870 ratings | 84 reviews | avg rating:5.00

more photos (1)

Randy’s Year In Books

Randy’s 2024 Year in Books

Take a look at Randy’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to Randy’s 2024 Year in Books

Randy Susan Meyers’s Followers (1,037)

Randy’s Bookshelves

to-read (41)
currently-reading (0)
read (876)
adoption (1)
adultery (2)
domestic-violence (3)
infidelity (1)
ponzi-scheme (1)
scandal (1)
secret-lives (1)
See all bookshelves »

Randy’s Friends (766)

Susan Kleinman

146 books | 54 friends

Carissa

4,927 books | 173 friends

Kathy Eiferle

3,230 books | 457 friends

Andrea at Reading Lark

8,403 books | 593 friends

Melissa Crytzer Fry

3,072 books | 481 friends

Stacey B

3,480 books | 987 friends

Catherine Elcik

1,191 books | 262 friends

Jill Anderson

3,647 books | 364 friends

More friends…

Randy Susan Meyers

Goodreads Author

Born

Brooklyn, The United States

Website

http://www.randysusanmeyers.com

Twitter

randysusanmeyer

Genre

Literature & Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary

Influences

Rosellen Brown, Betty Smith, Tayari Jones

Member Since

July 2009

edit data

Randy Susan Meyers, an international bestselling author of five novels, has been recognized by the Massachusetts Council of the Book. They have chosen three of her books as Must-Read Books, praising her clear and distinctive voice that captivates readers and leaves them yearning for more.

Her sixth novel, THE MANY MOTHERS OF IVY PUDDINGSTONE, will be released on October 29, 2024.

Though her novels explore domestic drama, societal issues, and cultural nuances, informed by her years working with community and governmental agencies, she gained the most insight into family and other politics during her four years as a bartender in a small Boston neighborhood bar.

Meyers is a Brooklyn-Boston hybrid who believes happiness requires family, friends, ...more

Learn more
Ask the Author

Randy Susan Meyers is currently not accepting new questions.

Popular Answered Questions

When can we look forward to another novel from you? I've thoroughly enjoyed your books-where do you get inspiration for your stories?

Randy Susan Meyers Hi Allison,

My next novel will come out April 1, 2017--a good choice for the release as the book centers on the way a man fools his wife, his children …moreHi Allison,

My next novel will come out April 1, 2017--a good choice for the release as the book centers on the way a man fools his wife, his children and all his clients for a long time--and then devastates them when the truth comes out. The tentative title (fingers crossed ) is The Widow of Wall Street. I also expect to publish a novella sometime this year! I'll announce it here!

My inspiration comes from a 'what if' dive bombing into my brain like a stealth missile. Once the idea sets in, if I can't shake it off, I follow it to the end. I become extraordinarily involved once I'm in the world. Thanks for your kind words!(less)

flag

8 likes · like
Comment

Where did your inspiration for Accidents of Marriage come from? Up until the accident I felt like I was reading about my life and it was scary to think that that could one day be me laying in the hospital bed because my husband is just like Ben in all aspects.

Randy Susan Meyers Again, please accept my apologies for not seeing your question before. I wrote this book for many reasons: the biggest was that I worked with men who …moreAgain, please accept my apologies for not seeing your question before. I wrote this book for many reasons: the biggest was that I worked with men who were violent, physically, verbally and emotionally--and rarely did they see the dangers ahead of them. Also, I grew up in a home with domestic violence and it's a topic I often explore.

Before I expound on that, here's a link to a truly helpful book:
https://www.amazon.com/Verbally-Abusi...

Sometimes writers don’t recognize themes they’ve embedded in their work until after writing “the end.” Only by looking back do we recognize our sore spots and consistent curiosity.

By my third book, I can’t deny that exploring unintended consequences of actions fascinates me.

“But I never meant for that to happen . . .”

The ‘but’ can be anything from a child’s bruise which resulted from that basket of laundry you left by the stairs, to a house stripped of all valuables, because you didn’t lock the door . . .

. . . Or it can be your spouse lying in the ICU, fighting for their life, because road rage overcame good judgment.

Every move we make creates ripples within our circle of friends and family:

Tenderness and kindness engender waves of confidence and love.

Rage evokes fear and damage—sometimes as small as hurt feelings, sometimes avoidance, sometimes tiptoeing, and sometimes love is ripped apart.

In the worst of times, lives are destroyed. In Accidents of Marriage, for the damage he caused, Ben might as well have used a fist instead of his cutting words.

Another idea I find myself repeatedly visiting is the loneliness we can face, even in the midst of a seemingly intact group of family and friends. As a child, the problems my parents faced kept me from being embraced by a larger community or neighborhood, whether cultural, religious or social. Thus, I find myself looking at families where affiliations and beliefs may provide comfort, or may create isolation.

And then there is guilt. How far will we go to avoid admitting culpability?

Will we lie?
Will we pile hurt onto already broken people?

How brave can we be?

I write to find the answers to these questions.(less)

flag

4 likes · like
Comment

See all 11 answers from Randy Susan Meyers…

Combine Editions
Randy Susan Meyers’s books

Average rating: 3.62 · 33,044 ratings · 4,288 reviews · 19 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Murderer's Daughters 3.69 avg rating — 14,771 ratings — published 2010 — 36 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Comfort of Lies 3.43 avg rating — 6,209 ratings — published 2012 — 45 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Accidents of Marriage 3.63 avg rating — 5,768 ratings — published 2014 — 19 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Widow of Wall Street 3.67 avg rating — 2,803 ratings — published 2017 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Waisted 3.10 avg rating — 1,608 ratings — published 2019 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Fashion Orphans by Randy Susan Meyers (Goodreads Author), M.J. Rose (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 824 ratings — published 2022 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingstone 4.13 avg rating — 639 ratings — published 2024 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	19 Myths About Cheating 3.80 avg rating — 173 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Women Under Scrutiny: An Anthology of Truths, Essays, Poems, Stories and Art by Randy Susan Meyers (Goodreads Author), Nancy MacDonald (Editor) 3.80 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Atria Book Club Bites: A Free Sampling of Ten Books Guaranteed to Feed Your Discussion by Randy Susan Meyers (Goodreads Author), M.J. Rose (Goodreads Author), Ronlyn Domingue (Goodreads Author) 3.25 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Randy Susan Meyers…

581 posts
Randy Susan Meyers's Blog

Can I Have Santa PLUS the Bagel Guy?

Stories abound of Jewish people who grow up warm and secure in their faith. Those for whom the eight days of Hanukah didn’t compete with Christmas: Jewish nurses, firefighters, and doctors (the ones my mother wanted me to marry) who took Christmas Eve shifts to ensure that their Christian brethren were home for the holidays—the ... Read more

The post Can I Have Santa PLUS the Bagel Guy? first appea

rss
Randy’s Recent Updates

Randy Susan Meyers wrote a new blog post Can I Have Santa PLUS the Bagel Guy? Stories abound of Jewish people who grow up warm and secure in their faith. Those for whom the eight days of Hanukah didn’t compete with Christmas: Je Read more of this blog post »
Dec 21, 2024 12:04AM · like
Randy is now following Kearstin Ellis and Pie Lady Books
Nov 03, 2024 03:23PM
Randy is now following Jessica Strawser Author of Not That I Could Tell
Oct 03, 2024 06:52PM · like
Randy is now following Matthew Daub Author of Leaving Eastern Parkway a novel
Jul 20, 2024 08:20AM · like
Randy made a comment on Ferocious Love When We Need It " Anne wrote: "Wonderful review, Randy. I’m adding this to my TBR list. And starting my own TBR A&A&A. See you at the Muse and the Marketplace!" Thanks, ...more "
Feb 21, 2024 01:33PM · see blog post

More of Randy's books…

Quotes by Randy Susan Meyers (?)

“Maybe when we recognize the trivial for what it is, we can concentrate on what we love most, what we most treasure.”
― Randy Susan Meyers, The Murderer's Daughters

13 likes

“‎"Since I could only take six books per visit from the library, I had to time it right, or I'd be stuck on Sundays rereading the five Reader's Digest Condensed Books sitting on our red laquered living room shelf.”
― Randy Susan Meyers, The Murderer's Daughters

tags: library, reading-books

11 likes

“It is better to be told a hurtful truth than to be told a comforting lie. In the end, the truth will make its way out and will hurt much more than it ever had to. —Anonymous”
― Randy Susan Meyers, The Comfort of Lies

5 likes

See all Randy Susan Meyers's quotes »

Polls

Please vote for the book you'd like to read as a group in January 2010

The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh

15 votes, 36.6%

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

8 votes, 19.5%

The Murderer's Daughters by Randy Susan Meyers

7 votes, 17.1%

The Dante Club A Novel by Matthew Pearl

6 votes, 14.6%

That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo

5 votes, 12.2%

41 total votes

1 comment

More...

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics	posts	views	last activity
Every one's Choice: Winners for August	107	93	Aug 23, 2010 12:00PM
The Seasonal Read...: Summer Challenge 2010 Completed Tasks (do NOT delete any posts in this thread)	3022	3286	Aug 31, 2010 10:39PM
The Seasonal Read...: * READERBOARD	10	611	Oct 17, 2010 10:08AM
The Seasonal Read...: Fall Challenge 2010 Completed Tasks (do NOT delete any posts in this thread)	2785	1207	Nov 30, 2010 09:03PM
Cover to Cover Ch...: Lisa's 144 Books & More	13	90	Dec 01, 2010 07:27PM

More…

Randy’s Quotes

“make sure you choose work that makes you happy”
― Randy Susan Meyers, The Widow of Wall Street

tags: happiness, work

2 likes

“The fundamental condition of childhood is powerlessness.”
― Jane Smiley

tags: child-rearing, childhood, children

24 likes

Randy’s Friend Comments

Comments (showing 1-3) post a comment »

date

newest »

message 3: by Pamela

May 01, 2013 03:19PM

Hey Randy Susan...Thanks for accepting my friend request.

reply | flag

message 2: by Stuart

Mar 28, 2010 06:57PM

Hi Randy,

I have just ordered 'The Murderer's Daughters' from the big daddy of Internet sites; amazon! Looking forward to a great read.

Best, Stuart

reply | flag

message 1: by Beth

Dec 18, 2009 12:11PM

Hi Randy,
Thanks for befriending this fellow Goodreads author!

reply | flag

Randy Susan Meyers’s Followers (1,037)

Randy Susan Meyers

Goodreads Author

Popular Answered Questions

rssRandy’s Recent Updates

Polls

Topics Mentioning This Author

rss
Randy’s Recent Updates