NEW RELEASE
Be Careful What You Wish For - Gemma Crisp (2013)
Nina is an Australian working on the reception desk of a London hotel, catering to the whims of the rich and famous guests. Her own home life is hardly glamorous though, living in a one-bedroom flat in Brixton with two others, including her cousin Tess. Nina is also a magazine addict, and is encouraged to apply for a three-month internship with a prestigious women's magazine. When she becomes acting PA to the demanding editor-in-chief Charlotte, she fears she's walked into a real-life Devil Wears Prada scene. But instead she finds she loves the frenetic pace and is recommended for a job in Sydney after her working visa runs out. From here Nina scores herself a cute boyfriend and quickly scales the ladder in the glitzy magazine world of premieres, freebies and celebrity shoots - a far cry from her upbringing in the Northern Territory. But sitting in the editor's chair proves to have its problems too. Written by the former editor of Cleo and Dolly magazines, the book gives a realistic glimpse into the industry. It's a light, engaging read, perfect for the beach.
Cleo editor Gemma Crisp's debut novel Be Careful What You Wish For not surprisingly delves into the glossy world of magazine publishing. The synopsis says: "When ambitious Nina Morey got her perfectly pedicured toe on the first rung of the magazine publishing ladder, she couldn't believe her luck. Then, she landed the hottest man in town AND her best friend relocated from the other side of the world to be closer to her. Nina's life had suddenly turned from dull to dream-come-true. Soon she was climbing the magazine ladder, securing dream job after dream job. Her relationship was going from strength to strength and she had her very best friend with whom to drink copious amounts of cocktails. Life was good. What could possibly go wrong?"