Hot New Tween Novel "Not My Reality" Chosen For Fineliving.com Holiday Gift Guide

From tens of thousands of gift ideas, Not My Reality," the first young adults novel from author Kimberly Weiner was selected by the editors of the Fine Living networks fineliving.coms Ultimate Gift Guide as one of the hottest gifts this season. - Author Kimberly Weiners First Book Tops The Gifts for Teens Under $25" List

Marina Del Rey, CA (PRWEB) December 1, 2004 -- From tens of thousands of gift ideas, Not My Reality," the first young adults novel from author Kimberly Weiner was selected by the editors of the Fine Living networks fineliving.coms Ultimate Gift Guide as one of the hottest gifts this season. Available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and independent booksellers nationwide, Not My Reality" asks the question: what could be worse than being a pop star's younger sister? That's the dilemma facing twelve-year-old Sam Devine when her big sister becomes the world's hottest singing sensation. With everyone catering to the new "teen queen," Sam starts to feel invisible. To make matters worse, the whole family becomes stars of a new reality show. Can Sam find a way to live in her own reality? Find out more at www.notmyreality.com.

Katie Frankle, online editor at fineliving.com had this to say about Not My Reality" -- A fun, entertaining read that's perfect for the holiday vacation or spring break." The complete listing can be seen at the hyperlink listed below (Please paste the whole address to your browser).

http://www.fineliving.com/fine/favorite_things_selects/text/0ˏ1663ˏFINE_8073_24934ˏ00.html

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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0975326201/finelivingnet-20/103-1500242-4895020

Not My Reality" continues to gain momentum as a great read for girls aged 8-15, an underserved audience in todays media maze. Soon to be developed into a feature film and television series, the next chapters in Sams life will soon be published in books two and three. I am just tickled pink that a fabulous network like Fine Living recommends this story to its viewers," said Kimberly Weiner. My goal was to write a story tween girls could identify with and find comfort in while creating an opportunity for them, and their parents, to get a 'real understanding of reality television."

Dr. Kimberly Weiner began her own career touring the world as a performer with Up With People." After teaching in both public and private schools, she became a studio" teacher for many of todays most famous child celebrities. Today Dr. Weiner is an Educational Media Consultant working with LeapFrog Toys and Honda of America, among others. She is also an adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Education & Psychology at Pepperdine University.

She also offers tweens, and their grown-ups, a website -- AskDrKimberly.com -- that offers a clear-cut view on reality television and whats appropriate for young adults to watch and whats not. Please visit www.askdrkimberly.com for more information.

(NOT MY REALITY by Dr. Kimberly Weiner; ISBN: 0-9753262-0-1; $14.95; Paperback; 5½ x 8½; 112-pages, YNR Media L.L.C.)

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