Talk to Me: By the Year 2000: Celebration

by Jan Freed

Talk To Me by Jan Freed released on Jul 23, 1999 is available now for purchase.

296 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 1, 1999

About the author

Why would a former bank vice president and advertising agency executive choose to write romance novels? "Selling women a sense of their own self-worth beats hyping consumer products any day," Jan Freed says of her newest—and third—career. Her heroines are "strong, gutsy women willing to safeguard traditional values against all odds. Sort of John-Wayne-in-pantyhose types," she explains.

Her editors at Superromance expand further: "We love her sassy sense of humor, her energetic, sophisticated writing, and her clever plot twists. Jan's books have it all! They make you laugh. They make you cry. And they make you want to fall in love or appreciate the love you have."

Jan is proud to write in a genre that presents a hopeful view of life without diminishing its hardships. A vocal advocate for romance, she is a popular guest speaker in the general business community as well as at writing conferences.

Her first book, Too Many Bosses, received a 1995 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award. Three of her books have been nominated for a RITA Award, the romance genre's highest award of excellence. But her greatest rewards, she says, come from the readers in the form of letters and emails.

"Getting feedback from people who love the genre as much as I do is my greatest thrill! I invite you to write me at: 1860 FM, 359 #206, Richmond, TX 77469; email Janmfreed@aol.com, or visit www.superauthors.com."

Jan lives with her husband, two teenage children, a golden retriever who doesn't retrieve, and a tabby cat who does.

Reviews

[Priscilla · Rating 2 out of 5]

Jan Freed pegou uma temática pesada - divórcio e reconciliação - e decidiu criar uma comédia que não é pastelão. Esse é um trabalho árduo, mas a autora conseguiu com louvor.

Travis e Lara são a tentativa de encarnar o casal moderno. Seus diálogos são inteligentes e deliciosos e ambos ainda são seres humanos falhos, ou seja, os desentendimentos são críveis, plausíveis.

A história também foge um pouco do lugar comum... Casados muito novos, as dificuldades de comunicação levaram a separação, porém dificuldades financeiras os reaproximaram ao surgir a oportunidade de apresentarem um talk-show sobre problemas de relacionamento - algo que nenhum dos dois quer e que aceitam fazer apenas por um tempo.

Recomendo.

[Malvina · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was languishing on my shelf, probably since it was published. I used to enjoy Jan Freed. This one doesn't seem to sparkle 25 years on.

[Annabeth Leong · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jan Freed was my favorite romance author back in the day, but this book disappointed me a little. It had the same voice that always pulled me in, and the premise and conflict were fun. However, by the end of the book, things felt scattered and a bit rushed. Makes me want to revisit the other titles I used to love, to see how they hold up now.

[Nancee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Via Swapfreebks. Lots to like..TX fishing..communication btwn men & women..lady bus. boss..importance of family & frnds. Humorous bar scene with Vinnie.