Pamela Anderson Does Chick Lit

Posted by Andree Lachapelle Jul 31, 2006

The cynic in me smirked when, on a recent chick lit shopping spree, I first spotted Pamela Anderson's novel. "She can read AND write," I immediately thought, amusing myself.

I picked up the book, and gave the cover a quick glance.

"What really happens when A-list meets D-cup," the back flap reads.

I put the book back with the other summer chick lit favourites, without buying the Baywatch star's novel. I couldn't get Pamela Anderson's book out of my mind, however. I had to investigate further.

Here's the scoop:

Pamela Anderson's "Star," published by Atria, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, follows the adventures of Esther Wood Leigh, nicknamed "Star." The adventures in question turn out to be very much like Pamela Anderson's very own rise to fame.

Star Wood is a Florida tomboy who works two jobs to make ends meet, spending her days at Talon's Nail and Tan Spa and her nights at a steak and oyster restaurant ... until she gets discovered, and our Star begins to rise.

Sorry. I couldn't help myself.

In Pamela Anderson's follow-up novel, "Star Struck," our heroine marries a bad boy rock musician and as the two become media darlings, the entire planet comes to know the couple's dirty secrets. Oh my.

The writing is breezy and light. Very light. And a little bit self-indulgent. The books have been called charming, cheesy, trashy novelizations of Pamela Anderson's own life. The heroine follows in Pam's own footsteps, starting her climb to stardom with a beer ad campaign and a series of girlie magazine covers, only to land a headlining role in a popular TV show centering on beach culture. Finally, our star indulges in a great many love affairs with rock stars.

Hhmmm. Rock. Star.

I get it. And you should, too!

To find out more about Pam's current creative pursuits as well as the latest on all things "Star," visit Pamela Anderson's official site at www.PamelaAnderson.com

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