Julie Beth Rhodes

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THE LOVE LIVES OF SOAP STARS is a soap opera on the set of a soap opera in 1980s NYC. Head writer Sue Castle fights to keep her show running after a dip in ratings and poor showing at the Daytime Emmys. If only she could keep the drama behind the scenes to a minimum.

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THE LOVE LIVES OF SOAP STARS is 20th Century historical fiction in the vein of Taylor Jenkins Reid with the vibes of ROMANTIC COMEDY by Curtis Sittenfeld and the scope of CRAZY RICH ASIANS by Kevin Kwan. A sprawling, romantic saga that celebrates the art form of the American Soap Opera.

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1980s NYC. A soap opera is given one year to turn their ratings around, or be taken off the airwaves forever. The head writer is trying her best to right the ship, while one wrong move from any of her actors could doom them all. If only their love lives weren’t so complicated.

Good luck with your pitch! 🥰

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THE LOVE LIVES OF SOAP STARS

Book Club/Women’s/Historical Fiction
1980s New York City

A struggling soap opera has a year to turn ratings around, or risk cancelation, with behind the scenes drama that’s almost as sensational as the soap opera itself.

“There are few better ways of blowing off steam than taking a walk through the streets of Manhattan. Pedestrians, cars, and especially bikes are perfect targets for redirecting anger.”

THE LOVE LIVES OF SOAP STARS
Book club/women’s/historical fiction
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Rebecca Lord, 40ish, Soap Star

Met her husband on the show and they became a super couple both on screen and off, until he left her for an actress and job on their rival show. Rebecca is worried she’ll be written off with him, then finds out her high school sweetheart is back in town. #DVparty

A collage of images with a 1980s vibe. Pedestrians on the streets of NYC. A television studio with a living room set and cameras. An old tv set on orange shag carpet and a radio. A magazine photo of a soap opera couple embracing. The set of a mansion foyer showing lights rigged above. A console television with chotchkies on top and the Another World logo on the screen. The book from the opening titles of All My Children. Artwork of a couple from a romance novel cover.

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Here’s the mood board for my novel.

Book Club/Women’s/Historical Fiction
1980s New York City

A struggling soap opera has a year to turn ratings around, or risk cancelation, with behind the scenes drama that’s almost as sensational as the soap opera itself.

Yeah. I hear that. The thing is, the soap opera is the main character. It’s an ensemble piece, as any story about a soap would have to be. I know it’s going to make it a tough sell. Pitching anyway just in case. 🙃

Hello!

A collage of images with a 1980s vibe. Pedestrians on the streets of NYC. A television studio with a living room set and cameras. An old tv set on orange shag carpet and a radio. A magazine photo of a soap opera couple embracing. The set of a mansion foyer showing lights rigged above. A console television with chotchkies on top and the Another World logo on the screen. The book from the opening titles of All My Children. Artwork of a couple from a romance novel cover.

1980s NYC. A soap opera is given one year to turn their ratings around, or be taken off the airwaves forever. The head writer is trying her best to right the ship, while one wrong move from any of her actors could doom them all. If only their love lives weren’t so complicated. #preDV #Dis #A

Got it. Thank you.

The 1980s. It’s included in the plot synopsis in the query letter. This pitch is the gist of the opening paragraph.

THE LOVE LIVES OF SOAP STARS is 20th Century historical fiction in the vein of Taylor Jenkins Reid with the vibes of ROMANTIC COMEDY by Curtis Sittenfeld and the scope of CRAZY RICH ASIANS by Kevin Kwan. A sprawling, romantic saga that celebrates the art form of the American Soap Opera. #preDV #dis

1980s NYC. A soap opera is given one year to turn their ratings around, or be taken off the airwaves forever. The head writer is trying her best to right the ship, while one wrong move from any of her actors could doom them all. If only their love lives weren’t so complicated. #preDV #Dis #A

Another thank you for all your hard work.

I don’t have any requests either. It’s disappointing, but I’m aware my book might not be the most marketable story or in a popular genre. Oh well. Onward we go. #pitchdis