New Book Launch in New York City

INVITATION TO A BOOK LAUNCH OF

Wife, Just Let Go

A duo-memoir by Robert Briggs & Diana Saltoon

Hosted by Ann Vellis

at

THE PLAYERS

“A Certain Club”

16 Gramercy Park South

New York, NY 10003

Monday, October 30, 2017, 6pm – 8pm

(The Players is a private social club founded in 1888 by Edwin Booth and Mark Twain)

An extraordinary love story, Wife Just Let Go are the last words Robert Briggs wrote to his wife before he passed away from Alzheimer’s disease. A publisher, literary agent, and author who deeply felt the influence of the Beat era, Robert never stopped writing, even in his later stages of Alzheimer’s. What began as a promise to publish his last works evolved into this duo-memoir. His wife Diana, as his long-time partner and primary caregiver joined him in this telling, as a way to restore for the reader, and for Robert, the parts of the story he was losing. Her meditative commentary offers the other side of Alzheimer’s: gifts that sustain and inspire loved ones left behind. Books and CDs will be available for sale; cash or check appreciated.  (Both @ $15.00 each.)

Please contact Diana Saltoon-Briggs at: dsaltoonbriggs@gmail.com if you intend to come to this event.Your name will be placed on a list at the entrance. Thanks! 

Initial Launch of Wife, Just Let Go in SE Portland, OR 9/24/2017

HEARTFELT THANKS to all who came to our book event on September 24^th, 2017 at the Ford, Food & Drink Café in SE Portland, for bringing your friends and buying a book. Becky Doggett's café turned out to be such a great venue for a book signing event. "Wife, Just Let Go,” Robert Briggs’ last words and the title of the book (recommended by Steve Arndt), has now become another vow in my remaining years for, as Robert knew, “letting go,” is indeed, a true way to freedom and peace.

In the making of this book, I was generously and brilliantly assisted by Christine Toth, the best writer and editor I could ever wish for, as well as Noah Devros, who couldn’t be at the event but was wonderfully represented by his parents. So many to acknowledge with gratitude for years of loving support, and you know who you are. Last night’s tribute to Robert was a success because of you. Special thanks indeed, to Stuart Fessant, Tim DuRoche and Andre St. James, the three musicians who played for Robert in his jazz and poetry readings. True to their nature, they came to honor the occasion with their superb improvisations of jazz and kept us all delightfully entertained. Thanks to Laura Stanfil, Portland’s own amazing publisher/writer, for your presence in the event and giving me such a lift with your positive comments.

Diana Saltoon (c) copyright 2017

Many who came to the launch have commented on the cover photo of "Wife, Just Let Go." Courtesy of Christine Toth, who besides being a fine writer/editor, is also an artist and photographer, owner of Indivisible, a Residentally Based Art Gallery.

Now Available on Paypal (see above) for $18.80 (includes shipping)