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Ellen Meister

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About this author

I'm a Long Island mother of three and also the author of THE OTHER LIFE, SECRET CONFESSIONS OF THE APPLEWOOD PTA and THE SMART ONE (Avon A, 8/08). If you want to know more about me or my books check out my website, ellenmeister.com, or my blog, ellenmeister.blogspot.com.

My Review Philosophy

A Goodreads friend recently wrote to ask me why I give all my books 5 out of 5 stars, and here's my response:

It's a valid question, and the answer is that if I don't like a book, I don't review it. Believe me, there are plenty of books that I think deserve one or two stars, but I steer clear.

This is a matter of personal philosophy. I'm happy to "recommend" books I love, and see no reason to slam the ones I don't. The market for novels is so abysmal tha
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Average rating: 3.47 · 1,143 ratings · 311 reviews · 6 distinct works
The Other Life
3.41 of 5 stars 3.41 avg rating — 618 ratings — published 2010 — 10 editions
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3.59 of 5 stars 3.59 avg rating — 317 ratings — published 2006 — 12 editions
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The Smart One
3.46 of 5 stars 3.46 avg rating — 208 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions
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Echolocation by Myfanwy Collins
" This short novel is, unusually, centered on a quartet of women: Geneva and Cheri, two foster children; Marie, the woman who takes them in; and Renee, Cheri’s mother, a good-time girl who justifies her abandonment of Cheri by deciding the girl is b... "
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The Other Life by Ellen Meister
" Quinn is a young mother expecting her second baby. She is happy with her husband and son until something horrible happens: her to be born baby girl's life is threatened by a rear sickness: not only she could die but in case she survives the birth... "
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The Other Life by Ellen Meister
" I stepped outside my usual genres to read this contemporary novel with a paranormal twist. I'm glad I did! Quinn's circumstance is fascinating. Her major life choices lead to split realities, and she is able to visit a world in which she has made... "
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"My new book, THE OTHER LIFE, was just released by Putnam, and my agent said I can finally announce my HUGE news, so here goes ...

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Ellen said "maybe" to attending the event: T. J. Forrester's first book signing
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date: February 08, 2011 06:30PM
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description: If you are in the area, please come. I’ll read from the book, have a question and answer session, then do a signing. It’ll be fun! Maybe I’ll even have door prizes.
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Adrienne Crezo Hey Ellen! Great to see you here! :)


message 30: by Ellen

Ellen Thanks, Sarah. Good to see you here! xx

Sarah wrote: "Hi!!! I think we are friends on Cafemom as well! I remember when you were trying to get your books published! I can't wait to read you books. They are on my summer reading list!"


message 29: by Sarah

Sarah Hi!!! I think we are friends on Cafemom as well! I remember when you were trying to get your books published! I can't wait to read you books. They are on my summer reading list!


message 28: by Gail

Gail Koger Hey Ellen

Live life with laughter and chocolate!

Gail


message 27: by Melanie

Melanie Benjamin Thanks for the comment, Ellen. When is YOUR new book coming out??? I figured you'd beat me to the punch!


message 26: by Lori

Lori Thanks for the add.

Have a great week.

Lori


AboutYourBook Good to see you here as well! I think we have all the social media covered!


message 24: by Aggie

Aggie Villanueva Hi Ellen. Thankx for the add. It's nice to meet you.


message 23: by Dean

Dean Baker thanks for adding me, Ellen


message 22: by Jeannie

Jeannie Faulkner Barber Hi Ellen and thanks so much for adding me as a friend!
Blessings,
Jeannie


message 21: by Saleh

Saleh Hi.What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?PLZ Answer The Question In My Profile.


Stacy-Deanne Stacy-Deanne Hello, just stopping by to say hello! Continued success to you and best wishes!
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message 19: by William

William Hello Ellen
Thanks for the add. Looking forward to talking books

William Hazelgrove
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message 18: by Andrea

Andrea Kulman Hi, Ellen. I hope all is well.


message 17: by Kate

Kate Congrats on your novel and good luck on your book tour event!
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message 16: by Dorlana

Dorlana Hi Ellen,

Thanks for the friendship. Have a great afternoon.

Dorlana :)


message 15: by Andrea

Andrea Kulman Hi, Ellen. Thanks for being a friend on Good Reads. Andrea M. Kulman, Author of The Drama Unfolds.


Ahley595 Hi Ellen, i cant wait until i read your books!


message 13: by Dwayne

Dwayne Thanks for adding me Ellen!


message 12: by Liz

Liz Thank's ellen for adding me,

Smiles,

Liz


message 11: by Sandra

Sandra Hi Ellen--it's such a pleasure to meet you here on Goodreads. Your book, Secret Confessions of The Applewood PTA, sounds intriquing. I hope when my book, Heart of Stone, comes out this year, you'll check it out.

Thanks,




message 10: by Michael

Michael Hi Ellen--thanks for being a friend here on Goodreads. Hope you'l check out one of my books sometime.

All the best from your Long island friend.

Michael


Sundang Saputra Hi Ellen.. nice to see you, your books... what about ?


message 8: by Daniel (last edited Jan 24, 2008 01:23pm)

Daniel
Ellen, I've added your books: Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA and The Smart One to my to-read list.


message 7: by Kaye

Kaye I am so excited to see you have another book coming out in 2008!!! I loved Applewood PTA, so I know I will love this one!!!


Sherrie Hey Ellen,
Good to see you here. Take Care!!

Sherrie


message 5: by Susan

Susan Henderson Hi Ellen!

xo


message 4: by Tom

Tom Thanks for the invite, Ellen!

yours,
tom j.


message 3: by Felix

Felix mihnea nice to accept me like a friend. :)


message 2: by G.c.

G.c. Hiya Ellen. Good to be here.


Myfanwy Hello, dear Ellen!!!


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