It's a Wonderful Life, Little Miss Sunshine, Amelie, Mean Girls, Big Fish
Television
Heroes, Curb Your Enthusiasm, House, The Daily Show, Ellen
Books
The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things, Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants series, A Gathering Light, Birdsong, The Corrections, A Prayer for Owen Meaney, Joy Luck Club, For Love
I write books for young adults. 'Sheer Bliss - Confessions of a (Reluctant) Celebrity Spawn' was released on December 1st. Watch this page for extracts from my latest book on video and audio... Apart from reading and writing, I also love my miniature Schnauzer (Bertie) and the island of Jersey (where I live - I'll post some photos soon so you can see this fab island)...
Synopsis
As Bliss Drew approaches her thirteenth birthday she is forced to face a peculiarly Hollywood-blend of family problems: her plastic surgery-obsessed Grandma Ellen is suddenly engaged to a gold-digging, boy-toy, and her super-famous actress mother, Angel, has decided that Bliss’ new rebellious streak must be subdued with the help of Moyra,, a celebrity “parent/teen consultant.”
Moyra is determined to help Bliss work through her many “issues". This involves forcing Bliss to attend “teen life mediation” sessions at the Famous Haven Club where she and other celeb offspring are taught to “embrace their own specialness". (Barf!) The woman just has to go.
Bliss can always count on her friends CoCo and J.K. to help... but they’ve got problems of their own. Sure, J.K.’s Dad owns an entire movie studio, but J.K. has had to battle leukaemia alone. And CoCo’s famous parents have just been through a messy divorce. Life isn’t a bed of roses for any Celebrity Spawn. Growing up beneath the watchful gaze of the ever-present paparazzi and seeing your Mom’s tonsils sell for big bucks on eBay can leave a girl with some serious trust issues. Can Bliss navigate her way through her Mom’s crazy fans, even crazier entourage and over-zealous caregivers to emerge sane and free of Moyra?
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Who I'd like to meet: Other young adult writers and readers..!
"Unconventional is a wonderful story full of heart, humor, and what it means to truly be successful. An A+ novel for the keeper shelf. " - Gemma Halliday, award-winning author
And they said it couldn't be done. Congrats for having the whole book up. That'll teach the publishing house to take the rights away from this book by saying nobody is interested in reading about the downside of fame. Betcha they'll be eating out of your hands the next time. No matter what sort of topic the book is about.
Just stopping by to spread some positivity and to remind you that you are amazing! You have the power to do anything your heart desires. All you have to do is believe. Enjoy this wonderful weekend. I wish you much happiness and abundance.
Thanks for the add. I just love your red hair. I have two red-headed twins, so I get to see red hair every day. I write young adult novels as well. My first one is coming out in January. Some have said it's like a "Harry Potter meets Star Wars." Keep an eye out for it.
