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Pear Tree – May 2024

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Helping out at Record Riots

“You never achieve real success unless you like what you are doing.”
— Dale Carnegie

Let’s make that LOVE what you are doing! So many happy days are ahead of me — and behind me. The ball just keeps on rolling!

WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

Contact me at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com

EVENTS

Contact me (maryannechristiano@gmail.com) if your library, JCC, rotary club, or senior group would love to have a presentation. Topics are listed below. Or we can discuss creating a topic for additional cost. 

I’m also available to help at trade shows such as Chiller and Comic Con; and record fairs.

For all events, payment is due day of. Waiver or contract must be signed in advance.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 24, 2024, 3 p.m. — “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” at Laurel Circle, Bridgewater, NJ.

June 8, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — “Third Annual Passaic County Book Festival” @ Weasel Brook Park, Clifton, NJ. I’ll be selling all my books that are currently in print: The Gypsy Smiled, I Don’t Want to Be Like You, Be (Extra)Ordinary, and So, You Think You Know the Jersey Shore. I also have some copies of Love Cats which is out of print.

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 12 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Caldwell Library, Caldwell, New Jersey. Free, but must call library to register. Limited space in temporary library venue. Call library for location.

Monday, July 29, 2024, 11 a.m. “Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry” @Senior Center of the Chathams, Chatham Township, New Jersey.

Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Vauxhall Library Branch, Vauxhall, New Jersey. Free, but must call library to register.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7:30 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @College Women’s Club of Cranford, Cranford, New Jersey.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m. “So, You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” Book signing and Q&A @ College Women’s Club of Cranford, Cranford, New Jersey.

List of Topics for Speaking Engagements

General/Seniors

“Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry”

“Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” (land lines, typewriters, etc.) (Watch it now on Woodbridge TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G–92xnsUCc&t=2s)

Workshops

“Meet Your Soul Mate: It’s Easier Than You Think”

Call 908-276-1514 for pricing and availability.

JOURNALISM

Link to my articles for Essex News Daily: https://essexnewsdaily.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta

Link to my articles for Union News Daily: https://unionnewsdaily.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta

Link to my articles for Trenton Journal: https://trentonjournal.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta/

BOOKS

“The Gypsy Smiled” (2nd printing) by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1132781418

“So You Think You Know The Jersey Shore?” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta – https://www.amazon.com/You-Think-Know-Jersey-Shore/dp/1928758088

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: Ten Ways to Become Your Own Hero” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  Be ExtraOrdinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-dont-want-to-be-like-you-maryanne-christiano-mistretta/1129498800

INSPIRATION

If you need further inspiration, check out my You Tube channel. There are dozens of videos to make you smile: Be YOUnique, the anti-bullying You Tube channel

FREE BUTTONS

Pear Tree Enterprises has buttons! If you are interested in supporting Pear Tree by proudly wearing a button, please send your address to MaryAnneChristiano@Gmail.com Please put “Button” as the subject head.

Copyright (c) 2024 Pear Tree Enterprises. All rights reserved.

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Pear Tree – March 2024

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Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

“I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.”― Dolly Parton

I love this quote by Dolly Parton. We shouldn’t limit ourselves because of what others think.

We should not be ashamed of our accomplishments. We should not be ashamed of our successes. We should not be ashamed of our talents. We should not be ashamed to have multiple sources of income.

Let’s continue to lift each other up. Let’s share our light because as women, we’ve come a very long way!

Let’s not dim our light — or the light of each other! Rock on and make every moment memorable! You are woman — ROAR like the tiger you are!

There’s a lot of great things happening this month and I’m honored to be a part of them. Check it all out in the EVENTS section below.

♥️

WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

Contact me at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com

EVENTS

Contact me (maryannechristiano@gmail.com) if your library, JCC, rotary club, or senior group would love to have a presentation. Topics are listed below. Or we can discuss creating a topic for additional cost. 

I’m also available to help at trade shows such as Chiller and Comic Con.

For all events, payment is due day of. Waiver or contract must be signed in advance.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Arbor Terrace, Mountainside, New Jersey.

Thursday, March 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Barron Arts Center, Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Free, but call Barron Arts Center to register.

May 24, 2024, 3 p.m. — “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” at Laurel Circle, Bridgewater, NJ.

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 12 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Caldwell Library, Caldwell, New Jersey. Free, but must call library to register. Limited space in temporary library venue. Call library for location.

Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Vauxhall Library Branch, Vauxhall, New Jersey. Free, but must call library to register.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7:30 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @College Women’s Club of Cranford, Cranford, New Jersey.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m. “So, You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” Book signing and Q&A @ College Women’s Club of Cranford, Cranford, New Jersey.

List of Topics for Speaking Engagements

General/Seniors

“Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry”

“Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” (land lines, typewriters, etc.)

“The Six Different Types of Cats” (NEW!)

Workshops

“Meet Your Soul Mate: It’s Easier Than You Think”

“The Six Different Types of Females” (NEW!)

Call 908-276-1514 for pricing and availability.

JOURNALISM

Link to my articles for Essex News Daily: https://essexnewsdaily.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta

Link to my articles for Union News Daily: https://unionnewsdaily.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta

Link to my articles for Trenton Journal: https://trentonjournal.com/author/maryanne-christiano-mistretta/

BOOKS

“The Gypsy Smiled” (2nd printing) by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1132781418

“So You Think You Know The Jersey Shore?” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta – https://www.amazon.com/You-Think-Know-Jersey-Shore/dp/1928758088

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: Ten Ways to Become Your Own Hero” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  Be ExtraOrdinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  I Don’t Want to Be Like You

INSPIRATION

If you need further inspiration, check out my You Tube channel. There are dozens of videos to make you smile: Be YOUnique, the anti-bullying You Tube channel

FREE BUTTONS

Pear Tree Enterprises has buttons! If you are interested in supporting Pear Tree by proudly wearing a button, please send your address to MaryAnneChristiano@Gmail.com Please put “Button” as the subject head.

Copyright (c) 2024 Pear Tree Enterprises. All rights reserved.

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Pear Tree – November 2023

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“Don’t find a fault. Find a remedy.”— Henry Ford

I’m so excited to say that the second printing of The Gypsy Smiled will be available in print in a few days!

In the meantime, you can read the Kindle version, available on Amazon, with Pleasant Gehman as my cover model! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL5M3KNT

I’m just thrilled that in 2023 I had TWO books published! It’s really a dream come true.

My cat sitting business, Purrrrr-fect Paws is thriving and I’m super busy writing for Worrall Media and giving speaking engagements.

Cover model, Pleasant Gehman

WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

Contact me at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com

EVENTS

Contact me (maryannechristiano@gmail.com) if your library, JCC, rotary club, or senior group would love to have a presentation. Topics are listed below. Or we can discuss creating a topic for additional cost. 

I’m also available to help at trade shows such as Chiller and Comic Con.

For all events, payment is due day of. Waiver or contract must be signed in advance.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 1 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Chatham Senior Center, Chatham, New Jersey.

Saturday, November 18, 2023, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @ Glen Ridge Library, Glen Ridge, New Jersey. FREE, but call the library to register.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 7 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @ Nutley Library, Nutley, NJ. FREE, but call the library to register.

Saturday, February 10, 2024, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Scotch Plains Library, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. FREE, but call the library to register. (Rain/Snow date, February 24, 2024).

Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Arbor Terrace, Mountainside, NJ.

List of Topics for Speaking Engagements

General/Seniors

“Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry”

“Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” (land lines, typewriters, etc.)

Workshops

“Meet Your Soul Mate: It’s Easier Than You Think”

What makes my lectures unique is that I get the audience to participate, sharing their views and experiences. They always have a great time! (And we have giveaways!)

Call 908-276-1514 for pricing and availability.

JOURNALISM

Here are some highlight stories from last month

Essex News Daily: https://essexnewsdaily.com/headlne-news/helping-the-homeless-get-a-home

Union News Daily: https://unionnewsdaily.com/news/cranford/audiences-are-head-over-heels-for-new-musical-comedy-at-cdc

BOOKS

“The Gypsy Smiled” (2nd printing) on Kindle (print version available in a few days!) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL5M3KNT

“So You Think You Know The Jersey Shore?” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta – https://www.amazon.com/You-Think-Know-Jersey-Shore/dp/1928758088

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: Ten Ways to Become Your Own Hero” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  Be ExtraOrdinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  I Don’t Want to Be Like You

INSPIRATION

If you need further inspiration, check out my You Tube channel. There are dozens of videos to make you smile: Be YOUnique, the anti-bullying You Tube channel

FREE BUTTONS

Pear Tree Enterprises has buttons! If you are interested in supporting Pear Tree by proudly wearing a button, please send your address to MaryAnneChristiano@Gmail.com Please put “Button” as the subject head.

Copyright (c) 2023 Pear Tree Enterprises. All rights reserved.

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Pear Tree – September 2023

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Befriending a cat in Woodstock, NY

“Like leaves we touch, we see
We will know the story
As autumn calls we’ll both remember
All those many years ago…”

(Lyrics “Turn of the Century,” by Yes, composed by Alan White, Steve Howe, and Jon Anderson).

The reason I chose song lyrics about death is that last month, another friend passed.

His name was Richard. He, and his friend Karl approached me at Willowbrook Shopping Mall back in the autumn of 1980. They wanted to talk to me because I was wearing a Gary Numan shirt and they had also attended the concert. Who would have known from that meeting, I’d be a great fan of their band Pharoah, be in the band as part of the stage show, and later marry the bassist.

When you know people that long and are still in touch with them they are like family. (Richard called my husband and I from time to time and always told us he loved us). And it hurts so much when they are gone; and to see their ashes put in the ground.

This has been a helluva summer, first my mom passing, then being blindsided by the death of Richard.

May he rest in peace; he was absolutely awesome. You can read my special tribute to Richard on my regular blog: https://maryannemistretta.wordpress.com/2023/08/27/rest-in-peace-richard-ayala-aka-rik-fabio/

I try to stay strong because there’s a lot going on business-wise and people are depending on me. But truth be told, I’m still walking around like a zombie. Maybe next month I’ll feel better. Death takes its toll on your mind and body, that’s for sure. One day at a time.

Meanwhile, I’m very busy writing for Trenton Journal and Worrall Media. And my cat sitting business is over the top! All my repeat clients, plus two new ones decided to go on vacation at the same time. It’s been a cat dancing party every day and is going on until mid-September!

There are four “Going Going Gone” lectures coming up (see below) and one “Newies.”

Sales for “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” are going super strong! It may be my biggest selling book yet!

And there’s a very special surprise in October!

WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

Contact me at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com

EVENTS

Contact me (maryannechristiano@gmail.com) if your library, JCC, rotary club, or senior group would love to have a presentation. Topics are listed below. Or we can discuss creating a topic for additional cost. 

I’m also available to help at trade shows such as Chiller and Comic Con.

For all events, payment is due day of. Waiver or contract must be signed in advance.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @New City Library, New City, New York. FREE, but call the library to register.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 1 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Chatham Senior Center, Chatham, New Jersey.

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @ Glen Ridge Library, Glen Ridge, New Jersey. FREE, but call the library to register. (Rain/Snow date, November 18, 2023).

Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 7 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @ Nutley Library, Nutley, NJ. FREE, but call the library to register.

Saturday, February 10, 2024, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Scotch Plains Library, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. FREE, but call the library to register. (Rain/Snow date, February 24, 2024).

List of Topics for Speaking Engagements

General/Seniors

“Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry”

“Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” (land lines, typewriters, etc.)

“Lockdown in the 1970s…what if?” (NEW!!)

Workshops

“Meet Your Soul Mate: It’s Easier Than You Think”

What makes my lectures unique is that I get the audience to participate, sharing their views and experiences. They always have a great time! (And we have giveaways!)

Call 908-276-1514 for pricing and availability.

JOURNALISM

Here are some highlight stories from last month:

Trenton Journal: https://trentonjournal.com/matriarch-of-mill-hill-turns-9/

Essex News Daily: https://essexnewsdaily.com/headlne-news/actor-reflects-on-career-during-strike

Union News Daily: https://unionnewsdaily.com/sports/union-farmers-market-promotes-shopping-locally-and-a-sense-of-community

BOOKS

“So You Think You Know The Jersey Shore?” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta – https://www.amazon.com/You-Think-Know-Jersey-Shore/dp/1928758088

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: Ten Ways to Become Your Own Hero” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  Be ExtraOrdinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  I Don’t Want to Be Like You

INSPIRATION

If you need further inspiration, check out my You Tube channel. There are dozens of videos to make you smile: Be YOUnique, the anti-bullying You Tube channel

FREE BUTTONS

Pear Tree Enterprises has buttons! If you are interested in supporting Pear Tree by proudly wearing a button, please send your address to MaryAnneChristiano@Gmail.com Please put “Button” as the subject head.

Copyright (c) 2023 Pear Tree Enterprises. All rights reserved.

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Pear Tree – August 2023

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Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” — Rumi

I probably talk about my career more than anyone I know. I just absolutely love it! Being an author, speaker, journalist (and most recently my cat sitting side business) — I’m living the dream.

Though the past month was rough, mourning the death of my mom (who died June 10, 2023), keeping busy doing things I love was very helpful. I didn’t dread getting up in the morning and looked forward to many of the super fun career things that happened last month — my second book signing for “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore” at Caldwell Library and seeing some awesome friends; sitting some favorite cats; and interviewing people I highly admire, like supermodel Carol Alt!

I’m still existing in a bit of a grief fog and I do admit it can be hard taking it “one day at a time” but as hard as it is, I’m surrounded by amazing people in my career and in my life, who all make the journey a bit smoother for me. And I thank them!

This month I’ll be celebrating my 60th birthday and I am ecstatic about that!

WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

Contact me at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com

EVENTS

Contact me (maryannechristiano@gmail.com) if your library, JCC, rotary club, or senior group would love to have a presentation. Topics are listed below. Or we can discuss creating a topic for additional cost. 

I’m also available to help at trade shows such as Chiller and Comic Con.

For all events, payment is due day of. Waiver or contract must be signed in advance.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, September 21, 2023, 2 p.m. “History of the Newspaper Industry” Renaissance at Raritan Valley, Somerset, NJ. Call 732-532-6156 to register.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @New City Library, New City, NY. FREE, but call the library to register.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 1 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @Chatham Senior Center, Chatham, New Jersey.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 7 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @ Nutley Library, Nutley, NJ. FREE, but call the library to register.

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 2 p.m. “Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” @ Glen Ridge Library, Glen Ridge, New Jersey. FREE, but call the library to register. (Rain/Snow date, November 18, 2023).

List of Topics for Speaking Engagements

General/Seniors

“Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry”

“Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” (land lines, typewriters, etc.)

“Lockdown in the 1970s…what if?” (NEW!!)

Workshops

“Meet Your Soul Mate: It’s Easier Than You Think”

What makes my lectures unique is that I get the audience to participate, sharing their views and experiences. They always have a great time! (And we have giveaways!)

Call 908-276-1514 for pricing and availability.

JOURNALISM

I was ecstatic to interview supermodel Carol Alt who is starring in a new movie, “My Last Best Friend” which will premiere at Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, NJ, July 27.

The movie also stars Eric Roberts and Rico Simonini, who will be at the premiere doing a Q&A.

Here is my article, and I am so psyched to go to this! https://unionnewsdaily.com/news/rahwau/my-last-best-friend-to-be-screened-at-ucpac

BOOKS

“So You Think You Know The Jersey Shore?” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta – https://www.amazon.com/You-Think-Know-Jersey-Shore/dp/1928758088

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: Ten Ways to Become Your Own Hero” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  Be ExtraOrdinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta  I Don’t Want to Be Like You

INSPIRATION

If you need further inspiration, check out my You Tube channel. There are dozens of videos to make you smile: Be YOUnique, the anti-bullying You Tube channel

FREE BUTTONS

Pear Tree Enterprises has buttons! If you are interested in supporting Pear Tree by proudly wearing a button, please send your address to MaryAnneChristiano@Gmail.com Please put “Button” as the subject head.

Copyright (c) 2023 Pear Tree Enterprises. All rights reserved.