Meet Vanessa, an almost thirty-something New Yorker who thinks she’s got it all: marriage-material boyfriend Ethan, her own bilingual preschool, a closet full of designer fashions, and daily diner dates with her best friend Emily. But when Ethan doesn’t turn out to be all he’s supposed to be, Vanessa’s world instantly unravels. Suddenly single, she stumbles upon a wealthy man and moves to Palm Beach to marry him, only to find the shocking truth behind the source of his wealth. Is having everything worth sacrificing who you really are? But what about the Shoe Salon at Bergdorf’s? The Louboutin collection? Vanessa finds herself at a crossroads, and the choices she makes might surprise everyone—even herself. Witty, insightful, and eminently relatable, Erica Negi’s story is a modern twist on the Cinderella tale—albeit in designer shoes. Reminiscent of the works of Jennifer Weiner and Candace Bushnell, My Life in Loubies is one woman’s uproarious journey to adulthood.
Erica Negi (née Chawla) was born in Pennsylvania but now calls California home. She earned an undergraduate degree in secondary education and French from Temple University and her masters from the University of Pennsylvania in reading, writing and literacy. Erica has always had a passion for writing. Her first book, My Little Sister Penny, handwritten and self-illustrated was a huge hit with her parents. From school papers to diaries, Erica continued writing (and practicing her signature). So much so that she became a Reading teacher, inspiring young children and always implementing a thematic book-making lesson, similar to the one that inspired her.
When she gave birth to her first child and had too many sleepless nights, she decided to write another book. One that was more than ten pages. One that she had always dreamed of, well before the sleepless nights. And that's where the real story began! Fueled by coffee and working out, Erica writes, enjoys mommy-hood and believes that sleep is truly overrated!
Erica is also a pop culture media expert and has been a guest speaker on Sirius XM's Stars "Broadminded," where she has discussed the dynamics of female friendships and "The RealHousewives." Erica has also been a guest on CBS Radio, Boston on "Nightside" with Dan Rea where she discussed "faux celebrities" and the desire to have it all.
For more information or to connect with Erica, please visit:
http://www.ericanegi.com
