Retired-model-turned-Oprah-wannabe Tyra Banks is writing her first novel, Modelland. It will be part of a trilogy, since Random House signed her to a three-book deal. Oh, goodie! The details sound scary and fierce, like Tyra in a jumpsuit.
The book takes place in a make-believe world called Modelland, "where 'Intoxibellas' are trained. Intoxibellas are drop-dead beautiful, kick-butt fierce and, yeah, maybe they have some powers too," Tyra writes on her website. But she is no stupid model: She says that she loves books so much she actually shakes when she walks into a bookstore. (Are you sure that's not some sort of medical condition, Tyra?) Anyway, Banks has a very specific audience in mind for the book. "It's for all the girls and guys who want a lot more FANTASY in their lives…and some fierceness and magic, romance and mystery, crazy and wild adventures, and yeah, some danger too." Well, Tyra, that sounds like just about everyone!
Posted By: Siebra Muhammad
Wednesday, May 12th 2010 at 7:26AM
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