Ever wonder how someone becomes a stripper—not just any stripper, but one who’s licensed in three states, two counties, and Anaheim? Erin Hart never saw this career coming either. How to Make a Stripper is a candid, hilarious, and heartfelt memoir that dives headfirst into the unpredictable world of exotic dancing. Far from glamorizing the job, Erin shares her journey with honesty, humor, and just enough sass to keep you turning pages. You’ll laugh at backstage mishaps, cringe at awkward moments, and meet unforgettable characters who’ve shaped her unconventional path.
ERIN HART'S archaeological crime novels are set in the mysterious boglands of Ireland. She introduced pathologist Nora Gavin in one of the most lauded mystery debuts of 2003: HAUNTED GROUND (2003), was a Booksense 76 pick, won the Friends of American Writers award and Romantic Times' Best First Mystery, was shortlisted for Anthony and Agatha awards, and translated into ten foreign languages. LAKE OF SORROWS (2004) was shortlisted for a Minnesota Book Award, and FALSE MERMAID (2010) was named by ALA/Booklist as one of the Top Ten Crime Novels of 2010. THE BOOK OF KILLOWEN is due out in March 2013. A Minnesota theater critic, a former communications director of the Minnesota State Arts Board, and a founder of the Twin Cities Irish Music & Dance Association, Hart received an M.A. in English and Creative Writing from the University of Minnesota. Erin lives in Saint Paul with her husband, Irish musician Paddy O'Brien (http://www.paddyobrien.net), and travels frequently to Ireland.