Katy Perry: A Life of Fireworks

by Chloe Govan

Here is a compelling account of how Katy Perry made her transformation from demure choirgirl to sexy household name. This in-depth account delves into her ill-fated early career, her eventual rise to fame and her controversial first chart-topping single “I Kissed a Girl.” Details her bisexual affair, the struggle Katy faced between her sexuality and her religious background, and her recent marriage to the notorious Russell Brand. Featuring exclusive interviews with Katy’s religious mentors, friends, teachers, co-songwriters, producers, video directors, journalists, and fellow artists, this is a must-read for Katy Perry fans.  

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

181 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2011

About the author

In the beginning, there was the word - and the word was music. Chloe couldn't tell you much about what's happening in Eastenders - she doesn't even know who the characters are - but ask her about music and she is a veritable encyclopaedia.

In her teens she toured the world with bands and produced her own music magazine. By the time she left school, her tutor's report in her National Record of Achievement read: "A writer beyond all possible doubt, Chloe is at her best behind a pen" and "her innate linguistic fluency is outstanding".

Following an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Chloe completed a master's degree in Magazine Journalism, achieving a first with distinction.

She then became a travel writer and music critic for various newspapers, websites and magazines, followed by a stint as contributing editor at Real Travel magazine, with two monthly columns. She is also the launch editor of a forthcoming monthly music magazine.

She penned the first major biography on pop sensation Katy Perry (A Life of Fireworks, Omnibus Press, 2011), exclusively interviewing the girl with whom Katy shared her first infamous lesbian kiss. The experience was immortalised in Katy's No.1 hit 'I Kissed A Girl' but no-one had heard the inside story - until now.

Subsequently her book on Jessie J was packed with exclusives, made the front page of national newspaper The Sun, provoked a media storm on almost 300 news websites and sold out online within 24 hours of its release.

At the following link, she explains away some of the misconceptions about her tenth book, Amy Winehouse: The Untold Story: http://www.thistlepublishing.co.uk/pa...

Meanwhile, the soundtracks to her scribbles include Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse and early Lady Gaga.

Reviews

[Libby Salisbury · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was great to read about one of my favorite artists, but the writing itself was sub-par.

[Ashley A · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG lI LOVE THIS SONG :p

[Rebecca Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is awesome! I'm sure all Katy Perry fans would love this. Or even non KP fans. Because her life is that interesting!!!

[LilBeso · Rating 5 out of 5]

WoW WoW WoW mrs.katy
i <3 u so much

[Carsten Scholz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read but was unsatisfying when I finished it.

[Dyasri Citra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must have book for those who love Katy Perry! Katycatsssss spread the love!

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review to come soon