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Sophie Sullivan is a Canadian author as well as a cookie-eating, Diet Pepsi-drinking, Disney enthusiast who loves reading and writing romance in almost equal measure. She writes around her day job as a teacher and spends her spare time with her sweet family watching reruns of Friends. Ten Rules for Faking It is her romcom debut novel, but she's had plenty of practice writing happily ever after as her alter ego, Jody Holford.
What happens when the quiet girl becomes the talk of the town?
As birthdays go, this year’s for radio producer Everly Dean hit rock-bottom. Worse than the “tonsillectomy birthday.” Worse than the birthday her parents decided to split (the first time). But catching your boyfriend cheating on you with his assistant? Even clichés sting.
But this is Everly’s year! She won’t let her anxiety hold her back. She’ll pitch her podcast idea to her boss. There’s just one problem.
Her boss, Chris, is very cute. (Of course). Also, he's extremely distant (which means he hates her, right? Or is that the anxiety talking)?
And, Stacey the DJ didn’t mute the mic during Everly’s rant about Simon the Snake (syn: Cheating Ex).
That’s three problems.
Suddenly, people are lining up to date her, Bachelorette-style, fans are voting (Reminder: never leave house again), and her interest in Chris might be a two-way street. It’s a lot for a woman who could gold medal in people-avoidance. She’s going to have to fake it ‘till she makes it to get through all of this.
Perhaps she’ll make a list: The Ten Rules for Faking It. Because sometimes making the rules can find you happiness when you least expect it.
"A wholesome, slow-burn romance that will warm your heart and offer a glimpse into social anxiety disorder. This is a Hallmark movie in book form."
—Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author of The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test
“A funny, sweet rom com from a fresh, sparkling new voice. Everly’s social anxiety was instantly relatable, and I was rooting for her every inch of the way to her happily-ever-after.”
—Andie J. Christopher, USA Today bestselling author of Not The Girl You Marry
In one sentence, tell us what your journey to publishing was like.
It’s been like Disneyland—exhilarating, fun, a little bit scary, a few rides I’d prefer not to try out but crowded with happiness and interesting characters.
How are you similar to or different from Everly?
Some of my worries are similar to Everly’s, especially the ones where she second guesses what she says after spending time with people. We both love Converse but only she can wear them because they hurt my feet.
If Ten Rules for Faking It were made into a movie, who would star in the lead roles?
I love Lucy Hale. She’d be a great Everly. Jenna Coleman would also suit the lead. Kate Hudson would pull of Stacey perfectly and for Chris…it feels like I should choose one of the Chris’ but how can I choose between them? I think Scott Eastwood would be a great Chris.
Since you are a Disney enthusiast, what is your number one favorite Disney movie of all time?
Wow. The Little Mermaid. It’s the songs. They’re just so good.
What is a new year's resolution you try to make every year?
To be a better person than I was the year before in both my actions and reactions.
What is something that people would be surprised to learn about you?
Originally, I’d hoped to take my publishing journey in the picture book genre. I’m so glad I ended up where I did.
Thanks to Sophie for chatting with us and to St. Martin's Press for sharing her book with our readers.
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