CONFESSIONS OF A HOLLYWOOD STAR is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud
romp as Lola Cep and good friend Ella Gerard rip through Dellwood
trying to get noticed by famous Hollywood director Charley
Hottle.

Lucy and Ethel (from the classic sitcom "I Love Lucy") have nothing
on Lola and Ella as they try practically everything Lola can think
of to get a chance to talk with Mr. Hottle --- all in the hopes of
landing small parts in the movie being filmed on-location in
Dellwood. This is the first time since moving to the quiet burg
that Lola doesn't think of her temporary exile as the town of
"Deadwood." Lola is in hyper-mode as she drags Ella all over town
trying to get Charley Hottle's attention.

The California film crew is in town only a few weeks working on a
new movie with two of stardom's biggest names, but locating them is
a bit tricky thanks to some security guards with big arms. It's not
necessary to have read the prequel to this book (CONFESSIONS OF A
TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN) to enjoy the often hilarious predicaments the
girls get into as they race against time to get movie parts.

It's the summer after high school graduation and everyone has big
to mediocre plans until word gets around about the movie.
Caustic-tongued Carla Santini had planned to go on a tour of Europe
when the announcement is made by Ms. Cep that she has a minor part
in the film after talking to the director.

When Ella asks Lola if she really got a part, Lola turns prophetic.
"Not exactly. I mean, not yet. But I will. That's why it wasn't a
lie. It was just a premature announcement." Just when Lola thinks
she has the movie and the summer "Carla-free," the bottom drops out
of everything as Carla cancels her trip and has Daddy contact
Charley Hottle to offer the film crew use of the cottage on their
estate. Lola is momentarily deflated, especially since she
stretched the truth again by telling everyone she was cast in the
movie when it hasn't happened...yet.

Author Dyan Sheldon writes snappy dialogue and frisky scenes
chapter after chapter in this enjoyable read. Sheldon provides
often hilarious commentary in the form of Lola's inner thoughts,
which keeps readers in constant touch with the frenzied, one-track
mind of a consummate drama queen. In the hands of Sheldon, Lola is
bullheaded once she makes up her mind. Sometimes the stubbornness
clouds Lola's vision, however, and she misses the chance of a
lifetime. Youth and good friends are always around to help Lola out
of a jam when she can't see the truth for the lies she's
perpetuated. Some real-world lessons help Lola learn that sincere
honesty is rewarding and refreshing for everybody.

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