A
moving story of grief and healing - sure to be a pure joy for any musical
theater aficionado.
Nettie Delaney has just been accepted into a prestigious performing arts
school--the very same school her superstar mother attended. With her mother's
shadow hanging over her, Nettie has her work cut out for her--and everyone is
watching. To make matters worse, Nettie hasn't been able to sing a single note
since her mother died. Whenever she tries, she just clams up. But if Nettie's
going to survive a demanding first year and keep her place in a highly coveted
program, she'll have to work through her grief and deliver a showstopper or
face expulsion.
All may not be lost, however, when Nettie stumbles upon a mysterious piano
player in an empty studio after class. Masked behind a curtain, can Nettie
summon the courage to find her voice? Or will the pressure and anxiety of
performing come crashing down?
All about finding and raising your voice, and not throwing away your shot,
Vanessa Jones's well-crafted journey of grief and healing will pull readers
along with its strong narrative voice and satisfying sense of mystery.
Praise for SING LIKE NO ONE'S LISTENING
"“Anglophiles, music and theater nerds, and those looking for some classic
will-they-won’t-they romance will all find something to enjoy here. Jones
writes her subject matter authentically, with obvious passion to balance the
professional arts’ not-so-pretty struggles…. A touching portrait of healing
after loss.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Jones' novel has the expected Fame vibes that will delight any reader who
loves stories of aspiring young stars learning their craft, but its exploration
of Nettie's complexities makes the story unique…. Jones offsets the narrative’s
weightier moments with light and quirky ones, making it a fast read with
staying power.” ―Booklist
VANESSA JONES trained at Laine Theatre Arts in Surrey, England and went on to be a musical theater actor on West End, performing in shows including Sister Act, Grease, Guys and Dolls, Annie Get Your Gun, and Mary Poppins. She began her writing career with a stage play for a fringe theater and works as a freelance copywriter and editor. She lives in England with her fellow chimney sweep.
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