Mothers-in-law are the stuff comedy acts are made of, but for anyone who’s suffered at the hands of their monster-in-law, it’s no laughing matter. Sally Shields should know – her rocky relationship with her mother-in-law had her dreading holidays and avoiding phone calls. Things turned around for Shields when she discovered easy tricks for transforming this contentious relationship, and how a scarf and a shower curtain factored into her successful equation.

On your show, Shields will reveal her simple and witty ways to calm the beast and actually start enjoying your mother-in-law. She’ll discuss how your listeners can smooth the waters of everything from child rearing to gift giving when she explains:

• The most common mistakes people make in dealing with their mothers-in-law.

• How to put the kibosh on jabs and zingers.

• How to stop arguing with your spouse about mommy dearest.

• The 3 trickiest topics— and how to handle them.

• 5 simple strategies to turn your worst nightmare into your BFF.

GREAT CALL-IN SHOW! Have listeners tell their worst mother-in-law stories for a chance to win a copy of Sally’s new book!

CREDENTIALS: Sally Shields is an author, speaker, award-winning pianist and composer. She is the recipient of the Editor’s Choice Award from the International Library of Poetry, and a frequent contributor to various magazines. She performs worldwide, most recently with bestselling author and musician James McBride, and was a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Her latest book is THE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW RULES: 101 Surefire Ways to Manage (and Make Friends with) Your Mother-in-Law!

AVAILABILITY: New York, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone; available for last-minute interviews
CONTACT: Sally Shields, (718) 543-5524 (NY); sally@TheDILRules.com; www.TheDILRules.com