Sparkling under steel toes

“From industrial sites to open highways, poet Christina Shah (left) turns the everyday grind of work into vivid, unflinching portraits of modern working life.FULL STORY



 

 

Christine Stringer

January 31st, 2025

Set in 1997 Hollywood, Charity Trickett Is Not So Glamorous (SparkPress $17.99) by Christine Stringer is a novel based on a true story that follows Charity Trickett as she navigates the chaos of breaking into the film industry. Hired as an assistant to a blockbuster director, she soon learns that Hollywood is far from glamorous. Determined to become a screenwriter and producer, Charity works tirelessly, earning recognition at Canopy Studios. However, success is anything but easy—she faces betrayal, financial struggles, romantic heartbreak and a costly mistake that could sink the studio. As an FBI investigation looms, Charity must rely on her resilience, friendships and ambition to survive. 9781684633166

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • About Us

    BC BookLook is an independent website dedicated to continuously promoting the literary culture of British Columbia.