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A glamorous ocean liner, inspired by the original ghostly Queen Mary, sets sail on its maiden voyage from Hobart to Antarctica. The personal plaything of the super-rich Kirstin McKinley, those on board include the novel's unnamed narrator, a library assistant with a passion for fire and revenge. Lily Zelinski, a journalist on the hunt for a big story. Shanti Bounty, a yoga teacher in Birkenstocks. Monica Frequen, the once celebrated author of Sea of Love. And Adriane Jones, a Diana devotee, who long ago met the Princess when working in a war-zone hell.
'She still carries Diana's secret with her. All are deliciously connected in unforseen ways. The journey in 5 Ways to be Famous Now is wild and rollicking, full of Maurilia Meehan's trademark satirical wit and sharp observation. This is a delightful and amusing novel – and just a little bit savage – for anyone who ever wanted to know the secrets of fame.' (Publication summary)
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Dedication: To Katie Rose, Jonathan Haig and Dwapara Rising
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Epigraph: Man moves entirely towards his increase, and his decrease. –Montaigne
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Rich Pickings for Satire in Literary History
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 17 September 2016; (p. 36)
— Review of 5 Ways to Be Famous Now 2016 single work novel ; Their Brilliant Careers : The Fantastic Lives of Sixteen Extraordinary Australian Writers 2016 selected work short story
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Rich Pickings for Satire in Literary History
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 17 September 2016; (p. 36)
— Review of 5 Ways to Be Famous Now 2016 single work novel ; Their Brilliant Careers : The Fantastic Lives of Sixteen Extraordinary Australian Writers 2016 selected work short story
Awards
- 2017 longlisted Davitt Award — Best Adult Crime Novel