Okay, release day plus one. What can I say, I’m a little distracted these days.
Anyway, yesterday marks the release of my seventh novel, MORNING GLORY, the story of a plucky television news producer and the dueling co-anchors she must wrangle if she wants her show to survive.
This book was so much fun to write. I loved doing a novelization, of figuring out how to take someone else’s character and words and give it my own special spin.I hope y’all like reading the result.
Here’s the Booklist review:
The best thing you can say about a novelization—a book written from a movie script—is that it doesn’t read like a novelization. That’s definitely true about this novel, an entertaining and frequently affecting story about a young television producer, Becky Fuller, who, after being unexpectedly fired from her job on a local morning show, stumbles into a new position on a network program whose hosts are locked in near mortal combat. As she tries to make peace between the dueling anchors, she finds a kindred spirit and possibly a romantic partner in one of her fellow producers. The book is scheduled to come out at the same time as the movie (which stars, among others, Rachel McAdams as Becky and Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton as the dueling anchors), but here’s the thing: it’s is so snappily written that it can stand on its own two feet. The characters are richly drawn, the dialogue is smart and memorable, and the story is a pleasing mixture of comedy and pathos. Readers often overlook books based on movie scripts, but here’s one that merits seeking out.
— David Pitt
Fans of the Secret Society Girl series will probably want to check this out — it’s got a similar, snarky tone.
In celebration of the release of this, my seventh book, I’m giving away a copy. Leave a comment here to enter! (Yes, internationally open.)
October 20th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Wow, sounds like a really good story and has all the ingredients to become a great reading. I like your style very much so I’m really sure it is going to turn out more than wonderful!
I’ll be glad to have a copy, I’ve already put it in my wishlist!
Happy release day and a big kiss from Italy!
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October 20th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Congrats on Morning Glory’s release! Can’t wait to read it!
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October 20th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Congrats on your release! It sounds really interesting.
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October 20th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Oooh! *want*
I’ve actually NEVER READ a novelization. Sounds pretty cool
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October 20th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Congratulations on both your 7th book release and your beautiful daughter! I can’t wait to read this book and see the movie!
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October 20th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
What is funny is that I thought you looked like you might be pregnant in some of your pictures but then in others not at all. And I sure heck wasn’t going to ask in case you weren’t, I am nice like that.
I am very curious about novelization I never that they existed.
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October 20th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Diana Peterfreund, Saundra Mitchell, The Knight Agency, Carrie Ryan, Ingela F. Hyatt and others. Ingela F. Hyatt said: RT @dpeterfreund: MORNING GLORY release day and giveaway: http://www.dianapeterfreund.com/morning-glory-release-day/ [...]
October 20th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Just finished Rampant and, while it doesn’t look like this book has any bad-ass virgin hunters or man-eating unicorns, I’d still love to check it out.
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October 20th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
When does the movie come out? I know you’ve probably mentioned it, but at the moment, the date escapes me.
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October 20th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Congrats on… EVERYTHING!
I also wanted to thank you for your recommendations long ago when I started planning for my hike. I listened about the light pack, and I regretted not listening about taking trekking poles.
I finally got around to watching the trailer for this movie the other day, and it looks like so much fun! Would love a copy of the book.
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October 20th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Great review! Congrats!
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October 20th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
I believe congratulations are in need….for the past three month. I’m really looking forward to reading morning glory. and in the mean time: sood luck with motherhood
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October 20th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I’ve been looking forward to this movie since I first saw the trailer, and now I’m really looking forward to the book!
That’s a really sweet review, as well. Congratulations! You certainly have a lot to be excited about this year
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October 20th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Commenting…. I don’t know much about this beyond seeing the trailer, so I have no thoughts yet. Would be curious to read though
Hey, just wondering: is there an Ascendant spoiler thread discussion yet?
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October 20th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Congratulations! I LOVED the Secret Society Girl series, so I will definitely check this book out.
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October 20th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Congrats on book #7! I normally steer clear of novelizations (I tend to find myself saying “That’s not how it was in the movie!” too many times). But I’ve been looking forward to you’re latest release. I’m sure it will be fabulous.
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October 20th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
It’s sounds snarky fun! Can’t wait to read it then see the movie…
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October 20th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Congrats! Great review!
Count me in for the contest. Since I am a bigger fan of SSG than KU (*ducking to avoid Clothilde’s alicorn knife being thrown at my head*), I am definitely on board with this. Can’t wait to see the movie and read the book!
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October 20th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
I was already looking forward to the movie, now even more so. Now the real question is, should I read the book or watch the movie first? Hmmmm…
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October 20th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Yaaay! Yay yay yay!
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October 20th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Ooooh, this makes me excited! Congrats, by the way, on the 7th book!
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October 20th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Can’t wait to read it! Congrats Diana!
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October 20th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
wow! sounds like a sweet book. love the cover. thanks for the chance to win! i’m so excited
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October 21st, 2010 at 5:13 am
Congratulations on ALL the new releases!
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October 21st, 2010 at 7:38 am
I saw a commercial on TV and it looked like a really good movie, I am sure the book is fantastic
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October 21st, 2010 at 5:12 pm
This movie is on my must see list. I’d love to read the book too!
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October 22nd, 2010 at 11:07 am
[...] Diana Peterfreund’s “Morning Glory”: The first book I’ve bought via my Kindle! I did the Kindle sampling thing, and liked (surprise, surprise), so hit the Buy It Now button. Seconds later, the entire book was on my Kindle. So the same way I remember Catherine Asaro’s “The Ruby Dice” as being the first ebook I read, “Morning Glory” is now the first ebook I’ve downloaded wirelessly onto my reader. [...]
October 22nd, 2010 at 12:56 pm
i’m curious now, are there many books written from movie scripts? i didn’t realize it worked “backwards”, as it seems every movie these days is based on a novel.
this concept and this story in particular intrigue me. i can’t wait to check it out.
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October 22nd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Can’t wait to read Morning Glory!!!
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October 22nd, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Oh man, I really need to check this blog more often. Congrats on the baby and the book release! I don’t think I’ve ever read a movie novelization before, but I loves me some snark and will definitely check this out.
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October 23rd, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Sounds like a good book, I’d love to get my hands on it. I just picked up Ascendent and Z vs. Unicorns They both rock. Write on.
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October 23rd, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Congrats ! i’m still trying to win one of your books
coz you are a new for me author !
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October 23rd, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Ever since I spent three years working in radio, this kind of behind-the-scenes stuff really entertains me. I STILL think my station would make an excellent TV show, but I think I’ll have to write it myself. (So far that’s been REALLY HARD.)
So what I mean to say is, this – in both incarnations – looks like a lot of fun. Congrats on the review!
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October 25th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Congratulations Diana! I just saw the preview for the movie and it looks hilarious. I’m sure the book will be even better written in your own inimitable style.
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October 26th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Congrats Diana! What a great experience to write this book. I’m looking forward to reading the book and watching the movie – sounds like loads of fun!
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October 26th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Congrats Diana! What a great experience to do something like this. I look forward to reading the book and watching the movie – sounds like a fun story!
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October 27th, 2010 at 12:05 am
Can’t wait to watch the movie and then read the book. I have to read the book after seeing the movie, because the book is always better
Congratulations on another book release and the great review for it!
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October 27th, 2010 at 4:34 am
no need to add me to the contest, i’ve had my hands on it for days.
but congratulations!! it’s part of my reward to myself when i finish updating my CV – nothing quite makes you reflect on the choices you’ve made in your life quite the same way as updating a CV!
soooooo happy for you! to say i loved your writing way back when.
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October 28th, 2010 at 10:35 am
wow, congratualtions, im so looking forward to seeing the movie, and reading your book. the movie is going to be a big success and im so happy for your good news!! thannks for the giveaway, I would like to enter to win a copy!!
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November 2nd, 2010 at 5:29 am
Wow, awesome! I saw the trailer for this ages ago, and it’s been on my ‘I need to see that NOW’ list ever since! I was a bit confused when I read that you’d also written a book called Morning Glory, but now it makes perfect sense. Congrats!
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November 2nd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
can’t wait to read it!
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November 3rd, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Just got the new book from NANA. Can’t wait to get started.
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November 3rd, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Congratulations! Sounds like a great and fun book!
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November 8th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
I’ve seen this trailer many times and wasn’t sure if I would go see it… Thanks for the giveaway! I’ll probably pick up the book before I go see the movie.
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November 10th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Oh. This seems interesting. Will go check out….
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November 14th, 2010 at 6:04 am
almost finished the secret society girls series! i would like to give this a try…just saw the add for the movie too!
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November 20th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Can’t wait to read this! I saw the trailer for the movie and thought it looked like a great story. It wasn’t until I did a little research that I found out that it was a book! Definitely going to read this before I see the movie, because the books are always better! Thanks!
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November 22nd, 2010 at 2:17 am
Congratulations!
So THIS is the story you wouldn’t mention hmmm? I need to check in here more often. I have to say, I did go see the movie when it released. LOVED IT! now I’ll go buy the book because I know you’d do a fantastic job of it, and books are always better than movies. *wink*
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