After authoring ten fun editions of the mini dining guide, Jen’s Little Black Book, I brought the concept online with monthly restaurant reviews I called Digital Dining. Both writing and food have always been great passions of mine, so using Jen’s Little Black Book as a tool for my primary role in business development was my way of putting a personal twist on sales and marketing. And I developed quite a following! Thousands of hungry readers were happy the franchise continued into the digital world.
“Life moves pretty fast.
If you don’t stop and look
around once in a while,
you could miss it.“
Ferris Bueller
Fast forward to 2020…like many, I lost my job at the start of the pandemic (terrible timing!) just as so many beloved restaurants were shuttering. So I changed gears. Wanting to keep the theme of an insider’s guide going, I tweaked my concept and penned my very first novel (yay!). Jen’s Little Black Book: Bacon Wrapped Dates is a full-sized fictional tell-all that details the juicy dating stories of a divorcée living in NYC.
Now available on Amazon.com!
For a sneak peak at my first novel, click on the Good With Words tab.
Travel with the main character, Jen, as she navigates single life with hope, a sense of humor, a few snappy one-liners, and some killer shoes.
Having a loyal following for so many years has convinced me to keep writing. This blog brings a new dimension to the Jen’s Little Black Book brand with relatable content that I hope you enjoy and share. The main theme is of course food-related, but I promise to pepper in humor, movie quotes, recipes, and some fun nostalgic references. Don’t worry– shout-outs will continue for the amazing folks who keep me smiling throughout my creative journey.
Since when do you have to be hungry to have a cookie?
So said The Mothership
(more than 30 years ago)
to my good friend Doug…
who still quotes her.
Don’t Stop Me Now, April 13th
During the summer of 1984 I did a teen tour of the continental United States. About 40 15 year olds with limited supervision on a luxury tour bus crisscrossing the country visiting Disneyland, The Grand Canyon, Alcatraz, Mount Rushmore, Niagara Falls and so much more for seven solid weeks. And since…
Wear Your Power, April 6th
The term Power Suit was a reference to a highly tailored impeccably fitting suit in wool, cashmere or high-end cotton, structured with defined shoulders and typically wider lapels, in a commanding color palette like navy, black or charcoal, or patterned with subtle pinstripes. The overall appeal felt classic yet professional. But…
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