Hollyhood: A Gritty Tale of Money, Lies, and Survival in the Ruthless World of Hollywood

by Valerie Joyner

There are three things you need to know if you're gonna survive in Hollyhood Money rules the day Tyrone Hart clawed his way up from DC's drug-infested streets to the rich and glamorous world of Hollywood. A producer and Tinseltown heavyweight, he's got the cash to burn . . . but what happens when the ratings drop? Lies rule your life To the public, Ty's best friend, Maxwell, is a Zen-influenced writer who never lets anything ruffle his cool demeanor . . . but in private he has a secret that makes him rehab-bound. Sitcom star Leede will kill to keep his status, while his leading lady, Naja, could never love anyone who isn't her . . . And sex rules your nights Ty's girlfriend might pressure him to get married...but she's not about to give up her extracurricular playdates! And it's hard to stay faithful when there are ten gorgeous women for every step Ty takes. Determined to live his dream, Ty uses his street-sense and savvy instincts to keep control of his career, his show, his life . . . and his friends. Hollywood might be the land of dreams, but in Hollyhood the only dreams you get are the ones you make yourself.

Genres: African American

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Melanie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I actually had to force myself to finish reading this book.. The writing has boring and hard to follow... they jumped around with too many characters and never really got too in depth with any of them.. Felt like I was reading a condensed version of the National Enquirer.

[Ebony Haywood · Rating 5 out of 5]

I so loved this book! It's so deliciously trashy (in a good way). Valerie Joyner has several years of first hand experience working on Hollywood sitcoms and does a wonderful job of translating her experiences in a fictional yet believable story. Brava!