Marlene Wagman-Geller
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Marlene Wagman-Geller

Biographies & Memoirs | Teen & Young Adult
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The frigidity of the Torontonian winters-not to mention shyness-led to becoming a life-long bibliophile. And, like most voracious readers, at the pinnacle of my bucket list was the dream of seeing my name on the spine of a book. However, until I could pen the Great Canadian Novel, there was the matter of economic survival. After reading The Great Gatsby, I decided to become an English teacher, and to that end, I attended York University where I received an Honors B.A. followed by teacher’s college at The University of Toronto. I made the great sacrifice of leaving my winter wonderland when I moved to San Diego and currently am an English teacher in National City, California. I always tell my students that dreams do not just have to be for sleeping and several times, in the quest to pursue my own, I sent out my novels to literary agents. The result: enough rejection notices to wallpaper my home. And then serendipity stepped in. In 2008, I read Peyton Place and became intrigued by its Dedication Page: To George for all the reasons he knows so well. I turned to Google and discovered that George was Grace Metalious’ long-suffering husband, and their marriage was as tempestuous as the ones in the novel. I then had my Eureka moment—a book that explored the backstories of the world’s literary masterpieces. Fired with enthusiasm, I told my husband my idea, and he responded, “Don’t think you're quitting your day job.” Undaunted, I sent out query letters, and after signing up with a literary agent, three days later I had a contract with Penguin Publishers. One of the great moments of my life was seeing Joel’s jaw drop when I showed him my advance check. Currently, I am working on my 12th book. Please sign up for my mailing list for author updates, blogs, and events. Website https://marlenewagmangeller.com
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    • Women of Means

    • The Fascinating Biographies of Royals, Heiresses, Eccentrics and Other Poor Little Rich Girls
    • By: Marlene Wagman-Geller
    • Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
    • Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
    • Release date: 15-09-2019
    • Language: English
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