For the next two days, I will have a film crew from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation following me around the City. We’ll be talking about how to resolve consumer complaints, because, honey, I am the queen of effective kvetching.
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, I started a consumer complaint handling business called Rent-A-Kvetch. I helped hundreds of people to get new refrigerators, cars, and mattresses; resolved landlord tenant and roommate problems.
The media loved the fact that I approached kvetching with a sense of humor and I was on The Today Show, CBS Evening News, Oprah (three times,) and scores of other shows; in People, The New York Times and even Vogue. I retired from professional kvetching years ago, but interview requests come up on a regular basis.
What I hope will come out of this appearance is a book contract. It’ll be a funny book, a handbook, cartoon illustrated, about 150 pages. All I need is an agent and a publisher. Serious inquiries only please.
Rent-A-Kvetch Rides Again on CBC — Book Deal Needed
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Perfect idea for a book. If you’d like I’ll put you in touch with my agent, he’s very well respected in the industry.
I couldn’t find your email address in my address book (for some reason), hence this email.
Anyways, drop me a line and I’ll make the intro.
You were born to be a successful, influential, and humorous kvetch. I know you were born to be and do other things, but kvetching is definitely high on your list of special talents. This is YOUR year, BL.
BL
Saw CBC – Toronto Marketplace segment – Kvetch priceless – seem’s something ripe for the laid back Canadian market? Any thoughts,suggestions .. encouragement???
Don’t know what feedback they’re getting, but I’m talking to a book agent and hope to have a book out soon.
Look at Trafford Publishing, for a low fee they publish you promote (what you are good at anyway). You keep a larger amount of the profits.