Book Talk: Deborah Batterman author of Shoes Hair Nails: Laughter and Sexology Mix that Entertains

“Deborah’s collection of eclectic, honest, thought-provoking stories is part of the “treasured” area of my bookshelves–the special books that may be shared, but always returned, and never relegated to the “give-away” stack.” ~ B. Minor, Amazon Reviews

Hello Digital Book Today readers. Today we are featuring a collection of stories “written with wry humor and tenderness, fresh language and captivating characters, illuminate the many ways we inhabit this world”. Shoe Hair Nails by Deborah Batterman has been rated 4.5 stars. Shoe Hair Nails is collection of 11 stories featuring a wide cast of characters and engrossing stories that Deborah describes beautifully to her reader. Shoe Hair Nails will not disappoint the reader.

“An intricately woven work of stunning depth. . . . I raved about it to several girlfriends and even my mother. It has certainly been a while since I was touched by such a powerful collection.“ ~ Mercedes Yardley, A Broken Laptop

“Shoe Hair Nails is one of those collections whose deceptively simple title sets the reader up for one-dimensional stories about say, fashion… or a manual on personal maintenance. Reader, beware. Each story begins simply enough, then sideswipes us with heart-rending takes on morality, mortality, and all the epic mishaps in-between.” ~ Dave Port, Amazon Reviews

Book Description: The settings of these stories – 1980s New York City, 1950s Brooklyn, Las Vegas, an exurban town post-9/11 – are as diverse as the rich palette of characters drawn with heart, humor, and sensuality. With a sharp sense of the telling detail, Deborah Batterman weaves narratives around the everyday symbols in our world and their resonance in our lives. … Read more on Amazon.

About the Author:

A native New Yorker, Deborah Batterman has worked over the years as a writer, editor, and teaching artist. A story from her debut collection was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Her stories have appeared in anthologies as well as various print and online journals, including Many Mountains Moving, Sistersong, Dunes Review, The MacGuffin, The Alsop Review, Octavo, three candles, Ensemble, Standards: The International Journal of Multicultural Studies, Prose Toad, and The Potomac. She is a featured writer at http://www.thesmartly.com.

Website/blog: http://www.deborahbatterman.com.

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/deborah.batterman

Find her on Twitter: @DEBatterman

Grab yourself a copy of Shoe Hair Nails today on Amazon.

“A superb collection of short stories overflowing with deliciously wicked about-turns, richly wrought characters and a depth of meaning that will astonish you. Read these stories once and you’ll be a fan, twice and you’ll be forever dazzled!” nom de plume, Amazon Reviews

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