Rocky Mountain Romance by Lesley Ann McDaniel

None of us is perfect when it comes to communicating. When I’m writing dialogue, I like to use misunderstandings and miscommunication because it helps to make it real. Then they assume they know what the other person said, but what they really heard was their own assumption. I think my all-time biggest is when people don’t listen. Katie, age 12, asks “What is your biggest pet peeve?” You definitely lose that “I’m seeing it everywhere” marketing boost with e-books. People see the covers of what other people are reading, and it registers with them that it must be good. I think they both serve their purpose.Īs an author, I definitely prefer real books. I still prefer real books, but I definitely appreciate the convenience of having a book in my hands after just a couple of clicks. If you’d asked me that a year or so ago, the answer would have been a serious thumbs-down to the e-book, but I’m starting to come around. I’m not sure how I’d do trudging through all that snow, but for real love…who knows?ĭanielle, age 12, asks “Do you like ebooks or real books better?” She’s loyal and courageous, two qualities I admire and strive for. At the same time, she has a lot going for her. Well, this might not seem very original, but one of the things I love about Frozen is that both Anna and Kristoff are flawed. Medea, age 13, asks “Which Disney princess are you most like”?

If she doesn’t turn Ryan into a believer, what else would be worth all this trouble? With the help of her new BFF Mickey-a talented teen who hides a dark past-Jeralyn learns that leading someone to the Lord is even harder than making a movie. Her biggest stumbling block is mean-girl Rachel, a gorgeous blonde who has other plans for Ryan’s heart and soul. Jeralyn decides her costar Ryan is her “assignment”. Once a major star himself, Grandpa suggests that God places beacons in the darkness.

When Variety questions whether Jeralyn’s new movie will prove her acting ability or end her career, she turns to her grandpa for advice. About “Pure Hollywood”, Lesley’s YA Novel Coming June 2015…Ĭan 15-year-old movie actress Jeralyn Rose avoid the fate of so many child stars- embitterment, rehab, and the inevitable tell-all? Only if she can figure out a way to stay true to her faith while remaining a hot Hollywood property.

Through God’s guidance, she has shifted her focus to honing her skills as a writer of women’s and young adult fiction. While completing a degree in acting, she fell in love with theatrical costuming, and pursued that as a career while nurturing her passion for writing on the side.

LESLEY ANN MCDANIEL is a lifelong lover of writing and musical theatre.

Rocky Mountain Romance by Lesley Ann McDaniel