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deborah s

deborah s

I am a physician and published author of fiction and nonfiction. My latest novel, an international thriller, co-written with my husband, is titled Rabbit in the Moon and was just released in June'08 in hardback. It is available in bookstores and online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Borders, etc. My website is http://www.shlian.com
  • Boca Raton, FL, USA
  • member since Wednesday, November 28 2007

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  • Maria H

    maria h says

    I am learning how to do that.. Have a great trip!!!!

    posted 19 hours ago. ( send a note )
  • Evelyn M

    evelyn m says

    Best of luck to you in your future career plans!
    Yes, I am an author as well as a doctor. I write medical mystery/thrillers. My first two (Double Illusion and Wednesday's Child) were paperback originals and my newest is just out in hardback. It's called Rabbit in the Moon by Deborah and Joel Shlian (Joel is my husband)The book is about Lili Quan, a young woman medical resident from California whose dying mother asks her to go to China to learn about her heritage. She does, but gets caught up in an international scheme to control her grandfather's discovery of the secret to long life. So it's a love story, a medical mystery and a suspenseful thriller rolled into one. It takes place around the time of the Tiananmen massacre in 1989 when young students in China tried to change the government, but instead were shot dead in the square by Chinese soldiers. That was before your time, but in America we watched what was happening on television and couldn't believe our eyes. Take a look at my website: http://www.shlian.com for more information. Also, as a future graphic artist you will see that my talents do not lie with website design. I made the site myself! Perhaps you have suggestions for improvement?

    posted yesterday. ( send a note )
  • Juliana C

    juliana c says

    I'd like to do something with graphic or interior design. Or advertising. I've always been really good with all that art stuff. Your daughter speaks spanish? So do I, but I don't speak it fluently (I don't think I could live with a family in Argentina that only speaks spanish either). I see on your profile that you've published a few books. That's pretty cool, what are they about?

    posted yesterday. ( send a note )
  • Juliana C

    juliana c says

    Thanks for the friendship request! I get that a lot that I read a lot of adult books as well as teen books. The adult one's are usually much better so that's why I read them. Thanks again, bye!

    posted 2 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter C

    peter c says

    You can google Jordan Rich at WBZ 1030. You can probably hear it on line.

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter C

    peter c says

    You can also call the libraries to schedule readings. If you're awake Saturday night at 12:30 I'll be on the Jordan Rich radio show on WBZ. I only have 10 minutes, but the show has a very broad range from Florida to Chicago. Keith by the way is from NH and I may meet him at my next event in Manchester.

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter C

    peter c says

    How did you get this? I think the person who runs the site doesn't like me. I sent her a message about my book and she was upset that I was spamming folks about my book. Have you been calling your local libraries, too?

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter C

    peter c says

    Did you go on line and get a listing of all Borders and Barnes & Nobles? Also, have you checked out Book Sense? This gives you a state by state lsting of independent book stores. You can then go onto each store's site, get an email and send each one a message about your book. I did this for every store in the US, Canada, and Australia.Not sure the effect. But I did get a store in Iowa to nomiate me for a Booksense pick of the month.

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter C

    peter c says

    Burlington would be the closest. Make sure you autograph any book you don't sell. That way the store will have to keep it.

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter C

    peter c says

    Dear Deborah Best of luck with your novel. I have been scheduling events in NH, Maine and Mass at the various Borders, Barnes & Nobles and indies this spring. I will pick it up again in the fall. Stores don't do a lot of business on nice summer days. Are you connected with International Thriller Writers? Let me know your schedule. If you are up in my neck of the woods, maybe we can discuss books and promotion.

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Michelle G

    michelle g says

    Hi Deborah!
    It's Thus night, 8PM at the Park Ave Borders (cross street 57th), so just 15 blocks from the hotel. A short cab ride, 1 subway stop, or a brisk 15 minute walk. Hope to see you there!

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • BeckyL

    beckyl says

    September 15 is perfectly fine with me!

    posted 5 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Becky

    becky says

    September 15th would be just fine. =) It will give me plenty of time to read your book. I can't wait to read it!! =)

    posted 6 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Keith Katsikas

    keith katsikas says

    Please post a new discussion. Introduce yourself and announce that we will be discussion the book. IF you want to set the dat, that should be fine, so long as it is far off (like September) also let them know where they can purchase a copy. The discussion will not begin until the scheduled time and no questions should be posted until that time.

    Thank you =)

    posted 9 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Keith Katsikas

    keith katsikas says

    I wouldn't post any questions yet. just focus on availability and let them know that we should schedule the discussion for September. We'll decide as a group when to put it in. Unless you wish to pick the date. It's far enough off where I doubt anyone would complain.

    posted 9 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Amateur de Livre

    amateur de livre says

    I am not a member of that group (Suspense and Thrillers). Haven't really been in a slump, just haven't been on here as much as I used to.

    posted 10 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Keith Katsikas

    keith katsikas says

    Hello Deborah,

    I have asked the members of the Suspense & Thriller group if they would be interested in reading and discussing your book and I believe I have enough interest to schedule a discussion. How easy is it for readers to buy a copy? Where can they buy one? If it is a book that is easy to find then when would you be able to host the discussion? Please take a look at the schedule on the landing page for the Suspense & Thriller group. i believe we have an opening in August. You might want to leave a post in the group letting people know where they can easily find the book and then ask them when they would prefer to have the discussion. The members of this group read a ton of books and have a hard time keeping up most times, so giving them the option is a good idea if you can.

    Thank you =)

    posted 10 days ago. ( send a note )
  • jinglebell

    jinglebell says

    Hi Deborah, thanks for the friendship add. Interestingly, I went to graduate school in Florida almost 10 years ago! It is a beautiful state except those bugs in the summer time though.

    I will check out the chinese musician you mentioned. I certainly will be delighted to visit your site and learn more about your work!

    I have a story in my mind for a long time. Your success encouraged me to pursue the path of writing. I write some lyrics but nothing sophisticated.

    Keep in touch!

    Jinglebell

    posted 11 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Keith Katsikas

    keith katsikas says

    Hello Deborah,

    I'm sorry for the delay. I have been so busy these days. I am finishing up a big move and should be finding more time to manage the forums soon. I will check into your book asap and get back with you.

    Thank you for visiting Suspense & Thriller! =)

    Keith

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Author Shane Moore

    author shane moore says

    Thanks for the add. I mostly operate on Myspace. Have a minor cult following there. Drop on in and shoot me an add. Or hit me up on yahoo messenger; s_moore_50@yahoo.com I do about four or five radio shows a year.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )


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