Sound familiar?
Yes, Miss Ice Charades has spent the last five years fine-tuning a novel about skating in an ice show and it is now out on Amazon.com and the publisher's site - Createspace.com with a 10% discount.If you've been checking in with this blog for any of the past year and a half, you have gotten a taste of what's in the book. But for anyone that wanted more ice show wackiness mixed in to a juicy little plot, here you go.
It's based on my experience with ice shows, mainly my first one in Europe in the early 80s for Holiday On Ice. Because you never forget your first.
I spent a lot of time in that ice show wondering if I'd be fired for forgetting the steps, if I'd be fined for forgetting part of my costume or letting it drag on the floor, or if I'd be robbed going back late at night after work.
Good times.
But seriously, the book might serve as a source of information for anyone that wants to join an ice show - points both good and bad. And even though it takes place in the early 80s, only the gear has changed. Instead of Skype, IPods, internet and Visa, we had letters home, more letters, Sony Walkmans and more letters home asking for money.
But don't take my word for it. Here is what two authors said, who graciously read advanced copies of the book. By the way - shameless plug alert - their books are also available on-line. Just follow the links below.
"This book is a charmer. Jenny Hall has crafted a delightful coming-of-age story of a young woman and her sometimes comical, sometimes heart-wrenching journey to find love and ultimately herself. You don't have to be interested in figure skating to appreciate the colorful characters and their adventures on the road trip of a lifetime."
Nikki Nichols Cunningham, Author of Frozen in Time: The Enduring Legacy of the 1961 U.S. Figure Skating Team
"A lot of fun to read. It takes me back to my pro skating days!"
Kathryn Bertine, Author of All the Sundays Yet to Come and As Good as Gold
9 comments:
Wow - can't wait to read it!
I just bought the book on Amazon - sounds great. I've read the books by your two reviewers, and they were both wonderful books - I've read 'All the Sundays Yet to Come' three times!
You know I'll end up quoting you on Axel Loops and Spins...
I'm reading it now. *whee* it's fun!
Thanks guys - my hope is that you get a laugh!
Just finished it last night, Jenny! I loved the way you wrote the end. Very nice.
By the way, I was reading it at the rink last night and a bunch of parents and some skaters were really interested. I told them that it was an adult book and everyone was even more interested. :)
Look. The only way I'm going to post a review is if you tell me that I won't have to include a weigh-in. :)
That's right - it's not for Ice Girls but for Ice Moms! But what about Ice Teens (somewhere like 17 and up)? And no more weigh-ins ... thank goodness.
Just got my copy today in the mail. I know what I'll be doing between helpings of Turkey and Stuffing!
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