Book Blast: Dispatches From Paradise by Shelly Gitlow + Giveaway

Dispatches from Paradise

By

Shelley Gitlow

 

Author and screenwriter Shelly Gitlow makes her fiction debut in this colorful, lightning-paced, and often wildly unpredictable modern tale about sex, lies, and love.

 

From the very first page, DISPATCHES FROM PARADISE takes readers to the family battlefield of three generations of women living together in the sultry city of Miami -- where DD cups abound, octogenarians recite erotic poetry and an S&M Fitness class is not for the fainthearted.

 

Written in the distinct voices of Liz (39) who pulls the plug on her marriage and quits her job so she can re-boot her life, her over-sexed mother, Claudette (55) who’s searching for her next partner/meal ticket, and Darcy (18) Liz’s beautiful, reckless daughter who’s realizing she might also have a brain and be a lesbian, DISPATCHES FROM PARADISE explores the complex dynamics of the women’s relationships as they tear through Miami’s wild clubs and outrageous art scene, changing, growing and reconnecting on new terms.

 

Drawing upon her unique insights as a family therapist, author Shelly Gitlow gives readers three characters they will never forget.  Her debut novel marks the arrival of a bold brash narrative voice.

Excerpt 3

(DAUGTHER) DARCY :  “OMFG. When I went to class and saw my Hotties Gone Wild video playing, I knew it was time to haul ass out of that stupid college. The only place I could go was home, which seriously sucks. My mom kicked my dad out, not that I blame her, cuz he’s a total dog. But the crappy thing is that she’s positive I’m still using, so she’ll be all up in my business. Grandma’s here, which is way cool cuz she’ll help me get into modeling. And as soon as I have the bucks, I am so out of here.”

 

AUTHOR INFORMATION:

 

 

Miami-based author Shelly Gitlow is the co-writer of the feature film Boynton Beach Club and the author of the novel Dispatches From Paradise.  In her former life, she was a family therapist and wrote several books on quality management.  She divides her time between New York City and Miami.

 

LINKS:  www.shellygitlow.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/shellygitlow#

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dispatches-From-Paradise-Shelly-Gitlow/dp/0983937877

Books & Books: http://www.booksandbooks.com/book/9780983937876

Barnes & Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dispatches-from-paradise-shelly-gitlow/1116010900?ean=9780983937876

 Shelley will be awarding an autographed copy of the book to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour. You can find the stops HERE. The more you comment the better your chances of winning!


Sounds like it could be really funny. :)