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2006-04-12T01:16:22Z

Josiebrown:

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* ''Taking Cover'' - [[Catherine Mann]] won the [[2003 RITA® Winners|2003 RITA®]] in the [[Long Contemporary Series]] category.
* [[Taming Him]] - [[Michelle M Pillow]] - 2005 ([[Ellora's Cave Publishing]])
* [[Taming Luke]] - [[Jennifer Drew]], 1999
* ''Taming The Outlaw'' - [[Cindy Kay Gerard]] won the [[2003 RITA® Winners|2003 RITA®]] in the [[Short Contemporary]] category.
* [[A Tangled Web|Tangled Web, A]] - [[Amanda McCabe]], 2006 ([[Signet]])
* [[Taylor's Tempation|''Taylor's Temptation'']] - [[Suzanne Brockmann]], 2001 ([[Silhouette Intimate Moments]])
* [[Tell Me No Lies|''Tell Me No Lies'']] - [[Elizabeth Lowell]]
* [[Tempting Harriet|''Tempting Harriet'']] - [[Mary Balogh]]
* ''Tempt Me Twice'' - [[Barbara Dawson Smith]] won the [[2002 RITA® Winners|2002 RITA®]] in the [[Short Historical Romance]] category.
* ''Tender Texan, The'' - [[Jodi Thomas]] won the [[1992 RITA® Winners|1992 RITA®]] in the [[Series Historical]] category.
* [[Texas Trilogy|''Texas Trilogy'']] - [[Sandra Brown]]
* [[Théâtre de Passion 1: PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT|Théâtre de Passion 1: PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT]] - [[Michelle M Pillow]]- 2005 ([[New Concepts Publishing]]) Paranormal Romance
* ''This Magic Moment'' - [[Nora Roberts]] won the [[1984 Golden Medallion Winners|1984 Golden Medallion]] in the Contemporary 65-80,000 Words Category for this title.
* ''This Rake of Mine'' - [[Elizabeth Boyle]], 2005
* ''This Time Forever'' - [[Kathleen Eagle]] won the [[1993 RITA® Winners|1993 RITA®]] in the [[Single Title Contemporary]] category.
* ''Three Fates'' - [[Nora Roberts]] won the [[2003 RITA® Winners|2003 RITA®]] in the [[Romantic Suspense]] category.
* [[Tiger Eye|''Tiger Eye'']] - [[Marjorie Liu]], 2005
* [[Till The Stars Fall|''Till the Stars Fall'']] - [[Kathleen Gilles Seidel]]
* [[Time Enough For Love|''Time Enough For Love'']] - [[Suzanne Brockmann]], 1997 ([[Bantam Loveswept]])
* ''Time Off for Good Behavior'' - [[Lani Diane Rich]] won the [[2005 RITA® Winners|2005 RITA®]] in the [[Best First Book]] category; Warner Books.
* ''To Die For'' - [[Linda Howard]], 2005
* ''Today, Tomorrow and Always'' - Georgia Bockoven won the [[1986 Golden Medallion Winners|1986 Golden Medallion]] in the Long Contemporary Category for this title.
* “To Kiss in Shadows” - [[Lynn Kurland]] won the [[2003 RITA® Winners|2003 RITA®]] in the [[Romantic Novella]] category.
* [[To Love A Dark Lord|''To Love a Dark Lord'']] - [[Anne Stuart]]
* [[To Marry At Christmas|''To Marry at Christmas'']] - [[Kasey Michaels]]
* [[Tomorrow And Always|''Tomorrow and Always'']] - [[Barbara Bretton]]
* ''Top Gun's Return, The'' - [[Kathleen Creighton]] won the [[2004 RITA® Winners|2004 RITA®]] in the [[Best Long Contemporary Series]] category.
* ''To Tame a Texan’s Heart'' - [[Jodi Thomas]] won the [[1995 RITA® Winners|1995 RITA®]] in the [[Historical]] category.
* [[Touch of Heaven, A]], - [[Lily Graison]] - 2005 ([[Linden Bay Romance]]) ([[Comtemporary Romance]])
* "Touch of Magic, A", [[How To Marry A Duke|''How To Marry A Duke'']], [[Regan Allen]], 2005
* [[Tribes of the Vampire 1: REDEEMER OF SHADOWS]] - [[Michelle M Pillow]]- 2005 ([[New Concepts Publishing]]) Paranormal Romance
* [[Tribes of the Vampire 2: THE JADED HUNTER]] - [[Michelle M Pillow]]- 2005 ([[New Concepts Publishing]]) Paranormal Romance
* [[Tribes of the Vampire 3: ETERNALLY BOUND]] - [[Michelle M Pillow]]- 2005 ([[New Concepts Publishing]]) Paranormal Romance

* ''True Confessions'' - [[Rachel Gibson]] won the [[2002 RITA® Winners|2002 RITA®]] in the [[Contemporary Single Title]] category.
* ''True Hollywood Lies'' - [[Josie Brown]] "...The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..." --Wall Street Journal
* ''Trust Me'' - [[Jeane Renick]] won the [[1993 RITA® Winners|1993 RITA®]] in the [[First Book]] category.
* ''Trust No One'' - [[Barbara Phinney]] A gripping romantic suspense 4 stars from RT
* ''Twice Loved'' - [[LaVyrle Spencer]] won the [[1985 Golden Medallion Winners|1985 Golden Medallion]] in the Historical category for this title.
* ''Two Little Lies'' - [[Liz Carlyle]], 2005
* ''Twilight Whispers'' - [[Barbara Delinsky]] won the [[1988 Golden Medallion Winners|1988 Golden Medallion]] in the Single Title Release Category for this title.
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True Hollywood Lies

2006-04-12T01:11:56Z

Josiebrown:

'''[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 ''Contemporary Fiction, 2005, HarperCollins/Avon, ISBN 0060815876'']
'''

'''CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES:]'''

''"... Brown's debut novel confirms just what you suspect about celebrity and unfolds with all the inevitability of a romantic comedy..."'' --Publishers Weekly

''"...The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..."'' --Wall Street Journal

''"Josie Brown does an outstanding job capturing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood living yet illuminating the stark loneliness present beneath the façade. Filled with good natured humor and witty repartee...An indulgent, fantasy-filled romp with Hollywood's most elite, TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES is a delightful, entertaining read, sure to leave you wanting more."'' -- Romance Reader's Connection

''"Filled with backstabbing fun...Hannah was a great main character- down to earth, strong and intelligent....Josie Brown keeps the romantic side plots both sizzling and uncertain- one really never knows who will end up with whom until it happens."'' --Rian Montgomery, ChickLitBooks.com

''"...Charming, funny, emotional, with true-to-Hollywood-life characters, this is a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining read...The characters' flaws only serve to make them more human...Ms. Brown writes with a fresh, unique voice...."'' --RomanceDivas.com (5 out of 5 kisses)

'''ABOUT THE PLOT:'''

For Hannah Fairchild, jaded Hollywood trust fund baby and aspiring astronomer, life as she knows it (financially secure, albeit emotionally frail) goes out of orbit when her father -- the larger-than-life legendary actor and playboy, Leo Fairchild -- drops dead while making love to a nineteen year-old C-list television starlet. Not only has Leo's conniving fourth wife frozen Hannah's trust fund -- putting a pinch on her ability to gaze at the only stars she feels are worth watching -- but the grieving widow has also been having an affair with Hannah's indie producer boyfriend.

Faced with a Fred Segal's credit card bill that rivals the national debt, Hannah is forced to put her planet search project on hold while she takes the job of personal assistant to British actor and People's "Sexiest Man Alive," Louis Trollope. Because Louis is just as egotistical, self-centered, insecure, demanding, flirtatious -- and yes, irresistible -- as her father had been, Hannah is determined to keep him and his super-model girlfriend, bad boy entourage, and over-sexed agent at arm's length. Besides, she's falling in love with his best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw.

'''ABOUT JOSIE BROWN:'''

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES] is Josie Brown's debut novel. She is a feature writer whose relationship articles and celebrity interviews have appeared in numerous publications, and she is also the editor of the internationally syndicated John Gray's Mars Venus Advice column, and the co-editor of the Relationship NewsWire.

Josie is also the author of "Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans", the fashionista's ultimate humor dream dictionary; and co-author, along with her husband, Martin, of" Marriage Confidential: 102 Honest Answers to the Questions Every Husband Wants to Ask, and Every Wife Needs to Know".

Her novel [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-0202319-1371328?%5Fencoding=UTF8 IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED] will be released in November 2006 [Avon].

Josie lives in Marin County, California with her husband and two children.

Josie's website is: [http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

'''JOSIE BROWN TALKS ABOUT [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES: ]'''

''WHERE DID YOU GET THE IDEA FOR "TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES"?''

Whenever I interviewed celebrities and their children were present—even just for a moment, like walking through the room—I’d wonder about the unique dynamic between the parent and the child. Many people have demanding professions, but I truly believe that the fame that comes with celebrity is a particularly awesome burden. I can only imagine the thoughts that run through a child’s head when she sees so many people begging for her father’s attention, and how the parent reacts might change the dynamic between the two: Does the child feel usurped by her dad’s fans, or the ever-attentive media spotlight? Is she resentful? And if so, when and how does she show this?

''IN THE CASE OF YOUR HEROINE, HANNAH FAIRCHILD, HER FATHER IS NOT ONLY A FAMOUS ACTOR, BUT A CELEBRATED PLAYBOY AS WELL.''

(Laughs) Yep, I can only imagine what it would be like to be an awkward teenage girl, or a shy girl in her early twenties, and have, say, Jack Nicholson, or Colin Farrell or Hugh Hefner as a father. All those men have been known to date beautiful, and many times younger women. And in Jack and Hugh’s case, sometimes the women have been young enough to be their daughters—or granddaughters! Talk about insecurity issues!

''IN FACT, HANNAH HAS DONE HER BEST TO AVOID ALL OF THE HOLLYWOOD TRAPPINGS.''

It seems that children of celebrities fall into one of two categories: First, they seek the limelight and want to prove themselves in the same manner as their parents, ala Liza Minnelli or the Sinatra kids. Of course, Liza and Nancy and Frank Jr. have proven to be great to middling successes in their own right. The same could be said for Beau and Jeff Bridges, Angelica Huston, Kate Hudson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Natasha Richardson and John Ritter, to name a few. The other end of the spectrum are the kids that totally abhor the whole entertainment scene because of how it treated of affected their parents, or because they don’t have the desire or need to compete with their parents. Frankly, I would assume that’s the majority of celebrity’s children falls in that latter category. That was where I put Hannah. She’s a stargazer and a planet tracker. The only stars she like watching are the kind that fly through the galaxy, which she does with a high-powered microscope.

''DID YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL FOR HANNAH?''

In a way, yes. The person I feel Hannah is closest to is Drew Barrymore. I guess that’s because I’d read about her estrangement with both her mother and her father—who, I take it, were also estranged from each other—and because I revere her grandfather, John, as an actor. And of course he was quite a lady’s man in his day. In that regard, Drew is one generation removed from being exactly Hannah. Still, her father, the lesser accomplished actor John Drew Barrymore, must have felt the emotional brunt of his father’s legacy. But then again, Drew has shouldered his pain, and the Barrymore legacy. And done so brilliantly, I might add. Through sheer talent, great professional instincts and hard work, Drew has created a legacy that is just as celebrated—if not more celebrated—than John Barrymore’s. Way to go, babe!

''THE FIRST THING THAT HAPPENS IN THE BOOK IS THE DEATH OF HANNAH's FATHER, LEO. THERE ARE A LOT OF UNRESOLVED ISSUES BETWEEN THE TWO, AND THAT SETS OFF A SERIES OF EVENTS THAT HANNAH DEALS WITH THROUGHOUT THE BOOK.''

That’s right. One stems from the fact that Hannah never got to be the child in their relationship. In many ways, their roles were reversed because, like many men, Leo had a Peter Pan complex. Depending on whether there was another woman in his life, Hannah was left in the Wendy—or mothering—role. Hannah spent her preteen years with her mother, who is also someone who has never really grown up, so yeah, Hannah has never had the chance to be nurtured by anyone.

And then there is the financial problems she encounters after his death: while a trust set up for Hannah in Leo’s final will, it was never signed by him. So now Hannah has to contest the estate from Sybilla, his fourth and most recent wife—who, Hannah soon finds out, is having an affair with her boyfriend.

''DASTARDLY!''

You betcha. And it only keeps getting better for Hannah.

''YOU MEAN, BECAUSE THE BEST JOB SHE CAN LINE UP IS ONE AS AN ASSISTANT TO THE ACTOR, LOUIS TROLLOPE?''

Yes. Cruel, isn’t it? Imagine playing nursemaid to the next Colin Farrell—a charismatic hottie who travels with a badass entourage and whose main squeeze is a supermodel, and yet he thinks nothing of playing off on her with other women who he treats like toys…and now he’s got his sights set on you.

''WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO?''

Exactly! Hey, we should all have such problems, right? No, but seriously, if your job is to babysit a Louis Trollope like Hannah has to do, you’re once again on the outside of fame looking in. And once again, that person on the inside is giving you mixed signals as to where you fit in his life.

''NOT FUN.''

No, not if all you’ve ever dreamed of is a normal life and a normal relationship. And when her dream scenario presents itself to Hannah—through, ironically, Louis’ best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw—Hannah almost doesn’t know if it’s real because she’s been burned so badly by the men in her life. And of course, Louis, who knows what he has in Hannah and doesn’t want to lose her, does what he can to plant doubts in her mind about Mick’s intentions—and his own.

''WHAT A CAD!''

Yeah, I know! But we all just love the cads in our lives, now don’t we? Particularly when they’re cute and naughty—and just maybe redeemable, as is Louis. And that’s the fun of True Hollywood Lies: finding out if, when and how Hannah can redeem such a lovable player.

''YOUR NEXT BOOK, [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-0202319-1371328?%5Fencoding=UTF8 IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED], IS ALSO SET IN HOLLYWOOD, RIGHT?''

You bet. (Big laugh!) The Land of Awes is a place I’ve studied for quite some time, both its history and its current events. I find it fascinating. It takes a very special kind of person to live there, and to thrive there. The book’s plot revolves around Nina Harte, the wife of an up-and-coming actor. She just so happens to be working two jobs, as a grocery clerk and a sex phone operator, in order to support him and their child while he’s taking his shot at stardom. Of course, the minute he gets it, he dumps her for his Oscar-nominated co-star, and her anonymous life goes topsy-turvy in a very public ways. It’s a fun take on celebrity, the tabloid press, and of course phone sex.

''SOUNDS LIKE A FUN READ.''

Well, I think so. As with [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-4545741-2256137?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES], it has a lot of insanely over-the-top characters doing interesting things in all those see-and-be-seen nightclubs and restaurants and hotels we read about, thanks to all the infotainment magazines. In fact, there are a few recurring characters from True Hollywood Lies—and as in that book, a few known celebs make guest appearances, too.

''WANT TO DROP A FEW NAMES?''
Let me put it this way. Being mentioned is an honor.

''ENOUGH SAID''.

Josie's website is: [[http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

Last Night I Dreamt Of Cosmopolitans

2006-04-12T01:06:44Z

Josiebrown:

''A modern girl's dictionary of dreams, fashion fantasies, and subliminal love schemes...''

'''[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312340575/qid=1135546207/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-4545741-2256137?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 Non-Fiction Humor, 2005, St. Martin's Griffin, ISBN: 0312340575]'''

In a world filled with Starbucks, E!, designer water, and reality T.V., is it any wonder that pop culture icons are invading our dreams?

With insightful humor (a sure sign that the only thing implanted in her cheek is her tongue), author Josie Brown explains dream symbolism in terms that any angst-ridden fashionista can readily comprehend. What does it mean to dream of Paris (France), Paris (Hilton), Prada, blogging, old boyfriends, bridesmaids, and more? Josie can tell you. Part dream dictionary, part relationship guide, part fashion fantasy, '''[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312340575/qid=1135546207/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-4545741-2256137?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans]'' taps into your subconscious to unravel your slumber-induced musings on love, lust, cocktails…and of course, designer shoes.

'''PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY WRITES:'''
"First-time author Brown dishes about dreams in a volume that aims to be both witty and enlightening. From what it means to dream about Abercrombie & Fitch (Brown says it indicates an inner struggle between nostalgia for the old and appetite for the new) to what it means to dream about a zoo (the lesson here, Brown says, is that Your love for him should be a feast of the senses, so dig in ), this alphabetically organized little volume serves up plenty of spirited, fluffy inanities...."

'''ABOUT JOSIE BROWN:'''

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-4545741-2256137?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES] is Josie Brown's debut novel. She is a feature writer whose relationship articles and celebrity interviews have appeared in numerous publications, and she is also the editor of the internationally syndicated John Gray's Mars Venus Advice column, and the co-editor of the Relationship NewsWire.

Josie is also the author of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312340575/qid=1135546207/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-4545741-2256137?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 LAST NIGHT I DREAMT OF COSMOPOLITANS], the fashionista's ultimate humor dream dictionary; and co-author, along with her husband, Martin, of MARRIAGE CONFIDENTIAL: 102 HONEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS EVERY HUSBAND WANTS TO ASK, AND EVERY WIFE NEEDS TO KNOW.

Her next novel, [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-4545741-2256137?%5Fencoding=UTF8 IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED], will be released in November 2006 [Avon].

Josie lives in Marin County, California with her husband and two children.

Josie's website is: [http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

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Impossibly Tongue-Tied

2006-04-12T01:02:50Z

Josiebrown:

'''[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-0202319-1371328?%5Fencoding=UTF8 Contemporary Fiction, 2006, HarperCollins/Avon, ISBN 0060815884]'''

'''THE PLOT:'''

O's sultry voice makes men hot, hard, and horny.

As Hollywood's favorite phone sex operator, she gets calls all night long--from producers, actors, entertainment lawyers, and agents who first need to hear her steamy words of encouragement in order to perform like the studs they portend to be.

In truth, O is Nina Harte, a struggling actress who has put her own career on hold so that her husband, Nathan, can pursue his own dreams of stardom. To make ends meet, she works two jobs around the clock--as a cashier in a posh Beverly Hills grocery store by day, and the seductive O by night.

When Nathan's career takes off, so does he--leaving Nina and their four-year-old son, Jake, for his diva costar, Katerina McPherson. As "Kat 'n' Nat" are crowned the media's newest celebrity sweethearts, Nina's life hits the skids, particularly when Kat labels Nina an unfit mother in order to win custody of Jake, just so that she can have that coveted celeb accessory: an adorable child--sans any stretch marks, that is.

The one person who does care about Nina is Sam Godwin, Nathan's agent. A Hollywood player with both a heart and a conscience, Sam feels guilty for putting Nat in Kat's path in the first place. Then again if he hadn't, Nathan wouldn't be starring in a movie directed by the legendary Hugo Schmitt--who, unbeknownst to either Sam and Nathan, is one of O's most loyal phone sex customers.

Although smitten by Nina, Sam is determined to convince Nathan to go back to her. But will he feel that way when he finds out that Nina and O are one and the same?

'''ABOUT [http://www.josiebrown.com JOSIE BROWN:]'''

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES] is Josie Brown's debut novel. She is a feature writer whose relationship articles and celebrity interviews have appeared in numerous publications, and she is also the editor of the internationally syndicated John Gray's Mars Venus Advice column, and the co-editor of the Relationship NewsWire.

Josie is also the author of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312340575/qid=1135546207/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 LAST NIGHT I DREAMT OF COSMOPOLITANS], the fashionista's ultimate humor dream dictionary; and co-author, along with her husband, Martin, of" Marriage Confidential: 102 Honest Answers to the Questions Every Husband Wants to Ask, and Every Wife Needs to Know".

Her novel [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-0202319-1371328?%5Fencoding=UTF8 IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED] will be released in November 2006 [HarperCollins/Avon].

Josie lives in Marin County, California with her husband and two children.

Josie's website is: [http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

Last Night I Dreamt Of Cosmopolitans

2006-04-12T00:02:44Z

Josiebrown:

''A modern girl's dictionary of dreams, fashion fantasies, and subliminal love schemes...''

'''[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312340575/qid=1135546207/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-4545741-2256137?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 Non-Fiction Humor, 2005, St. Martin's Griffin, ISBN: 0312340575]'''

In a world filled with Starbucks, E!, designer water, and reality T.V., is it any wonder that pop culture icons are invading our dreams?

With insightful humor (a sure sign that the only thing implanted in her cheek is her tongue), author Josie Brown explains dream symbolism in terms that any angst-ridden fashionista can readily comprehend. What does it mean to dream of Paris (France), Paris (Hilton), Prada, blogging, old boyfriends, bridesmaids, and more? Josie can tell you. Part dream dictionary, part relationship guide, part fashion fantasy, '''[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312340575/qid=1135546207/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-4545741-2256137?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans]'' taps into your subconscious to unravel your slumber-induced musings on love, lust, cocktails…and of course, designer shoes.

'''PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY WRITES:'''
"First-time author Brown dishes about dreams in a volume that aims to be both witty and enlightening. From what it means to dream about Abercrombie & Fitch (Brown says it indicates an inner struggle between nostalgia for the old and appetite for the new) to what it means to dream about a zoo (the lesson here, Brown says, is that Your love for him should be a feast of the senses, so dig in ), this alphabetically organized little volume serves up plenty of spirited, fluffy inanities...."

ABOUT JOSIE BROWN:

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-4545741-2256137?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES] is Josie Brown's debut novel. She is a feature writer whose relationship articles and celebrity interviews have appeared in numerous publications, and she is also the editor of the internationally syndicated John Gray's Mars Venus Advice column, and the co-editor of the Relationship NewsWire.

Josie is also the author of "Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans", the fashionista's ultimate humor dream dictionary; and co-author, along with her husband, Martin, of" Marriage Confidential: 102 Honest Answers to the Questions Every Husband Wants to Ask, and Every Wife Needs to Know".

Her next novel, [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-4545741-2256137?%5Fencoding=UTF8 IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED], will be released in 2006 [Avon].

Josie lives in Marin County, California with her husband and two children.

Josie's website is: [http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

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Last Night I Dreamt Of Cosmopolitans

2006-04-12T00:00:42Z

Josiebrown:

''A modern girl's dictionary of dreams, fashion fantasies, and subliminal love schemes...''

'''[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312340575/qid=1135546207/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-4545741-2256137?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 Non-Fiction Humor, 2005, St. Martin's Griffin, ISBN: 0312340575]'''

In a world filled with Starbucks, E!, designer water, and reality T.V., is it any wonder that pop cu[lture icons are invading our dreams? With insightful humor (a sure sign that the only thing im[planted in her cheek is her tongue), author Josie Brown explains dream symbolism in terms that any angst-ridden fashionista can readily comprehend. What does it mean to dream of Paris (France), Paris (Hilton), Prada, blogging, old boyfriends, bridesmaids, and more? Josie can tell you. Part dream dictionary, part relationship guide, part fashion fantasy, Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans taps into your subconscious to unravel your slumber-induced musings on love, lust, cocktails…and of course, designer shoes.

'''PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY WRITES:'''
"First-time author Brown dishes about dreams in a volume that aims to be both witty and enlightening. From what it means to dream about Abercrombie & Fitch (Brown says it indicates an inner struggle between nostalgia for the old and appetite for the new) to what it means to dream about a zoo (the lesson here, Brown says, is that Your love for him should be a feast of the senses, so dig in ), this alphabetically organized little volume serves up plenty of spirited, fluffy inanities...."

ABOUT JOSIE BROWN:

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-4545741-2256137?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES]is Josie Brown's debut novel. She is a feature writer whose relationship articles and celebrity interviews have appeared in numerous publications, and she is also the editor of the internationally syndicated John Gray's Mars Venus Advice column, and the co-editor of the Relationship NewsWire.

Josie is also the author of "Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans", the fashionista's ultimate humor dream dictionary; and co-author, along with her husband, Martin, of" Marriage Confidential: 102 Honest Answers to the Questions Every Husband Wants to Ask, and Every Wife Needs to Know".

Her next novel, [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-4545741-2256137?%5Fencoding=UTF8 IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED], will be released in 2006 [Avon].

Josie lives in Marin County, California with her husband and two children.

Josie's website is: [http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

[

True Hollywood Lies

2006-04-11T23:46:19Z

Josiebrown:

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 ''Contemporary Fiction, 2006, HarperCollins/Avon, ISBN 0060815876'']

'''CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES:]

''"... Brown's debut novel confirms just what you suspect about celebrity and unfolds with all the inevitability of a romantic comedy..."''
--Publishers Weekly

''"...The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..."'' --Wall Street Journal

''"Josie Brown does an outstanding job capturing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood living yet illuminating the stark loneliness present beneath the façade. Filled with good natured humor and witty repartee...An indulgent, fantasy-filled romp with Hollywood's most elite, TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES is a delightful, entertaining read, sure to leave you wanting more."'' -- Romance Reader's Connection

''"Filled with backstabbing fun...Hannah was a great main character- down to earth, strong and intelligent....Josie Brown keeps the romantic side plots both sizzling and uncertain- one really never knows who will end up with whom until it happens."'' --Rian Montgomery, ChickLitBooks.com

''"...Charming, funny, emotional, with true-to-Hollywood-life characters, this is a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining read...The characters' flaws only serve to make them more human...Ms. Brown writes with a fresh, unique voice...."'' --RomanceDivas.com (5 out of 5 kisses)

''ABOUT THE PLOT:''

For Hannah Fairchild, jaded Hollywood trust fund baby and aspiring astronomer, life as she knows it (financially secure, albeit emotionally frail) goes out of orbit when her father -- the larger-than-life legendary actor and playboy, Leo Fairchild -- drops dead while making love to a nineteen year-old C-list television starlet. Not only has Leo's conniving fourth wife frozen Hannah's trust fund -- putting a pinch on her ability to gaze at the only stars she feels are worth watching -- but the grieving widow has also been having an affair with Hannah's indie producer boyfriend.

Faced with a Fred Segal's credit card bill that rivals the national debt, Hannah is forced to put her planet search project on hold while she takes the job of personal assistant to British actor and People's "Sexiest Man Alive," Louis Trollope. Because Louis is just as egotistical, self-centered, insecure, demanding, flirtatious -- and yes, irresistible -- as her father had been, Hannah is determined to keep him and his super-model girlfriend, bad boy entourage, and over-sexed agent at arm's length. Besides, she's falling in love with his best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw.

''ABOUT JOSIE BROWN:''

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES] is Josie Brown's debut novel. She is a feature writer whose relationship articles and celebrity interviews have appeared in numerous publications, and she is also the editor of the internationally syndicated John Gray's Mars Venus Advice column, and the co-editor of the Relationship NewsWire.

Josie is also the author of "Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans", the fashionista's ultimate humor dream dictionary; and co-author, along with her husband, Martin, of" Marriage Confidential: 102 Honest Answers to the Questions Every Husband Wants to Ask, and Every Wife Needs to Know".

Her novel [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-0202319-1371328?%5Fencoding=UTF8 IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED] will be released in 2006 [Avon].

Josie lives in Marin County, California with her husband and two children.

Josie's website is: [http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

''JOSIE BROWN TALKS ABOUT [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES: ]"

''WHERE DID YOU GET THE IDEA FOR "TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES"?''

Whenever I interviewed celebrities and their children were present—even just for a moment, like walking through the room—I’d wonder about the unique dynamic between the parent and the child. Many people have demanding professions, but I truly believe that the fame that comes with celebrity is a particularly awesome burden. I can only imagine the thoughts that run through a child’s head when she sees so many people begging for her father’s attention, and how the parent reacts might change the dynamic between the two: Does the child feel usurped by her dad’s fans, or the ever-attentive media spotlight? Is she resentful? And if so, when and how does she show this?

''IN THE CASE OF YOUR HEROINE, HANNAH FAIRCHILD, HER FATHER IS NOT ONLY A FAMOUS ACTOR, BUT A CELEBRATED PLAYBOY AS WELL.''

(Laughs) Yep, I can only imagine what it would be like to be an awkward teenage girl, or a shy girl in her early twenties, and have, say, Jack Nicholson, or Colin Farrell or Hugh Hefner as a father. All those men have been known to date beautiful, and many times younger women. And in Jack and Hugh’s case, sometimes the women have been young enough to be their daughters—or granddaughters! Talk about insecurity issues!

''IN FACT, HANNAH HAS DONE HER BEST TO AVOID ALL OF THE HOLLYWOOD TRAPPINGS.''

It seems that children of celebrities fall into one of two categories: First, they seek the limelight and want to prove themselves in the same manner as their parents, ala Liza Minnelli or the Sinatra kids. Of course, Liza and Nancy and Frank Jr. have proven to be great to middling successes in their own right. The same could be said for Beau and Jeff Bridges, Angelica Huston, Kate Hudson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Natasha Richardson and John Ritter, to name a few. The other end of the spectrum are the kids that totally abhor the whole entertainment scene because of how it treated of affected their parents, or because they don’t have the desire or need to compete with their parents. Frankly, I would assume that’s the majority of celebrity’s children falls in that latter category. That was where I put Hannah. She’s a stargazer and a planet tracker. The only stars she like watching are the kind that fly through the galaxy, which she does with a high-powered microscope.

''DID YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL FOR HANNAH?''

In a way, yes. The person I feel Hannah is closest to is Drew Barrymore. I guess that’s because I’d read about her estrangement with both her mother and her father—who, I take it, were also estranged from each other—and because I revere her grandfather, John, as an actor. And of course he was quite a lady’s man in his day. In that regard, Drew is one generation removed from being exactly Hannah. Still, her father, the lesser accomplished actor John Drew Barrymore, must have felt the emotional brunt of his father’s legacy. But then again, Drew has shouldered his pain, and the Barrymore legacy. And done so brilliantly, I might add. Through sheer talent, great professional instincts and hard work, Drew has created a legacy that is just as celebrated—if not more celebrated—than John Barrymore’s. Way to go, babe!

''THE FIRST THING THAT HAPPENS IN THE BOOK IS THE DEATH OF HANNAH's FATHER, LEO. THERE ARE A LOT OF UNRESOLVED ISSUES BETWEEN THE TWO, AND THAT SETS OFF A SERIES OF EVENTS THAT HANNAH DEALS WITH THROUGHOUT THE BOOK.''

That’s right. One stems from the fact that Hannah never got to be the child in their relationship. In many ways, their roles were reversed because, like many men, Leo had a Peter Pan complex. Depending on whether there was another woman in his life, Hannah was left in the Wendy—or mothering—role. Hannah spent her preteen years with her mother, who is also someone who has never really grown up, so yeah, Hannah has never had the chance to be nurtured by anyone.

And then there is the financial problems she encounters after his death: while a trust set up for Hannah in Leo’s final will, it was never signed by him. So now Hannah has to contest the estate from Sybilla, his fourth and most recent wife—who, Hannah soon finds out, is having an affair with her boyfriend.

''DASTARDLY!''

You betcha. And it only keeps getting better for Hannah.

''YOU MEAN, BECAUSE THE BEST JOB SHE CAN LINE UP IS ONE AS AN ASSISTANT TO THE ACTOR, LOUIS TROLLOPE?''

Yes. Cruel, isn’t it? Imagine playing nursemaid to the next Colin Farrell—a charismatic hottie who travels with a badass entourage and whose main squeeze is a supermodel, and yet he thinks nothing of playing off on her with other women who he treats like toys…and now he’s got his sights set on you.

''WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO?''

Exactly! Hey, we should all have such problems, right? No, but seriously, if your job is to babysit a Louis Trollope like Hannah has to do, you’re once again on the outside of fame looking in. And once again, that person on the inside is giving you mixed signals as to where you fit in his life.

''NOT FUN.''

No, not if all you’ve ever dreamed of is a normal life and a normal relationship. And when her dream scenario presents itself to Hannah—through, ironically, Louis’ best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw—Hannah almost doesn’t know if it’s real because she’s been burned so badly by the men in her life. And of course, Louis, who knows what he has in Hannah and doesn’t want to lose her, does what he can to plant doubts in her mind about Mick’s intentions—and his own.

''WHAT A CAD!''

Yeah, I know! But we all just love the cads in our lives, now don’t we? Particularly when they’re cute and naughty—and just maybe redeemable, as is Louis. And that’s the fun of True Hollywood Lies: finding out if, when and how Hannah can redeem such a lovable player.

''YOUR NEXT BOOK, [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-0202319-1371328?%5Fencoding=UTF8 IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED], IS ALSO SET IN HOLLYWOOD, RIGHT?''

You bet. (Big laugh!) The Land of Awes is a place I’ve studied for quite some time, both its history and its current events. I find it fascinating. It takes a very special kind of person to live there, and to thrive there. The book’s plot revolves around Nina Harte, the wife of an up-and-coming actor. She just so happens to be working two jobs, as a grocery clerk and a sex phone operator, in order to support him and their child while he’s taking his shot at stardom. Of course, the minute he gets it, he dumps her for his Oscar-nominated co-star, and her anonymous life goes topsy-turvy in a very public ways. It’s a fun take on celebrity, the tabloid press, and of course phone sex.

''SOUNDS LIKE A FUN READ.''

Well, I think so. As with True Hollywood Lies, it has a lot of insanely over-the-top characters doing interesting things in all those see-and-be-seen nightclubs and restaurants and hotels we read about, thanks to all the infotainment magazines. In fact, there are a few recurring characters from True Hollywood Lies—and as in that book, a few known celebs make guest appearances, too.

''WANT TO DROP A FEW NAMES?''
Let me put it this way. Being mentioned is an honor.

''ENOUGH SAID''.

Josie's website is: [[http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

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2006-04-11T23:44:53Z

Josiebrown:

Josie Brown

2006-04-11T23:40:48Z

Josiebrown:

"[http://www.josiebrown.com Josie Brown]" writes glam lit, mainly based in Hollywood, with a snarky tone.

== On the Web ==

[http://www.josiebrown.com JOSIE BROWN] - this is an author's main website

== Books ==
=== Fiction ===
* [[TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES]] - 2005 [HARPERCOLLINS/AVON]
* [[IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED]] - Coming November 2006 [HARPERCOLLINS/AVON]
=== Non-Fiction ===

* [[LAST NIGHT I DREAMT OF COSMOPOLITANS]] - 2005 [ST. MARTIN'S GRIFFIN]

. Brown's debut novel confirms just what you suspect about celebrity and unfolds with all the inevitability of a romantic comedy..."
--Publishers Weekly

"...The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..." --Wall Street Journal

"Josie Brown does an outstanding job capturing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood living yet illuminating the stark loneliness present beneath the façade. Filled with good natured humor and witty repartee...An indulgent, fantasy-filled romp with Hollywood's most elite, TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES is a delightful, entertaining read, sure to leave you wanting more." -- Romance Reader's Connection

"Filled with backstabbing fun...Hannah was a great main character- down to earth, strong and intelligent....Josie Brown keeps the romantic side plots both sizzling and uncertain- one really never knows who will end up with whom until it happens." --Rian Montgomery, ChickLitBooks.com

"...Charming, funny, emotional, with true-to-Hollywood-life characters, this is a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining read...The characters' flaws only serve to make them more human...Ms. Brown writes with a fresh, unique voice....
--RomanceDivas.com (5 out of 5 kisses)

Authors - B

2006-04-11T23:23:10Z

Josiebrown:

Authors - B

2006-04-11T23:22:41Z

Josiebrown:

User:Josiebrown

2006-04-11T23:16:16Z

Josiebrown:

User:Josiebrown

2006-04-11T23:14:35Z

Josiebrown: /* On the Web */

[[Link title]]Josie Brown writes glam lit, mainly based in Hollywood, with a snarky tone.

== On the Web ==

[http://www.josiebrown.com JOSIE BROWN] - this is an author's main website

== Books ==
=== Fiction ===
* [[TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES]] - 2005 [HARPERCOLLINS/AVON]
* [[IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED]] - Coming November 2006 [HARPERCOLLINS/AVON]
=== Non-Fiction ===

* [[LAST NIGHT I DREAMT OF COSMOPOLITANS]] - 2005 [ST. MARTIN'S GRIFFIN]

. Brown's debut novel confirms just what you suspect about celebrity and unfolds with all the inevitability of a romantic comedy..."
--Publishers Weekly

"...The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..." -
-Wall Street Journal

"Josie Brown does an outstanding job capturing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood living yet illuminating the stark loneliness present beneath the façade. Filled with good natured humor and witty repartee...An indulgent, fantasy-filled romp with Hollywood's most elite, TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES is a delightful, entertaining read, sure to leave you wanting more." -- Romance Reader's Connection

"Filled with backstabbing fun...Hannah was a great main character- down to earth, strong and intelligent....Josie Brown keeps the romantic side plots both sizzling and uncertain- one really never knows who will end up with whom until it happens." --Rian Montgomery, ChickLitBooks.com

"...Charming, funny, emotional, with true-to-Hollywood-life characters, this is a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining read...The characters' flaws only serve to make them more human...Ms. Brown writes with a fresh, unique voice....
--RomanceDivas.com (5 out of 5 kisses)

User:Josiebrown

2006-04-11T23:13:47Z

Josiebrown:

[[Link title]]Josie Brown writes glam lit, mainly based in Hollywood, with a snarky tone.

== On the Web ==
[http://www.josiebrown.com JOSIE BROWN] - this is an author's main website

== Books ==
=== Fiction ===
* [[TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES]] - 2005 [HARPERCOLLINS/AVON]
* [[IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED]] - Coming November 2006 [HARPERCOLLINS/AVON]
=== Non-Fiction ===

* [[LAST NIGHT I DREAMT OF COSMOPOLITANS]] - 2005 [ST. MARTIN'S GRIFFIN]

. Brown's debut novel confirms just what you suspect about celebrity and unfolds with all the inevitability of a romantic comedy..."
--Publishers Weekly

"...The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..." -
-Wall Street Journal

"Josie Brown does an outstanding job capturing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood living yet illuminating the stark loneliness present beneath the façade. Filled with good natured humor and witty repartee...An indulgent, fantasy-filled romp with Hollywood's most elite, TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES is a delightful, entertaining read, sure to leave you wanting more." -- Romance Reader's Connection

"Filled with backstabbing fun...Hannah was a great main character- down to earth, strong and intelligent....Josie Brown keeps the romantic side plots both sizzling and uncertain- one really never knows who will end up with whom until it happens." --Rian Montgomery, ChickLitBooks.com

"...Charming, funny, emotional, with true-to-Hollywood-life characters, this is a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining read...The characters' flaws only serve to make them more human...Ms. Brown writes with a fresh, unique voice....
--RomanceDivas.com (5 out of 5 kisses)

Authors - B

2006-04-11T22:54:58Z

Josiebrown:

True Hollywood Lies

2006-04-11T22:50:02Z

Josiebrown:

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 ''2006, HarperCollins/Avon, ISBN 0060815876'']

'''CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES:]

''"... Brown's debut novel confirms just what you suspect about celebrity and unfolds with all the inevitability of a romantic comedy..."''
--Publishers Weekly

''"...The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..."'' --Wall Street Journal

''"Josie Brown does an outstanding job capturing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood living yet illuminating the stark loneliness present beneath the façade. Filled with good natured humor and witty repartee...An indulgent, fantasy-filled romp with Hollywood's most elite, TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES is a delightful, entertaining read, sure to leave you wanting more."'' -- Romance Reader's Connection

''"Filled with backstabbing fun...Hannah was a great main character- down to earth, strong and intelligent....Josie Brown keeps the romantic side plots both sizzling and uncertain- one really never knows who will end up with whom until it happens."'' --Rian Montgomery, ChickLitBooks.com

''"...Charming, funny, emotional, with true-to-Hollywood-life characters, this is a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining read...The characters' flaws only serve to make them more human...Ms. Brown writes with a fresh, unique voice...."'' --RomanceDivas.com (5 out of 5 kisses)

''ABOUT THE PLOT:''

For Hannah Fairchild, jaded Hollywood trust fund baby and aspiring astronomer, life as she knows it (financially secure, albeit emotionally frail) goes out of orbit when her father -- the larger-than-life legendary actor and playboy, Leo Fairchild -- drops dead while making love to a nineteen year-old C-list television starlet. Not only has Leo's conniving fourth wife frozen Hannah's trust fund -- putting a pinch on her ability to gaze at the only stars she feels are worth watching -- but the grieving widow has also been having an affair with Hannah's indie producer boyfriend.

Faced with a Fred Segal's credit card bill that rivals the national debt, Hannah is forced to put her planet search project on hold while she takes the job of personal assistant to British actor and People's "Sexiest Man Alive," Louis Trollope. Because Louis is just as egotistical, self-centered, insecure, demanding, flirtatious -- and yes, irresistible -- as her father had been, Hannah is determined to keep him and his super-model girlfriend, bad boy entourage, and over-sexed agent at arm's length. Besides, she's falling in love with his best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw.

''ABOUT JOSIE BROWN:''

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES] is Josie Brown's debut novel. She is a feature writer whose relationship articles and celebrity interviews have appeared in numerous publications, and she is also the editor of the internationally syndicated John Gray's Mars Venus Advice column, and the co-editor of the Relationship NewsWire.

Josie is also the author of "Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans", the fashionista's ultimate humor dream dictionary; and co-author, along with her husband, Martin, of" Marriage Confidential: 102 Honest Answers to the Questions Every Husband Wants to Ask, and Every Wife Needs to Know".

Her novel [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-0202319-1371328?%5Fencoding=UTF8 IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED] will be released in 2006 [Avon].

Josie lives in Marin County, California with her husband and two children.

Josie's website is: [http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

''JOSIE BROWN TALKS ABOUT [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES: ]"

''WHERE DID YOU GET THE IDEA FOR "TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES"?''

Whenever I interviewed celebrities and their children were present—even just for a moment, like walking through the room—I’d wonder about the unique dynamic between the parent and the child. Many people have demanding professions, but I truly believe that the fame that comes with celebrity is a particularly awesome burden. I can only imagine the thoughts that run through a child’s head when she sees so many people begging for her father’s attention, and how the parent reacts might change the dynamic between the two: Does the child feel usurped by her dad’s fans, or the ever-attentive media spotlight? Is she resentful? And if so, when and how does she show this?

''IN THE CASE OF YOUR HEROINE, HANNAH FAIRCHILD, HER FATHER IS NOT ONLY A FAMOUS ACTOR, BUT A CELEBRATED PLAYBOY AS WELL.''

(Laughs) Yep, I can only imagine what it would be like to be an awkward teenage girl, or a shy girl in her early twenties, and have, say, Jack Nicholson, or Colin Farrell or Hugh Hefner as a father. All those men have been known to date beautiful, and many times younger women. And in Jack and Hugh’s case, sometimes the women have been young enough to be their daughters—or granddaughters! Talk about insecurity issues!

''IN FACT, HANNAH HAS DONE HER BEST TO AVOID ALL OF THE HOLLYWOOD TRAPPINGS.''

It seems that children of celebrities fall into one of two categories: First, they seek the limelight and want to prove themselves in the same manner as their parents, ala Liza Minnelli or the Sinatra kids. Of course, Liza and Nancy and Frank Jr. have proven to be great to middling successes in their own right. The same could be said for Beau and Jeff Bridges, Angelica Huston, Kate Hudson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Natasha Richardson and John Ritter, to name a few. The other end of the spectrum are the kids that totally abhor the whole entertainment scene because of how it treated of affected their parents, or because they don’t have the desire or need to compete with their parents. Frankly, I would assume that’s the majority of celebrity’s children falls in that latter category. That was where I put Hannah. She’s a stargazer and a planet tracker. The only stars she like watching are the kind that fly through the galaxy, which she does with a high-powered microscope.

''DID YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL FOR HANNAH?''

In a way, yes. The person I feel Hannah is closest to is Drew Barrymore. I guess that’s because I’d read about her estrangement with both her mother and her father—who, I take it, were also estranged from each other—and because I revere her grandfather, John, as an actor. And of course he was quite a lady’s man in his day. In that regard, Drew is one generation removed from being exactly Hannah. Still, her father, the lesser accomplished actor John Drew Barrymore, must have felt the emotional brunt of his father’s legacy. But then again, Drew has shouldered his pain, and the Barrymore legacy. And done so brilliantly, I might add. Through sheer talent, great professional instincts and hard work, Drew has created a legacy that is just as celebrated—if not more celebrated—than John Barrymore’s. Way to go, babe!

''THE FIRST THING THAT HAPPENS IN THE BOOK IS THE DEATH OF HANNAH's FATHER, LEO. THERE ARE A LOT OF UNRESOLVED ISSUES BETWEEN THE TWO, AND THAT SETS OFF A SERIES OF EVENTS THAT HANNAH DEALS WITH THROUGHOUT THE BOOK.''

That’s right. One stems from the fact that Hannah never got to be the child in their relationship. In many ways, their roles were reversed because, like many men, Leo had a Peter Pan complex. Depending on whether there was another woman in his life, Hannah was left in the Wendy—or mothering—role. Hannah spent her preteen years with her mother, who is also someone who has never really grown up, so yeah, Hannah has never had the chance to be nurtured by anyone.

And then there is the financial problems she encounters after his death: while a trust set up for Hannah in Leo’s final will, it was never signed by him. So now Hannah has to contest the estate from Sybilla, his fourth and most recent wife—who, Hannah soon finds out, is having an affair with her boyfriend.

''DASTARDLY!''

You betcha. And it only keeps getting better for Hannah.

''YOU MEAN, BECAUSE THE BEST JOB SHE CAN LINE UP IS ONE AS AN ASSISTANT TO THE ACTOR, LOUIS TROLLOPE?''

Yes. Cruel, isn’t it? Imagine playing nursemaid to the next Colin Farrell—a charismatic hottie who travels with a badass entourage and whose main squeeze is a supermodel, and yet he thinks nothing of playing off on her with other women who he treats like toys…and now he’s got his sights set on you.

''WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO?''

Exactly! Hey, we should all have such problems, right? No, but seriously, if your job is to babysit a Louis Trollope like Hannah has to do, you’re once again on the outside of fame looking in. And once again, that person on the inside is giving you mixed signals as to where you fit in his life.

''NOT FUN.''

No, not if all you’ve ever dreamed of is a normal life and a normal relationship. And when her dream scenario presents itself to Hannah—through, ironically, Louis’ best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw—Hannah almost doesn’t know if it’s real because she’s been burned so badly by the men in her life. And of course, Louis, who knows what he has in Hannah and doesn’t want to lose her, does what he can to plant doubts in her mind about Mick’s intentions—and his own.

''WHAT A CAD!''

Yeah, I know! But we all just love the cads in our lives, now don’t we? Particularly when they’re cute and naughty—and just maybe redeemable, as is Louis. And that’s the fun of True Hollywood Lies: finding out if, when and how Hannah can redeem such a lovable player.

''YOUR NEXT BOOK, [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-0202319-1371328?%5Fencoding=UTF8 IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED], IS ALSO SET IN HOLLYWOOD, RIGHT?''

You bet. (Big laugh!) The Land of Awes is a place I’ve studied for quite some time, both its history and its current events. I find it fascinating. It takes a very special kind of person to live there, and to thrive there. The book’s plot revolves around Nina Harte, the wife of an up-and-coming actor. She just so happens to be working two jobs, as a grocery clerk and a sex phone operator, in order to support him and their child while he’s taking his shot at stardom. Of course, the minute he gets it, he dumps her for his Oscar-nominated co-star, and her anonymous life goes topsy-turvy in a very public ways. It’s a fun take on celebrity, the tabloid press, and of course phone sex.

''SOUNDS LIKE A FUN READ.''

Well, I think so. As with True Hollywood Lies, it has a lot of insanely over-the-top characters doing interesting things in all those see-and-be-seen nightclubs and restaurants and hotels we read about, thanks to all the infotainment magazines. In fact, there are a few recurring characters from True Hollywood Lies—and as in that book, a few known celebs make guest appearances, too.

''WANT TO DROP A FEW NAMES?''
Let me put it this way. Being mentioned is an honor.

''ENOUGH SAID''.

Josie's website is: [[http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

True Hollywood Lies

2006-04-11T22:47:58Z

Josiebrown:

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 ''2006, HarperCollins/Avon, ISBN 0060815876'']

'''CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES":]

''"... Brown's debut novel confirms just what you suspect about celebrity and unfolds with all the inevitability of a romantic comedy..."''
--Publishers Weekly

''"...The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..."'' --Wall Street Journal

''"Josie Brown does an outstanding job capturing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood living yet illuminating the stark loneliness present beneath the façade. Filled with good natured humor and witty repartee...An indulgent, fantasy-filled romp with Hollywood's most elite, TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES is a delightful, entertaining read, sure to leave you wanting more."'' -- Romance Reader's Connection

''"Filled with backstabbing fun...Hannah was a great main character- down to earth, strong and intelligent....Josie Brown keeps the romantic side plots both sizzling and uncertain- one really never knows who will end up with whom until it happens."'' --Rian Montgomery, ChickLitBooks.com

''"...Charming, funny, emotional, with true-to-Hollywood-life characters, this is a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining read...The characters' flaws only serve to make them more human...Ms. Brown writes with a fresh, unique voice...."'' --RomanceDivas.com (5 out of 5 kisses)

''ABOUT THE PLOT:''

For Hannah Fairchild, jaded Hollywood trust fund baby and aspiring astronomer, life as she knows it (financially secure, albeit emotionally frail) goes out of orbit when her father -- the larger-than-life legendary actor and playboy, Leo Fairchild -- drops dead while making love to a nineteen year-old C-list television starlet. Not only has Leo's conniving fourth wife frozen Hannah's trust fund -- putting a pinch on her ability to gaze at the only stars she feels are worth watching -- but the grieving widow has also been having an affair with Hannah's indie producer boyfriend.

Faced with a Fred Segal's credit card bill that rivals the national debt, Hannah is forced to put her planet search project on hold while she takes the job of personal assistant to British actor and People's "Sexiest Man Alive," Louis Trollope. Because Louis is just as egotistical, self-centered, insecure, demanding, flirtatious -- and yes, irresistible -- as her father had been, Hannah is determined to keep him and his super-model girlfriend, bad boy entourage, and over-sexed agent at arm's length. Besides, she's falling in love with his best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw.

''ABOUT JOSIE BROWN:''

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 "True Hollywood Lies"] is Josie Brown's debut novel. She is a feature writer whose relationship articles and celebrity interviews have appeared in numerous publications, and she is also the editor of the internationally syndicated John Gray's Mars Venus Advice column, and the co-editor of the Relationship NewsWire.

Josie is also the author of "Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans", the fashionista's ultimate humor dream dictionary; and co-author, along with her husband, Martin, of" Marriage Confidential: 102 Honest Answers to the Questions Every Husband Wants to Ask, and Every Wife Needs to Know".

Her novel [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-0202319-1371328?%5Fencoding=UTF8 "Impossibly Tongue Tied"] will be released in 2006 [Avon].

Josie lives in Marin County, California with her husband and two children.

Josie's website is: [http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

''JOSIE BROWN TALKS ABOUT [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815876/qid=1135544071/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-0202319-1371328?s=books%26v=glance%26n=283155 TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES: ]"

''WHERE DID YOU GET THE IDEA FOR "TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES"?''

Whenever I interviewed celebrities and their children were present—even just for a moment, like walking through the room—I’d wonder about the unique dynamic between the parent and the child. Many people have demanding professions, but I truly believe that the fame that comes with celebrity is a particularly awesome burden. I can only imagine the thoughts that run through a child’s head when she sees so many people begging for her father’s attention, and how the parent reacts might change the dynamic between the two: Does the child feel usurped by her dad’s fans, or the ever-attentive media spotlight? Is she resentful? And if so, when and how does she show this?

''IN THE CASE OF YOUR HEROINE, HANNAH FAIRCHILD, HER FATHER IS NOT ONLY A FAMOUS ACTOR, BUT A CELEBRATED PLAYBOY AS WELL.''

(Laughs) Yep, I can only imagine what it would be like to be an awkward teenage girl, or a shy girl in her early twenties, and have, say, Jack Nicholson, or Colin Farrell or Hugh Hefner as a father. All those men have been known to date beautiful, and many times younger women. And in Jack and Hugh’s case, sometimes the women have been young enough to be their daughters—or granddaughters! Talk about insecurity issues!

''IN FACT, HANNAH HAS DONE HER BEST TO AVOID ALL OF THE HOLLYWOOD TRAPPINGS.''

It seems that children of celebrities fall into one of two categories: First, they seek the limelight and want to prove themselves in the same manner as their parents, ala Liza Minnelli or the Sinatra kids. Of course, Liza and Nancy and Frank Jr. have proven to be great to middling successes in their own right. The same could be said for Beau and Jeff Bridges, Angelica Huston, Kate Hudson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Natasha Richardson and John Ritter, to name a few. The other end of the spectrum are the kids that totally abhor the whole entertainment scene because of how it treated of affected their parents, or because they don’t have the desire or need to compete with their parents. Frankly, I would assume that’s the majority of celebrity’s children falls in that latter category. That was where I put Hannah. She’s a stargazer and a planet tracker. The only stars she like watching are the kind that fly through the galaxy, which she does with a high-powered microscope.

''DID YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL FOR HANNAH?''

In a way, yes. The person I feel Hannah is closest to is Drew Barrymore. I guess that’s because I’d read about her estrangement with both her mother and her father—who, I take it, were also estranged from each other—and because I revere her grandfather, John, as an actor. And of course he was quite a lady’s man in his day. In that regard, Drew is one generation removed from being exactly Hannah. Still, her father, the lesser accomplished actor John Drew Barrymore, must have felt the emotional brunt of his father’s legacy. But then again, Drew has shouldered his pain, and the Barrymore legacy. And done so brilliantly, I might add. Through sheer talent, great professional instincts and hard work, Drew has created a legacy that is just as celebrated—if not more celebrated—than John Barrymore’s. Way to go, babe!

''THE FIRST THING THAT HAPPENS IN THE BOOK IS THE DEATH OF HANNAH's FATHER, LEO. THERE ARE A LOT OF UNRESOLVED ISSUES BETWEEN THE TWO, AND THAT SETS OFF A SERIES OF EVENTS THAT HANNAH DEALS WITH THROUGHOUT THE BOOK.''

That’s right. One stems from the fact that Hannah never got to be the child in their relationship. In many ways, their roles were reversed because, like many men, Leo had a Peter Pan complex. Depending on whether there was another woman in his life, Hannah was left in the Wendy—or mothering—role. Hannah spent her preteen years with her mother, who is also someone who has never really grown up, so yeah, Hannah has never had the chance to be nurtured by anyone.

And then there is the financial problems she encounters after his death: while a trust set up for Hannah in Leo’s final will, it was never signed by him. So now Hannah has to contest the estate from Sybilla, his fourth and most recent wife—who, Hannah soon finds out, is having an affair with her boyfriend.

''DASTARDLY!''

You betcha. And it only keeps getting better for Hannah.

''YOU MEAN, BECAUSE THE BEST JOB SHE CAN LINE UP IS ONE AS AN ASSISTANT TO THE ACTOR, LOUIS TROLLOPE?''

Yes. Cruel, isn’t it? Imagine playing nursemaid to the next Colin Farrell—a charismatic hottie who travels with a badass entourage and whose main squeeze is a supermodel, and yet he thinks nothing of playing off on her with other women who he treats like toys…and now he’s got his sights set on you.

''WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO?''

Exactly! Hey, we should all have such problems, right? No, but seriously, if your job is to babysit a Louis Trollope like Hannah has to do, you’re once again on the outside of fame looking in. And once again, that person on the inside is giving you mixed signals as to where you fit in his life.

''NOT FUN.''

No, not if all you’ve ever dreamed of is a normal life and a normal relationship. And when her dream scenario presents itself to Hannah—through, ironically, Louis’ best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw—Hannah almost doesn’t know if it’s real because she’s been burned so badly by the men in her life. And of course, Louis, who knows what he has in Hannah and doesn’t want to lose her, does what he can to plant doubts in her mind about Mick’s intentions—and his own.

''WHAT A CAD!''

Yeah, I know! But we all just love the cads in our lives, now don’t we? Particularly when they’re cute and naughty—and just maybe redeemable, as is Louis. And that’s the fun of True Hollywood Lies: finding out if, when and how Hannah can redeem such a lovable player.

''YOUR NEXT BOOK, [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060815884/ref=sr_11_1/102-0202319-1371328?%5Fencoding=UTF8 IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED], IS ALSO SET IN HOLLYWOOD, RIGHT?''

You bet. (Big laugh!) The Land of Awes is a place I’ve studied for quite some time, both its history and its current events. I find it fascinating. It takes a very special kind of person to live there, and to thrive there. The book’s plot revolves around Nina Harte, the wife of an up-and-coming actor. She just so happens to be working two jobs, as a grocery clerk and a sex phone operator, in order to support him and their child while he’s taking his shot at stardom. Of course, the minute he gets it, he dumps her for his Oscar-nominated co-star, and her anonymous life goes topsy-turvy in a very public ways. It’s a fun take on celebrity, the tabloid press, and of course phone sex.

''SOUNDS LIKE A FUN READ.''

Well, I think so. As with True Hollywood Lies, it has a lot of insanely over-the-top characters doing interesting things in all those see-and-be-seen nightclubs and restaurants and hotels we read about, thanks to all the infotainment magazines. In fact, there are a few recurring characters from True Hollywood Lies—and as in that book, a few known celebs make guest appearances, too.

''WANT TO DROP A FEW NAMES?''
Let me put it this way. Being mentioned is an honor.

''ENOUGH SAID''.

Josie's website is: [[http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

True Hollywood Lies

2006-04-11T22:25:56Z

Josiebrown:

(2006 HarperCollins/Avon, ISBN 0060815876)

'''CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR "TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES":'''

''"... Brown's debut novel confirms just what you suspect about celebrity and unfolds with all the inevitability of a romantic comedy..."''
--Publishers Weekly

''"...The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..."'' --Wall Street Journal

''"Josie Brown does an outstanding job capturing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood living yet illuminating the stark loneliness present beneath the façade. Filled with good natured humor and witty repartee...An indulgent, fantasy-filled romp with Hollywood's most elite, TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES is a delightful, entertaining read, sure to leave you wanting more."'' -- Romance Reader's Connection

''"Filled with backstabbing fun...Hannah was a great main character- down to earth, strong and intelligent....Josie Brown keeps the romantic side plots both sizzling and uncertain- one really never knows who will end up with whom until it happens."'' --Rian Montgomery, ChickLitBooks.com

''"...Charming, funny, emotional, with true-to-Hollywood-life characters, this is a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining read...The characters' flaws only serve to make them more human...Ms. Brown writes with a fresh, unique voice...."'' --RomanceDivas.com (5 out of 5 kisses)

'''ABOUT THE PLOT:'''

For Hannah Fairchild, jaded Hollywood trust fund baby and aspiring astronomer, life as she knows it (financially secure, albeit emotionally frail) goes out of orbit when her father -- the larger-than-life legendary actor and playboy, Leo Fairchild -- drops dead while making love to a nineteen year-old C-list television starlet. Not only has Leo's conniving fourth wife frozen Hannah's trust fund -- putting a pinch on her ability to gaze at the only stars she feels are worth watching -- but the grieving widow has also been having an affair with Hannah's indie producer boyfriend.

Faced with a Fred Segal's credit card bill that rivals the national debt, Hannah is forced to put her planet search project on hold while she takes the job of personal assistant to British actor and People's "Sexiest Man Alive," Louis Trollope. Because Louis is just as egotistical, self-centered, insecure, demanding, flirtatious -- and yes, irresistible -- as her father had been, Hannah is determined to keep him and his super-model girlfriend, bad boy entourage, and over-sexed agent at arm's length. Besides, she's falling in love with his best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw.

'''ABOUT JOSIE BROWN:'''

"True Hollywood Lies" is Josie Brown's debut novel. She is a feature writer whose relationship articles and celebrity interviews have appeared in numerous publications, and she is also the editor of the internationally syndicated John Gray's Mars Venus Advice column, and the co-editor of the Relationship NewsWire.

Josie is also the author of "Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans", the fashionista's ultimate humor dream dictionary; and co-author, along with her husband, Martin, of" Marriage Confidential: 102 Honest Answers to the Questions Every Husband Wants to Ask, and Every Wife Needs to Know".

Her novel "Impossibly Tongue Tied" will be released in 2006 [Avon].

Josie lives in Marin County, California with her husband and two children.

Josie's website is: [[http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

'''JOSIE BROWN TALKS ABOUT TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES:'''

''WHERE DID YOU GET THE IDEA FOR "TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES"?''

Whenever I interviewed celebrities and their children were present—even just for a moment, like walking through the room—I’d wonder about the unique dynamic between the parent and the child. Many people have demanding professions, but I truly believe that the fame that comes with celebrity is a particularly awesome burden. I can only imagine the thoughts that run through a child’s head when she sees so many people begging for her father’s attention, and how the parent reacts might change the dynamic between the two: Does the child feel usurped by her dad’s fans, or the ever-attentive media spotlight? Is she resentful? And if so, when and how does she show this?

''IN THE CASE OF YOUR HEROINE, HANNAH FAIRCHILD, HER FATHER IS NOT ONLY A FAMOUS ACTOR, BUT A CELEBRATED PLAYBOY AS WELL.''

(Laughs) Yep, I can only imagine what it would be like to be an awkward teenage girl, or a shy girl in her early twenties, and have, say, Jack Nicholson, or Colin Farrell or Hugh Hefner as a father. All those men have been known to date beautiful, and many times younger women. And in Jack and Hugh’s case, sometimes the women have been young enough to be their daughters—or granddaughters! Talk about insecurity issues!

''IN FACT, HANNAH HAS DONE HER BEST TO AVOID ALL OF THE HOLLYWOOD TRAPPINGS.''

It seems that children of celebrities fall into one of two categories: First, they seek the limelight and want to prove themselves in the same manner as their parents, ala Liza Minnelli or the Sinatra kids. Of course, Liza and Nancy and Frank Jr. have proven to be great to middling successes in their own right. The same could be said for Beau and Jeff Bridges, Angelica Huston, Kate Hudson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Natasha Richardson and John Ritter, to name a few. The other end of the spectrum are the kids that totally abhor the whole entertainment scene because of how it treated of affected their parents, or because they don’t have the desire or need to compete with their parents. Frankly, I would assume that’s the majority of celebrity’s children falls in that latter category. That was where I put Hannah. She’s a stargazer and a planet tracker. The only stars she like watching are the kind that fly through the galaxy, which she does with a high-powered microscope.

''DID YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL FOR HANNAH?''

In a way, yes. The person I feel Hannah is closest to is Drew Barrymore. I guess that’s because I’d read about her estrangement with both her mother and her father—who, I take it, were also estranged from each other—and because I revere her grandfather, John, as an actor. And of course he was quite a lady’s man in his day. In that regard, Drew is one generation removed from being exactly Hannah. Still, her father, the lesser accomplished actor John Drew Barrymore, must have felt the emotional brunt of his father’s legacy. But then again, Drew has shouldered his pain, and the Barrymore legacy. And done so brilliantly, I might add. Through sheer talent, great professional instincts and hard work, Drew has created a legacy that is just as celebrated—if not more celebrated—than John Barrymore’s. Way to go, babe!

''THE FIRST THING THAT HAPPENS IN THE BOOK IS THE DEATH OF HANNAH's FATHER, LEO. THERE ARE A LOT OF UNRESOLVED ISSUES BETWEEN THE TWO, AND THAT SETS OFF A SERIES OF EVENTS THAT HANNAH DEALS WITH THROUGHOUT THE BOOK.''

That’s right. One stems from the fact that Hannah never got to be the child in their relationship. In many ways, their roles were reversed because, like many men, Leo had a Peter Pan complex. Depending on whether there was another woman in his life, Hannah was left in the Wendy—or mothering—role. Hannah spent her preteen years with her mother, who is also someone who has never really grown up, so yeah, Hannah has never had the chance to be nurtured by anyone.

And then there is the financial problems she encounters after his death: while a trust set up for Hannah in Leo’s final will, it was never signed by him. So now Hannah has to contest the estate from Sybilla, his fourth and most recent wife—who, Hannah soon finds out, is having an affair with her boyfriend.

''DASTARDLY!''

You betcha. And it only keeps getting better for Hannah.

''YOU MEAN, BECAUSE THE BEST JOB SHE CAN LINE UP IS ONE AS AN ASSISTANT TO THE ACTOR, LOUIS TROLLOPE?''

Yes. Cruel, isn’t it? Imagine playing nursemaid to the next Colin Farrell—a charismatic hottie who travels with a badass entourage and whose main squeeze is a supermodel, and yet he thinks nothing of playing off on her with other women who he treats like toys…and now he’s got his sights set on you.

''WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO?''

Exactly! Hey, we should all have such problems, right? No, but seriously, if your job is to babysit a Louis Trollope like Hannah has to do, you’re once again on the outside of fame looking in. And once again, that person on the inside is giving you mixed signals as to where you fit in his life.

''NOT FUN.''

No, not if all you’ve ever dreamed of is a normal life and a normal relationship. And when her dream scenario presents itself to Hannah—through, ironically, Louis’ best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw—Hannah almost doesn’t know if it’s real because she’s been burned so badly by the men in her life. And of course, Louis, who knows what he has in Hannah and doesn’t want to lose her, does what he can to plant doubts in her mind about Mick’s intentions—and his own.

''WHAT A CAD!''

Yeah, I know! But we all just love the cads in our lives, now don’t we? Particularly when they’re cute and naughty—and just maybe redeemable, as is Louis. And that’s the fun of True Hollywood Lies: finding out if, when and how Hannah can redeem such a lovable player.

''YOUR NEXT BOOK, IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED, IS ALSO SET IN HOLLYWOOD, RIGHT?''

You bet. (Big laugh!) The Land of Awes is a place I’ve studied for quite some time, both its history and its current events. I find it fascinating. It takes a very special kind of person to live there, and to thrive there. The book’s plot revolves around Nina Harte, the wife of an up-and-coming actor. She just so happens to be working two jobs, as a grocery clerk and a sex phone operator, in order to support him and their child while he’s taking his shot at stardom. Of course, the minute he gets it, he dumps her for his Oscar-nominated co-star, and her anonymous life goes topsy-turvy in a very public ways. It’s a fun take on celebrity, the tabloid press, and of course phone sex.

''SOUNDS LIKE A FUN READ.''

Well, I think so. As with True Hollywood Lies, it has a lot of insanely over-the-top characters doing interesting things in all those see-and-be-seen nightclubs and restaurants and hotels we read about, thanks to all the infotainment magazines. In fact, there are a few recurring characters from True Hollywood Lies—and as in that book, a few known celebs make guest appearances, too.

''WANT TO DROP A FEW NAMES?''
Let me put it this way. Being mentioned is an honor.

''ENOUGH SAID''.

Josie's website is: [[http://www.josiebrown.com www.josiebrown.com]]

You can write to Josie at JosieBrownAuthor@yahoo.com

User:Josiebrown

2006-04-11T22:06:36Z

Josiebrown:

Josie Brown writes glam lit, mainly based in Hollywood, with a snarky tone.

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.josiebrown.com JOSIE BROWN - this is an author's main website

== Books ==
=== Fiction ===
* [[TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES]] - 2005 [HARPERCOLLINS/AVON]
* [[IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE-TIED]] - Coming November 2006 [HARPERCOLLINS/AVON]
=== Non-Fiction ===

* [[LAST NIGHT I DREAMT OF COSMOPOLITANS]] - 2005 [ST. MARTIN'S GRIFFIN]

. Brown's debut novel confirms just what you suspect about celebrity and unfolds with all the inevitability of a romantic comedy..."
--Publishers Weekly

"...The tone is confessional, the writing laced with venomous humor..." -
-Wall Street Journal

"Josie Brown does an outstanding job capturing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood living yet illuminating the stark loneliness present beneath the façade. Filled with good natured humor and witty repartee...An indulgent, fantasy-filled romp with Hollywood's most elite, TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES is a delightful, entertaining read, sure to leave you wanting more." -- Romance Reader's Connection

"Filled with backstabbing fun...Hannah was a great main character- down to earth, strong and intelligent....Josie Brown keeps the romantic side plots both sizzling and uncertain- one really never knows who will end up with whom until it happens." --Rian Montgomery, ChickLitBooks.com

"...Charming, funny, emotional, with true-to-Hollywood-life characters, this is a fast-paced, thoroughly entertaining read...The characters' flaws only serve to make them more human...Ms. Brown writes with a fresh, unique voice....
--RomanceDivas.com (5 out of 5 kisses)