OFF THE RECORD
There's
no way a rock star would write a song about Jane Marlow - she
isn't the type of to wear garter belts or rhinestone thongs.
She's a true-blue good girl: a plain, predictable, perfectly
responsible estates attorney. But then Jane's brother discovers
that former pop sensation Teddy Rock is actually their childhood
neighbor Theodore Brockford...and that his breakout hit thirteen
years earlier wasn't just a catchy tune that took the charts
by storm - it's a song about Jane.
When Teddy Rock's reluctant muse is forced
into the public spotlight, lawerly Jane has a chance to live
like a rock star - but is ready for the changes it brings? And
even if she's willing to take the risk, is she willing to face
the music?
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“It's decadent fun...O'Connell makes
this sweet treat go down smoothly thanks to snappy dialogue and
evocative scenes of Chicago in the summer.”
“The cleverly unconventional plot …is
fun, and O’Connell unveils the transformation with impressive
skill and timing.”
“Rockin’ chick lit!”
"O'Connell's newest carries catchy tune."
"A breezy book...and delightful story."
“Jennifer O'Connell has created a fresh
honest new character in Jane. A laugh-out loud adventure …this
good read went straight to Candy Covered Books' favorites.”
“Characterization is excellent, the plot
believable and fun, and the story line unique and refreshing.
A fun, thoroughly enjoyable read.”
“A whirlwind rock and roll adventure”
“Book Club Pick.”
Because OFF THE RECORD is all about an unwilling
musical muse, I thought I'd have a few of my chick lit friends/authors
answer the following questions instead of the usual book description.
It’s more fun, and you can still read about the book at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Q: What song would you love to find out was
written about you?
Q: If you were going to be the inspiration for a song,
what would its title be?
A: "Save A Prayer"
by Duran Duran.
When I was in junior high, in fact, I believe I once got carried
away and claimed that the song was written for me. Because grown
international pop stars often penned famous ballads for thirteen
year olds in suburban New Jersey... Obviously, this claim was
met with widespread derision by all the other girls who knew it
was about them.
A: "Your Neuroses Are Charming, Not At All
Alarming."
Megan
Crane, Author of ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
and EVERYONE ELSE’S GIRL
________________
A: “Something So Strong” (Crowded
House)
A: "I Love You so Much I'll Do the Dishes" aka "You
Make Me Feel Like Dusting" (lyrics, music and chores
by my husband).
Cara
Lockwood, Author of I DO, BUT I DON’T,
PINK SLIP PARTY, and DIXIELAND SUSHI
________________
A: I can only think of the two songs
I wouldn’t want to be written about me:
"Kiss From A Rose" by Seal. A mean boyfriend once told me that every
time he heard Seal sing, "The more I get of you, the stranger it feels,
yeah," he thought: that's how I feel about Melissa. We broke up a minute
later.
"Sweet Melissa" by The Allman Brothers.
Any girl named Melissa who went to sleep-away camp with hippie
counselors in the 70s never wants to hear this song again.
Melissa
Senate, Author of SEE JANE DATE, THE SOLOMON
SISTERS WISE UP, and WHOSE WEDDING IS IT ANYWAY?
________________
A: I’m about the least musically-oriented
person on the planet, but I’m going to go with George Strait’s “The
Chair,” simply because I think it’s an incredibly
romantic song.
A: Considering how much I have a tendency to angst,
I think I have to pick one that’s already been done: “Don’t
Worry. Be Happy” (or Monty Python’s
“Always Look On The Bright Side of Life”)
Julie
Kenner, author, THE GIVENCY CODE and CARPE DEMON
________________
A: “I Love You Just the Way You
Are”
A: “Relax and Enjoy the Ride”
Jennifer
Coburn, author, WIFE OF REILLY and REINVENTING
MONA
________________
A: “T-R-O-U-B-L-E”
by Travis Tritt
A: “"Baby got a PhD in L-U-V" (I'm
a big fan of spelling songs!)”
Beth
Kendrick, author MY FAVORITE MISTAKE and EXES
AND OHS
________________
A: “I Just Want To Be Your Everything”
A: “The Good Life”
Stacey
Ballis, author INAPPROPRIATE MEN and SLEEPING
OVER
________________
A: "Something" by the Beatles
A: "Lost in Your Eyes" (My fiance came up
with that one. Isn't he great?)
Eileen
Rendahl, Author of DO ME, DO MY ROOTS and BALANCING
IN HIGH HEELS
________________
A: “Forever Young,”
because, from this point forward, I am unfortunately forever
old.
A: “Stop Panicking.”
Stephanie
Lessing, Author of SHE’S GOT ISSUES
________________
A: "Cherish” by The Association.
Does anyone remember that? We're talking the 60s here. I love
that song. It is so romantic.
A: This one is harder. How about: "Revise Me
One More Time"
Stephanie
Lehmann, Author of THE ART OF UNDRESSING |