Charity Trickett Is Not So Glamorous - by Christine Stringer (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Bridget Jones fans will fall hard for this based-on-a-true-story, behind-the-scenes tale of a young woman's calamitous adventures trying to break into the movie industry in 1990s Hollywood.

Hollywood, 1997. When Charity Trickett moves to LA to assist the director of the biggest blockbuster film of the year, she quickly realizes that Hollywood isn't all red carpets and Rodeo Drive. But her determination to become a screenwriter and producer in this glamorous yet cutthroat industry cannot be stifled. Working harder than she ever has before, she impresses the top brass at Canopy Studios and inches herself closer to her dream. But her ambitions and tender heart are threatened by backstabbing coworkers, an evaporating bank account, love gone wrong, a mistake that could cost the studio hundreds of millions of dollars, and an FBI investigation that could land her in jail.

Surrounded by fame and money but unsure how to access either one, Charity's grit and kindness steer her toward devoted friends and hopeful artists. If she can manage to stay out of trouble, maybe she can change bad to good.

Review Quotes

"A fun read from start to finish! A flawed and relatable heroine, the exciting world of filmmaking, and rom com vibes. Think Bridget Jones's Diary meets Hollywood. The perfect poolside book." --Patricia Leavy, author of The Location Shoot

About the Author

Christine Stringer is a former MGM assistant who was investigated by the FBI for piracy of a film starring The Rock. So yeah, she does find herself in little snafus from time to time. She has a BFA from the University of Victoria where she studied theatre and English. As a screenwriter and novelist, she strives to brighten people's days, writing stories based on her film career, love life, and general mishaps. She lives in beautiful Vancouver, BC, with her husband and two young children who bring her joy every day, even though they have banned her from singing in the car.