Jeff Rivera Reluctant Readers

JEFF RIVERA TO INTERVIEW MARK INDELICATO OF UGLY BETTY FAME FOR HUFFINGTON POST

Jeff Rivera, author of Forever My Lady, has confirmed that he will be interviewing Mark Indelicato, who plays Justin Suarez on the ABC smash-hit show Ugly Betty, for The Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/) this coming Friday, August 21^st, 2009.  Indelicato, at only 15, is a talent to watch in the coming years.

Rivera, known for his work on GalleyCat.com, MediaBistro, and his own blog (http://www.jeffrivera.com) is looking forward to interviewing Idelicato as one of the youngest video bloggers on Huffington Post, a respected muti-media newssite. Mark Indelicato will be interviewed for Rivera's series of video interviews with Young Hollywood's A-list celebrities.

"It is thrilling to get the opportunity to speak with Mark Indelicato," says Rivera.  "I think he is a versatile actor, varying his work from Ugly Betty to a benefit performance of Wicked." 

Considered a "triple media threat," Rivera has risen above his rough childhood and created a place for himself in the center of media culture. Recently, Jeff Rivera has been signed on to create 60 second segments of pointers and advice for the new reality TV show The Write Stuff, which has also been showcased on BarnesandNoble.com. His work for Huffington Post is a natural, and exciting, next step for him.

“Mark Indelicato is one of the reasons why I enjoy the opportunity The Huffington Post has given me: he is a great role model for the public to learn more about. I intend showing the public more about him,” Rivera says.

JEFF RIVERA TO INTERVIEW DEVIN RATRAY OF UPCOMING SURROGATES FOR HUFFINGTON POST

Jeff Rivera, author of Forever My Lady, has confirmed that he will be interviewing Devin Ratray, of Home Alone fame, for The Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/) this coming Friday, August 21^st, 2009.  Ratray will be appearing alongside Bruce Willis in the new movie, Surrogates, which will hit theaters September 25^th.

Rivera, known for his work on GalleyCat.com, MediaBistro, and his own blog (http://www.jeffrivera.com) is looking forward to the new challenge The Huffington Post presents. Rivera is one of the youngest video bloggers on Huffington Post, a respected muti-media newssite. Devin Ratray will be interviewed for his series of video interviews with Young Hollywood's A-list celebrities.

"I'm very interested in meeting with Devin Ratray," says Rivera.  "I loved his work with the Home Alone movies, and am excited to hear about his reemergence back into Hollywood." 

Rivera, a "triple media threat," has risen above his rough childhood and created a place for himself in the center of media culture. Recently, Jeff Rivera has been signed on to create 60 second segments of pointers and advice for the new reality TV show The Write Stuff, which has also been showcased on BarnesandNoble.com. His work for Huffington Post is a natural, and exciting, next step for him.

“I think there is a lot about Devin Ratray's life between his success in the early 90's and now that the public does. I hope to find out a bit about it,” Rivera says.

JEFF RIVERA TO INTERVIEW PAUL IACONO OF THE UPCOMING FAME REMAKE FOR HUFFINGTON POST

New York, NY- Jeff Rivera, author of Forever My Lady, has confirmed that he will be interviewing Paul Iacono, who will be playing the character Neil Baczynsky in the new remake of Fame, for The Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/) this coming Thursday, August 20^th, 2009.  This highly respected site reaches approximately 22 million unique viewers each month and is a leading news site within the US, named one of the 25 Best Blogs of 2009 by Time Magazine and winner of the Webby Awards in both 2006 and 2007 for Best Politics Blog.

Rivera, known for his work on GalleyCat.com, MediaBistro, and his own blog (http://www.jeffrivera.com) is looking forward to the new challenge The Huffington Post presents. Paul Iacono is among many of the up-and-coming artists to be interviewed by Rivera. Soon Iacono will be appearing in a new MTV scripted show, Hard Times, as RJ Berger. He is almost finished writing his play entitled, Prince/Elizabeth, and will be mounting a workshop in early September. Currently, he is in Wisconsin filming No God, No Master with David Strathairn.

"I'm excited to interview Paul Iacono," says Rivera.  "I always find it interesting to talk to young people, like Paul, about their rise to fame. Paul Iacono has quite a few things in the works, and I am eager to hear more about his plans." 

Rivera, a "triple media threat," has risen above his rough childhood and created a place for himself in the center of media culture. Recently, Jeff Rivera has been signed on to create 60 second segments of pointers and advice for the new reality TV show The Write Stuff, which has also been showcased on BarnesandNoble.com. 

“I think we're going to learn more about this young man who is full of potential. I hope to discover what he really thinks about his rising star” Rivera says.

If you’d like more information about this topic, please call Jeff Rivera at 347-284-6158

JEFF RIVERA TO INTERVIEW BROOKE WHITE OF AMERICAN IDOL FOR HUFFINGTON

Jeff Rivera, author of Forever My Lady, has confirmed that he will be interviewing Brooke White of American Idol fame for The Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/) this Friday, August 14^th, 2009.  This highly respected site reaches approximately 22 million unique viewers each month and is a leading news site within the US, named one of the 25 Best Blogs of 2009 by Time Magazine and winner of the Webby Awards in both 2006 and 2007 for Best Politics Blog.

Rivera, known for his work on GalleyCat.com, MediaBistro, and his own service site, GumboWriters.com, is looking forward to the new challenge The Huffington Post presents. Rivera, one of the youngest video bloggers on Huffington Post, will be conducting a series of video interviews with Young Hollywood's A-list celebrities. Brooke White is one among the many to be interviewed by Rivera.

"I am very excited to meet Ms. White," says Rivera.  "She is a talented singer, and has worked hard to achieve success in the industry. I respect her work with 'Malaria No More,' as well the launch of her own record label. As an entrepreneur, I understand the difficulties she has faced." 

Rivera, a "triple media threat," has risen above his rough childhood and created a place for himself in the center of media culture. Recently, Jeff Rivera has been signed on to create 60 second segments of pointers and advice for the new reality TV show The Write Stuff, which has also been showcased on BarnesandNoble.com. 

“I think we're going to give the public a rare glimpse into the Brooke White that no one else sees,” Rivera says.

To read more about Jeff Rivera and his upcoming interviews, keep your eyes here or visit Jeff's fan site at http://www.JeffRivera.com.

JEFF RIVERA TO INTERVIEW RESHMA SHETTY OF ROYAL PAINS FOR HUFFINGTON

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New York, NY- Jeff Rivera, author of Forever My Lady, has confirmed that he will be interviewing Reshma Shetty of Royal Pains fame for The Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/) this Wednesday, August 12^th, 2009.  This highly respected site reaches approximately 22 million unique viewers each month and is a leading news site within the US, named one of the 25 Best Blogs of 2009 by Time Magazine and winner of the Webby Awards in both 2006 and 2007 for Best Politics Blog.

Rivera, known for his work on GalleyCat.com, MediaBistro, and his own service site, GumboWriters.com, is looking forward to the new challenge The Huffington Post presents. Rivera, one of the youngest video bloggers on Huffington Post, will be conducting a series of video interviews with Young Hollywood's A-list celebrities. Reshma Shetty is among the first to be interviewed by Rivera.

"I am very excited to meet Ms. Shetty," says Rivera.  "She is a great actress and a wonderful example of the good things that people within Hollywood can do with their fame. I respect her dedication to 'Lend a Hand India,' a charity for low income teenagers in India." 

Rivera, a "triple media threat," has risen above his rough childhood and created a place for himself in the center of media culture. Recently, Jeff Rivera has been signed on to create 60 second segments of pointers and advice for the new reality TV show The Write Stuff, which has also been showcased on BarnesandNoble.com. 

“I think we're going to give the public a glimpse into Reshma Shetty that no one else sees,” Rivera says.

To read more about Jeff Rivera and his upcoming interviews, visit http://www.JeffRivera.com.

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If you’d like more information about this topic, please call Jeff Rivera at 347-284-6158

JEFF RIVERA TO INTERVIEW KARINA SMIRNOFF OF DANCING WITH THE STARS FOR HUFFINGTON POST PRESS RELEASE

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New York, NY- Jeff Rivera, author of Forever My Lady, has confirmed that he will be interviewing Karina Smirnoff of Dancing with the Stars fame for The Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/) this Tuesday, August 11^th, 2009.  This highly respected site reaches approximately 22 million unique viewers each month and is a leading news site within the US, named as one of the 25 Best Blogs of 2009 by Time Magazine and winning the Webby Awards in both 2006 and 2007 for Best Politics Blog.

Rivera, also known for his work on GalleyCat.com, MediaBistro and his own service site, GumboWriters.com, is looking forward to the new challenge The Huffington Post presents. Rivera, one of the youngest video bloggers on Huffington Post, will be conducting a series of video interviews with Young Hollywood's A-list celebrities. Karina Smirnoff is the first to be interviewed by Rivera for the series.

"I am very excited to meet Ms. Smirnoff," says Rivera.  "She is a great dancer, and is a great example of the good things that dedicated people can achieve. I respect her commitment to the hours of practice that she needed to gain a spot on Dancing with the Stars, as well as win numerous professional competitions." 

Rivera, a "triple media threat," has risen above his rough childhood and created a place for himself in the center of media culture. Recently, Jeff Rivera has been signed on to create 60 second segments of pointers and advice for the new reality TV show The Write Stuff, which has also been showcased on BarnesandNoble.com. 

“I think Karina Smirnoff is a great talent, and I am eager to learn more about the side of her that no one else sees,” Rivera says.

To read more about Jeff Rivera and his upcoming interviews, visit http://www.JeffRivera.com.

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If you’d like more information about this topic, please call Jeff Rivera at 347-284-6158

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Forever My Lady Press Information

Forever My Lady was featured in national magazines, on national television and radio including: The Boston Globe, Miami Herald, Rotarian Magazine, Urban Latino Magazine, VOY, Right On! Magazine, NPR, American Latino TV, SITV and was awarded Best New Author Award and the Best Urban Fiction Award and by the Mahogany Media Review. His first novel, Forever My Lady (published by Warner Books/Grand Central Publishing) became a critical media darling having received over 45 reviews on Amazon, over 30 reviews on BarnesandNoble.com and was given 5 stars by Amazon.com's #1 Book Reviewer Ms. Harriet Klausner. Rivera is fast at work on his next novel as well as the sequel to Forever My Lady and anticipates its independent release in 2008.

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