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Randy Susan Meyers

Randy Susan Meyers
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Randy Susan Meyers

Randy Susan Meyers is the author of The Murderer’s Daughters, a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award. She currently lives in Boston with her husband.

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. “Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.” —GUSTAVE FLAUBERT
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My life in 8 words: "Reads voraciously, loves husband, family & friends, treasures writing"
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Randy Susan Meyers will be at BANK SQUARE BOOKS,53 West Main Street,Mystic on 05/19 See details
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Randy Susan Meyers Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. “Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.” —GUSTAVE FLAUBERT Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her? A. Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat, who saved nearly 100,000 Hungarians during the Holocaust--and lost his freedom, and then life in the process. All I could say is "thank you," and "I am in awe of you." Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. Lying on a beach, under an umbrella, reading an absolutely fantastic book, after swimming, while not worrying about how I look. (Could this ever happen?) Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. "Come Rain or Come Shine" by Ray Charles ('our' song,) "At Last" by Etta James (for my husband,) "Down On My Knees" by Ayo (best heartbreak song,) "She Works Hard for the Money" by Donna Summer (from when I was a bartender,) "Reach Out For Me" by Dionne Warwick (from second date with husband," Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. Stuffing made from my grandmother's recipe. Learn more about Randy Susan Meyers

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Wicked Local Newton, April 19, 2013
...and Author Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 10. The authors this year are William Landay and Randy Susan Meyers. Enjoy a chicken, salmon or vegetarian lunch at the Newton Marriott Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Ave. at Route 128, starting with a cash bar...
Strongsville Patch, April 18, 2013
...are a few reading suggestions to get you started. Happy Reading! The Comfort of Lies: a Novel By Randy Susan Meyers, February 2013, 336 pages. Comfort of Lies follows the lives of three women all connected but not even realizing it. Tia fell in love...
Huffington Post, April 15, 2013
...When I was a reader, I spoke as a reader, I understood as a reader. When I became a writer, I read as a writer, I understood as a writer. I just finished "Readers Don't Owe Authors S**T" on the online site Book Riot. The credo of the post is...
Huffington Post, April 12, 2013
...of stories -- with invaluable ideas for our novels. In The Comfort of Lies (Atria Books, 323 pp), Randy Susan Meyers, the bestselling author of The Murderer's Daughter, explores such modern-day themes of love and obsession, motherhood and adoption, trust...
Newton Patch, April 8, 2013
...Newton Marriott Hotel 2345 Commonwealth Avenue at Route 128   Featured Speakers   William Landay Defending Jacob and Randy Susan Meyers The Murderer’s Daughters The Comfort of Lies   To make a...
Boston Globe, March 28, 2013
...Harvard Coop … Jill McCorkle (“Life After Life”) reads at 7 p.m. at Porter Square Books TUESDAY: Randy Susan Meyers (“The Comfort of Lies”), Ann Hood (“The Obituary Writer”), Meredith Goldstein (“Singles”) and Nichole Bernier (“The...
Huffington Post, March 26, 2013
..."Damn it, Harriet, we can't go on like this! You're spending money like a drunken sailor, but I'm not seeing a dime!" "Fine! How about those fancy dresses you wear to work? How much do you pay those designers, huh? Everyone but me seems to get the...
Limerick-Royersford-Spring City Patch, February 13, 2013
...If you're looking for a novel for your book club, Randy Susan Meyers's  The Comfort of Lies  is one that will offer fascinating discussions.  It revolves around four flawed and oh-so-real adults (Caroline, Tia, Juliette, Nathan) and one innocent little...
Brookline Patch, February 12, 2013
...are open today. Tough break, kids. 3.  A Night of Love and Secrets with Chris Castellani and Randy Susan Meyers : Artistic director of Grub Street Christopher Castellani ( A Kiss from Maddalena  and  The Saint of Lost Things ) shares his lauded...
Boston Globe, February 7, 2013
...read at 7 p.m. at Porter Square Books … Christopher Castellani (“All This Talk of Love”) and Randy Susan Meyers (“The Comfort of Lies”) read at 7 p.m. at Brookline Booksmith … Stuart Nadler (“Wise Men”) reads at 7 p.m. at Newtonville...
ReadingGroupGuides.com, February 6, 2013
...a husband, a mother, and a father navigate the needs of a family member in crisis." — Randy Susan Meyers, author of The Murderer's Daughters "I read this first novel two times. The first time, I was intrigued. The second time, I felt privileged to...
Huffington Post, February 4, 2013
...you can destroy fellow authors. Or you can do the opposite. The two of us penning this article (Randy Susan Meyers and M.J. Rose) happen to be releasing books (The Comfort of Lies and The Book of Lost Fragrances) on the same day (February 12) from the...
Brookline Patch, January 8, 2013
...of family and the immigrant experience. Three women’s lives intersect in ways they could not imagine in Randy Susan Meyers’ dark, revealing, honest tale about the aftermath of infidelity. Grub Street Ambassador and author of theThe Murderer’s...
Huffington Post, December 17, 2012
...Should I hire a publicist? An author's marketing service? A blog tour? Will my publisher/editor/agent get mad? Should I ask permission? If I hire someone, will the publisher do less? New and experienced authors ask each other these...