About a Book Mondays

Shelia Goss’s Double Platinum



Shelia Goss has a new release! And if it is anywhere as good as her previous novels, then we are in for a treat. I interviewed Shelia last year. And she has since come out with a few more titles for your reading pleasure. I read and enjoyed Shelia’s My Invisible Husband and Paige’s Web . And I can’t wait to read Double Platinum . That’s why I’m so happy we have her with us today to discuss her newest release.

GB: So Shelia can you tell us a little bit about your latest release?

SG: Double Platinum is about R & B mega star Parris Mitchell. To the world, it seems like she has it all. But with a declining career, she has nothing left but disappointed fans and growing depression. Hit Maker and Playboy Casper "CJ The Hitmaker" Johnson is looking for a new sound. He needs her voice. She needs her career back. Their drama from groupies and people from their past becomes the source of plenty of print for the paparazzi.

GB: I know you have a lot of experience with celebrity interviews. Did the inspiration for this novel come from all those in-depth celebrity interviews you’ve done?

SG: Yes, that and the fact that I love R & B music. Besides books, music is my passion.

GB: Who is your favorite character in this novel and why are they your favorite?

SG: Trick question (LOL). They all are. Since I have to pick one, it would be Parris Mitchell. Parris represents the woman scorned. She gave her heart and soul to a man, only to find herself on the losing end of a disastrous relationship. The only difference is her tragedy is displayed in front of the world. She has to fight to regain her self-respect as well as boost her failing career. I like the fact that she doesn’t give up.

GB: If you could pick a current hot R&B singer and producer or perhaps some Hollywood superstars star as the leads in a movie about Double Platinum who would you choose and why?

SB: Below are a few of the people I have in mind if I could cast them in a movie about Double Platinum :

Parris Mitchell – Vivica Fox (she can play any role…she can be meek or strong) or Singer Lina (she has the look and the sound of Parris)

Casper “CJ – The Hitmaker” Johnson – Lamman Rucker (been admiring him since I first saw him on Living Single) or Brian J White (not only is he a cutie, he’s a good actor)

Archie - Idris Elba (talented—he can play the good guy or bad guy) or Terrence Howard (see previous explanation)

Carmen – Jill Scott (she could pull off the charisma Carmen has) or Victoria Rowell (Her previous acting shows she can play a “take charge” type of role)

Sandy “The Tabloid Reporter” - Ali Landry (her previous role was on EVE) or Brittany Daniel (reminds me of how Sandy looks in the book…I’ve seen her on The Game and another series)

GB: What next on the horizon for you? And how can readers find out more about this novel and all your other wonderful work?

SB: I am currently working on several books in several different genres. To learn more about me or my books, please visit my website at www.sheliagoss.com. Be sure to click on my blog where we discuss relationships, books, and everything else: www.sheliagoss.com/blog. If you’re on myspace, I’m at www.myspace.com/sheliagoss

Check out the incredible book trailer for Double Platinum here: