"Decades after I wrote it, I remain proud of Stan. He is a character that readers relate to. They enjoy the book and laugh out loud, and each time someone contemplates their life and loved ones after reading it, I feel as if I have achieved something”,  is what Jay had to say about the book now.

One reviewer said, "Stan may be fictional, but his life events are all too real. You will laugh out loud, get angry with his indignation and feel for his sorrow. This book will have you reading through a weekend and waking up Monday morning with a new outlook on life. Or, maybe you’ll just smile at the good time you’ve had." Another stated, "The Stan of the opening pages is an admirable picture of unrelieved depravity. Jay shows brilliant invention in this picture of Stan."

Jay Henning is available for media interviews and can be reached at jay@jay-writes.com. ‘A Man Called Stan’ is available at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available at his website at http://www.jay-writes.com.

About Jay Henning:

Jay Henning was born in Durban, but since then has moved around, having spells in Stellenbosch, Cape Town and the Netherlands. He attended the University of Stellenbosch, attaining an Accounting degree and Honours post-grad in Accounting, then gained an MBA from the University of the Free State. Today, Jay lives in Oakville, a suburb of Toronto, in Ontario, Canada, with his wife, their three daughters.

Jay’s working life began as an auditor and after taking a year out to travel he then held several other positions, before he took on his current role managing the finances of private equity funds. Apart from writing, he is passionate about mountain biking, riding his motorbike, music and yoga.

Contact:

Jay Henning

jay@jay-writes.com

http://www.jay-writes.com

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New Script Now Available, Adapted From 'Leena - An Abused, Bruised And Bloodied Woman' By Author Sid Nachman

Leena is an unforgettable story of abuse and healing. Sid Nachman has been called "one of the funniest and endearing story-tellers of his generation." His latest work offers hope for women who have suffered abuse through a heart-wrenching story based on real life events.

Sid Nachman has announced the release of 'Raw', a 3 act play script adapted from his latest book, 'Leena: An Abused, Bruised And Bloodied Woman'. The new release tells the story of unspeakable abuse and healing, from early childhood into adult life. But Leena managed to overcome her experience, transforming a miserable past into a future filled with promise and hope. Sid Nachman recounts her inspiring tale with a dose of acerbic wit that shines through on every page. The end result is a book that is both wildly entertaining and incredibly revealing.

Suitable for plays for over-18 theatre of any type, from large venues to college and community threatres, the stage play is a dramatic adaptation of 'Leena' presented in 3 acts. The script is available at no charge at http://www.payhip.com/sidnachman.

“Leena proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that you and I can make our impossible dreams come true," Nachman stated. "All we need is determination, an unquenchable belief in ourselves and a little help from God.”

Sid Nachman is also the author of 'Bipolar Me'. 'Bipolar Me' provides a penetrating glimpse into the day-to-day experience of a man who dealt with a condition for which there was no name at the time - a time when such chemical imbalances might be diagnosed as a form of schizophrenia and could be treated with electric shock treatment or end up with the sufferer being locked away.

'Bipolar Me' has garnered high praise from readers and reviewers alike. Sid's no-holds-barred writing style produces a work that is filled with hilarious stories that show us that life is just plain good. BookLover USA said that the book is "A roller coaster ride through the mind of one of the funniest and endearing story-tellers of his generation." It is a highly entertaining memoir that allows readers a glimpse into the unfettered mind of a bipolar boy who never grows up until his hair turns white. Readers will get to see his world in black and white and vivid color and will feel what he feels when he feels like he weighs three thousand pounds and a minute later can leap over tall buildings. Sid's life is a life gone wild that settles down when it’s almost too late.

'Bipolar Me' would bring me great joy if it can convince one person to never give up on themselves and try everyday with all the strength in their body to be a better human being."

Sid's first novel, 'Strictly For Seniors' is a nonfiction work of short stories about what happened to Sid "after breakfast on Delancey Street" in West Philly during the 30’s and 40’s when his Mom gave him a big hug and kiss and sent him on his way. Sid had great fun, survived bullying by hitting the bigger boys about the head with his violin case and developed his own singular brand of “street smarts".

"I wrote 'Strictly for Seniors' to show the readers a world they should never forget and to let them know unequivocally that older people like me can still teach them a thing or two."

Nachman's books have received fantastic reviews. One stated, "Like James Joyce, Sid Nachman can take the ordinary and turn it into magic with a fluency that's imperceptible." Another said "Sid's stories touch the human soul with wit, charm and realism."

Sid Nachman is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at mollymax210@gmail.com. All books are available at Amazon. More information, including samples from the books and recent interviews with The Authors Show, is available at his website at http://www.sidnachman.com.

About Sid Nachman:

Sid Nachman was the only child of immigrant parents from Russia and Germany who tried for 13 years to have him and were very tired from trying so hard. His initials are S.I.N. for Sidney Irving Nachman. He never found out if he was a sin or a joy. Sid resides in Florida with his wife, Linda and his golden retriever Violet and in spite of his big mouth is still loved by all.

Contact:

Sid Nachman
mollymax210@gmail.com
http://www.sidnachman.com

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Author Richard Palombi Releases His Hilarious Third Book, 'Big Son N' Little Son'

Author Richard Palombi has released his third book, 'Big Son N' Little Son'. In this book Palombi offers a wildly entertaining look at growing up in Texas

Author Richard Palombi has released his new book, 'Big Son N' Little Son', The book serves as a follow up to his first two novels, 'Open The Door Richard' and 'The Geronimo Corndogs'.

Big Son ‘n Little Son is a humorous tale of two farm boy cousins growing up in Texas. Half the size, but oh-so-much smarter than his mammoth cousin, the pintsized Big Son narrates the story. The dimwitted Little Son is a giant square peg in a world of round holes. The better part of the county passes him up in school while he languishes in sixth grade. Saddled with an evil little sister and a tool ban for “bendin’ all his Daddy’s hammers out of shape,” it isn’t long before his day of infamy on Grandpa Jack’s farm costs him his tractor privileges. Of course, when one of your only two friends starts wearing an executioner’s mask to keep folks from recognizing him, you pretty much know the cards are stacked against you.

"I wrote this third book," stated Mr. Palombi, "as sort of a modern-day salute to Tom Sawyer, with a dose of The Beverly Hillbillies for added flavor."

In a recent review, Donetta Garman of Allbooks Reviews said, 'Author Richard Palombi has done it again! In his newest release, Big Son ‘n Little Son, Palombi uses his storytelling skills and sense of humor to weave an entertaining tale. . . . I recommend Big Son ‘n Little Son as a great way to escape reality and to put a little humor in your life.'

Mr Palombi was recently interviewed on The Authors Show Radio program. In this interview he discussed his comedic writing style. He also talked about his past life as a joke and monologue writer, his street ministry for at-risk teens in Houston, Texas and his involvement in prison ministries.

Richard Palambi is available for media interview. All of Mr. Palombi's titles are available at the Stonegarden Publishing website at www.stonegarden.net, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and at most large Internet book retailers.

Richard Palombi
Big Son N' Little Son
Stonegarden.net Publishing
ISBN 1-60076-178-X

Profile:

Retired with five grandchildren, Richard Palombi wrote jokes and monologues for various stand-up comedians in the seventies and eighties. He later started a street ministry for at-risk teens in Houston, Texas and became involved in prison ministry.

He was also a chaplain at Harris County Jail until moving to Austin, where he worked in various psychiatric hospitals and alcohol and drug centers. He’s written three novels: 'Open the Door, Richard'; 'The Geronimo Cordogs' and 'Big Son ‘n Little Son'.

Contact:

Richard Palombi
RichardPalombi@sbcglobal.net
www.stonegarden.net
3851 Cottonwood Dr.,
Danville, CA 94506
925-984-7867

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