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Shelia Goss has stopped here on my blog for her Hollywood Deception Red Carpet Online tour. She’s celebrating the release of her ninth novel. Hollywood Deception officially hit stores on April 6, 2010.

Where do you get the inspiration for your stories?
Inspiration comes from life. I can be dreaming, on the phone, watching TV, at the store…etc. Ideas will pop into my head at odd times. 

What is Hollywood Deception about?
Hollywood Deception is a fast-paced romantic thriller about Hailey Barnes, an ex-model now talk show host. She’s dealing with a broken heart and a deranged fan. Media Personality Abiola Abrams says it best, “Hollywood Deception is filled with love, lies and delicious drama. This fun novel is not a passive read. You’ll be yelling at Hailey, relating to her, wanting to slap her and cry with her all at the same time.”

Are any of your characters based on real people?
The characters in my book are only figments of my imagination. I may take personality traits from a variety of people (whether it be someone I know or a stranger) but for the most part, if a character resembles someone you know, it’s strictly coincidental (smile). 

What would you like readers to learn from your novels?
Each one of my stories have at least one message. The messages vary. I hope  readers of my books are able to not only be entertained, but think and learn something from the characters.

What advice would you give aspiring writers?
If you feel that you have a God given talent, then practice your craft and be the best you can be. Despite the rejections you may get, do not give up. Believe in yourself. Take a chance on your self and do not accept no. Also, it is very important if you want to be a writer to WRITE. Get at least the first draft done and you’ll have something to work with.

hollywooddeceptionMore about Hollywood Deception:

Hailey Barnes is a popular LA talk show host who can have anything she wants, but is constantly haunted by a man she can’t…Trevon “Tre” Swint. And she’s also now being harassed by a deranged fan. Tre runs a security company so Hailey decides to hire him for protection—in the hopes of winning him over. But Tre sends his partner, Garrett, instead. Who, in a crazy twist, has been sleeping with Tre’s fiancée. Hailey still wants Tre, and she tries to enlist Garrett to help her get him back. But as Garrett and Hailey get closer, they start to see each other through new eyes. But how will this burgeoning romance be affected when the stalker is revealed—and whose identity hits closer to home than anyone could ever have imagined? ~ BlackExpressions.com

More about Shelia M Goss: 

Shelia M Goss is the national best-selling author of six women’s fiction novels: Hollywood Deception (2010), His Invisible Wife, My Invisible Husband, Roses are thorns, Paige’s Web, Double Platinum and three young adult books: The Lip Gloss Chronicles series: The Ultimate Test, Splitsville, and Paper Thin. For more information, visit her website: www.sheliagoss.com or www.thelipglosschronicles.com.