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Alien films and the Maternal http://romyshiller.com/Alien_films_and_the_Maternal.php

Check out 'Appropriate' or the Seinfeld/Lady Gaga thing. June 27, 2010. Availalabe at: http://rshiller.blogspot.com/2010/06/appropriate.html

I was pissed at most of the reaction so I wrote

‘Sex and the City 2: The Panic ‏.'

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My other article will be a combination: A review of American Idol and a lament for Adam Lambert. ‘American Idol (Season 9) and Amazing Adam‏.'

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My article is ‘Marriage, Divorce and Being Single or The ‘M' Word. http://www.shebytches.com/romyshillermay52010.html

My new book 'Who Knew?' is sold out at the online Amazon stores Canada! (YOU CAN ORDER IT AND THEY WILL PRINT IT FOR YOU, IF YOU WANT.) http://www.amazon.ca/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=romy+shiller&tag=googcana-20&index=aps&hvadid=292659237&ref=pd_sl_1vydof28la_e

2 things in April - my review of musician Corey Tut at Lipstik Indie - www.lipstikindie.com and at www.shebytches.com my article is "‘Nine' or All That Glitters is not Gold."

In March my article is ‘Avatar’ or Abled-Disabled http://www.shebytches.com/

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

I'd like to wish everyone a merry christmas, happy holidays and wish the best for 2010. Thanks for your support.

My books would make GREAT Gifts - check out all online Amazon stores!

‘Who Knew?' is a continuation of Romy Shiller's book ‘You Never Know: A Memoir.' Romy is considered a medical mystery and applies her previous interest and scholarly work on the body to her new physical reality. Romy's intense belief that we can meet and overcome challenges prompted her to write this book.

'You Never Know: A Memoir'
Romy Shiller, a medical mystery, not only tells the story of her brain surgery, lengthy coma and Akinetic Mutism, but she muses about reality, death, time, popular culture, psychic phenomena and dreams.
http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000166944

'Again' - An exploration of reincarnation

Again combines an academic exploration of reincarnation with real-life experiences. Using as a basis the altered reality of quantum physics, Romy Shiller extrapolates. It is for everyone. More than anything it is an insightful philosophy on life.

"Loving your book Romy. I'm reading it very slow as there is just so much to consume that is fierce. I love your analysis."

Daniel Paquette writes fab magazine

http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?Book=184254

My latest book ‘Who Knew?’ A continuation of ‘You Never Know: A Memoir,’‏ is basically done!!! On to the next…too busy but LOVE it. I need a drink.

See the intro. to my book AGAIN: 'Opposition' at www.shebytches.com for the December issue.

Also, see my LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF MS. FEATURING BARACK OBAMA ON THE COVER: WINTER 2009

I'm an official contributor to Shebytches.com. I feel honoured on many levels. It is really important to diminish words that have been used to belittle, denigrate, humiliate etc. The term ‘bitch' has been reappropriated and through this site is full of power and strength. For example, many in the gay community have owned the word "Queer."

I've been thinking about the Shrek movies and Ogre-Drag. I really wanted the films to be innovative and different. To me, they were more of the same-worse because they pretended to "subvert" traditional fairy tales.

I've written an extensive feminist article which disses the Shrek films now on video. There is also a Broadway play...

According to the book Third Wave Feminism and Television: Jane Puts it in a Box by the head of women's studies at South-Carolina U., Merri Lisa Johnson, I'm a third wave feminist. I'm quoted extensively for my article on Queer As Folk (http://www.fabmagazine.com/features/womenwet/index.html.)

Romy Shiller began 2003 as an intelligent, vivacious and successful woman with a PhD in drama. Five years later she is the same talented academic with interests in pop culture, but has survived a sudden brain tumour and coma. She now has a speech impediment and is confined to a wheelchair, requiring a lot of assistance in daily life. She painstakingly typed this book with one finger, and that alone impresses me.

In You Never Know, Romy segues between the story of her coma and recovery, her current life, and reflections on the nature of humanity, being a "cyborg" and more. She ia a trained singer, but now her voice won't co-operate. She is not enamoured of her new appearance. Nevertheless, she remains a "glass half full" person. I think this is what struck me most, her incredible optimism and drive to continue making the most of life in spite of circumstances that would probably overwhelm me.

The descriptions of her coma are fascinating - she remembers little of this time, but remembers dreaming and was apparently responsive at points. I imagine it would be helpful to anyone with a loved one in this circumstance, but she doesn't dwell on the experience and the book moves back and forth through different parts of her life. She muses over death, Madonna, self-image, sexuality, her Jewish ancestry, romance, laughter and drag queens. This is no dry account of recovery, it's these vignettes and meanderings which make the book particularly enjoyable.

Since this was published, she's published two more books. I look forward to getting into "part two" of her biography.

Very interesting look inside the mind and how Romy thinks. I mean that in a much more profound way than her general thinking; more about the workings of the mind. This is a book about someone who really does "get it", living the reality not just talking about it. She lives what she preaches. I found one paragraph particularly deja vu...that the secret is in quantum physics. Not sure if that was meant to be so revealing or not - but it was. Not a book for everyone but for those who enjoy a deep exploration along the edge of life and existence and think outside the box. I am glad it was written and I had the privlege to venture into Romy's mind. Fascinating place and fascinating book.

If I ever again start to feel that I or my loved ones are going through a difficult time I'll just go back to this amazing story of Romy Shiller and recognize that it could be a lot more serious and scary.

This young lady's fight and survival against all medical odds is inspirational. The fact that she's obviously a maverick and subscribes to Frank Sinatra's philosophy of "My Way" has no doubt been and will continue to be instrumental as she keeps making progress.

If you want to marvel at one young woman's strength and the never say die attitude of her incredibly supportive parents I heartily recommend this easy to read but most meaningful book! Martin Baker

Romy Shiller is a competent, intelligent, sincere individual, who has not only survived from a serious brain tumor removal and long term coma, but has also demonstrated unbelievable strength and perseverance that has undeniably been her driving force during her recovery. Living each day to the fullest, with an open mind, she is truly an inspiration to myself, both personally and professionally.
T. Frishling

I'm reviewed by Carolina Smart as the featured artist for the April issue of LIPSTIK INDIE

"INSPIRING
Inspiring story of a courageous woman overcoming obstacles to get her life back."

Transforming the way people living with disabilities communicate, share, and grow.

Again combines an academic exploration of reincarnation with real-life experiences. Using as a basis the altered reality of quantum physics, Romy Shiller extrapolates. It is for everyone. More than anything it is an insightful philosophy on life.

"Loving your book Romy. I'm reading it very slow as there is just so much to consume that is fierce. I love your analysis."

Daniel Paquette writes fab magazine http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?Book=184254

My latest book ‘Who Knew?’ A continuation of ‘You Never Know: A Memoir,’‏ is basically done!!! On to the next…too busy but LOVE it. I need a drink.

Daniel Paquette writes fab magazine

http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?Book=184254