Reality Jane

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Set behind the scenes of America's most popular guilty pleasure -- reality TV -- Reality Jane delivers a high-spirited, delicious tale of finding love and a career in Hollywood while juggling lipo envy, singlehood angst, and the resounding results of success. Reality Jane follows Jane Kaufman, a Canadian journalist who, because of a lucky connection, finds herself in LA as a producer on a hot new reality show. Mingling with rock stars, attending Grammy parties, and visiting the Sex Kitten Mansion, Jane sees her new career as a one-way ticket to the big-time! But for a small-town girl thrust into the cut-throat Hollywood scene, ninety-hour work weeks, heartless bosses, and superficial womanisers are a rude awakening. Just when her love life seems at its bleakest, along come not one but two guys vying for her heart: hunky Alex, a hot up-and-coming reality show host, and Grant, a sweet, sincere cameraman who's unfazed by Hollywood fame. With a sizzling sex life on the horizon, and maybe even true love, Jane's fondest hopes seem en-route to full realisation when she lands the cherry gig of all time: a producer's post on TV's hottest new self-help talk show. But the deeper Jane ventures into reality TV, the more completely un-real her life-personal and professional-becomes. And the realities of life behind-the-scenes-like goading people to confess their deepest, darkest secrets on cue-are chipping away at her very soul. Lead character (and narrator) Jane embodies the perfect blend of smart-ass sarcasm, weary cynicism, and hopeful romanticism to appeal to today's readers. She also possesses a biting, acerbic wit that casts devilish, laugh-out-loud observations on the Hollywood scene, which are sure to please celebrity-watchers and reality show junkies alike. A hugely entertaining glimpse at the world of reality TV from one of its own, who's lived and breathed the business practically since its inception, Reality Jane is the chick-lit novel that reality TV junkies and chick-lit enthusiasts have long been waiting for.

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Reality Jane is my hero! As a television insider, I consider this my favorite fictional account of the biz yet. Uncannily accurate and over-the-top surreal, it had me giggling and simultaneously wondering the personal price of a run up the ladder in glam-town Hollywood. Good fun for sure! -Barrie Bernstein, Co-Executive Producer, The Real Housewives of NYC To anyone who's ever wanted to 'make it,' Reality Jane shows you why to go for it, where to get it, how it looks when you get there, and when to turn and run the other way. In a business we call fluff, Nering finds meaning, all while making you laugh. Whether you're an insider or just a curious fan, this is a super fun read. And you'll love it! -Jodi Roth, Senior VP, Specials, CBS Television Network Read this book now! Jane puts the 'real in Reality Jane and it's proof that the stories behind the lens are infinitely more interesting than the ones in front of it - even when it is reality TV. -Steve Santagati, President of Bad Boys Finish First, Inc., TV personality, and bestselling author of The MANual

Author Bio

"If reality television hadn't been invented, Shannon Nering wouldn't know what to do for a living! Shannon's a much-in-demand docu-reality producer and director, whose savant-like understanding of the genre, combined with her ability to create intimate bonds with her subjects, pays off in riveting television ... and now riveting novels like Reality Jane. Recent producer and director credits include Peak Season for MTV (supervising) and the CBC ratings winner The Week the Women Went. She cut her reality chops in Los Angeles, producing on numerous shows from Bachelorettes in Alaska, to Blow Out, to The Dr. Phil Show. Shannon began her broadcast career as an on-air host and reporter for the CBC. She currently lives in Vancouver, BC with her cameraman husband and two young sons."