tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post5350816230010885999..comments2023-09-23T01:15:29.716-07:00Comments on Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila: Welcome to my Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila's blogsiteJeannette Katzirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-23495569997458532962010-06-14T19:16:14.053-07:002010-06-14T19:16:14.053-07:00Today I f cked up. I pushed the invite friend but...Today I f cked up. I pushed the invite friend button on a website and now everyone, including those I would prefer not know, were invited to a website. DARN. Don't be seduced. It's okay to be friendless.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-34309937616353165502010-06-13T19:06:34.891-07:002010-06-13T19:06:34.891-07:00Today I went to a friend's Mom's headstone...Today I went to a friend's Mom's headstone unveiling. It was a lovely service and it just so happened to be in the same cemetery as mom's.How is it that people are here one moment and gone the next? How precious our existence is? Where does the sky end?Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-47362512295022240852010-06-10T19:45:47.641-07:002010-06-10T19:45:47.641-07:00I worked all day on perfecting my proposal and now...I worked all day on perfecting my proposal and now it is kick ass if I say so myself. I researched who would want to buy it (WHICH SHOULD BE EVERYONE), but I was more realistic. Then I looked up competitors and found numbers to support their and then my success. Boy I am proud of myself. It's a shame I didn't do this first. Still so much to learn at 56.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-65978683497102271052010-06-09T22:18:15.488-07:002010-06-09T22:18:15.488-07:00I'm going off topic to Harry Potter. I know I...I'm going off topic to Harry Potter. I know I am way too old to like that franchise, but I can't help myself, I do love them. Harry, Hermione, Ron . . . everyone. (I didn't like the Dumbledor, but he's dead). This November part 1 of the 2 part finale opens, and I can't wait. That J.K. Rowling is one smart and insanely rich woman. She knew she could make one more or two movies- twice the money. But I will go to both happily.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-40630640493531991562010-06-09T16:01:12.888-07:002010-06-09T16:01:12.888-07:00I learned some more things about writing a book.
P...I learned some more things about writing a book.<br />Publisher don't like adverbs. <br />They don't want to hear "He walked slowly" They'd rather hear "He walked as slow as a slug."<br />Wow, who would have thought that?Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-77300402535002662672010-06-08T18:41:44.607-07:002010-06-08T18:41:44.607-07:00Here is a new review. I am happy.
Hi Jean,
Hop...Here is a new review. I am happy.<br /> Hi Jean,<br /><br />Hope all is well. Below is my review of broken Birds. As always, Author<br /><br /><br /><br />Broken Birds: The Story of My Momila by Jennette Katzir is an interesting and touching novel. It is one of those rare novels that describe the malady of man’s inhumanity to man in a clear and succinct way. Of course, at times, in reading the different events of this moving narrative, it became very sad and tearful. But how can one describe the insanity of the systematic extermination of millions of European Jews during the Holocaust. Often, this critical period of their lives is skimmed over in the history’s book. Those who survived the ravages of this maniacal adventure ends up with overwhelming fear, distrust, and dysfunctional behavior. However, Broken Birds demonstrated exemplary bravery in describing the horrendous affects the Holocaust brought upon one family. It revealed that the deep psychological damage impaled in the consciousness of those who survived this mass atrocity can easily be passed on to the next generation. Consequently, the dysfunctional interactions among the siblings, as described, certainly earned the title of Broken Birds. Interestingly enough, years later, some members of this family were able to go and revisit some of the places and buildings where this horrific event took place. This book is very educational and is highly recommended for the whole family. It also has the ideal cover.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-46697249396029443012010-06-08T07:25:38.854-07:002010-06-08T07:25:38.854-07:00I saw a rattlesnake on the trails where I ride and...I saw a rattlesnake on the trails where I ride and a coyote on my front lawn. WHAT A DAY!Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-51559596443703231432010-06-07T07:26:56.453-07:002010-06-07T07:26:56.453-07:00I have just learned that most of the queries I sen...I have just learned that most of the queries I sent to publishers and Agencies weren't the correct format. AND IF THEY AREN'T CORRECT the queries end up in the circular file. Darn!Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-55361049602725979832010-06-05T20:51:39.487-07:002010-06-05T20:51:39.487-07:00I think I have fallen in love with Missiva Font.
Y...I think I have fallen in love with Missiva Font.<br />Yes/no?Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-75826870367187407682010-06-05T20:38:22.555-07:002010-06-05T20:38:22.555-07:00Does anyone have any idea of the hours spent tryin...Does anyone have any idea of the hours spent trying to get books out and read? It's a shit load. I have spent 1/2 of Saturday emailing out requests for my book. What I wouldn't give to sleep with Tiger Woods and have a book deal already waiting for me.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-27944104982272528802010-06-05T10:05:48.906-07:002010-06-05T10:05:48.906-07:00I am searching for a font. A great font . . . a d...I am searching for a font. A great font . . . a different font. One that says Hi I'm Jeannette and I am quirky, kind and funny BUT serious too.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-10601732267716573372010-06-03T21:18:23.459-07:002010-06-03T21:18:23.459-07:00I've been working a lot of getting my blog out...I've been working a lot of getting my blog out there, on sharpening my query letter, but gathering demographic info for the proposal. Just a lot of stuff. AND add to that mess that I am working on the premise for my 2nd book and a child's book I am collaborating on and bing bang boom. I'm one busy lady. And you know what I LOVE IT! I am fifty plus and I feel that a clock is chasing me around, so I best hurry up.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-8887768952172275482010-06-01T23:11:59.047-07:002010-06-01T23:11:59.047-07:00I have just had a meeting with a good friend about...I have just had a meeting with a good friend about marketing strategies. Oh my goodness, what little I knew.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-43505010656385254052010-06-01T17:18:23.350-07:002010-06-01T17:18:23.350-07:00Today I got a good review, 4 out of 5 stars. It s...Today I got a good review, 4 out of 5 stars. It seemed to resonate that which I hoped it would. The trouble that plagued a family (Mine) after the war. After the dust had settled . . . . or so it seemed to the outside world.<br />Good reviews are great. So much better than the other choice.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-64878868302972584602010-05-30T21:04:22.406-07:002010-05-30T21:04:22.406-07:00What I did learn from the movie, Sex in the City 2...What I did learn from the movie, Sex in the City 2 is that money won't buy you love BUT it will buy the best time of your life. Not a bad 2nd choice.<br />Shallow . . . . only until you see how the realllllly rich live.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-88866586568200040632010-05-30T21:00:10.826-07:002010-05-30T21:00:10.826-07:00Still another blog that has nothing to do with my ...Still another blog that has nothing to do with my book, but::::<br />I saw Sex in the City 2 today and it was FABULOUS! No it isn't going to answer any deep probing life changing questions, but it was fun fun fun. Great clothes, fabulous scenery, a world I will never be able to visit (Not enough money) and a great romp for anyone who loved Sex in the City the series.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-18536089869807769902010-05-29T19:11:44.103-07:002010-05-29T19:11:44.103-07:00Well it will be the shortest two months in history...Well it will be the shortest two months in history, as I am planning to write sometime this weekend, BUT I am also going to the zoo and photograph the animals.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-12385838423283955452010-05-29T09:37:53.522-07:002010-05-29T09:37:53.522-07:00I contemplating taking a two month break from writ...I contemplating taking a two month break from writing my next book. Living is out there waiting for me, but I am drawn back to the keyboard.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-47768483989873194222010-05-26T17:23:09.790-07:002010-05-26T17:23:09.790-07:00I have been brainstorming about what the first pag...I have been brainstorming about what the first page of my new book should be and I thought I had it all done. BUT best made plans of mice and men and all that. While I was having my nails done . . I came up with a completely different idea for my first page. At this rate I'll never finish the first chapter.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-30718302205126663222010-05-26T12:18:41.159-07:002010-05-26T12:18:41.159-07:00I have a great system for tracking allllll those e...I have a great system for tracking allllll those emails that we must do to try and get our book picked up. Maybe others have this system already, but I jazzed that I developed it without any help.<br />First I categorize those that I am writing to: Review, Book club, Bookstore, Agent, Distributor, Publisher. Then I write down the date, so as not to bother them tooooo often. IF I get a response from them, I jot that down and if they aren't interested, I don't delite them, I simply write **no**. In this way I know I have contacted and who needs to be nudged just a little more. Does this help anyone?Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-26704884762592889642010-05-25T22:36:38.248-07:002010-05-25T22:36:38.248-07:00I got another review, BUT this one was one of THOS...I got another review, BUT this one was one of THOSE reviews. They loved the first part . . . the part about the Holocaust, WHICH EVERYONE LIKES, but here is where it's about a 70/30 split. If you've ever had problems with family or have been cheated by people in general, and it hurt ALOT, then you can identify with the rest of the book, but If life has never thrown any curves your way then it seems trite. <br />Bad reviews hurt my heart BUT I will survive . . . as the song says and carry on.<br />(I've just finished the first page of the first draft of my next book. It's the book those ney sayers said the wanted. The nitty gritty details of my parents time in the war.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-53279248554560050602010-05-24T07:44:40.764-07:002010-05-24T07:44:40.764-07:00I have come up with the opening sentence to my fol...I have come up with the opening sentence to my follow up novel. Wish me luck.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-11316877389684940202010-05-23T14:32:16.351-07:002010-05-23T14:32:16.351-07:00Today I am forcing myself away from the computer w...Today I am forcing myself away from the computer when it deals with my book. I fear I may be a bit compulsive about trying to get it acknowledged, but this is really important to me and since I don't have an agent, publisher, etc it's up to me. So I'm signing off for the day. <br />Monyana.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-52962109456248539382010-05-21T08:10:00.458-07:002010-05-21T08:10:00.458-07:00The past few days have been quiet. No new reviews...The past few days have been quiet. No new reviews to speak of and I have had lots of frustration with the blogging thing. It is harder than it looks to attach this blog to bloggers.com. Why can;t they make the process more user friendly for the over 30 crowd? BUT I will persevere and keep on trying.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989450114597602242.post-72753132017519223032010-05-20T20:52:07.271-07:002010-05-20T20:52:07.271-07:00I don't exactly know how to submit this to blo...I don't exactly know how to submit this to bloggers.Jeannette Katzirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733039081340963492noreply@blogger.com