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Title: O! Jackie
Author - Mercedes King
Date to be Published: 12/29/2012
Synopsis:
Despite
her poise and graceful smile, Jackie Kennedy’s life was far from
perfect. Behind closed doors, Jackie struggled with bouts of depression,
endured a heartbreaking road to motherhood, and had difficult
relationships with those closest to her. Ravaged by insecurities and
humiliation, she even wrestled her own temptations for both other men
and divorce. But Jackie clung to the belief that she could make JFK
abandon his wandering ways. Through the years, though, Jack Kennedy’s
lustful escapades grew in carelessness and frequency, and most needling
for Jackie were his trysts with Marilyn Monroe. When Marilyn becomes
erratic and unstable, Jackie must decide how far she will go to protect
the presidency and to save her marriage.
Author Bio:
A founding member of Sisters in
Crime Columbus, Ohio, Mercedes King is an active member and past
president. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in
Criminology, and since then has been crafting stories with a scandalous
flair. A born and bred Buckeye, she writes in a variety of genres and is
hard at work on her next novel.
Author Bio:
A founding member of Sisters in
Crime Columbus, Ohio, Mercedes King is an active member and past
president. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in
Criminology, and since then has been crafting stories with a scandalous
flair. A born and bred Buckeye, she writes in a variety of genres and is
hard at work on her next novel.
My Thoughts:
I wasn't sure what to expect with this one, it sounded interesting! It was! This is certainly a juicy story and one that I'm sure anyone who is fascinated by the Kennedy's and Marilyn Monroe will enjoy! I really feel that Mercedes King captured what it was most likely like to be Jackie. I really liked it. It held my attention, it piqued my interest and kept me reading!
Guest Post:
What
Makes Marilyn Monroe Unforgettable?
Here
we are, fifty years after Marilyn Monroe’s tragic death, and the
actress still has a strong following and thriving fan base. Many
starlets of today may see a spike in their fame, even a rise in
popularity throughout their careers…but how many of them will be
selling memorabilia long after their departure? Few, if any. So what
was it that gave Marilyn Monroe legendary status? Why do people keep
tributes, tattoo themselves with her image, and refuse to let go?
It’s
simple. Marilyn was as blessed as she was cursed, ordinary as she was
extraordinary, had it all, then died suddenly, tragically, with
nothing.
She
started out as Norma Jeane, doing her part for the war effort when
she was ‘discovered’ by a photographer. Through the years she
transformed from a nobody into the actress, Marilyn Monroe. People
want to believe fame and fortune can find them, too. But for Marilyn,
her time in Hollywood was a roller coaster. Stage fright plagued her,
some of her movies bombed, true love evaded her. She wooed a
president, intoxicated a nation, but critics panned her, troubles
stalked her.
We
would like to believe that all the spunk and flirtatiousness she
shared with the world meant that she was happy and fulfilled, when in
reality, Marilyn was vulnerable and lonely.
Her
story ends suspiciously, under mysterious circumstances. Did she
commit suicide, or was someone else responsible for her death? The
truth is we want to know but never will.
Thanks for letting me 'stop by' and share O! Jackie. It's a bit of a risk, writing about famous people and tampering with history, but hopefully, readers will enjoy it. The Kennedys, their scandals--and Marilyn--never seem to get old. Thanks again! I really appreciate it.
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