One Christmas gift stands out above all others, Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld. It’s a compilation of 45 years of Jerry Seinfeld’s best jokes arranged by decade up, from the seventies to the Covid-19 era. Like Seinfeld, it’s a collection of jokes about nothing, focusing on the minutia of daily life. It includes 452 pages of jokes we can all relate to like Dad’s thermostat, the men’s room, Pop-Tarts, movie candy, nose hair, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR-YZ4lG2Rk Since his first performance at the legendary New York nightclub “Catch a Rising Star” as a twenty-one-year-old college student in fall of 1975, Jerry Seinfeld has written his own material and saved … [Read more...]
Upside Down Christmas Tree Story for Children’s Book Contest
December 9, 2020 By 3 Comments
When I heard about Susanna Leonard Hill’s 10th Annual Holiday Contest for children's writers, I thought, sign me up! My first attempt at children’s poetry is below. The contest? A children’s story about a holiday helper for ages 12 and under, 250 words or less. Thanks Susanna for giving me a reason to keep writing! Upside Down Christmas Tree In a box in a cupboard under the stairs, Rested our dusty, old tall Christmas tree. Instructions claimed “easy assembly, three parts,” Light work for my goofy Dad, Mom, and me. Dad looked at me with squinty eyes, as he said, “Son, before bed, it’s time to put up this beast.” He dumped the contents about and made a shout, “We’ll get it up in … [Read more...]
Why a Cat is Still Better Than a Man – Author Interview
September 18, 2020 By Leave a Comment
What is a word to describe someone who has it all? Amazing! And that describes my dear friend, Allia Zobel Nolan. She has great friends, a wonderful husband, a witty personality, and over 150 books to her credit. I had to know...how does she do it? Why does she do it? Author Interview Whenever an interviewer asked Allia Zobel Nolan which of her books she liked the best, she’d coyly answer, “That’s like asking a mother which child is her favorite. ...I love all my books. “Still, I guess I’d have to admit 101 Reasons Why a Cat Is Better than a Man has a special place in my heart for two reasons: It was the beginning of a long and exciting collaboration (seven books and counting) with the … [Read more...]
99¢ Are You Still Kidding Me? Till June 3rd!
May 27, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Got laughs? Get Are You Still Kidding Me? available through June 3 for 99¢. Enjoy 45 hilarious stories and honest truths about being a mother, a wife, and just trying to navigate this crazy little thing we call life. Here's a sample of the funny stories inside Are You Still Kidding Me? BINGO Ain’t For Sissys “What do you want to do tonight?” I asked my mother as I tilted my head to the side. We go through this routine every time I visit. Finding an activity that didn’t involve eating was a difficult as the temptation challenge on the Biggest Loser. “Well, how ‘bout bowling?” my mom asked, pushing her eyeglasses up on her nose. “Nah, too boring. Any other ideas?” “Want to … [Read more...]
“You Know I Love You Because…” Guest Blogger Lori Duff
October 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
I’m elated to feature another one of my favorite authors, Guest Blogger Lori Duff. She does it all with aplomb, National Award-Winning Columnist, Ghostwriter, Legal Writing Expert, Blogger, Humorist, and generally Fun-to-Be-Around gal plus an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author of Mismatched Shoes and Upside Down Pizza, The Armadillo, the Pickaxe, and the Laundry Basket, and You Know I Love You Because You're Still Alive. Lori never rests and that makes her my idol. We met and from the get-go, I knew I wanted to be her friend and share her story. You Know I Love You Because You're Still Alive This is award-winning humorist Lori B. Duff's third collection of highly relatable, … [Read more...]
Are You Still Kidding Me? Launch Party! Win Prizes!
September 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to the Are You Still Kidding Me? launch party. Doors open when the clock strikes September 18 at 12:01AM!! Or whenever the Amazon Gods deem the time is right. I wish we could celebrate together over champagne and red velvet cake but instead how about a chance to win fabulous prizes, like a free book and gift card? Keep reading. It took me over three years to write and publish Are You Still Kidding Me?, but with the help of other authors, bloggers, family and friends, today I released my book baby on Amazon. Plus, I excited to add that Are You Still Kidding Me? pre-release made #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases in Parenting Teenagers and Parent & Adult Child Relationships. … [Read more...]
Are You Still Kidding Me? 99¢ Pre-Order Summer Beach Read
July 31, 2018 By 2 Comments
Looking for a summer beach read? Check out my latest book, Are You Still Kidding Me? , available for 99¢ Pre-Order. If you like Lisa Scottoline’s, I See Life Through Rosé-Colored Glasses, then I think you’ll love my latest book. Here’s what hilarious Wendy Liebman said, “I love Stacey Gustafson’s voice — her stories and how she shares them! She is entertaining, relevant and relatable, and her new book is for anyone who is a parent, child, spouse, or other.” — Wendy Liebman, stand-up comedian, semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent, Season 9, Taller on TV Click here for 99¢ Pre-Order Are You Still Kidding Me? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Kn1k_FQyg You can buy … [Read more...]
Love Dogs? Try A Dog’s Purpose
December 6, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Love dogs? Try A Dog’s Purpose, a family film for all, released in theaters January 27. A Dog’s Purpose is based on the book of the same name. It features the hilarious Josh Gad as the voice of the movie’s lovable dog or, err, multiple dogs. Starring hottie Dennis Quaid as Ethan, Britt Robertson, Peggy Lipton and K.J. Apa, A Dog’s Purpose is sure to become a family favorite. https://youtu.be/1jLOOCADTGs According to Entertainment Weekly… In the new trailer . . . we get a peek at Gad voicing a reincarnated canine that changes the lives of his many owners and finds the meaning in his own life. Gad starts out playing a dog named Bailey, who is the steadfast companion of a boy named … [Read more...]
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