J.T. Ellison of Good Girls Lie Join's Self Indulgence Book Club - Meeting Recap

Q: “Could 16 yr. old girls be this devious?”

A: “Have you met a 16 yr. old girl?”

From the author, J. T. Ellison, Shelf Indulgence Book Club discussion of J. T.

Ellison’s “Good Girls Lie”

 

So, who, as an adolescent, didn’t have a fleeting thought of homicide? Well, maybe not to the extent of the teenaged girls in J. R. Ellison’s wonderfully twisty Good Girls Lie.

 

Our book club was lucky enough to have the author give us her insights into her book, her inspirations, her work ethic, and some of her personal philosophy. As the graduate herself of an exclusive girls boarding school, J. T. gave us more than a cracking good story. We also investigated the interactions of adolescent girls — the bullying, the insecurities, and, also, the empowerment.

 

Yes, Good Girls Lie is a wickedly entertaining mystery, with secret societies, hazing, and forbidden liaisons. Our book club enjoyed every minute of the story. Yet our book club discussion with J. T. centered on the layers within the book: how girls learn to face their fears, gain confidence, and, ultimately, live the life they envision.

 

Plus, she shared a couple of secrets. She doesn’t always know how her stories will end. She begins writing without knowing the finale. Also, she has her own secret for writer’s block, (which she very rarely suffers). Here it is: if you’re suffering writer’s block, it’s because you’re just not that interested in what you’re attempting to write.

 

And here’s a hint about another secret - J. T. has a new book, a bit of a departure, available this June

 

Here’s her enigmatic description: Gilmore Girls meets Alias with magic. Visit josswalker.com for details.

 

We concluded our delightful meeting without hazing, poison ivy, or, gasp, murder. We did have a lot of fun.

 

Thanks so much for joining us, J. T.

From all the Good Girls of Shelf Indulgence.

Posted by book lover: Phyllis T.