| Author: | James Cubby | ISBN: | 9781465745187 |
| Publisher: | James Cubby | Publication: | June 17, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | James Cubby |
| ISBN: | 9781465745187 |
| Publisher: | James Cubby |
| Publication: | June 17, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
South Beach Star is a modern day Valley of the Dolls set in South Beach.
Life is sweet for Jamie Kidd, a thirty-something writer, till he wakes up one morning to discover that his lover has left town after cleaning out the bank account and leaving Jamie heartbroken, penniless, and somewhat suicidal. Jamie makes the entirely sensible, or so he believes, decision to escape to South Beach where he finds success and quasi-celebrity as a nightlife columnist for the SOUTH BEACH STAR, a weekly tabloid that covers the trendy South Beach scene and the celebrities that populate it. South Beach opens its arms to Jamie, who, like an actor taking on a new role, throws himself into his fabulous new lifestyle covering the notorious celebrity-studded party scene where nightly he mingles with beautiful shallow fashionistas, famous models, and wealthy jet-setters. His coveted lifestyle masks an out-of-control roller-coaster ride of late-night parties and photo-ops, fueled by a gradual addiction to crystal meth. Like many before him, Jamie loses control and falls victim to his fast lifestyle.
"Glitz, glamour, and scandalous celeb debauchery have made South Beach one of the sexiest destinations in the world, and James Cubby does a fantastic job of showcasing the salacious side of all that glitters in SoBe! South Beach Star is a must-read for star chasers, lovers, and aficionados!"
-Thomas Barker-Publisher & Executive Editor Wire Magazine
"South Beach Star is a must-read about a South Beach newspaper. Gives you rare insider insight into the South Beach scene."
-Irene Moore, Editor Where South Florida
"James Cubby serves up a delectable froth of fact and fiction in this affectionate homage to the crazy South Beach scene that once was - and in some ways still is. South Beach Star is required reading for those who love South Beach, those who plan to visit, and for locals, who'll be playing a delicious game of who's who for days - or minutes - this is South Beach after all."
-Charlotte Libov, author and former New York Times contributor
South Beach Star is a modern day Valley of the Dolls set in South Beach.
Life is sweet for Jamie Kidd, a thirty-something writer, till he wakes up one morning to discover that his lover has left town after cleaning out the bank account and leaving Jamie heartbroken, penniless, and somewhat suicidal. Jamie makes the entirely sensible, or so he believes, decision to escape to South Beach where he finds success and quasi-celebrity as a nightlife columnist for the SOUTH BEACH STAR, a weekly tabloid that covers the trendy South Beach scene and the celebrities that populate it. South Beach opens its arms to Jamie, who, like an actor taking on a new role, throws himself into his fabulous new lifestyle covering the notorious celebrity-studded party scene where nightly he mingles with beautiful shallow fashionistas, famous models, and wealthy jet-setters. His coveted lifestyle masks an out-of-control roller-coaster ride of late-night parties and photo-ops, fueled by a gradual addiction to crystal meth. Like many before him, Jamie loses control and falls victim to his fast lifestyle.
"Glitz, glamour, and scandalous celeb debauchery have made South Beach one of the sexiest destinations in the world, and James Cubby does a fantastic job of showcasing the salacious side of all that glitters in SoBe! South Beach Star is a must-read for star chasers, lovers, and aficionados!"
-Thomas Barker-Publisher & Executive Editor Wire Magazine
"South Beach Star is a must-read about a South Beach newspaper. Gives you rare insider insight into the South Beach scene."
-Irene Moore, Editor Where South Florida
"James Cubby serves up a delectable froth of fact and fiction in this affectionate homage to the crazy South Beach scene that once was - and in some ways still is. South Beach Star is required reading for those who love South Beach, those who plan to visit, and for locals, who'll be playing a delicious game of who's who for days - or minutes - this is South Beach after all."
-Charlotte Libov, author and former New York Times contributor
