EXCLUSIVE: Real Housewife Jill Zarin Is Now A Real Author

Real Housewife of New York City star Jill Zarin is extending her 15 minutes.  In an exclusive interview with RadarOnline.com, the redhead revealed she has scored a book deal with Dutton Books for "Secrets of a

Jewish Mother," a sort of 'you know you're Jewish when' kind of read she wrote with her mother and sister.

"Even if you aren't Jewish, you'll appreciate this book," Zarin said. "There is a section in it that asks questions like, 'do you read medical journals?  Are you a natural matchmaker?' I think people may read my book and discover they are a Jewish mother at heart!"

Zarin, who told RadarOnline.com she is returning for a third season of Real Housewives of NYC, says she hopes the book will be released to coincide with the new season. As of now, it has a tentative release date of May 2010, just in time for Mother's Day.

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