Selling My Books on the Streets of Brooklyn 5/14 - Print

It was another good day. This morning I discovered that my fourth novel, fifth book, Exchanges, is available in print format at Amazon. I ordered a couple of copies, paying with gift certificate money I earned doing online surveys. Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/bszwlxh 

 

RIP Dr. Joyce Brothers, 85, TV's first pop psychologist, Brooklyn born. She earned a Ph.D at Columbia University, and rose to fame by going all the way on The $64,000 Question. She hosted her own advice program and appeared in numerous films and on TV shows, which often lampooned her. It is believed her presence graced The Tonight Show more than 100 times. She also wrote many books. She was the epitome of good cheer and class.

Benghazi, the IRS harassing conservatives, the Attorney General's office seizing the phone records of the Associated Press to find out where leaks originated - it is amazing how scandals arise in a President's  second term, and it's not restricted to party. Only the naive are surprised at such things. Politics is hardball by the hardcore.

Parking is often a problem within the five boroughs of NYC. I accompanied a friend to the doctor today. Since we got home a little earlier than expected, I decided I'd open the floating book shop - if I didn't have to wait too long for a spot to clear. I sat reading, double-parked. 20 minutes later I heard an engine turn over on the opposite side, my right. I backed up to get into position. As I did so, a long line of cars formed, waiting for the light to change. Sure enough, the last tried to take the spot. I moved behind him, blocking his way. He rolled down the window and I made my case. I was about to relent when he pulled away. I should have let it go, as I've always done in the past. I'm now worried I might find a slashed tire or a broken window tomorrow. Of course, the spot directly ahead of mine cleared five minutes later. Life will do that to you.

My thanks to the elderly gentleman who bought a pictorial on the human body,  a book on poverty in America, and hardcovers by Al Franken and Paul Krugman. He left behind Dinesh D'Souza's Letters to a Young Conservative, so I think it's safe to assume where his affiliation lies.

  Vic's 3rd Novel: http://tinyurl.com/7e9jty3
Vic's Website: http://members.tripod.com/vic_fortezza/Literature/
Vic's Short Story Collection (Print or Kindle): http://www.tiny.cc/Oycgb
Vic's 2nd Novel: http://tinyurl.com/6b86st6
Vic's 1st Novel: http://tiny.cc/94t5h
Vic's Screenplay on Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/cyckn3