Geri Reid Suster, Author

26/12/2023

What an amazing gift! Kelly Reid hired 2nddoorontheright to create Christmas ornaments from Chapter 7 of my book Graceful Exits. Mind blown! For those of you who don’t know, Chapter 7 is called Bolt from the Blue and features an interview I did with my dying brother-in-law Scott. What a special and beautiful gift!!!! 💚💚💚

20/07/2023

What happens when two Geri’s, living on opposite sides of the globe meet in an on-line community? This lovely conversation on Geri Bose’s podcast, Living Life in Awe. There is something so delicious about having a conversation with a new friend about Graceful Exits and witnessing the impact it is having, one person at a time. Please give it a listen and if you have time, a like and a positive review. As we know, reviews and likes are everything to creators and really help get the message out to a wider audience. Not to mention, it’s free! Love you all! 💚

‎Show Living Life IN Awe, Ep Do you believe graceful exits are possible? This conversation is with Geri Suster the author of the book Graceful Exits. - Jul 20, 2023

19/07/2023

Amazing…

A COOL WIZARD OF OZ STORY!

During the filming of the beloved classic "Wizard of Oz" in late 1938, the MGM production staff was looking for a coat for actor Frank Morgan to wear in his role as charlatan Professor Marvel. Mr. Morgan also played the Wizard and various small roles in the film. The film's publicist explained the kind of coat they were looking for: "They wanted grandeur gone to seed. A nice-looking coat but very tattered."

According to the publicist: ". . . the wardrobe department went down to an old second-hand store on Main Street and bought a whole rack of coats. And Frank Morgan and the wardrobe man and Victor Fleming [the director] got together and chose one. It was kind of a Prince Albert coat. It was black broadcloth and it had a velvet collar, but the nap was all worn off the velvet."

The coat fit Morgan perfectly. It had exactly the right look of shabby gentility, so they used it in the film.

One hot afternoon during filming, Frank Morgan happened to turn out the pocket. Inside was a name that caused Morgan to do a double take -- the name was "L. Frank Baum." Mr. Baum, of course, was the creator of "The Wizard of Oz." Back in 1900, he wrote the book that the film was based on, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."

The folks at MGM knew this was an astounding find. They figured out the identity of the tailor in Chicago and sent him pictures of the coat. The tailor sent back a notarized letter saying that the coat had been made for Mr. Baum. And then Mr. Baum's widow identified the coat, too.

MGM was convinced, but others thought the story was a publicity stunt. It sounds almost too good to be true--but what a great story.

04/07/2023

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Congratulations, Geri Reid Suster, Author! "Graceful Exits" was awarded Best in General Non-Fiction by the 2023 Los Angeles Book Festival.

Order your copy: https://ow.ly/1EOk50P1UO0

03/07/2023

So this happened…🤭

Congratulations, Geri Reid Suster, Author! "Graceful Exits" was awarded Best in General Non-Fiction by the 2023 Los Angeles Book Festival.

Order your copy: https://ow.ly/1EOk50P1UO0

29/06/2023

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01/06/2023

An opportunity to live vicariously - yacht/Bahamas edition. Being invited on this type of trip is miraculous! While I can’t fit you all in my suitcase, I can at least share this small taste. Enjoy!

16/05/2023

Graceful Exits aren’t always easy but there is beauty if you allow it. 💚

03/04/2023

Friends! Check out my interview on the Tendrils of Grief Podcast with Susan Ways. Grief is hard and we don’t have to do it alone. Susan’s podcast is a wonderful resource for all of us. Grab your favorite beverage and cozy up to this sweet conversation about a brutiful part of this human experience. 💚
Also, don’t forget to like and share because you never know who is struggling right now or will be soon. A well placed idea or resource at just the right moment can make all the difference. Love you!

‎Show Tendrils of Grief, Ep Sudden vs. Anticipated Loss with Geri Reid Suster - Apr 3, 2023

29/03/2023

Is it just me or is one of the coolest things about being an author having your readers talk about which parts of your story meant the most to them? It blows my mind every time and I am so grateful for the experience!
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28/03/2023

Selfies…a progression. I have had a tough time with selfies over the years… Its not natural, so awkward and feels very self absorbed. HOWEVER, as a solo traveler for the past 6 years I noticed something was missing from the photos I took of all of the beautiful places I was visiting…ME! As a mom who was rarely in photos with her kids (because I was the one taking them), I realized that I needed to show up in my own memories! So, I have learned to embrace the (damn) selfie and encourage you all to do the same. I mean, how will my grandkids know how cool I am otherwise? 😂
Fun fact, the author picture on the back cover of my book was actually the most spontaneous selfie attached to a moment of magic - it makes me smile whenever I look at it. Come on peeps - let me see your selfies!!!!!