Maddie, Avery, and Nikkie return for another DIY fix-it-upper - this time televised - in Atlanta author Wendy Wax's new novel, Ocean Beach (Berkley, paperback, $15.00, on sale 6/5/12), the sequel to her previous book, Ten Beach Road.
Madeline, Avery, and Nicole, the unlikely friends from Ten Beach Road, have hit some speed bumps in their lives, but when they arrive in Miami's South Beach neighborhood, they are all hoping for a do-over. Literally. They've been hired to bring a once-grand historic house back to its former glory on a new television show called Do-Over. A lot hinges on the success of the DIY program. For Nikki, it would mean getting back on her feet financially. For Avery, it's a chance to restart her ruined career. And Maddie hopes it will give her a shot at keeping her family together.
At least, that's the plan - until they realize that having their work broadcast is one thing, but having their personal lives play out on TV is another story entirely. Soon they're struggling to hold themselves and the renovation together, even as a decades-old mystery - and the hurricane season - loom on the horizon, threatening not only the project but everything that's brought them together.
Wendy Wax was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, and grew up on St. Pete Beach within spitting distance of the Gulf of Mexico. It's hard to be a type-A personality when you grow up in such a laid-back environment, but she managed. Convinced that you were expected to know how to read BEFORE you showed up for school, she forced a neighbor friend to teach her to read at the age of five. She's been reading ever since.
After graduating from the University of South Florida, Wendy worked in radio, television, and film. She is the author of 8 books, including The Accidental Bestseller, which is a RITA ® Award Finalist in the mainstream category, Ten Beach Road, and its sequel, Ocean Beach.
Wendy lives in the Atlanta area; she is married and has two sons.
If you cannot make the event, you can reserve a personalized copy of any of Ms. Wax's books by contacting Fiction Addiction in advance at 864-675-0540 or at info@fiction-addiction.com.
ABOUT FICTION ADDICTION
Fiction Addiction is a local, woman-owned, independent bookstore established in 2001. The store carries a mixture of new and used fiction and nofiction, including children's books, as well as gift items. For more information, visit our website at http://www.fiction-addiction.com or call us at 864-675-0540.
ABOUT BOOK YOUR LUNCH
The Book Your Lunch author event program was launched in September 2009, and is a new way to bring authors and readers together -- right here in Greenville. This luncheon series provides the ultimate food for thought with a wide range of authors -- from mystery writers, to award-winning regional novelists to nonfiction and cookbook authors. Jill Hendrix, the owner of Fiction Addiction, founded the event program and is responsible for book the authors. Book Your Lunch is co-sponsored by Greenville's independent restaurant group, Table 301. For more information about Book Your Lunch, please visit our website at http://www.bookyourlunch.com.
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