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dianabletter
Diana Bletter is the author of several books, including The Invisible Thread: A Portrait of Jewish American Women (with photographs by Lori Grinker), shortlisted for a National Jewish Book Award. Her novel, A Remarkable Kindness, (HarperCollins) was published in 2015. She is the First Prize Winner of Moment Magazine's 2019 Fiction Contest. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Commentary, tabletmag, Glamour, The Forward, The North American Review, Times of Israel, and is a reporter for Israel21C, and many other publications. She is author of Big Up Yourself: It's About Time You Like Being You and The Mom Who Took off On Her Motorcycle, a memoir of her 10,000-mile motorcycle trip to Alaska and back to New York. She lives in a small beach village in Western Galilee, Israel, with her husband and family. She is a member of the local hevra kadisha, the burial circle, and a Muslim-Jewish-Christian-Druze women's group in the nearby town of Akko. And, she likes snowboarding and climbing trees.
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Hi Diana, it’s Jamie. Jon just was in my office and told me about your blog. Great stuff. We really miss you at Sunrise. I can’t wait to get home and show your blog to Ellen. We think of you often and always well.
Hope all is great for you there and that your family are all happy and healthy. Just thought I say hello. Take care and God bless. Jamie Ferrante
Hi Jamie, Your note got lost until now, 8 years later. Hope all is well with you. Let me know what’s up. Regards from Jon and all the best, Diana
I had a moment. driving to work, the other day. This is it: if I have problems, being sad, upset or angry doesn’t change one thing. In other words, being happy because I have “it all” doesn’t change anything either. So, I remember something that I read years ago…”Abraham Lincoln said that ‘A man is as happy as he makes up his mind to be.’ It’s a choice. I decided then that I choose to be happy (not delirious, but content).
Elva, thank you for sharing your experience. I think Abraham Lincoln was right!
Hi Diana,
I am trying to get a review copy of your new book. Can you tell me who I can contact?
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Hola Senora Bletter, Como esta?? Just started reading your blog, good stuff kiddo!! I think it’s funny/great how Jonny is always talking about you and you’re always talking him. Look forward to reading more of your blog and I’ll cya when I cya!! P.S. ever think of a counter-bet???
Hi. Can you please tell me how I can find an article in your blog, Yoga Journey – From Disease to Ease?
Hi, go to WRITING WORKSHOP (underneath the heading Home under the photo) and you’ll see it! Thanks!
Smouggie, is that you? I am so overjoyed to read you. You were always my favorite book! Can’t wait for Feb. 17th! God bless.
Yup, it’s me! Thanks for being you!
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I just finished The Mom Who Took off on Her Motorcycle! Loved it! It has inspired me to make the same journey!
Thank you so much! You inspire me to keep going. I hope you can leave a review (with at least a few stars!) on the amazon page or wherever you bought the book. And let me know how your journey goes!
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Read your blog today, always nice to take in. Miss you guys.
Have a great Thanksgiving. Linda & I are moored in Lake Worth, Palm Beach for a couple of weeks before heading over to the Bahamas .
Best to all
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Hi Diana,
I just read your posting about not giving up as a writer. It is exactly what I needed to hear today.
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Thank you, Ariella. As my husband Jonny would say, anybody can give up. Keep writing! Hard work+ patience = miracles!
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Hello Marjorie, Thank you for contacting me! I print only original work — my own. I see you have a packed schedule. Zei gezundt and a zisse, gut yohr! Diana
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Hello Diana,
Just finished Mom who took Off. Very nice. I have driven to AK twice but in cars. I lived up there for a year but we couldn’t make, so we thought at the time. I have been riding for forty years now and think I would like to ride from here back to there. It was heart warming to read the names of places I remember. I am very glad you made this experience and shared it with the world.
Thank you Larry
Hello Larry, Thank you very much for writing me. I am glad you enjoyed my book. Where did you live in Alaska when you were there? If you have any questions about doing a motorcycle ride there, feel free to write again. Jonny and I are always enthusiastic about helping other riders. Thanks again! Diana
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Hi, Diana. I am excited to let you know that my book Get Started Riding Motorcycles: The Definitive Guide for Women is finally published… and you’re in it! Do you have an email address where I can send more details? I’d love to connect.
Hi Alisa, thank you for reaching out. My email is dianabletter@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Hi Diana, I am working with Dora Levu Mossanen on her new novel Love and War in the Jewish Quarter. I know you have reviewed or interviewed her for her previous books. Would you be interested in seeing a copy? Many thanks!
Hi Emi, yes, that would be wonderful. I don’t know if I’m late-I missed your message. Pls contact me dianabletter@gmail.com. Thanks!
Great I just sent you an email. Happy to send s digital or physical review copy.