Elizabeth Zelvin

, Female

New York, NY

United States

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Hometown:: New York, NY
About Me:: My traditional mystery series includes DEATH WILL GET YOU SOBER (2008) and DEATH WILL HELP YOU LEAVE HIM (2009), both from Minotaur, featuring recovering alcoholic Bruce Kohler and his friends, computer genius Jimmy and world-class codependent Barbara. Bruce also stars in three published short stories, two nominated for Agatha awards for Best Short Story (2007 and 2009). Learn more at www.elizabethzelvin.com. I'm a psychotherapist and former director of alcohol treatment programs, currently practicing online at www.LZcybershrink.com. Publications include two books of poetry and a book on gender and addictions. I blog on Poe's Deadly Daughters. What else? I'm a sometime acoustic singer/songwriter, photographer, champion knitter of socks, and the slowest runner in New York.
I Am A:: Writer
Website:: http://www.elizabethzelvin.com
Books And Authors I Like:: Present company excepted, okay? Mystery: Laurie King, Margaret Maron, Donna Leon, Reginald Hill, Marcia Muller, Dana Stabenow, Janet Neel, Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, Nevada Barr, P.F. Chisholm Other genre fic: Lois McMaster Bujold, Dorothy Dunnett, Diana Gabaldon, Sharon Shinn, Sara Donati, Elizabeth Moon Former faves of this old English major: John Barth, THE SOTWEED FACTOR...and this old ex-anarchist: Ursula LeGuin, THE DISPOSSESSED Any literary fic at all? Uh, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. And Elinor Lipman's ISABEL'S BED.
Movies And TV Shows I Like:: Movies: Enchanted April, My Cousin Vinnie, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Shakespeare in Love, The Wedding Banquet, Eat Drink Man Woman, Strictly Ballroom, Monsoon Wedding, The Country Bears TV: West Wing, Judging Amy, 24, Monk, Roseanne, Wings.

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Camilla Trinchieri

Hi Elizabeth-Happy New year. In look forward to your signing and to read the book. Ciao camilla

Jan 1, 2008
Harley L. Sachs

Great cover. Good thing I don't drink. Might get shot in the glass. Is that what they call a shot glass?

There are many newspapers where you can place free ads for your books. Start with Northern Express and the Oregonian. there are links to other papers. You can even upload cover art and photos for free.

--Harley Sachs www.hu.mtu.edu/~hlsachs where you can hear two short stories as broadcast on the BBC and link to my catalog.

Jan 1, 2008
Naomi Hirahara

Happy Year of the Rat, Elizabeth! And yes, that's a beautiful cover. Congratulations, and hope to see you in Los Angeles someday.

Actually, I'll be participating in Edgar Week, so perhaps I'll see you then?

Jan 1, 2008
Thomas O'Callaghan

Thanks, Liz! And a delightful New Year to you as well. Best of luck with your April launch. Great cover! And an even greater message!

Jan 1, 2008
Tony Burton

Great cover, Liz! Smashing!

(Better than getting smashed...)

Jan 1, 2008
Chester D. Campbell

Hi, Elizabeth. Have a great 2008, and don't break too many shot glasses. But sell lots of books.

Jan 1, 2008
Julia Buckley

HI, Liz. I got a message that you left ME a message, but I can't find it! I guess we are truly the mystery community. :)

Have a fun New Year's Eve.

Jan 1, 2008
Pat Mullan

Hello Liz,

Happy New Year to you too! I hope it's a super one for you! I'll be in your town New York - and my favorite city - in July at ThrillerFest. If you're there, say hello ...

Slan, Pat.

Jan 1, 2008
mary christian

Hi Liz

Thanks for your message. My husband is a psychotherapist, too. Mary

Jan 1, 2008
pr

Like Julia, I received a message that you ahd sent me a message, but I can't find your message. Of course, I also supposedly have one new friend request, but when I click to view the request, nothing happens. Perhaps CrimeSpace had too much to drink for New Year's Eve and is feeling queasy.

In any case, happy new year.

==============
Detectives Beyond Borders
"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"
http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/

Jan 1, 2008
Elaine Flinn

Happy New Year!

Jan 1, 2008
Elizabeth Dearborn

Hi Elizabeth, and thank you for the good wishes. I wish you much happiness and success in 2008!

That is an awesome book cover! I can't wait to read your book.

Jan 1, 2008
Penny Rudolph

Hi Liz,
Congratulations on your book. It's a great cover. There's nothing that matches getting that first novel into print. Now the games really begin. Is Death Will Get You Sober a stand-alone or first in a series? We exchanged notes before: my protag is a recovering alcoholic who owns a parking garage, and her dad is a compulsive gambler. Hmmmmm I do seem to like addictions. They do make interesting characters. I thought I was writing a stand-alone, but now I'm struggling to come up with book 3. I hope I haven't burnt too many bridges. I sure didn't do it the easy way. Best of luck!

Jan 1, 2008
Elizabeth Zelvin

I'm rushing out to my New Year's Eve date (dinner and a movie with hubby, and if we're lucky, we may catch most of the fireworks at midnight in Central Park, a block from the theater), so can't answer individual comments tonight, but I'm charmed by the fact that some of you are writing to me from January 1, 2008, when it's only 7:30 pm on the 31st, 2007 in New York. Am I in a time machine? Are you really contacting me from next year? Or are we all in Daniel's Australian time here on CrimeSpace? Catch ya next year, and a wonderful 24 hours and 365 days to all of you. :)

Jan 1, 2008
Maryann Miller

Happy New Year, Elizabeth.

Jan 2, 2008
Elizabeth Zelvin

Joylene, let me know if you ever fulfill that New York City dream. I feel so lucky to have the fun of MWA and SinC chapter meetings, opportunities to "dress to kill" for the Edgars, an occasional 20-minute run to hand deliver a manuscript to an agent or editor, and events like the New Year's Eve fireworks in Central park and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade just a short walk away.

Jan 3, 2008
Amanda Clay Powers

Happy New Year to you!

Jan 4, 2008
ed goldberg

Thanks, and happy new year!

Jan 7, 2008
len howlett

Hi Elizabeth, just got an email that you had left me a comment, but there was none. Mistake maybe, glitch in the system? Well, best wishes. anyway.
Len

Feb 13, 2008
Tony Berry

Congratulations, Elizabeth, on making it into print. A huge achievement - so many obstacles to overcome. I tried submitting to St Martin's but find I need a literary agent and the site they referred me to demanded a huge subscription. So, any ideas on agents in the US handling our genre? May the book sell well. Cheers, Tony

Feb 13, 2008
len howlett

Thank you, Liz, and the best to you on this Valentine's Day and every other one. Hoping they all turn out to be holidays for you. Again, thanks.
Len

Feb 13, 2008
batgirl

Thank you Liz, & Happy Valentines's Day to you also.

Today we (in Australia) witnessed history when the Prime Minister apologised to our indiginous peoples for the wrongs done to them over the generations. Very moving (how often can you say that about government)

Feb 13, 2008
Lois Karlin

Hi Liz...congratulations on the debut buzz. The reviews are sterling. And if titles sell books, yours is a sure best seller! I'm looking forward to reading it..........Lois

Feb 14, 2008
Jackie Griffey

Hi Elizabeth! :-) : Really enjoyed reading about you and your books and blogs (busy, talented, friendly - I'm sticking out my arms for a cyber hug )

I'm about an eyelash above computer illiterate but love to write and also enjoy 'meeting' new writers and readers. I appreciate all the talented writers who have (and still are) giving me such good reads and entertainment - not to mention broadening my education.

Nice to meet you,
Jackie Griffey
PS: To get to info about me just Google and click to where you want to go (if they asked for a footprint, you can bet I'd be trying to figure out how to do that too...LOL

Feb 14, 2008
Cara Black

Big congratulations, Liz!!

Feb 14, 2008
Jackie Griffey

Hi Elibath: Enjoyed reading about you and your books and blog (busy, talented, friendly - I'm sticking out my arms for a cyber hug. :-))

Love and best,
Jackie Griffey

Feb 14, 2008
Camilla Trinchieri

I htought i had a message from you. At least that's what the e-mail said, but I didn't find one. Good luck with the novel, I'm happy for you about the Booklist review. Ciao camilla

Feb 14, 2008
Thomas O'Callaghan

A round of cyber hugs and kisses for Valentines Day at the click of my 'send' button.

Here goes. . . . . .

Feb 14, 2008
Tim Wohlforth

Great news about your book. Happy Valentine's Day.

Tim

Feb 14, 2008
Chester D. Campbell

You have some great reviews. Hope your launch party is a big success. I'm having one Saturday for The Marathon Murders. Although it's my fourth book, it will be my first launch party. It'll be in the restored showroom of Marathon Motor Works, the long-defunct company featured in the book. My wife is working on refreshments, but we have no idea how many people might show up. That adds a little mystery.

Chester

Feb 14, 2008
Harley L. Sachs

How about sharing with us your experience with Post traumatic Stress Disorder? Could lead to alcoholism.

Feb 14, 2008
Andrea Campbell

Happy Valentines Day, Elizabeth. Thinking of you.

Andrea

Feb 14, 2008
Sandra Ruttan

Hi Liz,

Crimespace ate my message! Just wanted to say thanks, and the same to you. And congratulations on the book and the positive response to it - I know I'm such a worrier getting those first few reviews out of the way is a huge relief!

Happy Valentine's Day,
Sandra

Feb 14, 2008
M.G. Tarquini

Happy Valentine's Day to you too, Elizabeth!

Mindy

Feb 15, 2008
Ric Wasley

And a Happy Valentine's Day from me too!

Ric

Feb 15, 2008
Penny Rudolph

Hi Liz, thanks for the good wishes. Congratulations on the nice Booklist review. That's fantastic! It was a Booklist review that put my first novel Thicker Than Blood on the road to success. I'll keep fingers crossed for you with Death WIll Get You Sober. Keep fingers crossed for me as well. My agent tells me there's an offer from a NY publisher on my 4th novel Eye of the Mountain God and interest from several others. When does your book hit the stands?

Feb 16, 2008
L.J. Sellers

Hi Elizabeth
I'm glad to see another writer who likes to get outside and sweat and/or soak up sun.
I look forward to reading your novel. I've been sober for nearly two decades, but rehab is always an issue for someone in my family.

Feb 17, 2008
Ken Bruen

Liz
You absolute STAR..........congratulations on the Agatha nomination.......I'm so delighted
Could not happen to a nicer lady
Just wonderful
gra
Ken

Feb 27, 2008
Naomi Hirahara

Congrats on the Agatha, Elizabeth! I was so happy to see your name on the list.

Feb 27, 2008
Ken Isaacson

You rock, Liz! Mazel tov on the Agatha nomination!

Feb 28, 2008
Ken Bruen

Dear Liz
Us noir crew do know about the teacup
I see it as the song in Stephen King's 'Perfect storm'
I'm still so delighted about your nomination
Otto, god bless him........he's the best but I'm a constant source of bewilderment to him
One of me best mates is reading your book and phoned to say
'this lady is great, you should write these kind of wondrous novels'
gra
Ken

Feb 28, 2008
Lee Lofland

Hi Liz. You know, I couldn't make that stuff up if I tried. I take it you haven't read my articles before. How about the one called Takin' Bacon?

Mar 1, 2008
Lee Lofland

The Lipstick Chronicles posted this article on their blog a while back. Here's the link:

http://thelipstickchronicles.typepad.com/the_lipstick_chronicles/2007/08/takin-bacon.html

Mar 2, 2008
Janet Ortegon

Hello Elizabeth -- I'm new here, but I'm really eager to delve in as much as possible. I can't wait to read Death Will Get You Sober. The title has totally hooked me.
Janet O.

Apr 14, 2008
Cynde L. Hammond

Are you still having problems with your friend requests and new messages? If so, write back to me, ok?
~Cynde

Jun 8, 2008
Simon Wood

See you in a week or so. :_)

Jun 16, 2008
Michelle Gagnon

You too, Liz! I'm sure we'll ave a lot of fun.

Jun 17, 2008
Cynde L. Hammond

Dear Elizabeth,
Thanks so much for adding me! I'm looking forward to getting to know you throughout the coming months and I can't wait until I get a chance to read your book--it sounds great!

*Hugs*
~Cynde

Jun 24, 2008
Cynde L. Hammond

I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend! (Sorry this is late--we had a death in the family.)
All my best to you,
Cynde

Jul 8, 2008
Sheri Fresonke Harper

I hope you have a merry Christmas and happy holiday season :) Sheri

Dec 22, 2008