Because Fat Girl [Paperback]

For everyone whos ever felt too big, too weird, too queeror just too muchcomes a happily ever after for the rest of us.

Hollywood isnt nice to women like Diana Smith, but that hasnt stopped her from being unabashedly queer, plus-sized, and determined to make award-winning movies that showcase the diversity of her community. She was so close to her goal, appearing at festivals and gaining attention for her short films, when grief came and shattered Dianas directorial dreams.

Forced to move to the suburbs with her sister and kids, the closest thing Diana gets to the movies these days is dressing the stars of them at her high-end department store job. Until one day, she gets a pity invite to a gala full of Hollywoods most elite, where she unwittingly attracts the attention of a famous action star.

The unexpected pairing shocks their friendsand the tabloidsforcing Diana to choose between the status quo and the silver screen. For the first time in her life, doors open for Diana and the possibilities seem endless. The chance to create unforgettable films. To shake up the industry. To inspire everyone whos ever felt like they didnt belong.

But fame always comes with a cost&and to get her Hollywood ending, Dianas going to have to go completely off-script.

Lauren Marie Fleming is a writer and coach helping people discover their story and tell it to the world. Her company, School for Writers, helps aspiring authors write their books in a way that harnesses the transformational power of storytelling. In her twenty years as a professional writer, Lauren has written multiple books, been featured in prominent publications including VICE and the Huffington Post, and spoken at prestigious conferences and colleges including Yale and BlogHer. When not writing, coaching or traveling the world, Lauren can be found walking her dog on the beach in San Diego listening to a good audiobook. laurenmariefleming.com

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