DESPERATION WILL KILL YOU

Set in the cutthroat world of 1990s Hollywood entertainment industry, we follow our protagonist, Franny Lane, navigating the treacherous waters of a male-dominated industry. When Franny pitches her favorite band for the soundtrack of Hollywood's most powerful film producer, Don Bradford's new movie, also titled "Desperation Will Kill You," their paths collide sparking an unexpected romance.

 

As the story unfolds, readers are given glimpses into the plot of the fictional movie "Desperation Will Kill You,” blurring the lines of fiction and reality. Drawing inspiration from Charles Dickens' timeless classic, "Great Expectations," "Desperation Will Kill You" explores themes of identity, ambition, and the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry.

 

"Leveraging my background in senior roles within Hollywood's film and record industries, I infuse "Desperation Will Kill You" with a deep understanding of its inner workings and challenges. The novel, set in the competitive 1990s Hollywood scene, follows Franny Lane as she contends with the male-dominated business. Drawing parallels to my own industry experiences, Franny's story intensifies when she suggests her favorite band for a soundtrack, catching the attention of the influential and formidable film producer, Don Bradford. Their professional encounter sparks an unexpected romance fraught with danger, as the narrative weaves between the real and the fictional, creating suspense and revealing the dark sides of ambition and the entertainment world."

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