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Book Review: If the Shoe Fits

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I recently started plotting out a new manuscript that’s a fun take on one of my favorite guilty pleasure TV shows: Married at First Sight. For inspiration, I asked for book recommendations for a new read that features a reality TV dating show. Someone mentioned If the Shoe Fits . . . and dear readers, in my case the shoe did indeed fit.

I absolutely loved this book. It was exactly what I was looking for in terms of getting me in the headspace to work on my own novel, but it was also perfect for The Bachelor/Bachelorette fan in me (I’ve watched since Season 1!).

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Cindy is a fashion school grad with a passion for shoes who’s looking for a way to jumpstart her career. When she returns home to live with her stepmother and care for her half-siblings, she’s not exactly sure what her next step should be, but she certainly never expected it to be appearing on the dating reality show her stepmother produces.

As the first plus-size contestant on Before Midnight, Cindy didn’t expect to last on the show long. However, her unexpected connection with the bachelor keeps her in the running, all while her honest commentary and body-positive attitude is winning over America.

While Cindy did hope showcasing her shoe designs on television would catapult her career, she didn’t expect to have to make a decision between that career and pursuing love.

How will Cindy write her fairytale ending? Grab a copy of If the Shoe Fits and find out!

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Yesterday, after two years of editing, parting ways with my agent, months of querying and wondering if this book would ever make it out into the world, I signed a contract that gets me one step closer to that goal! 🎉

I can't wait to be able to share more with you, but what I can tell you now is that you have to believe in yourself and never give up.

"If you got a dream, chase it, 'cause a dream won't chase you back." - Cody Johnson ('Til You Can't)

I know it can feel like the power to make your dream come true lies in someone else's hands (agents, publishers, etc.), but just because they can say no doesn't mean you have to listen. Remember: it only takes one yes.

What dream are you chasing right now? I'm rooting for you! 👊
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Loved getting to experience The House That Built Me live. ♥️ The first novel I finished writing is based on that song. I'm currently editing it in the hopes of getting it published after writing a second novel and feeling like it was the stronger one to query to agents and publishers.

Experiencing the entire crowd last night sing along with Miranda, I'm reenergized to edit and find a home for this book. I've wanted to write a book based on that song since I first heard it, and I'm not ready to give up on it!

Also...she might have another song I now feel compelled to turn into a book! 😉
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I spent yesterday in Connecticut filming with the crew from Nightline for their weekly show IMPACT x Nightline on Hulu. 🎥 For those who follow college sports, we were talking about the evolution of name, image and likeness rights for student athletes. 

My episode will drop next Wednesday, March 30th on Hulu! 

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Twelve years ago, I started a sports business blog on a free little WordPress site. Tomorrow, I'm filming with ABC for Nightline's weekly Hulu show IMPACT x Nightline!

I never imagined my little writing hobby would take me away from practicing corporate law to being a national sports business reporter, published nonfiction author and hopefully soon-to-be fiction author! ♥️

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