"A Rose by Any Other Name: An Alphabet of Tales About a Man & a Woman"

This is my collection of twenty-six short stories; (technically 24 short stories, 1 poem and 1 letter) each a "snap-shot" moment between a man and a woman. I am putting the finishing touches on the book currently and the book will be available through Amazon, Kindle and other outlets.

I will be having a book release party/signing/reading in Summer 2012 in Minneapolis, MN with the hope that I will be able to tour "Rose" to other cities this year as well.

Here is what some people have had to say about my book:

* Last night, I bought it and read it before going to sleep...when I finally rested, I dreamed I was the size of a brownstone, with NYC tap water running through my veins. When I woke up I had 26 girlfriends and spoke 17 dialects of English. CHECK IT OUT!

* Each story had enough to suck you in. And keep you riveted. And then left you wanting. And if you know anything about seduction, well...consider me seduced. 26 times. It was lovely. I put the book down to go out into the world, and I would fantasize about coming home to read it. I can't remember the last time that happened, and certainly not with short stories.
I loved it. I'm actually weirded out by how much I loved it.
Do yourself a favor and bring this one home.

* As someone who rarely ventures away from non-fiction, I am thoroughly grateful to have indulged in this quick, riveting read. Whether you're trying to get the girl or get rid of the girl (or boy for that matter) you just might learn a trick or two while being fully entertained. Mazo is quick to turn a phrase, twist a plot and tug at your heartstrings. This book is a perfect balance of what a collection of short stories should be. Only wish there were more letters in the alphabet...

* Just finished my copy.. really enjoyed it, read through it so fast you would have thought it was on fire. Thank you for the smiles, laughs, and the tears from the story about your grandfather. for some reason I really want a pickle and I am considering going to NYC to obtain it. I think I have been everyone of those 26 roses at one point or another.. well except for the doctor... so far.

* Mr. Mazo creates characters and story lines that grab your attention and make you want to know more. In fact, that may be my only compliant, I was left wanting to know more about all the characters. It was gratifying to see the cross pollination between some stories but let it be known, "Brian Mazo, novel please!!"

* The stories in this book leave you wanting more, which is exactly what a short story should be. They are all different, totally readable and every one created an emotional reaction. I especially appreciated Mr. Mazo's ability to accurately describe the feelings of the women in the stories. As an avid reader I often find male writers unable to give an accurate voice to their female characters. I am a female, so I don't find myself able to judge the reverse - female authors writing from a male perspective. I also really enjoyed Mr. Mazo's ability to put voice to feelings and emotions he could not ever have felt himself - a woman suffering a miscarriage - the writing just felt true and real, like it was from the mind of a real person.

A few of the stories are being serialized in the Jerusalem Post Lite with illustrations by the beautiful & talented Meital Bar Natan starting in June, 2012.