Keep Your Skirt On: Kicky Columns With Legs [Paperback]

Starshine Roshell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2008

She's funny. She's fearless. She's Erma Bombeck in Carrie Bradshaw's stilettos. From swanky, seaside Santa Barbara, where carpools collide with couture, award-winning journalist Starshine Roshell turns a keen eye -— and dazzling wit -— to the puzzles and peeves of modern gal-hood. In this collection of smart, stylish stories from her nationally syndicated column, the Gen-X everymom mines for meaning in Pilates and politics, swing sets and strip clubs. "An exacting and lively writer" -- STEVE MARTIN "Her columns are so witty, wise and observant that I wish I wrote them." -- JANE HELLER, Best-selling author of Some Nerve and An Ex to Grind

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"An exacting and lively writer" -- Steve Martin, comedian and author of "Born Standing Up" and "Pure Drivel" --Review

"Her columns are so witty, wise and observant that I wish I wrote them." -- Jane Heller, Best-selling author of "Some Nerve" and "An Ex to Grind"

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"Her columns are so witty, wise and observant that I wish I wrote them."

"Her columns are so witty, wise and observant that I wish I wrote them." -- Jane Heller, Best-selling author of "Some Nerve" and "An Ex to Grind"

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Cabal Publishing; 1st edition (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976676141
• ISBN-13: 978-0976676140
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Starshine Roshell is an award-winning journalist and nationally syndicated columnist. Her work has appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, New York Post, Ventura Star, Roanoke Times, Santa Barbara Independent, and Westways, Miller-McCune, Hybrid Mom and Houston Family magazines. She lives in utopia.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertainment with a kick, December 23, 2008

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Carole Ingraham "Carole" (Santa Barbara, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keep Your Skirt On: Kicky Columns With Legs (Paperback)

This collection of columns is a great read. I especially like that I can just read one or 2 when I only have a few minutes, or can enjoy several if I have more time. I laughed out loud while reading several times, but also appreciate the stories taken from real life. Can't wait for the next book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laughing Out Loud, for real!, November 30, 2008

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R. Gaushell "crazy busy father of 3" (Danville, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keep Your Skirt On: Kicky Columns With Legs (Paperback)

Starshine's book is a collection of her recent columns. Funny, irreverent, clever, and above all, true, her columns run the gamut from family to politics.

Starshine's gift for finding the humor in life comes through in her discussions of everything from being a federal witness to toilet training. One of my favorites is her Dr. Seuss-like poem about the events at the Santa Barbara News Press: "If I Ran The Zoo".

It's a great read that I couldn't put down. I highly recommend it for moms, dads or anyone who wants a good laugh!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I laughed my skirt off !!, May 21, 2009

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Polly Gallimore - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keep Your Skirt On: Kicky Columns With Legs (Paperback)

I absolutely loved this book!! I laughed until I cried. Not only have I given copies as gifts to other friends but I have read my copy at least three times. Reading her stories you can totally put yourself in the writers place. There were times that I thought I was reading my own autobiography. Her stories on motherhood had me rolling on the floor as those of us with children could absolutely relate. I would and have recommended this book highly. You will not be disappointed.