A Hilarious Homage to The Golden Age of Prime Time Dramas

STAMFORD, Conn. - March 17, 2016 - PRLog -- What lengths will aging soap opera stars go through to stay relevant in an entertainment environment dominated by reality television? Find out in 'Return to Casa Grande,' the hilarious new novel by Michael Carlon.

'Return to Casa Grande' is the story of Blaze Hazelwood, a former primetime heartthrob who is desperately searching for relevance in an entertainment environment that is remarkably different from what it was in his heyday.  It is also the story of Allison Hart, a driven, smart, and stunning entertainment executive looking for lightening to strike twice.

Blaze was the breakout star of Casa Grande, a 1980s primetime soap beloved by millions.  Twenty-five years after the show went off the air, the rest of the cast is struggling to survive but Blaze manages to stay busy doing voiceover work for the occasional video game and animated film. If there is one thing Blaze hates, its reality TV; for he truly believes that it represents everything wrong with the entertainment industry - and quite possibly the world - today.

Harvard educated Allison Hart, meanwhile, has a hit on her hands with Bling it on Featuring T-Bang - a "celebreality" show crafted around a Hollywood bad-boy. The show's popularity doubled the sales of a sponsor's product and she has been approached to repeat its success with a product targeted towards women in an age group who still romance over Casa Grande.

When Blaze unknowingly appears on an episode of Bling it On, the Internet goes crazy with Blaze Fever - an affliction that many women suffered in the 80s. This puts Blaze, Allison, and the former cast of Casa Grande on a collision course filled with hilarity, touching moments, and twists and turns that can only be true in a story featuring aging soap opera stars.  Readers who appreciate a healthy dose of eighties pop culture and who smile at the thought of embracing plot lines that are typical of a prime time soap opera, will love this book. Readers can learn more at www.returntocasagrande.com.

About the author

Michael Carlon is a successful marketing consultant and the host of the Uncorking a Story podcast. This is his second novel published by eBookit.com; his first book, One Last Round, was published in 2011. He lives in Stamford, CT with his wife Nicole and teenage triplets Grace, Patrick, and Maggie.  Michael is currently working on his third novel entitled Uncorking a Murder.

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