Outside In: A Novel ThorneSmith, Courtney

From one of Americas most beloved television actresses: A sharply observed, comedic novel about the flipside of fameand a fresh take on Hollywood in all its outrageous, entertaining gloryOn the outside, Kate KeyesMorgan seems to have it all: a starring role on the hit television series Generations, a handsome husband who is also her manager, a stickthin figure, and a career that, after a Kirstie Alleystyle slide, is finally back on track At the age of thirty, Kate knows what its like to have the tabloids turn on you, and she never wants it to happen again Thank goodness her husband, Hamilton, is there to manage her every moveeven if the strict dieting and morning weighins are becoming more than she can manageBut when Hamilton leaves her for another actress on Generations, the ruthless diva Sapphire Rose, Kate suddenly finds herself in charge of her own life Now she must decide whether shes ready to stop playing by the Hollywood rulebook and discover who she really is With the help of her wisecracking friend and toughlove hairstylist, Paige, and Michael, a highpowered film agent who secretly dreams of becoming a novelist, Kate begins to question her role in an industry that venerates appearance, money, and fame above all else, and that applies ceaseless pressure on women to always be thinner, younger, and more beautiful, at any costFrom high fashion to onset antics to the reallife whispers about celebrities that even the tabloids never tell, Courtney ThorneSmith depicts the entertainment world as only an insider can Yet beneath the glamorous facade lies a naturalborn writer with a gift for comic timing and shaping memorable characters If youve ever wanted to experience life in the spotlight or wondered what goes on behind dressing room doors, Outside In is your invitation into the glittering world of Hollywoods biggest stars ISBN10: 0767927508 ISBN13: 9780767927505Material Type: paperback