Really Dangerous Liaisions

There is nothing like a major sex scandal to grab everyone’s attention as proved by ex-Governor Eliot Spitzer’s scandalous behavior, which continues to make headlines.

What makes men risk destroying their careers and families for the sake of sexual gratification? Why would a politician indulge his lust at the expense of the public welfare?

No one knows better than Tracy Quan, author of the bestselling Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl and Diary of a Married Call Girl.

She will be appearing on The O’Reilly Factor at 8pm and 11pm EST to discuss Governor Eliot Spitzer’s sexual indulgences and his subsequent demise.

And don’t forget to check out her op-ed piece, Really Dangerous Liaisons, about the scandal in The New York Times today. You can read all about it here

Tracy is always insightful and thought-provoking, and tonight she should be at her best.

Don’t miss it.

NY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JOSEPH FINDER INTERVIEW - Part 2

If you liked the first part of Joseph Finder's interview at Writer Unboxed , you'll love the second part of the interview as Joe shares his formula for writing blockbuster thrillers that command the respect of his loyal fans. Not only is Joe an ace novelist (and a great guy, to boot), but he is also a leading expert in corporate espionage. Aspiring writers will find his comments insightful and thought-provoking. It's a must-read.

NY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JOSEPH FINDER INTERVIEW

One of the top thriller writers today, NY Times bestselling author Joseph Finder, gave the first of a two-part interview to Writer Unboxed that appeared just this past Friday. (The next part of the interview will appear next week.) Joe shares his colorful past as well as his insights into what it takes to write successful fiction.

Whether you're an aspiring reader or an avid fan of the thriller genre, you'll find Joe's comments insightful and entertaining.

The Kosher Rachel Ray

The Miami Herald recently hailed Jamie Geller, author of QUICK & KOSHER: Recipes From The Bride Who Knew Nothing (Feldheim Publishers), as the "kosher Rachel Ray."

If you live in the New York or Philadelphia area, you can see Jamie live this weekend. She will be appearing on NBC Today in New York live on Sunday, December 2nd at 6:40am, and on Monday, December 3rd, on WCAU-TV, the NBC affiliate in Philly, live on their morning show in the 11:00am.

Jamie, a spunky young TV exec, came into marriage and kosher cooking without knowing a spatula from a saucepan. Determined to master cooking yet short on time, she was dismayed to find that most cookbooks consider an hour of preparation time “quick,” and presumed more culinary skill than many of us have. So Jamie set out to compile her own special collection of quick and easy recipes—recipes with step-by-step instructions requiring no more than 15 minutes to prepare—that would deliver scrumptious, eye-catching, satisfying meals to impress her family and friends.

She succeeded.

Today, Jamie is an accomplished cook who presents every dish with professional flair. And she never compromises her 15-minute time limit in the process. In fact, most recipes require less than 10 minutes before they are popped into the oven, set atop the stove or served directly to her guests!

QUICK & KOSHER is the result of her quest, a one-of-a-kind cookbook with more than 160 recipes and 120 full-color photos of recipes for everyday meals as well as traditional Chanukah favorites

If you're searching for the perfect holiday gift for Hanukkah or just want to discover how to make delicious kosher food quickly and easily, take a look at Quick & Kosher.

Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl Goes To Hollywood

Darren Star, the producer and writer who adapted Sex and the City for HBO, has just announced that he is creating a new series based on Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl, the novel written by Tracy Quan.

Like Candace Bushness, whose book, Sex and the City, was based on her sex column for the NY Observer, Tracy Quan's novel, Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl, was based on her sex column for salon.com. An editor who read her column made a book deal with Tracy, and now her book will become the basis of a new HBO series.

According to The Hollywood Star Reporter, “Diary," from Darren Star Prods. and Sony Pictures TV, is an ensemble show that takes a look at how power, sex and money collide through the eyes of a group of Manhattan's highest-paid escorts forced to juggle their johns, jobs and relationships.

"These women are not at all ashamed or stigmatized by what they do. In fact, there is something aspirational about it," Star said. "No one has quite looked at the world of high-end call girls, and this show intends to do that."

I consider Tracy to be more than just a client. She is also a friend and I wish her the best of luck with her latest success.

For more details about what is sure to be another new, exciting and award-winning series for HBO, go to The Hollywood Reporter article.

Joan Hamburg Show Interviews Reva Mann, Author of the Rabbi's Daughter

Reva Mann, whose sensational memoir, The Rabbi's Daughter, is creating a stir on both sides of the Atlantic, was interviewed on the Joan Hamburg show for a full hour this past Tuesday, October 30th.

In this raw, riveting memoir, The Rabbi’s Daughter, Reva Mann, granddaughter of the head of the Rabbinic Council of Israel and daughter of a highly respected London rabbi, takes readers on an extraordinary journey from her wild-child years of debauchery and rebellion to marriage to a religious scholar in Israel and immersion in the world of the ultra-Orthodox. Ricocheting between these extremes as her heart and soul pull her first one way and then the other, she struggles for a life of balance and equilibrium, and ultimately finds her way.

Profiled on the cover of the London Sunday Times Magazine and in scores of newspapers when her book was published in the U.K. this past summer, Reva and her story struck a deep chord with readers and reviewers abroad. With its timeless themes of rebellion, redemption, and survival The Rabbi’s Daughter will speak just as eloquently to readers here. For those of any faith who have grappled with questions of spiritual identify, and for anyone fascinated by traditional religion and its attractions for those in modern society, Reva Mann’s memoir is an unforgettable read.

If you missed the live interview, you can still listen to it by going to The Joan Hamburg Radio Show website .

The Montel Williams Show Features Dr. Amy Zabin

Dr. Amy Zabin, author of Conversations with a Pedophile, will appear on The Montel Williams Show on Thursday, September 13th, 2007. Please consult your cable or TV guide for local times and channels or go to www.montelshow.com

Dr. Zabin is a nationally recognized expert on sexual offenders and, at the request of Attorney General Lisa Madigan of Illinois, gave testimony in 2003 regarding the issue of lifetime supervision of sex offenders in Illinois in order to protect the women and children of Illinois from sexual predators and to reduce recidivism.

She has also appeared on television shows such as The O’Reilly Factor and The John Walsh Show as well as numerous radio shows, including The G. Gordon Liddy Show.

Dr. Zabin is currently a practicing music therapist. She is the founder and director of The Music Therapy Center of Greenwich and serves on the faculty for the Graduate Music Therapy program at New York University.

Anyone concerned for the welfare of their children and their community will not want to miss what Dr. Zabin has to say on this Thursday's episode of The Montel Williams Show.

Joseph Finder's Killer Instinct Wins Prestigious Thriller Award For Best Novel

I'm happy to announce that Joseph Finder's KILLER INSTINCT, won the International Thriller Writer's prestigious Thriller Award for Best Novel this past weekend in New York City. For more information about the award, visit the International Thriller Writer's website at www.thrillerwriters.org.

A New York Times bestseller, KILLER INSTINCT bristles with intrigue and treachery as its protagonist Jason Steadman learns the price of success the hard way. Just how far will a man go to make it to the top?

And now there's more...

POWER PLAY, Finder's latest thriller that explores the ultimate corporate nightmare just waiting to happen, is due out from St. Martin's on August 21st. As with all of Joe Finder's novels, You don't want to miss it.

Visit Joe's website at www.josephfinder.com to learn more.

Joe is a great guy, fun to work with, and a brilliant author.

Congratulations, Joe !