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The Ghost Writer
The modern day celebrity autobiography - fact or fiction? I think we all know the answer to that one...
Britain's Allegedly Got Talent winner, Don Diamond, has just completed his first sell-out nationwide tour of the UK. His first CD - 'Intimate Moments' is due for imminent release, and his agent, Harry King, has called Don to his suite of offices in London to discuss 'the' big money spinner - the celebrity autobiography.
As ghost writer Maurice 'Mo' Greenberg shapes Don's new life story Don becomes increasingly uneasy with the new world he has found himself in. A world where nothing is taboo and where book sales are all that matter - and who cares about the truth anyway when there's money to be made?
Britain's Allegedly Got Talent winner, Don Diamond, has just completed his first sell-out nationwide tour of the UK. His first CD - 'Intimate Moments' is due for imminent release, and his agent, Harry King, has called Don to his suite of offices in London to discuss 'the' big money spinner - the celebrity autobiography.
As ghost writer Maurice 'Mo' Greenberg shapes Don's new life story Don becomes increasingly uneasy with the new world he has found himself in. A world where nothing is taboo and where book sales are all that matter - and who cares about the truth anyway when there's money to be made?
14 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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June 29, 2013
Ryan Thomas has written a short story that pillories all that's amiss with modern celebrity culture. Naturally, to make a point in such a short tale, things are taken to extremes. Don Diamond - winner of 'Britain's Allegedly Got Talent' - is informed that he needs an autobiography, and that Mo Goldberg is the man to write it. Mo's ideas of how to 'dress up' the book to ensure is sells the maximum number of copies become increasingly outrageous and bizarre, as Don tries to stick to his version of his life story. I read this story over my lunch break today and it's the ideal length to fill a short break in your day.
Ryan Thomas has a great style and can be relied on to make you smile. Sadly, it makes you wonder how close to the truth this is! A great little read.
Ryan Thomas has a great style and can be relied on to make you smile. Sadly, it makes you wonder how close to the truth this is! A great little read.
July 13, 2013
First time I've read a short story so wasn't sure how short, short is... Anyway, took me about 10 minutes to read so even if you don't like it's not going to last long. So here's a short blog on a short story...
This short story is a satirical and extremely cynical look at the celebrity autobiography and how they may not be all they appear.
It's harsh, the topics discussed are belittled and made to seem unimportant and there for entertainments sake to make money and therefore may offend. So if you're easily offended on issues such as homosexuality, paedophilia, drugs, mental health or eating disorders to name but a few then don't read this.
It's short, it's witty, a little bit funny and very wrong but worth a look over a cuppa!
This short story is a satirical and extremely cynical look at the celebrity autobiography and how they may not be all they appear.
It's harsh, the topics discussed are belittled and made to seem unimportant and there for entertainments sake to make money and therefore may offend. So if you're easily offended on issues such as homosexuality, paedophilia, drugs, mental health or eating disorders to name but a few then don't read this.
It's short, it's witty, a little bit funny and very wrong but worth a look over a cuppa!
June 13, 2014
This short story is the perfect coffee break read. When Don Diamond, the winner of Britain's Allegedly Got Talent is introduced to Mo, the proposed ghost writer of his autobiography, he is in for a bit of a shock when he hears Mo's ideas for the book. A cracking little, well written black comedy read which will appeal to the cynicism in anyone who has ever wondered "How come that person who has only been famous for six months have an autobiography out already when they haven't actually done anything yet?"
It is short, sharp and punchy and will definitely put a wry little smile on your face.
It is short, sharp and punchy and will definitely put a wry little smile on your face.
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