Monday, June 28th, 2010 at
4:06 pm
The Lip Gloss Chronicles Vol. 1: The Ultimate Test
by Shelia M. Goss
The Diva’s Creed: All for one, one for all; never let the other fall.
Ever since they met in their elite private school, Britney, Jasmine, and Sierra have lived by these words, but now that they’re entering their freshman year in a public high school, their bond is about to be put to the ultimate test.
The daughters of wealthy Texas socialites, these girls are used to getting whatever they want, so it’s no surprise to them when the gorgeous DJ takes them under his wing. Drama soon comes their way in the form of Tanisha, a jealous older student who thinks DJ’s attention should be focused solely on her.
Even Tanisha’s threats can’t intimidate these girls as they form a united front against her. They’re tighter than ever—until a sticky situation complicates everything. Jasmine and Sierra both fall head over heels in love with DJ. Could this really mean the end of their friendship?
The Lip Gloss Chronicles Vol. 1: The Ultimate Test will be in stores at the end of May 2009. To order your copy now, click here.
ISBN: 978-1-60162-186-3
Publisher: Kensington Books/Urban Books
Imprint: Urban Renaissance
Monday, June 28th, 2010 at
4:04 pm
IN STORES NOW
SPLITSVILLE – The Lip Gloss Chronicles Vol. 2
The divas are back. Jasmine, Britney and Sierra’s world is filled with drama at Plano High.
DJ Johnson has been spreading nasty rumors that threaten to ruin Jasmine’s reputation. Jasmine’s home life is in turmoil too. Her parents are in the midst of a divorce, and she’s taking it hard. As if all that weren’t bad enough, Jasmine soon finds herself involved in drama that makes the situations with DJ and her parents seem like child’s play.
Splitsville: The Lip Gloss Chronicles Vol. 2 is available at the following stores and online (if you don’t see it on the shelf–ask for it):
Monday, June 28th, 2010 at
4:02 pm
Paper Thin is the third book in the Lip Gloss Chronicles series. Please get a copy for a teen in your life.
Many on the threads complain about teens reading adult books, well there are options and The Lip Gloss Chronicles has enough drama to capture teens attention, yet they are clean reads with lessons in between the pages.
Teens Read Too has highlighted me on their book club website to help celebrate Paper Thin’s release day. Check out the interview when you get a chance at: http://trtbookclub.blogspot.com/2010/01/visit-with-shelia-m-goss.html
Review of Paper Thin:
Ms. Goss does a wonderful job with this book of showing young women as they really are. She allows them to be selfish and loving, impatient and supportive and mostly, realistic. The reader is allowed to see how young people act when their lives change and how they deal with the economic struggles that hit their families. One of the more poignant messages deals with weight and self-esteem issues. We also get to see the young ladies deal with the timely and disturbing problem of violence among girlfriends and boyfriends. Paper Thin is an entertaining and enlightening book geared towards young people, but I recommend it to all readers. It made this reader, who has lived a long time, think, feel and relate. ~Angelia Vernon Menchan, APOOO BookClub To read the entire review go to: http://www.apooobooks.com/paper-thin-shelia-goss/
Thursday, June 10th, 2010 at
5:42 pm
I updated the site. Please click on www.thelipglosschronicles.com and let me know how you like it.
Also, good news — Book #4 is being worked on now. It might make the 2011 roster (let’s hope).
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at
5:48 pm
This week’s Lip Gloss Chronicles Book Club Pick is Teenage Love Affair by Ni-Ni Simone.
About a Teenage Love Affair:
Check it: I’m Zsa-Zsa. Some call me arrogant, but I call it confidence. You decide when you find out what I’m working with.
First things first—I’m seventeen, but I’m grown and have been for a long time. I have my own ride, my mama doesn’t clock my time, and my boyfriend, Ameen, is getting money like you wouldn’t believe. There’s only one problem: when Ameen gets mad, sometimes he takes his anger out on me. And yeah, maybe I could leave him, but there’s no way Ameen could imagine being without me.
So now I’m all confused, especially since my first love, Malachi, is back in my life. Ameen is not giving up without a fight, and no matter how hard I try, the love I have for Malachi won’t go away. And did I mention that Malachi has a girl? Needless to say, my days are filled with drama. So this is my story and you need to come and chill with me as I try and see what boy is for me, what love is all about, and if my first teenage love affair will forever rule or ruin my life.
To read an excerpt, go to: http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/finditem.cfm?itemid=17234
Do you know someone in a similiar situation as Zsa-Zsa?
Thursday, April 1st, 2010 at
7:08 pm
DupliKate by Cherry Cheva is this week’s Lip Gloss Chronicles Book Club Pick 
About DupliKate:
By the time Kate Larson accidentally fell asleep at three a.m., she’d already done more work in one night than the average high school senior does in a week. Getting into Yale has been her dream for years—and being generally overworked and totally under-rested is the price of admission. But when she opens her eyes the next day, she comes face-to-face with, well, her face—which is attached to her body, which is standing across the room. Wait, what?
Meet Kate’s computer-generated twin. Kate doesn’t know why she’s here or how to put her back where she belongs, but she’s real. And she’s the last thing Kate has time to deal with right now. Unless . . .
Could having a double be the answer to Kate’s prayers? After all, two Kates can do more work than one. Or will keeping her twin a secret turn her dream future into a living nightmare?
To read a review of DupliKate by Cherry Cheva, click here.
Would you like to have a clone? Do you think your life would be easier or harder?
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at
9:23 am
I was interviewed for the Collections of a See Through Soul blog. Check out the excerpt here and then visit the site to see some more Q & As.
OP: You have novels for adults and for Young Adult. What sparked the desire to bring out novels for young adults?
Shelia: I got tired of hearing friends complain about their kids reading books meant for adults. I decided to write stories geared towards teenagers. In each book of the Lip Gloss Chronicles, the stories are told from one of the main characters point of view as they tackle every day issues–from boy problems to cyber bullying. I’ve actually wanted to write a young adult book since I was a teenager myself.
OP: When I think about it, I can picture the Lip Gloss Chronicles series as a TV miniseries. Can we make a petition to have these created into made for TV series?
Shelia: Please do. I’m all for that. My young adult books are entertaining, yet, each one has a message. Both the teens and their parents will be satisfied with the series.
To read the entire interview, CLICK HERE.
