Good friends came to support me.
Saturday, April 2, 2016 is a date that will stick in my mind and on my wall for a long time to come. For me this was a long dreamt of milestone—my first Barnes & Noble book signing.
It’s pretty special when your rabbi shows up. Thanks, Rebbe!
Although Please Say Kaddish for Me debuted in May of 2015 and From Silt and Ashes close behind in December, due to extenuating circumstances and a full time job, they were never officially launched.
For four hours old friends and new readers gave congratulatory hugs and asked questions. Friends and family members had already purchased the books but wanted them personally autographed. This author happily complied.
Isn’t ‘author’ a lovely word?
My hubby, Jan, managed to get in a picture. The young lady is our great niece Tarin Clay. How sweet that she made a special trip for the occasion. Sorry this one’s a little fuzzy. Still precious.
There’s nothing more wonderful than family at a book signing. I’m between my cousin, Jeffrey Weiner and his lovely wife Karyn.
Avid reader and good friend, Kim. I’m thrilled she got a copy of each book.
With Denise Mahoney. Isn’t she adorable?
Meeting a new fan. She read Please Say Kaddish for Me with her book club. On to From Silt and Ashes!
With Marie Gail Stratford, someone who has shared tears and laughed at my jokes. Thanks MG!
Theo and Terry…we were coworkers for many years. Now we’re ‘just friends.’
A new happy memory. Stay tuned for the next time!
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
How wonderful, congratulations! I can only imagine how exciting that must have been! And yes, “author” is a lovely word indeed. I love the framed announcement, what a great way to commemorate this milestone.
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Dear Joy,
An exciting day with more work ahead. But this day will always be special. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulation Rochelle. Author is a wonderful and much respected word. Love all the photographs. Love and hugs from me for the occasion.
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Dear Indira,
Your hugs and sweet words are very much appreciated. Sending hugs and smiles back to you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle.
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Author – fantastic!
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Thank you, Lion. Roar!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Mazel tov. It is a great and wonderful moment for you!
A lot of work and intense hope has gone into this for you and your family, I’m sure.
Enjoy and cherish it.
I’m very happy and proud for you.
Randy
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Thank you, Randy. It has been a journey for sure. One that it continuing into the third in the series.
Todah rabbah v’shalom u’v’rachot harbeh m’ohd.
Rochelle
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Super job, Rochelle. Your hard work has been rewarded and well-deserved!
janet
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Many thanks, Janet. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A proud day indeed. So happy for you Rochelle. Author! Author!
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Thank you, StepHonie. I’ve been missing you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’ve been missing you too. I had a moment to breathe and thought, what better way to spend a moment breathing and checking up on my fave bloggers. Graduation is weeks away, I’m so ready!!
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😀 😀 😀
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Congratulations! How very exciting. Just a couple of weeks ago my boyfriend was talking about his temple’s reading challenge. I mentioned your blog and that I thought you had written a book and suggested his group check it out. Now, I will have to follow up that they did:)
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Dear Nato,
A temple would be the perfect place for my books. There are two now. 😉 From Silt and Ashes is the sequel to Please Say Kaddish for Me. Jewish history that really isn’t well known…the dark side of Fiddler on the Roof.
At any rate, thank you for stopping by. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’ll bring them up with them indeed. They seem to always looking for good books. And it’s been fun for me to learn about his religion (as he learns about mine, Christian). So I’ll have to pick them up too:)
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Comments like that thrill me. 😉 Be sure to let me know if you do. I’m being a pushy noodge about getting people to post reviews.
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Congratulations, Rochelle, on a significant milestone! I’m so happy that you can call yourself an author. It is such a lovely word for a lovely person! 😄
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Dear Melony,
Thank you for your lovely words. Time to keep moving forward.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulations!!!! What a great experience and accomplishment. Hope you had a great time.
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Thank you, George. I did have a great time. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes! Congratulations, author Rochelle!! So thrilled for you. You look like a natural signing your books. Thanks for sharing the photos.
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Thank you, Amy. It was a lot of fun with some very precious moments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulations Rochelle! looks like it was a wonderful day
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It was a lovely day, Laurie. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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How thrilling, Rochelle. What a wonderful memory. Of course, there’ll be another signing when you finish the next book. How great to have these things to both remember and look forward to. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
It’s my hope that there will be more book signings before the third book debuts. 😉 This is the beginning. Thank you for stopping by to share my happiness.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yay, amazing and well done 🙂 Looks like it was a great day!
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Thank you, Ali. 😀 It was indeed a great day.
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Congratulations Rochelle!
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Many thanks, Helene. 😀
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Well done, I’m sure you must have enjoyed your day. Great photos and love the hat.
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Dear Sandra,
I did indeed enjoy the day. It went by too quickly. Glad you liked the hat it was one of those finds that found me. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A well-deserved event, and clearly a special day. On this occasion, the photos speak for themselves! Congratulations.
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Dear Steve
It was a great day…now to schedule more of them. Thank you for dropping by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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CONGRATULATIONS! How truly wonderful! Love it!
Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Yolanda Renee. It was a special time. Happy to share it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes! You can officially add the title Author (though you were already, it is always nice to have it confirmed in such a big way!) Congrats, my friend, I could not be happier for you. A most deserved honour!
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Dear Dale,
They say every book needs a launch. This was a little delayed but it classifies. Thank you for the kudos and the support you’ve given all along the way.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congrats and may the memories of that very special day carry you forward when you’re feeling overwhelmed or swamped – hard word, dedication, time and effort spent, but following the dream held within your heart! Worth all of the effort – and truly – more than a beautiful accomplishment for the author you are!
Beautiful Rochelle!
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Dear WC,
Thank you for dropping by and leaving such lovely comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulations! I am so very happy for you, Rochelle! By the way, I love that hat!
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Dear Lee,
The hat was a wonderful, had to have it, find. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulations! Such a fantastic day for you and very special for your great niece to come for your big event. 👏
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Dear Jessie,
Tarin’s coming was a very special part of my day. Thank you for coming by and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A day to celebrate you!
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😀 Thank you, Lillian.
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A dream coming true. Congratulations. It took lots of hard work but now it is here. 🙂
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Dear Susan,
There’s more hard work to come. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I would have hit the ‘love’ button, but WordPress doesn’t offer one.
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Thank you for such a sweet comment R. Todd.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I can see how happy you were from the pics. What a wonderful day, and may there be many more!
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Thank you, RG. 😀 Glad you stopped by.
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Incredible!
I just started blogging last week, and it is a pleasure that I came across your blog. It has inspired me to start my second article.
Thank you:)
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Dear P.E.
Happy to inspire.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulations on your book, Rochelle. The signing must have been such a thrilling experience for you. Good luck with the sales. 🙂
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Dear Sylvia,
It was a beautiful day, in more ways than one.
Thank you for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congrats. May you have great success in future 🙂
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Thank you, Greenspeck. 😀
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Dear Rochelle,
Congratulations on the book signing – what a thrill for you. The photos are terrific – thanks for posting them. You look like you’re having a wonderful time.
Cheers, Margaret
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Dear Margaret,
It was great fun. And it’s fun having my FF friends come by with good thoughts and well wishes. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy!
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Very! ❤
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Dear Rochelle
Many congratulations on your very special day. It looks as though you enjoyed every last minute of it. Jan looks so proud of you as we at FF are after all the hard work you have put in to get where you are now.
May you go from strength to strength.
Well done and, if i may, ‘mazel tov’
Best wishes
Dee
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Dear Dee,
Thank you so much for coming by. It was a lovely day and Jan is a proud, supportive husband. I’m blessed there. It’s been wonderful having FF’rs comment on this post, too. You certainly may say ‘mazel tov.’ 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lift-off is a great headline. I’m so happy for you, Rochelle; congratulations and wishing you many continued successes! Marketing is hard, but something tells me you’re just the right person for it.
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Dear Leigh,
One foot in front of the other. There are more hurdles to jump, I know. But this is the official launch. Thank you so much for stopping by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wonderful and heart-warming to see you in your time of triumph!
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Thank you, Hilary. 😀
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Dear Rochelle,
What a sweet, wonderful post, memory and woman. Congratulations.
Aloha,
Doug
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Dear Doug,
IHN
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Fabulous! So happy for you, Rochelle. I’m not sure I’ve seen a photo of a prouder man than the last photo posted here.
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Dear Ted,
He is a supportive husband and, yeah, he’s pretty proud.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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He has a Tiny reason to be.
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SO excited for you and this wonderful success! Mazel Tov! xox
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Thank you, Dawn. 😀
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