My First Novel
A Star Is Bored - Devil Wears Prada meets Hacks - Inspired by the author's time as assistant to beloved actress Carrie Fisher.
A Star Is Bored follows Charlie Besson as he embarks on a chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly tender journey as personal assistant to movie star Kathi Kannon—icon, author, eccentric, and whirlwind of Hollywood chaos.
Over three wild years, their bond deepens into a fierce, funny friendship that forces Charlie to confront whether he’ll live on the sidelines forever or step into the leading role of his own life.
Inspired by the author’s time as assistant to beloved actress and author Carrie Fisher.
The Devil Wears Prada vibes, but queer and with heart.
Audiobook narrated by actor Noah Galvin (The Real O’Neals, Dear Evan Hansen)
“Wildly funny and irreverent... suffused with complex sensitivity.”
— The New York Times Book Review
“The fun summer read so many of us are craving.”
— USA Today
“A sweet goodbye and an ode to friendship... it delights.”
— New York Post
“Ingenious... savage satire leavened with compassion.”
— Los Angeles Times
“Incandescent, uproariously funny, and tender... a love letter to Carrie Fisher and Hollywood.”
— Variety
“Funny, dishy, and deeply affectionate... the force is with him.”
— People
“A fizzy roman à clef... witty and tender.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Laugh-out-loud funny, charming, exquisitely observed.”
— Stephen Fry
“Fierce and funny... queer chicken noodle soup for my soul.”
— Jonathan Van Ness
“A love story of an assistant and his lonely, hilarious boss... it broke my heart.”
— Julia Claiborne Johnson
“I expected laughs. I didn’t expect so much heart. A terrific read.”
— Laurie Gelman
“A knockout. Riotously funny and wickedly tender.”
— Taylor Jenkins Reid