Louise Shaffer's Books
Apr.27.2010
In Louise Shaffer’s delightfully charming new novel, a hopeless romantic (and author adrift) searches for a happy ending—and decides to write her own love story. After the success of her first novel, Love, Max—an irresistibly funny look at divorce as seen through a dog’s eyes—Francesca’s fictional saga becomes real when her sexy photographer husband bails on her. The good news is...
Mar.24.2009
A child of theatrical royalty, Carrie Manning is having a hard time getting her own act together. Thirty-seven, aimless, and having just buried a famous mother she never understood, she is desperate to uncover her family’s mysterious past in the hopes that it will help her understand herself. At the heart of Carrie’s discoveries lies the reason for her mother’s complicated life,...
Aug.28.2007
"This is a wonderfully written novel. Family Acts is a charming and engaging read. - Caroline Kubisz, Booklist
"Shaffer has a nice touch with characters and the feel-good ending doesn't disappoint." - Kirkus Reviews
"Delightful... sweet, fast-paced, and full of heart. " - Publishers Weekly
Aug.29.2006
"In a sequel to The Three Miss Maragrets , Shaffer... creates something fresh and likable. Like a southern-fried meal, fatty and indulgent, and the more delicious for being so. - Kirkus Reviews
"Pour a glass of sweet tea and settle in for some top-notch entertainment." - Booklist Reviews
"A beautiful blend of dark deeds and mystery, benevolence, and love....
Aug.03.2004
"Winning debut by actress and television writer Shaffer... The Three Miss Margarets are wholly imagined, rich creations whose reticence speaks volumes about their time and place." --Publisher's Weekly
"The story never lags, leaping back and forth between present and past, showing how much the latter creates the former... Shaffer has created a little piece of heaven...
About Louise
Louise is a believer in there’s always a second chance. An actress since she was fifteen, she found herself unemployed when she was in her mid-forties. The reason was…well, she was in her mid-forties. Not a good thing if you’re an actress – aging and eating...
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