{"id":2608,"date":"2011-12-20T00:01:58","date_gmt":"2011-12-20T05:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.melanierobertson-king.com\/wp02\/?p=2608"},"modified":"2011-12-14T15:08:00","modified_gmt":"2011-12-14T20:08:00","slug":"2608","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melanierobertson-king.com\/wp02\/?p=2608","title":{"rendered":"How to turn a life crisis into a bestselling novel from loveahappyending author Bonnie Trachtenberg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.melanierobertson-king.com\/wp02\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/strawberry-dark-background.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1700\" src=\"http:\/\/www.melanierobertson-king.com\/wp02\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/strawberry-dark-background-300x97.jpg\" alt=\"LAHE logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melanierobertson-king.com\/wp02\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/strawberry-dark-background-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/melanierobertson-king.com\/wp02\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/strawberry-dark-background.jpg 513w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to turn a life crisis into a bestselling novel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After independently releasing my debut book, <em><strong>Wedlocked: A Novel<\/strong><\/em> this past June, I never would have believed it if you told me the book would hit Amazon\u2019s bestseller lists by November\u2014but it did. And it\u2019s still going strong.<\/p>\n<p>Turning my biggest life crisis\u2014impulsively marrying into a disastrous and very short-lived marriage\u2014into a funny, engaging novel seems to be resonating with the public. It\u2019s comforting to know I\u2019m not the only dunce out there. And that\u2019s the key to the whole idea. Chances are good that many others have experienced similar catastrophes to yours or know someone who has. Either way, they will want to commiserate with you and happily, that means buying your book.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s probably not imperative that you transform your crisis into comedy like I did, but if possible, I highly recommend it. Being able to laugh once you get some distance from the dark event is incredibly cathartic for the writer and a great way to entertain readers. Also, note that feelings of exhilaration and immense satisfaction come when you get to rewrite history, punish villains, reward good-dead-doers, and create heroes to save the day. Never underestimate the therapeutic power of the pen!<\/p>\n<p>So, to turn your crisis into a bestselling novel, here\u2019s what you have to do. First, start journaling! If possible, start while the crisis is exploding or shortly after. Journaling gets all your raw emotions down on paper. Don\u2019t try to make sense of them. Just write. The journal will be a great source during the actual writing of the book.<\/p>\n<p>Next, give yourself some time to recuperate from the catastrophe. Each person is different so only you will know when you\u2019re ready. I knew when I stopped crying and began fantasizing innovative ways to torture my ex. That\u2019s right. You don\u2019t have to be completely over it, just over it enough to be functionally creative.<\/p>\n<p>Then, start writing and hold nothing back. You\u2019ll want to share every sordid detail, humiliating incident, and colorful thought that went through your head at the time (here\u2019s where the journal comes in very handy). That\u2019s not to say you will use all of this, but it is great raw material to pick through.<\/p>\n<p>Get the whole story down, but not necessarily as it happened. You are a writer creating an alternative universe where things that actually happened can be tweaked, amplified, diminished or cut entirely to enhance the story. Now you have the luxury of saying the things you didn\u2019t think to say then. This is your big do-over, so have fun with it! And if you\u2019re having fun, chances are good your readers will be to\u2014and they\u2019ll spread the word.<\/p>\n<p>Create an author website and sign up for Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads to start. Then spend every minute you can, networking and cross promoting with other authors, offering your book up for contests, and finding bloggers who will review your book, interview you, or allow you to guest blog for a day. Interact with bloggers, readers, authors and everyone who shows the slightest bit of interest in you or your book, and take advantage of every offer to promote with others that comes your way. If social networking baffles you, and finances allow for it, hire a social marketing expert to teach you the basics. I did, and it was worth every penny. Tweet and post relentlessly and provide links to all your guest posts, interviews and good reviews on your website. Combine all that with a bit of luck and poof\u2026your calamity is on its way to bestsellerdom!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wedlocked by Bonnie Trachtenberg<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/loveahappyending.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Wedlocked_Book_Cover.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/loveahappyending.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Wedlocked_Book_Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"299\" \/><\/a><strong><\/strong>Thirty-six-year old Rebecca Ross has finally tied the knot\u2026 and it may be the biggest mistake of her life.<\/p>\n<p>On what should be the happiest day of her life, Rebecca Ross is panic stricken. Rebecca has just wed Craig Jacobs, but she realizes she put more thought into choosing her florist than she did in choosing the man she\u2019s just pledged to love for the rest of her life.<\/p>\n<p>Before Craig, Rebecca, a talented Long Island girl, dreamed of following in her grandmother\u2019s footsteps with an acting career. Unfortunately, she was cut down to size by years of disappointment, and by her first love\u2014a Hollywood director. She returned to Long Island a lost and broken woman, and ended up in the last place she ever wanted: her old bedroom at her parents\u2019 house.<\/p>\n<p>But Rebecca\u2019s mother, an overzealous convert to Judaism, has a long held dream too: marry off her three daughters to Jewish men. So no one is more thrilled than her when Rebecca meets and marries bon vivant Craig Jacobs, the man who has won over the whole family. Too bad they\u2019re all about to discover that underneath his charismatic shell, this Prince Charming is anything but!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> iUniverse.com (June 16, 2011)<br \/>\n<strong>Paperback:<\/strong> 272 pages<br \/>\n<strong>ISBN-10<\/strong>: 1462022677<br \/>\nISBN-13: 978-1462022670<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kindle Edition<\/strong>: File Size: 1471 KB<br \/>\n<strong>Page Numbers Source ISBN:<\/strong> 1462022677<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hardcover:<\/strong> 272 pages<br \/>\n<strong>ISBN-10:<\/strong> 1462022685<br \/>\n<strong>ISBN-13<\/strong>: 978-1462022687<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Author Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bonnietrachtenberg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.bonnietrachtenberg.com\/<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Novel Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wedlockedthenovel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.Wedlockedthenovel.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Amazon US (to buy):<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/tkOsh4\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/amzn.to\/tkOsh4<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Amazon UK (to buy):<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ning.it\/sEStFV\">http:\/\/ning.it\/sEStFV<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Barnes and Noble (to buy):<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ning.it\/pPRGvC\">http:\/\/ning.it\/pPRGvC<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Author Facebook Page:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BonnieTrachtenberg\" target=\"_blank\"> http:\/\/www.Facebook.com\/BonnieTrachtenberg<br \/>\n<\/a><strong>Novel Facebook Page:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/ww.facebook.com\/Wedlocked\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/ww.Facebook.com\/Wedlocked<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Twitter A\/c @writebrainedny:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#%21\/writebrainedny\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/writebrainedny<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reviews:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em><strong>Wedlocked<\/strong> speaks to so many people\u2026Trachtenberg\u2019s appealing wit and ability to create characters that jump off the page and into our hearts has a lot to do with it\u2026I highly recommend this book<\/em>.\u201d\u2014<strong>Long Island Tribune<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em><strong>Wedlocked<\/strong> is a wonderful, amusing escape. I really enjoyed it\u2026.you will find yourself laughing throughout the book and also being enraged along with Rebecca. Don\u2019t miss the read\u2026.it is splendid!!! You will love it\u2026.I certainly did<\/em>.\u201d <strong>Five Stars\u2014Silver\u2019s Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Trachtenberg\u2019s story is not only moving, but inspiring. Her novel is a beautiful story about friends, family, dreams and most importantly second chances in love and life\u2026I thoroughly enjoyed reading Wedlocked and I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll find a more unique or \u2018one of a kind\u2019 story than Rebecca\u2019s. I highly recommend this novel and I look forward to reading Trachtenberg\u2019s future stories<\/em>.\u201d <strong>Five Stars\u2014Boekie\u2019s Book Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Bonnie Trachtenberg is T-A-L-E-N-T-E-D! WOW! LOVED this one! This is a story that will have you smiling, frowning and everything in between!\u2026DEFINITELY highly recommend with 5 Books and two thumbs up! I can\u2019t wait to see what Ms. Trachtenberg has in store next for her new found fans<\/em>!\u201d\u2014<strong>ReviewsbyMolly.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Bonnie Trachtenberg has written a fun, likeable and very vulnerable character in Rebecca. You basically will want to adopt her, keep hugging her, and telling her things WILL work out for her because you want them to so badly\u2026Wedlocked is a transformational novel, filled with family, friends, love, heartache, and redemption, just like real life\u2014only much, much funnier! Enjoy<\/em>!\u201d\u2014<strong>PopcornReads.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>This book has everything \u2013 drama, humor, sadness and even some adventure tossed in. Wedlocked is a fast-paced book that makes you giggle and cry at the same time. Readers will be cheering for Rebecca and wanting to see things turn out right for her. For me, Rebecca is the star of the show and I didn\u2019t want this book to end. I do hope to see more of Bonnie Trachtenberg\u2019s work and, hopefully, another book with Rebecca. I want to make sure everything is going right for her<\/em>.\u201d\u2014<strong>Five Stars (Kitties)\u2014Socrates Book Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>I can\u2019t quite put my finger on what makes <strong>Wedlocked<\/strong> so special. Is it the strong characters, the author\u2019s ability to get into their heads and make them jump off the pages, or is it the universal story of trying to live up to other\u2019s expectations while staying true to your own dreams? Whatever it is, Wedlocked is a fun, emotional and intensely satisfying read that I would highly recommend<\/em>.\u201d\u2014<strong>Hands and Home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em><strong>Wedlocked<\/strong> showcases an author that has grasped the importance of sinking her readers into the unfolding inner lives of her characters, particularly that of her strong central character, Rebecca, who does things that most of us would only dream about. And this is what makes this novel a worthwhile read, leaving us with a lasting impression and impact<\/em><strong>.\u201d\u2014American Chro<\/strong>nicle<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>I laughed out loud at this story. Got a tad teary here and there and I also loved every page I read. Ms. Trachtenberg is a hoot! If you\u2019re looking for a gift novel, here it is \u2013 give it to yourself first!!\u201d\u2014<\/em><strong>Cheryl\u2019s Book Nook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em><strong>Wedlocked<\/strong> is a perfect late summer escape from reality. Fast-paced, full of eclectic supporting characters\u2026a romantic romp with both heart and a message about self-worth and not allowing oneself to be swept along by others\u2019 expectations and hopes for us. It is a well-crafted first novel and I look forward to reading more of Trachtenberg\u2019s work<\/em>.\u201d\u2014<strong>Janie H. Siess, Colloquium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Ms. Trachtenberg has written a great debut novel. I definitely recommend it. It grabbed my attention right from the beginning. It also had some great laugh out loud moments. I look forward to seeing more from her in the future<\/em>.\u201d\u2014<strong>Kari Boardman, From the TBR Pile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em><strong>Wedlocked<\/strong> is a funny, warm, and engaging story about life, love, marriage and family. This page-turner is the perfect summer read<\/em>!\u201d\u2014<strong>Wendy Walker, bestselling author of Social Lives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em><strong>Wedlocked<\/strong> is a delight, filled with humor and heart. You\u2019ll surely cheer as you follow Rebecca Ross\u2019s trials and triumphs as she navigates her way to finding her true self\u2014and true love\u2014at last<\/em>.\u201d\u2014<strong>Francine LaSala, author of Rita Hayworth\u2019s Shoes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Trachtenberg has crafted a sweepingly readable tale with a carefully drawn protagonist who is immensely appealing, and despite dashed hopes, continues to survive in a world where complex interpersonal relationships can sometimes prove to be catastrophic<\/em>.\u201d\u2014 <strong>BookPleasures.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About the author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.melanierobertson-king.com\/wp02\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bonnie-59.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-2728\" src=\"http:\/\/www.melanierobertson-king.com\/wp02\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bonnie-59-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melanierobertson-king.com\/wp02\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bonnie-59-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/melanierobertson-king.com\/wp02\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bonnie-59-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/melanierobertson-king.com\/wp02\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bonnie-59.jpg 1416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/><\/a>Bonnie Trachtenberg is the award-winning, bestselling author of Wedlocked: A Novel. She was senior writer and copy chief at Book-of-the-Month Club and has written seven children\u2019s book adaptations. She has also written for three newspapers and penned countless magazine articles. Trachtenberg lives on Long Island with her husband, four cats and a dog. Her second novel will be released in early 2012.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to turn a life crisis into a bestselling novel After independently releasing my debut book, Wedlocked: A Novel this past June, I never would have believed it if you told me the book would hit Amazon\u2019s bestseller lists by November\u2014but it did. And it\u2019s still going strong. 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