Ellen Meister

About me:

And no, I'm not really 99 years old. I am, however, old enough to want to keep my age to myself.

My second novel, THE SMART ONE (HarperCollins/Avon A)is in stores now. It's about three adult sisters who just can't seem to break free of their childhood labels. Then they discover a decades-old body stuffed inside an industrial drum, and begin a bold, heartbreaking and sometimes hilarious journey that will either bring them together … or tear them apart for good.

My first novel, SECRET CONFESSIONS OF THE APPLEWOOD PTA (Morrow/Avon) is now in paperback. It's a friendship story about three women who conspire to get a George Clooney movie filmed in their children's schoolyard. I was inspired to write this book because I wanted to explore the layers of joy, heartache, pain and passion hidden behind the perfect mother image so many of us try to project.

To learn more about me or my books, you can visit my website at ellenmeister.com.

PRAISE FOR THE SMART ONE

"Wonderfully funny, irreverent and entirely unexpected. I loved it!" - Jane Green, bestselling author of The Beach House

"The book is both fast-paced and emotionally introspective, which is a difficult balance to get right, but somehow Meister pulls it off beautifully. The Smart One will resonate with every woman who's ever had a sister - or wondered what such a relationship would be like." - Belle Dessler, BookLoons

"Character-driven ... fast-paced ... great dialog." - Library Journal

"If you're looking for a smart, humorous story about families, look no further. THE SMART ONE by Ellen Meister is a down-to-earth story that made me wish I had a sister of my own!" - Kay James, Romance Reader at Heart, rated "Top Pick"

"A perfect beach read!" - Booklist

'Ellen Meister has taken a dark look at life in the suburbs of Long Island, and THE SMART ONE is a cheeky look at a loving but dysfunctional family and their neighbors. The characters may be flaky, but they are clever and genuine. THE SMART ONE is an intriguing summer read." - Deborah C. Jackson, RRT

PRAISE FOR SECRET CONFESSIONS OF THE APPLEWOOD PTA:

"Meister's debut novel is heartbreakingly funny, her characters facing life's dramas and disappointments head on with wit and spunk." — Library Journal (starred review)

"Ellen Meister has written a beautiful book about love, life and friendship that you are sure to never forget." — Fresh Fiction

"Sexy characters, sharp dialogue, and snappy pacing ... [a] sassy, saucy debut." — Booklist

"Ellen Meister's first novel is a smashing success ... touches the heart and the funny bone ." — Romance Divas

"Funny, compelling and well-written." — Trashionista

"The best time I've had in years. Ellen Meister's characters are so funny, smart, and real, I feel like I've made three new friends!" — Lisa Kudrow

To read more reviews, click here. To read an excerpt, click here.

FREE BOOKPLATES
I'm still a new enough author to feel grateful for each and every book I sell. (Hope I always feel this way!) To show my appreciation, I'm offering free signed bookplates to anyone who owns a copy. Just shoot me a message here at MySpace, and tell me who to make it out to and where to send it. It's my way of saying thanks!
Here's what the bookplate looks like. It's self-adhesive and goes right into the front of the book. (And yes, I really did send George Clooney a book with that inscription!)

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