Madam President [Paperback]

Blayne Cooper (Author), T. Novan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2004

Devlyn Marlowe, the first woman President of the United States, has just been elected. Breaking with the tradition of hiring a political writer to chronicle her administration, President Marlowe selects one Lauren Strayer, a professional biographer with a reputation for absolute honesty. There’s a slight problem with Devlyn’s plan, though. Lauren wants nothing to do with what she sees as a political hack job. It takes some serious persuading, but the Commander-in-Chief is an eloquent negotiator, and Lauren reluctantly agrees to take the job, provided she truly has editorial freedom. So armed with her computer, her incredibly ugly Pug, and a fair bit of trepidation, Lauren finds herself in residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. There, amidst the harrowing and demanding life of the First Family, Lauren begins to understand and eventually love the complex woman who is both leader of a great nation and loving single parent to three rambunctious children. Funny, realistic, romantic, and endearing, Madam President is rapidly becoming a modern classic.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I give the book a solid A+ and recommend it as an excellent form of entertainment." -- Lesbian Worlds Reviews --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Blayne Cooper

Blayne Cooper is the author or co-author of a variety of fiction ranging from mystery/romance to outrageous parody. While she enjoys the challenge of working in multiple genres, it's writing about the humor found in everyday life that gives her the most pleasure.

The University of Oklahoma College of Law grad loves travel, reading, and spending long, sleepless nights crouched over her computer in search of the perfect words that will make people laugh or weep uncontrollably. She's still looking, but having a great time on the journey.

A rolling stone at heart, Blayne currently resides in the Midwest with her loving spouse, two young children, and cairn terrier.

T. Novan

For years, Theran Novan wrote for her own amusement. A true child of the seventies, she often wrote scripts for television shows, reaching back to classics like "Get Smart" and other comedies. The television and the stories in her head were often her only companions, as she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of eleven, and spent much of her childhood and teens in therapy. Adulthood and remission coincided, and TN, as her friends call her, pursued two careers – first managing major conventions and events in the Columbus Ohio area and then going back to school to become a police officer. Unfortunately, her cancer re-emerged and one day, while undergoing treatment, her friends brought her a computer. At the same time, she became addicted to a new television show – Xena, Warrior Princess. The whole world of fan fiction opened up, and a supportive global community came to recognize her as a real talent.

TN quickly found her own voice, writing original stories and novels. Her quality work, realistic characters, and sense of humor all combine to create quirky, charming, compelling stories. Her works have made both the Open Book and the Lambda Literary Society bestseller lists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Cavalier Press (January 2004)
• ISBN-10: 0974621021
• ISBN-13: 978-0974621029
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,287,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, July 28, 2002

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Sharon D. Spiller "book fiend" (Erie, Pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Madam President (Paperback)

If it weren't for Amazon.com and a customer's list of recommended books, I never would have known this novel existed. Blayne Cooper and T. Novan have written one of the most interesting, touching and, at times, utterly hilarious stories I have read in a very long time. It's the story of Lauren Strayer, a reluctant biograper and Devlyn Marlowe, the first female and openly gay President of the United States.

The story follows the ever developing relationship between the two women and takes place during the first year of Marlowe's term in office. There is a great cast of supporting characters, ranging from the loyal best friend and Chief of Staff, to an intrepid assistant and one very ugly, yet lovable pug named Gremlin. You will find yourself alternating between empathy and outright laughter as you read through the sometimes outrageous exploits of the characters.

One measure of a good novel is the ability of the author(s) to get the reader to care about the characters within the pages of a book. Blayne Cooper and T. Novan have done a fantastic job of accomplishing just that. So much so, that this was one novel that I was unable and unwilling to put down. The only drawback was that it was not available in a hardcover edition. If it had been, it would have rated much higher than a 5.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Vote Would Definitely go to this Madam President!, December 6, 2001

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Lori L. Lake "Author of Like Lovers Do, Buyer... (Portland, Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madam President (Paperback)

"I had the good fortune of receiving an advance copy of MADAM PRESIDENT, and I read it from cover to cover until the wee hours of the morning. It was one of those experiences where I sat for a lot of the time with a goofy grin on my face, and my partner kept asking what was so funny! I just couldn't help it--the story and the characters were entirely engaging!

Devlyn Marlowe, the first lesbian in the White House, and Lauren Strayer, biographer extraordinaire, are on a collision course of epic proportions, and the Oval Office/White House setting is ripe for all sorts of plot machinations. T and Blayne do not disappoint! They pull off what I would call a blasted good read by keeping the narrative rolling and keeping the reader guessing.

This one is destined to be a classic. I can only hope that there is a sequel to tell us more about the 2nd through 4th years of President Marlowe's term. Jolly good job!"

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book, January 21, 2002

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This review is from: Madam President (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book. The premise alone is intriguing. The US finally elects a woman president and she's an out lesbian and single mother. The thing is that the book makes it seem so plausible. The story draws you in and wraps you around the characters. You want to see what's going to happen on the next page and you care about what is happening to these two people. The best thing is that there is a lot of humor in this book. Some parts have to be read over just to enjoy the laughter. Here's a hint, the president has a nightmare and the writer goes in to comfort her, then the president's mother finds them in bed together the next morning. The dialogue will crack you up. This is a good story, a tender romance and a great book.