Home and Away with Brenda Janowitz...plus a book giveaway

Introduction by Tracey Meyers

What makes up a happy life?

If I've learned anything over the past couple of years, it's that there is really no clear-cut answer to that question because what makes a happy life is different from person to person....

With a Bachelor of Science in Human Service Studies from Cornell University and a Juris Doctorate from Hofstra Law School, Brenda never lost her flair for all things dramatic and an interest in one day becoming a writer. This dream came true with the publication of Scot on the Rocks in April, 2007. Definitely a big ingredient in her "recipe for a happy life!"

Today, Brenda joins use to share with us some of her insights on being "Home and Away" and to celebrate the publication of her third novel, Recipe for a Happy Life, by giving away a copy to one lucky reader in the US.

So, without further ado, please welcome Brenda Janowitz!

To learn more about Brenda, visit her website, Facebook and Twitter.


Home:

Favorite room in your house:
The kitchen. The kitchen’s always the heart of every home, and it’s where my family always gathers. Ever notice how during a party everyone seems to make their way to the kitchen?
It’s the room where I’m constantly making special memories—cooking holiday dinners for family, having friends over for dinner, and of course, making casual dinners for my husband and children.

If we were to visit you where you currently live, what would you take us to see first?
After getting you a snack in the kitchen, I’d probably show you my office. It’s where I write, and it’s also where I keep the majority of my books. Usually when I show it to people, they end up browsing my book collection, and, of course, borrowing one.

Did any celebrities (aside from yourself) go to the same school as you?
I went to Cornell University, so there are TONS of famous people who attended. I’ll give you a few of my favorites: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Toni Morrison, Kurt Vonnegut, EB White, and Lauren Weisberger.

Away:

What place is on your travel "bucket list?"
It’s so hard to narrow down! There are so many wonderful places I’d love to visit.
I’ve always wanted to go to Rome, and I’ve never been to Greece, so those two are at the top.

How do you prefer to travel: Plane, train or automobile?
A few years ago, I would have said plane. Definitely a plane, hands down. But now that I have small children, I love traveling by car. I can bring all of the stuff I want, throw it in the trunk, and then just know that I’ve got everything I need.

What is a must-have when you stay at a hotel?
A pair of slippers, a good book, and my laptop.

Special thanks to Brenda for chatting with us and sharing her book with our readers.

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US only. Giveaway ends August 4th at midnight EST.