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This the third book in the California Girl Chronicles series. Brea's Big Scandal is coming soon. Chapter 1 Book 3 Leaves off From Book 2             My name is Brea Harper, and if you read my last two books then you know I am chronically challenged when it comes to men and relationships. Yes, I came to Hollywood to break in as a screenwriter only to be distracted by hot men. Sigh, it’s hard being single in La La Land – home of the beautiful yet often crazy people. Am I crazy? Some might think misguided and creatively wacky, but not certifiable. Although on any given day my sanity might actually be debatable among my many past lovers and even a few friends. I’m okay with it, though. You have to really know me to love me. Just as a reminder if you’re coming into this book first, I am tall, blonde, blue-eyed and a very tasteful dresser. I arrived in Hollywood when I was fresh out of college, having followed my college boyfriend Lance. Just a side no

Q: How did you come up with the idea for the book? A: I play a lot of Scrabble and Bananagrams, and I used to read science fiction when I was a kid.   I remember having a vivid imagination, and I did a lot of daydreaming. I really enjoyed old movies too (in those days they weren’t really all that “old” – now they’re “classic”). As an adult I began to read more books about science, particularly quantum physics, and books or articles about consciousness. So I decided I wanted to put all of those experiences into a novel. Q: Why did you write it in a short-story style? A: I’ve been reading short stories most of my life; short stories were my first introduction to reading – O. Henry for example. I progressed to reading novels, and it did seem like those were two very different formats.   But I also read serialized works like Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes , Edgar Rice Burroughs Pellucidar   and the John Carter of Mars series, which had the same

"The pacing is as steady as life on a well-maintained farm in a vibrant town.  Historical facts appear in the background, but the story is highly personal. Cerpa’s writing style is inviting, easy to follow and colloquial.  Hand drawn Illustrations accompany some chapters, adding to the playfulness of the story. Spanish text and translation is included, as are italicized quotes from Buddha and Cerpa herself – hints of wisdom coming from the future." - Mari's Book Review Purchase your copy at 3L Publishing .