About LUVVIE (or Live Fast Die Young):
Ben Braddock, a struggling actor and playwright, is celebrating his fortieth birthday. His friends hire a psychic off the internet for the party who makes two predictions. First, that Ben will win the lottery and second, that he will probably die before his next birthday. Ten minutes later, Ben wins a million on the lottery. Fearing he has less than a year to live, Ben looks for love among the luvvies and learns how to write a novel along the way, opening with the words “By the time you read this I may or may not be dead…”LUVVIE: a humorous term for an actor. (Oxford English Dictionary)
Heartbreaking and hilarious!
Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2024 by Jordana
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This is such a fun read that hooks you quickly. The dialogue is fabulous, with a hilarious pace that feels like a drunken stumble toward an underdog’s dream. Highly recommend!
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Author Bio:
Award winning scriptwriter and playwright (writing as David Stirling). Former professional actor and ski-surf-sail bum. Has very strong views on rhubarb crumble.