AND now I write books!

I always thought of writting a children's book. Especially after I conquered child #1 and then, child #4.
I wondered about it and thought that this is pretty simple - life with my kids is like a reality show that never ends. And it's not even scripted! You can't make up the stuff that goes on here. The friends that have stayed with me and my family can testify to that. So why not give this a shot?

I never believed in being stuck on one thing or that you can only excel in one thing. But I love to write and I love to write creatively. I am working on a website for a television series that I co-wrote with a wonderful and long-time friend of mine, that is going to be big fun (update when the site is released). But this kids book thing is so clever and so chill, I had to do it.

The series is called "Arizona Paris" and is inspired by my daughter, Leotie (you know - the one who cried for a Prada bag on Rodeo Dr). She reminds me of a little Lucille Ball. Everything she does and says is magic. And she is always acurrate in her delivery. There is not a moment that goes by that does not include me shaking my head in amazement. She is the leader of the pack here when it comes to comic relief.

However, now that we are in the boonies of Arizona, the fun does not stop. She is bringing to life everything she has absorbed in Hollywood to our rural lifestyle. It is the most interesting thing ever to me because she defines country-chic. She brought Hollywood to Cochise county and mixed it with her love of horses and big imagination. Picture a 5 year old girl helping to shovel horse poop in patent leather shoes and fancy white gloves. This is my daughter and it is hilarious!

So I wrote the first story of an ongoing series. It is about our move from LA to Arizona in what would be from her perspective. I read it to the kids and they so got it. They laughed when they were supposed to and they enjoyed the story, so at least the target audience is locked down. And I am going to do the illustrations-yay!  When I read it to my husband he immediately wanted to be down and offered his artistic skills - which I would be honored to use. He is a fantastic artist.

So now another item on the list to cross off -

• Get the kids brand of shoes/apparel and accessories off the ground in 2011.
• Get the TV show picked up.
• Win the Kentucky Derby (3 years from now).
• Launch the women's wear line (dream #1).
• Have a successful writing career!
• Curate a museum exhibit. I am such a nerd and still on the Indiana Jones fantasy.

So now the next step is to send out queries and hopefully find an agent ;) Thank goodness I've got some great friends reading this and giving some valuable feedback.

This Diva is always on the grind to create what's hot and will let you all know how things progress!

tg