A power-trippin’ bitch, a has-been, a skanky ex-model, a press-shy indie queen, and a British stage actress no one knows – that’s how the Best Actress hopefuls in this year’s too-close-to-call Oscar race cattily describe each other. Which of them will win the much-coveted gold statue and what price will they be forced to pay as they travel the red carpeted-path to Hollywood glory?
Amidst all the press-schmoozing and angsting over which designer gown to wear, these Oscar contenders feud, commiserate, and face a succession of personal crises – scandalous secrets come to light, marriages implode, accidents land two nominees in the hospital while another receives news that could derail her career, all culminating on Tinsel Town’s biggest night when anything can happen, and does.
BLAME IT ON THE FAME is the debut novel of author Tracie Banister whose writing is similar in tone to the works of Lauren Weisberger and Candace Bushnell. This is a full-length novel that runs approximately 136,000 words.
***AUTHOR’S NOTE*** The characters in BLAME IT ON THE FAME are a naughty bunch who live and work in the notoriously debaucherous film world, so you will find some colorful language and a few spicy love scenes in this book.
I thought the cover was enough to make me want to read this book, but now I've read the blurb I REALLY can't wait to read it! It sounds JUST my kind of thing! I have a feeling I'm not going to be able to put this one down once I start...
ReplyDeleteIt sounds FAB, Tracie! :-) x
I second Michelle - It sounds FAB, Tracie! I can't wait to read it. I mean, a novel full of scandal in Hollywood? I'm in!!!
ReplyDeleteOnly a few more days!!!
Wow, sounds almost reminiscent (sp?) of the greats Jackie Collins used to write in the day, like Hollywood Wives. Very much looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteTo both Michelles, thanks so much for your enthusiasm!
ReplyDeleteMeredith, I did consider likening my book to Jackie Collins' works in the blurb, but decided that my characters weren't campy and trashy enough to warrant the comparison. I mean, there is sex in BLAME IT ON THE FAME, but not THAT much. :) I do think that if I'd written my book back in the '80s, it would have made for a great star-studded TV mini-series. Remember all of those awesome ones based on Judith Krantz and Danielle Steel novels back in the day?
With award season just around the corner, this is precisely what I need to get me in the mood. A power-trippin’ bitch, a has-been, a skanky ex-model!! gee, I'm going to have a ball imagining who fits that description...LOL - needless to say, I already have a few candidates in mind LOL...
ReplyDeleteYour teaser has me even more excited now! I absolutely cannot wait to read your book!
ReplyDeleteYour blog and book cover look great! Looking forward to reading!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this book, Tracie! Love the teaser!! And knowing your taste in men, I can't wait to read about the men-folk! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLine, Nichole, Danielle, and Natalie - Thanks for dropping in and commenting, ladies! Can't wait to get your feedback on the book.
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