Book synopsis:
Mia Gladwell’s life is
going nowhere. The media has skewered her debut novel, her fiancé Carson, a
successful Hollywood producer, has jumped ship, and now she’s living in her
sister’s carriage house—unattached, unemployed and uninspired. Then she learns
that the Los Angeles estate of iconic author Ray Bradbury is up for sale, and
she feels an immediate urge to buy the wonky old house, convinced that moving
into the late author’s home will inspire her to create her best work yet.
Life in the Bradbury house
is not what Mia imagined, however. Soon after moving in, to fulfill a debt she
owes to Carson, she agrees to take in a pill-popping young actress as a tenant,
and suddenly she finds herself in a balancing act between her needy ex, an
unpredictable starlet, and her disapproving sister, who’s keeping a close eye
on her. Add to all of this a series of mysterious sketches left at her doorstep
by a stranger, and Mia’s life is more complicated than ever. As she searches
for clues, though, Mia discovers insights into her own life. Maybe moving into
Bradbury’s house was a big mistake—but maybe not.
Blurbs:
Blurbs:
"In her charming,
wry debut, Nicole Meier brings together a frustrated writer, a Hollywood
ingénue, and the weathered home of a literary great. Through a winsome
protagonist and a perfectly painted Los Angeles backdrop, Meier reminds us that
although we’re built on history, a wide open path still lies ahead.”
—Michelle Gable, author
of A Paris Apartment and I’ll See You in Paris
“The
House of Bradbury weaves a contemporary Hollywood storyline with authentic Los
Angeles literary history. The effect is a sparkling premise, memorable
characters and crisp dialogue that draws in the reader. Author Nicole Meier
whips up a thoroughly enjoyable modern story of self-discovery. Readers will
find magic in The House of Bradbury.”
-Lian Dolan, creator and
host of Satellite Sisters,
author of bestselling novels Helen of Pasadena and Elizabeth the First Wife
“Just as inspiration hits struggling writer Mia Gladwell, she agrees to
take in a recovering young starlet. With Ray Bradbury's former home
as its backdrop, Nicole Meier weaves a delightful tale of accidental
friendships and second chances.”
—Amy
Sue Nathan, author of The Good Neighbor and The Glass Wives
About the Author:
Nicole Meier is a native
Southern Californian who pulled up roots and moved to the Pacific Northwest.
She works as a freelance travel and lifestyle writer for several Oregon
publications. When she’s not working, she’s fulfilling her wanderlust and
writing about it at HaveToteWillTravel.com. She lives in Oregon with her
husband and three children.
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