Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Verklempt*

By Ellen Meister

When a new book comes out, we celebrate. It was, after all, a long hard labor and the proud author wants everyone to know about her bouncing baby book.

But what about the paperback release of a book that originally came out in hardcover? It's not a new baby, and not exactly a rebirth. It's more of a transformation, like puberty. And that's not something we celebrate ... or is it?

If you're Jewish, this passage to adulthood is marked with a celebration that can be the biggest one of your life. And so my dear friends and family, I invite you to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of THE OTHER LIFE ...


I'm very proud of this young lady. She's accomplished so much. Just this past year she was featured on NPR,  made several best fiction of the year lists, was selected by the American Booksellers Association for the prestigious Indie Next List and even landed an option with HBO for a TV series.


I hope you'll join the celebration by visiting my website and reading more about my darling girl. Also, I hope you'll sign this party's guestbook by leaving a comment below, because one lucky guest will receive the door prize: a signed copy of THE OTHER LIFE. Just a leave a comment and you're entered in the drawing.

*Verklempt: Yiddish term meaning choked with emotion

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Ellen Meister is the author of three novels, including THE OTHER LIFE. For more information visit her website at ellenmeister.com. You can connect online at facebook.com/EllenMeister.author and twitter.com/EllenMeister.
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49 comments:

  1. Lucy BurdetteDecember 6, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Happy book launch Ellen--may she have another big round of successes!

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  2. Lauren Baratz-LogstedDecember 6, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Ellen, congratulations on the ppbk pub of THE OTHER LIFE - it's on my Best Books of 2011 list!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Mazel tov! :-)

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  4. Deborah BlumenthalDecember 6, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Congrats, Ellen!

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  5. Brenda JanowitzDecember 6, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Mazel tov, Ellen!! So excited for you and your baby!!

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  6. Wendy TokunagaDecember 6, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Ellen, big congrats!!!

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  7. Saralee RosenbergDecember 6, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Mazel Tov on this wonderful milestone celebration... being released in paperback really does give you another life and this book deserves all the attention and accolades. So excited for this next chapter in the novel's life and the HBO series as well... Forget the fountain pen and the Tiffany necklaces. The best gift is the bestseller list. Onward!!!

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  8. Carol HoenigDecember 6, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Sorry I couldn't be at the launch with my gal pals, but I know it was fabulous!

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  9. Susan McBrideDecember 6, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Happy PB Launch Day, Ellen! The cover is lovely!Congrats on all the wonderful things that have come your way. You deserve them all!!!

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  10. Hobo's BooksDecember 6, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What a wonderful idea, the Bar/Bat Mitzvah for a previously-hardcover book coming into paperback! Congrats!

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  11. EmmaDecember 6, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Congratulations! It's so important to stop and recognize your accomplishments along the way.

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  12. Krysta MarieDecember 6, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Congratulations! I can't wait to see the series.

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  13. GraceDecember 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Congrats Ellen!

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  14. Laura KayDecember 6, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Congratulations Ellen and The Other Life! I think a big celebration is in order when a book moves from a hard cover to paperback! It's a reintroduction into the literary world and now many new readers. So excited for you, and the success and continued success of The Other Life!

    Laura Kay
    anovelreview(@)yahoo(.)com

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  15. SandiDecember 6, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Love reading authors I haven't read yet. Thank you and happy holidays!!

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  16. Cindy JonesDecember 6, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Congratulations and big wishes for even more exciting developments with this book!

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  17. Christa AllanDecember 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Bravo and I can't wait to read it!

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  18. Melissa ClarkDecember 6, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Mazel!!!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Congratz Ellen!

    chingyiliu82 @ yahoo dot com

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  20. MelissaDecember 6, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Mazel tov! Glad the book has given you such nachas! I'd love to read this. :)
    Melissa A from CLC

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  21. sarah pekkanenDecember 6, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Congrats Ellen! Can't wait to read it!

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  22. Laura SpinellaDecember 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Congrats, Ellen. A very deserving book!

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  23. Suzi BakerDecember 6, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    What a wonderful accomplishment for such a wonderful book....wishing you nothing but mazel!!

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  24. S. M. CurranDecember 6, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Yay for you and The Other Life. Love the trailer. Just posted on FB for you. love,
    Sheila

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  25. Rae CerceDecember 6, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    If I dont win a copy I need to pick up one, now that its in paperback! Thanks for the opportunity : )

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  26. Judith ArnoldDecember 6, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    It's a bat mitzvah? Then I'll shout, mazel tov!

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  27. Tiffany ConyersDecember 6, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    YAY! Congrats on your changes, book, nice to see your softer side (teehee)!

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  28. Maria GeraciDecember 6, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Ellen, congratulations to you and your girl!

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  29. Marilyn BrantDecember 6, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Huge congrats to you and your darling today, Ellen!! It's a fabulous book and I'm thrilled so many great things have come your way!

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  30. AdeleDecember 6, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Congratulations on the success of the book and the release of the Paperback. I loved it.

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  31. Carleen BriceDecember 6, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Cheers to your and your youngest! I didn't buy the hardcover (sorry!), but I'm definitely buying the paperback!! Can't wait to read it!

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  32. Gayle LINDecember 6, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I'm eager to read this. I read a review not long ago and thought how I'd like to be able to see my mother again and wondered what I'd do.
    Best of luck to you on the big adventure into television.

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  33. truetigressDecember 6, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Congratulations Ellen! I love the storyline...and I am getting very excited to read it *S*

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  34. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I love Ellen. she is soo sweet and I would love to with this book so I could give it to my mom for her birthday! I already ordered my own signed copy!

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  35. StephanieDecember 6, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I love Ellen. she is soo sweet and I would love to with this book so I could give it to my mom for her birthday! I already ordered my own signed copy!

    lol opps sorry about the double post

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  36. Eli YantiDecember 7, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    congratulations your release ;)

    eli_y83@yahoo.com

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  37. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Congratulations on the good news.
    Leona Olson

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  38. Karin GillespieDecember 7, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Happy pub day, Ellen! May your sales be sensational.

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  39. Michele StefanidesDecember 7, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Congratulations! This book is one of my favorites from this year.

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  40. MoiraDecember 7, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Congrats, Ellen!! Best book I've EVER read!!!

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  41. MarindaDecember 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Congrats!!! So exciting to hear of all your success!

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  42. Maggie KuttnerDecember 9, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Congrats Ellen! You are a fantastic writer!

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  43. Heather Sewell RushDecember 11, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Congratulations, Ellen! This is the next book on my list to read! With a little luck, I won't have to buy it! *wink* I cannot wait to read it!

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  44. Christina GossettDecember 11, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Mazel Tov Ellen, may your life be full of blessings!

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  45. Royally ChicDecember 11, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Ellen,

    I've followed you for several years now..just to think I met you through CafeMom?!.... I'm proud of you and your baby girl's success...you have inspired and encouraged me to begin writing the novel I've been writing in my head for years.

    The HBO Series is an awesome accomplishment....my best to you and yours....

    Mazel Tov!!

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  46. stephanie lauraDecember 11, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Still one of my most favorite novels ever! How can we put in a word of support for that HBO option?? Stephanie Laura

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  47. Jessica MclaughlinDecember 11, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Congrats Ellen! How very exciting! Wishing you all the best!

    Jessica McLaughlin
    JessEmilyZack(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. GlenDecember 11, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Your good news is always great!

    Glen Held

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  49. ValDecember 12, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Can't wait to discuss this book with my book group!

    So proud of you, Ellen!

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