I have always been interested in writing and have done so most of my life starting as a preteen keeping a diary. I have written 8 books and one play (there is a possibility the play will be produced by a new theatre company here in Ft. Lauderdale)--have had articles and short stories published--6 of the books have been fiction based on fact. I am now writing 3 different books.
Though I know one mustn't pick a favorite 'child' my favorite book is The Free Prisoner--a factual fiction book (only the names have been changed
) it is about the first 18 years in my life dealing with my family, my coming out, cruising in NYC and making some decisions.Cookbooks
When I was involved with Weight Watchers and when I opened my own company, Our Weigh, I started compiling, making, and testing recipes and had 4 cookbooks published. (An aside: all my food and kitchen costs were paid for by the company!)
We (my ex and I) started a publishing company called Weight Masters and the yellow book on the left was the first one published and did quite well. The other three I published under the Our Weigh trademark. All earned their costs back plus a few cents.
I've also always been a big reader of all types of literature but sort of favor actors/actresses biographies. And I really enjoy reading plays.
Since last Thursday I have read: "Colleen Dewhurst: Her Autobiography"--if you are familiar with her (and you should be)she was most famous for her leads in Eugene O'Neil plays, starring in "Anne Of The green Gables" , playing Murphy Brown's mother among many other TV, play and movie appearances. I definitely recommend reading this book especially if you like to read about strong women with many insecurities. (By the way she was married to George C. Scott TWICE!!)
"Diva: The Life and Death of Maria Callas" by her cousin Steven Linakis--they don't make divas like they use to!
"Choices" by Liv Ullman--not as good as her first book, "Changing".
"A Trace Of Read" by Edward Hannibal--an okay book when you have nothing else to read
"Drop Dead Beautiful" by Jackie Collins--sorry I love trashy books and Jackie knows how to write trash--this is another sequel centering around Lucky Santangelo--if you've read Jackie you know Lucky!!
Well, time to get back to reading and writing!
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Nice post!
AJ
You have had some wonderful experiences! I know that you write well, but I had so idea that you are so accomplised. I would enjoy your cookbooks--I am a weightwatcher.
I've written a few blogs about my WW history but briefly--joined in 1967--lost over a 100 pounds--became a lecturer for them--went with my (then) lover to open WW of Greater Memphis, Eastern Tennessee, Western Arkasas and Chattanooga--we had a 'divorce' in 1975 and then I opened Our Weigh.
Wow!you are a busy sort there.
what is the name of the play that you have there and hoping that it will be produced there?
"Six Sides Of A Man"
Busy, busy, busy! It's amazing how much can be accomplished when you enjoy what you're doing! Now, let's see if we can persuade the theater company to definitely do the play.
Thx sharing ( like always)
Very cool! That's quite a collection of work. Good luck with getting your play produced.
What a talented man you are!
You'd be surprised!!!!