I’m so excited! The clock is counting down now and it’s only 41 days until the UK release of Pop Tart, a book I wrote with Kira Coplin. This is my baby, my life , my labor of love and I just can’t wait for all of you to enjoy it ! You can pre-order your book at Amazon.com
Born and bred in Hollywood, Jackie Reilly shocks her parents when she drops out of her prestigious university in an attempt to make it big in Tinsel Town. Soon Jackie finds herself on a steep learning curve, but beyond the glam and glitz, Hollywood is full of crazed wannabes and even crazier celebs.
Struggling to make it as an actress, Jackie changes track and begins to work as a make-up artist, learning fast how to conceal the many flaws of the rich and famous. But it’s not all it’s cracked up to be: stuck in a rut with an insane boss, she begins to think she’ll never get her big break. Until the day Brooke Parker walks into her life.
Brooke Parker is blonde, blue-eyed, and 16 years old. She’s on the verge of becoming the world’s most famous teenager, primed for superstardom. She instantly takes a shine to Jackie, drawing her into the world of white-stretch limos, screaming fans and VIP invitations.
But Jackie soon realises that fame has a dark side. Within Brooke’s entourage there are bitchy stylists, over-eager publicists and a manager who serves his own interests before all else. They’re all focussed on preserving the golden girl image of brand Brooke.
But teenage girls being what they are, Brooke soon begins to rebel, taking Jackie along for the ride. At first her bad girl antics are a blast, earning her even more column inches. But soon the heavy partying brings Brooke’s demons to the surface and she begins to fall apart, taking Jackie with her.
Having learnt the rules of show business the hard way, Jackie’s friendship with Brooke is put to the ultimate test will she be yet another casualty of Brooke’s increasing quest for fame? Or can she save herself and Brooke?
Julianne Kaye is Los Angeles’ makeup artist to the stars, including Scarlett Johansson, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Eva Mendes. She began her career as a makeup artist at 19, working on film, television and music videos.
She is also the creator of Revolutionbeauty.com. Kira Coplin is a seasoned writer, filmmaker and pop culture journalist. Formerly on-staff at the award-winning entertainment magazine US Weekly, she is no stranger to the glamorous and sometimes gritty world of Hollywood. Coplin is a contributor to CosmoGirl!, the New York Post and OK!
Pop Tart is released 25th June
