So far, 2010 is starting off to be pretty damn fabulous! We’re almost done editing our second book and are also getting ready to celebrate CLIND’S one year anniversary with a complete website makeover. (Get Tim Gunn on the phone STAT!)
But before we roll out our fabu new look, we wanted to take a minute to learn five new things about author Irene Zutell and her latest book, PIECES OF HAPPILY EVER AFTER. It’s a sweet and sassy novel about what happens when your happily ever after doesn’t turn out quite the way you thought it would. We really enjoyed this heartwarming story about Alice’s journey to find herself again after her husband strays. And we’re not the only ones who thought it was awesome. Sheknows.com just announced PIECES OF HAPPILY EVER AFTER as their first book club pick. You can also pick up a copy at your local Target beginning February 1st! Click here to check out the book trailer.
And we’re giving away THREE copies! Just leave a comment to enter!
5 Things Liz & Lisa didn’t know about Irene Zutell
1. I’m a former celebrity journalist for People Magazine and US Weekly who has interviewed the likes of Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Jessica Simpson.
2. I’m no stranger to scandal! My neighbor – Vera Moder – was married to Danny Moder (as in Mr. Julia Roberts!) up until he left his wife for the movie star. My latest novel, Pieces of Happily Ever After, is based on this scandal – a woman, Alice, finds herself picking up the pieces after her husband leaves her for Hollywood’s Sexiest Woman Alive. Enter in a sexy papparzzo, a former high school flame, an aging mother and a super sweet 5 year old daughter, and it’s the tale of what happens after Happily Ever After.
3. I’m a native New Yorker who moved to L.A. – to the San Fernando Valley – which just happens to be the porn capital of the world! Made for some funny side stories in my new book.
4. The aging mother in the book is based off of my real mother-in-law who battled Alzheimer’s. You can read my essay on this story: A Love Story by Irene Zutell.
5. My editors didn’t think the dialogue of 5 year old Olivia in the book was realistic -but I took many of the words right out of my own daughter’s mouth!
To read more about the lovely Irene Zutell, head on over to her website or click here to follow her on Twitter.
xoxo, Liz & Lisa
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Looks like a great book!
Your poem about Abercrombie cracked me up! I hate going in there and shouting at the sales-children over the music!
This sounds like a great book! I just discovered your blog today through chicklitclub.com and I love it. Keep on blogging and writing! I’m anxious to read your book now too!
Thanks Carolyn!!! We’re happy you found us! xo
In a bit of a different way, experiencing that whole “what happens when your happily ever after doesn’t turn out quite the way you thought it would” deal myself right now. Looking forward to reading this promising book and lightening up my mood!
I can’t way to see your new fabu look. I hope it involves pink…and lots of it.
My happily ever after is, uh, going to be my next writing project. I mean, what if I really can have it all? Does it matter that I just imagine part of it?
Love the cover of this book, BTW.
Liz and Lisa, you gals are the best!
This book sounds great! I would love to read it. But can i enter? I’m in the Netherlands…
Hi Irene, I love how real life inspires writers and can’t wait to read your latest offering! The publishers obviously don’t have experience of children then do they? Mini-adults aren’t they? ;0) xx
This looks like a fabulous book! and speaking of fabulous books I FINALLY got my hands on a copy of “I’ll Have Who She’s Having”. Can’t wait to read it.
Susan, That’s awesome! Hope you enjoy! xo
Angel, no prob, you can enter! xo
Thanks Amy! We can’t wait to roll out the the new look! And YES, you can have it all. Everyone deserves their happily ever after…
Jules, I’m sorry to hear that. But yes, reading can be great escapism! Thanks so much for commenting. xo
I want this book so badly! It sounds terrific.
Thanks Liz and Lisa for this post. I hope all of you read and enjoy Pieces of Happily Ever After. And please, if you do like it, tell all your friends. The more readers–the better! Thanks again, everyone.
Irene
Irene, it’s a great book! I think people will really enjoy it
xo
Sarah, Irene is very funny like you. I think you will really like her writing.
Can’t wait to read it! I am devouring your literary suggestions.
I want to read this book as it sounds super-duper fabulous. Can’t wait to “judge” the 5 yr old language – since I’ve got one of those!
OOOH! This book has been on my wish list since it came out! I can’t wait to read it
Thanks for the comment, Jennifer. It’s a great book!
Thanks for all the great comments. I have to elaborate about my five year-old, Olivia. I kept a journal of all the crazy things she said, and put lots of them in the book. About three editors rejected the book because they said, “Irene doesn’t know how to write in a child’s voice.” Well, I wasn’t writing. I was STEALING from my child’s voice. As any mother knows, kids are A LOT smarter than you think!
I really hope you all read my book and let me know your thoughts.
Best, Irene
P.S. It will be in ALL TARGET stores in Feb!
This book looks good and how cool, a former celeb journalist!
Sounds like a great book. I’ll look for it at Target unless I win a copy:)
This sounds awesome! Can’t wait to read it!
CONGRATS TO KARAH, CAROLYN AND JULES! They’ve each won a copy of PIECES OF HAPPILY EVER AFTER! Look for an email from us! And a big thank you to everyone who commented!