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A “Sweethearts” reader review…

Brenda forwarded this to me after she recommended that a friend read Sweethearts: “Brenda– Finished the book.  Felt like I was on an emotional roller coaster.  What a tragic love story and yet at the same time quite beautiful.  I know how you felt about reading it at night. You just couldn’t seem to get it out of your head. …

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Columnist Cindy Adams mentions “Sweethearts”

Cindy Adams’ column today. In a different post Cindy Williams established that this sculpture was called “The Kiss” and was a Christmas gift from Nelson to Jeanette. So yes, this is Nelson’s interpretation of Rodin’s “The Kiss.”  It was displayed very prominently in this scene from the 1942 film I Married An Angel. I actually do not own or know…

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An Excerpt from “Sweethearts”

Sweethearts: The timeless love affair on screen and off between Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy by Sharon Rich © 1994, 2001, 2014 by Sharon Rich ISBN: 978-0-9903230-0-6 (softcover) ISBN: 978-0-9923230-1-3 (ebook) (The following is an excerpt from Chapter One. All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.) CHAPTER 1 October 17-22, 1943…

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New “Sweethearts” edition on Amazon’s best seller list!

Nice birthday present for me! Both the softcover and the kindle version of “Sweethearts” is bouncing around amazon’s best seller list today, at various positions but #14 earlier today on one list! I love seeing Jeanette and Nelson being popular again! The kindle edition – and softcover – can both be ordered at this link.    

Book Signings & Events, Sharon's Blog

May 3rd: Sweethearts 2014 launch party on Long Island! Meet author Sharon Rich

Maytime 2014 is a time to celebrate! Join us at the launch party for the new edition of Sweethearts! Saturday, May 3, Time: 1-4 pm Location: Riverhead Library 330 Court Street Riverhead, NY 11901 (631)727-3228 ext.100 http://www.riverheadlibrary.org Admission: free. Light refreshments served. The afternoon will include the book signing, a talk and film clips shown. Come celebrate with us! You…

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Do you have a Jeanette MacDonald or Nelson Eddy story to share? Now’s the time!

Calling all sources!! I’m in the final weeks of making updates to my Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy biography, Sweethearts, for the new 20th anniversary edition. If you have some information you’d like to share, either on the record or anonymously, now’s the time to come forward. I’m adding some new information, more photos and making a few corrections or…

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A “Sweethearts” Reader Review

I am so grateful for your support and also glad to new people are introduced to the fascinating story of Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. From a recent email: Sharon – I am re-reading the 2001 version of Sweethearts and am, again, amazed and captivated by your superb use of language!  Somehow you draw me into the story until I…

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