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Tell Me Press Author, Brian H. Peterson provides inspiration: Da Capo Chamber Players  Naumburg Composition Winner Stephen Jaffe’s Composition, Light Dances (Chamber Concerto No. 2) takes its title from a phrase in Brian's book, The Smile at the Heart of Things, "my whole creative life is a dance around the light." Light Dances is a three-movement chamber concerto composed in 2009-10. The work will be performed Wednesday May 2 at 8 PM  in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. For more info: CLICK HERE
Laughter is the Best Medicine. Tell Me Press Author Carla Ulbrich will be featured nationally on ABC-TV Thursday, May 3rd 2pm. Carla is on for a few minutes near the beginning of The Revolution at 2pm EST. Carla talks about the benefits of humor and sings a snippet of one of her songs. Also on the show - MD and funny man Matt Iseman, Ty Pennington, Cheryl Hines. CLICK HERE
Tell Me Press Author, Carla "The Singing Patient" Ulbrich will be the featured Speaker at Toastmasters District 83 Spring Conference. Carla presents the workshop “Laughter: The Best Medicine” at Toastmasters International District 83 Annual Spring Conference, Saturday, May 5 at the Morristown Hyatt, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. CLICK HERE
Singing in the library: Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire, CT May 10th, 7PM. Singer, songwriter, comedienne & Tell Me Press author Carla Ulbrich will perform, talk about her book How Can You NOT Laugh at a Time Like This?, sign and sell copies. For more info:CLICK HERE
Tell Me Press is proud to announce the release of the Teacher's/Reader's Guide for Tonya Trimble's wonderful book for children, CURIOSITY WITH A CAPITAL S. The Teacher's/Reader's Guide is available here and it's free. CLICK HERE

Carla's monthly newsletter is a hoot and contains a lot of useful information about how to get a free book, her live appearances, both book related and music related. Click the link below to read her MAY 2012 newsletter. CLICK HERE
Brian H. Peterson's book, THE BLOSSOMING OF THE WORLD: ESSAYS AND IMAGES, published by Tell Me Press, is named one of Library Journals 7 Best Books of 2011 in the Spiritual Living category. CLICK HERE
NEW! A very informative VIDEO on the role of the Anesthesiologist from Tell Me Press author Panchali Dhar, M.D. Dr. Dhar's book, Before the Scalpel: What Everyone Should Know About Anesthesia, is a must-have for every bookshelf. CLICK HERE
VIDEO: Take a moment for a Carla Ulbrich - Top 10 annoying things to say to someone who has just been diagnosed CLICK HERE

Tell Me Press scores a coup with illustrator Ted Enik. Ted is best known for his illustrations in popular children's books such as Eloise, Magic School Bus, and Fancy Nancy. The whimsical work of this talented artist is featured in Curiosity with a Capital S by Tonya Trimble.
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How Can You NOT Laugh at a Time Like This?: Reclaim Your Health with Humor, Creativity, and Grit

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author bio

Originally from Clemson, South Carolina, and currently living in New Jersey, Carla Ulbrich has a love of wordplay and

a keen observational eye. She is primarily known for her humorous songs about wedgies, Waffle Houses, Klingons, and how rich she would be if she had the copyright on the “F” word. Something of a mix between Phoebe of Friends and Jeff Foxworthy (sans moustache), she cites her biggest musical influences as Sesame Street, camp songs, and commercial jingles for beer and breakfast cereal.

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Describing herself as “a professional smart aleck,” Carla has toured all over the US and England and has appeared on USA TV, the BBC, Dr. Demento, and The Bob and Sherrie Show; and in venues such as the Falcon Ridge and Kerrville Folk Festivals, Club Med, Eddie’s Attic, and the Bluebird Café. Her song "Duet with a Klingon" was the fifth most requested song of 2009 on the Dr. Demento show.

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Quotes

“While writing a great book on how to recover

from illness, Carla wrote an even better book on how to live a healthy and fulfilling life. No doubt, you have a good doctor if you see “How Can You NOT Laugh at a Time Like This?” in their waiting room.”

—Michael Stock, Producer – WLRN Radio, Miami, FL

“I read your book. I swear, I've lived so many

of the scenes you wrote about. You're an inspiration!”

—Karen N., reader

“Carla talks to you honestly, on every level,

in her book. She also does it with a fantastic sense of humor. Carla recants her journey through illness, from discovery, traversing the health care maze and dealing with friends and family. Throughout the book she also injects all of her crazy thoughts, ideas and opinions with great wit.”

—Lucky Yogini Blog

“How Can you NOT Laugh at a Time Like This" is

outstanding! Carla Ulbrich, a talented performing songwriter we play regularly on The Village on Siruis XM, has crafted a book for folks facing illness and for those who love them. How often do you find yourself not knowing what to say when someone you know tells you they have cancer and it is stage 3? Your kidneys have failed -- what do you do? Carla is your guide to navigate the often emotionally and technically confusing world of illness with heart, humor and bite-size chapters. Everyone needs a patient advocate - and now you have one, with this book! We highly recommend this book! ”

—Mary Sue Twohy and Robert Aubrey Davis - Sirius XM Radio

“This book should be required reading for anyone

with a serious illness... patients, doctors, nurses, families and those well-meaning friends who always happen to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. This is a guide book, a companion, a friend you can lean on, a butt-kicker, a coach, and a fountain of knowledge. It can pretty much do anything but jump start your car.”

—Danny Donuts, CPA (Comic Performance Artist), member, Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor

“Carla's clarity is infectious. She gives us hope,

shows us how to take control of our illness, and to always see the humor, because life is better while we're laughing.”

—Sarah Flint, Bloomington IN - singer-songwriter, breast cancer survivor

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video

Sittin in the Waiting Room "Duet" with a Klingon What If Your Girlfriend Was Gone

Prednisone

Therapy Works Top 10 Annoying Things to Say to Someone Who's Just Been Diagnosed

podcasts

Carla Ulbrich - "The Singing Patient" on FMMK Talk Radio

Living With HOPE Guest: Carla Ulbrich by BodyMindSpiritNtwrk

Wellness Authors Show

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Carla Ulbrich, "The Singing Patient", a member of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor joins the show to discuss her new book.

Inoculated Radio Interview

Lee Jacobus WNPR Review

WVGU Interview

Carla Ulbrich is featured on the Dr. Demento Radio Show

Folk and acoustic music interview - Carla was in the studio with her brand new book. Listen here