Hello everyone. I hope your day is going well.
How do you feel about ghostwriters? I understand the need for them, some people have a story to tell yet aren't great writers. What drives me bonkers is when celebrities go on TV talking about their book, praising themselves about what they wrote when in fact they didn't write it at all. Then the person that did go through the blood, sweat and tears of actually birthing the book goes unrecognized. I suppose it is less impactful if it isn't a blockbuster book and about a topic like "how to use a left-handed wrench under your right knee when chewing Double Bubble gum while wearing a cowboy hat." Before you start yelling, yes, I know it is a good living for lots of writers. Writing a whole book is hard and selling it even more difficult I guess I just feel protective of authors, especially the unfamous.
I recently read The Sublet by Greer Hendricks. I have read several books from this author and loved them. This time we are treated to something different, a short story approximately 61 pages long. This is the story of Annie, a writer. Annie is acting as a ghostwriter for Melody, a Wellness guru. In a crowded Manhattan, Melody helps Annie, and her family, find a bigger apartment. A sublet. After moving in, odd things start happening. Information comes to light but are the sources credible?
This story is a quick, fun, very enjoyable read. Easy to get into from the very beginning, moving at a nice pace, and shorter length, it would be great to read on an airplane or for a day at the beach.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Greer Hendricks for the copy of this book. Please keep them coming!