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Studio Relations
Georgie Lee
Vivien
Howard hasn’t forgiven Weston Holmes for almost derailing her career five years
ago. Female directors in 1930s Hollywood are few and far between, and a man who
coasts by on his good looks and family connections can’t possibly appreciate
what it took for her to get to where she is. But when the studio head puts
Weston in charge of overseeing Vivien’s ambitious Civil War film, she realizes
she has a choice: make nice with her charismatic new boss or watch a
replacement director destroy her dream.
Weston
Holmes doesn’t know much about making movies, but he knows plenty about money.
And thanks to the Depression, ticket sales are dangerously low. The studio
can’t afford a flop—or bad press, which is exactly what threatens to unfold
when an innocent encounter between Weston and Vivien is misconstrued by the
gossip rags. The only solution? A marriage of convenience that will force the
bickering duo into an unlikely alliance—and guide them to their own happy
Hollywood ending.
Welcome back to Get Lost in a Story, Georgie.
A dedicated history and film buff,
Georgie Lee loves combining her passion for Hollywood, history and storytelling
through romantic fiction. She began writing professionally at a small TV
station in San Diego before moving to Los Angeles to work in the interesting
but strange world of the entertainment industry.
Her first novel, Lady’s Wager, and her contemporary novella, Rock ‘n’ Roll Reunion are both available from Ellora’s Cave Blush. Labor Relations, a contemporary romance
of Hollywood, and Studio Relations, a
love story set in 1935 Hollywood, are currently available from Montlake
Romance. Look for her Regency novella, Hero’s
Redemption from Carina Press in July 2013, and her Regency novel, Engagement of Convenience, from
Harlequin Historical on October 2013.
When not writing, Georgie enjoys reading
non-fiction history and watching any movie with a costume and an accent. Please
visit www.georgie-lee.com
for more information about Georgie and her novels.
Jillian: What’s the
first book you remember reading?
Georgie: The first books I remember hearing were Don Quixote and Tom Sawyer.
My mom used to read them to me when I was very little. The first book I
remember reading is My Very Own Seasons
by Chisachi Suehiro. I still have my old copy on my bookshelf.
Jillian: What’s your
favorite fairy tale?
Georgie: At one time The Little
Mermaid was my favorite. Then Disney released Beauty and the Beast and it blew the mermaid out of the water. I
love Belle and Beast, though I do recognize that Disney has had an undue
influence on my response to fairy tales.
Jillian: Where do you
read and how often?
Georgie: I usually read before bed, except when I’m on a deadline. I
will also confess that I keep a book in the bathroom. Enough said.
Jillian: What sound or
noise do you love?
Georgie: I love the sound of wind chimes, especially the metal tube
ones. I have two outside and the tinkling sound on a breezy day is beautiful.
However, during a major windstorm at 2am, not so much.
Jillian: What’s your
favorite kind of story to get lost in?
Georgie: I don’t write post-apocolyptic stories but I love them. The Stand and The Handmaid’s Tale are two of my top three favorite books. I’ll
leave readers to guess which book fills out the top three (hint: the making of
the 1939 movie based on this book inspired a number of scenes in Studio Relations).
Jillian: Do you write
while listening to music? If so what kind?
Georgie: I cannot write and listen to music at the same time. I find it
is too distracting. However, I will use music to brainstorm. Soundtracks from
movies set in the time period I’m writing in are usually the most helpful.
Jillian: If you couldn’t
be a writer anymore, what profession would you take up?
Georgie: I think I’d become royalty. I could totally rule a country. Or
maybe just a small island somewhere.
Georgie has a
question for commenters: Studio
Relations is set in 1935 Hollywood. Gone
with the Wind is my favorite classic film. What are some of your favorite
classic Hollywood films?
Contact Georgie online:
Twitter: @GeorgieLeeBooks
Purchase link: Amazon
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That'd be a nice profession. I like Pride and prejudice.
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CLASSIC: Oh goodness, what is it today? BRINGING UP BABY? THE BIG SLEEP? Just rewatched this one and the banter is amazing-- for example, imagine Bogart saying: "I just met your daughter. She tried to sit on my lap when I was standing up." He delivers it much better than my typing!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to GLIAS, Georgie!
Much success with the book.
~Angi
Hi Georgie, welcome back to GLIAS!
ReplyDeleteEver since I read your blurb, I've been thinking about a marriage of convenience with George Clooney. My favorite classic move has got to be Rear Window. I even have an homage to the film coming up in the next Gentlemen of Scotland Yard release!