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My Zany Years Spent Working in Tinsel Town

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It’s not all about sex (but it really is stranger than fiction)

September 1, 2014 by MsCheevious

It’s not all about sex (but it really is stranger than fiction)

IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT SEX (BUT IT REALLY IS STRANGER THAN FICTION)

 

#DailyMischief #Memoir #Parenting

 

I was talking to my oldest son “Joel” the other day about the one thing every single person alive hates to discuss (if it’s at all uncomfortable), yet not one of us escapes:  THE PAST.

 

KNOW THIS: If you delve into “the past” with your adult kids, you’re headed for trouble.

 

(you can tweet that here)

The conversation came up because Joel has been a little less than enthusiastic about my upcoming memoir “Ms. Cheevious In Hollywood: My Zany Years Spent Working in Television in Tinsel Town.” This stems from a time a few years ago when one of his friends stayed at my apartment. Though I’ve been living with M.C. Nugget for several years now, I maintain my apartment as an office of sorts.

I swear, if I’d known his friend was going to start leafing through my book’s promotional materials and old book proposals that were on the shelves, I would have set up a candle hexagon around my shelves, done some serious incantations and put a Doberman Pinscher on guard. YOU GUYS! His friend perused my stuff!!! MY STUFF!!!

But once his buddy saw the stuff the damage was done. An old title for the book that I kicked around for a couple of years, and under which I won the award for Best Unpublished Manuscript at New York Book Festival in 2007, was “MILF This! Confessions of a Hot Mamma.” It was also “Adventures of a Hot Mamma” at one point, but you get the gist. I came up with this bright idea because I am a marketing maven, and knew the title would elicit a huge response. Hey, it’s still a great title, but that title was also encouraged by a former editor who read a couple of chapters, saw that I was shocked to hear about MILF’s, and assumed the book was going to be all about my sexual adventures and would only get juicier.

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MILF THIS! OLD SAMPLE COVER

Above are a few sample covers (part of said “stuff” that was rifled through) included in book proposal that went to agents and publishers (they were never intended to be actual covers, because I do not own and did not do the artwork).

Then I wrote the rest of the book.

Suffice it to say a title change was in order.

But that was IT. Joel’s friend jabbed, teased and never let him live it down. I happen to know this friend never bothered to actually READ the material. If he had, the entire room (including said friend) would have deflated when he realized I had nothing scandalous to confess, and no steamy sex stories he could share on My Space.

THAT’S WHY THE BOOK DIDN’T SELL AS NAMED TO PUBLISHERS OR AGENTS. THE STORY DIDN’T MATCH THE TITLE.

It took several conversations before Joel finally understood that MS. CHEEVIOUS (the new book title and, well- ME) was and is not about sex; the book never had been, truly, and it was (and is) more about the emancipation of a single mom who got her sexy back and went after her career dreams after a nasty divorce; Ms. Cheevious is about empowering women (especially single moms) to set goals and make their dreams a reality despite the odds, while learning to let loose and ENJOY EVERY MOMENT (and the celebrity factor didn’t hurt, either)..

After all of that… after the sleepless nights and worry over his mom the floozy, Joel finally came around and said he thought he “got it” now… the whole Ms. Cheevious concept.

Fast forward to present day, and the fact that I am a GREAT mom.

Let’s focus on that for a while, shall we?

I always do what I can to facilitate peace and harmony in my son’s lives.. I can’t control it, and I must be who I am, naturally! But I will do what I can to help them discover peace and true joy if given the opportunity, and if I am able, of course.

So as the day fast approaches that Ms. Cheevious THE BOOK is published, I decided to allow Joel to read those sections of the book pertaining to and involving him. He asked to read them when I mentioned a story from the past that made it into the book. Somewhat freaked out he said, “I’d better see anything in this book that has anything to do with me. This IS non-fiction you know, so it matters.”

He obviously doesn’t read the Ms. Cheevious blog very often to know my reality is peppered with sarcasm and lilted for “the funny” but yeah. Let’s go with that. NON-FICTION. (here’s that to tweet too)

I let him know that my book has a very clear disclaimer stating it is a memoir and not an auto-biography. It states that others’ recollections of the same events will most certainly differ from my own recollections. But no, he still wanted to torture – I mean – reward himself with a first look.

So I sent it over.

That was weeks ago.

I’m still waiting.

Ahhh….this is what moms do, I suppose. But hopefully he’ll be okay when he realizes my real-world story isn’t all about sex (but it really is stranger than fiction).

#MomFactor: Do NOT talk about the past, if you can AT ALL avoid it. AND…. Be careful what you agree to when attempting to be a good mother.

Coming Soon: Ms. Cheevious in Hollywood by Lisa Jey Davis #Memoir

MsCheevious

Ms. Cheevious is the alter-ego of Lisa Jey Davis (former publicist, and television talent manager, current award-winning writer & author, & health and fitness pro). Though Ms. Cheevious has become known for humor via the blog and social media, offering a lighter and brighter look at life… the blog was originally a precursor to Lisa Jey's long overdue book "Ms. Cheevious in Hollywood" which offers a fabulous, funny peek into what really goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood… a Hollywood with Lisa Jey and her funny “serendipities” in it. Think Lucille Ball meets Chelsea Handler meets the girl next door (with a little chocolate and vodka). It depicts with hilarity the innocent mistakes Lisa Jey made when launched back into the big, bad single jungle, as an unassuming single-mother in the City of Angels. It’s also about the beautiful, interesting life she led while her loving, incredible sons kept her grounded and sane amid fantastic events, new friends, parties and field trips. It also shows the turmoil and heartbreak that comes with dating and single mom life. All blog content © 2015 Ms. Cheevious aka Lisa Jey Davis

Filed Under: Daily Mischief, Parenting

About MsCheevious

Ms. Cheevious is the alter-ego of Lisa Jey Davis (former publicist, and television talent manager, current award-winning writer & author, & health and fitness pro). Though Ms. Cheevious has become known for humor via the blog and social media, offering a lighter and brighter look at life… the blog was originally a precursor to Lisa Jey's long overdue book "Ms. Cheevious in Hollywood" which offers a fabulous, funny peek into what really goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood… a Hollywood with Lisa Jey and her funny “serendipities” in it. Think Lucille Ball meets Chelsea Handler meets the girl next door (with a little chocolate and vodka). It depicts with hilarity the innocent mistakes Lisa Jey made when launched back into the big, bad single jungle, as an unassuming single-mother in the City of Angels. It’s also about the beautiful, interesting life she led while her loving, incredible sons kept her grounded and sane amid fantastic events, new friends, parties and field trips. It also shows the turmoil and heartbreak that comes with dating and single mom life. All blog content © 2015 Ms. Cheevious aka Lisa Jey Davis

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  1. Bob Nailor says

    September 1, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    The past is an interesting topic when the family gets together for holidays or a weekend. Old stories come up and suddenly a new piece of Godiva chocolate drops into the story. I call them Godiva chocolates because they are seldom found at our house. Anyway, the past is always a great learning experience. I thought I knew everything that happened, but even today, I still learn new tidbits when the boys slip up and reveal a secret. Sometimes I really didn’t need to know. LOL.

    • MsCheevious says

      September 3, 2014 at 6:56 am

      Haha – I agree we learn our best lessons in life, and many of those are in the past… so there it is… silver lining! And yes it does go both ways doesn’t it Bob? Thanks for the comment!

  2. Onisha Ellis says

    September 1, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    I wouldn’t worry until the book becomes a best seller. Then he can have some input on who plays him in the movie version. TMI works both ways.

    • MsCheevious says

      September 3, 2014 at 6:57 am

      HA! Your faith in me and the book is truly appreciated Onisha! Thanks! WIll shelve the worry til then.

  3. Elyse Salpeter says

    September 2, 2014 at 12:45 am

    You know, when you have a sexy persona online, people will assume that’s all you do – it’s incredible because you write about so many different things! I get you about your “stuff” – I must utter those words “Hey, that’s my STUFF, leave it alone!” like a hundred times a week.

  4. M.C. Nugget says

    September 2, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    Hey….DON’T TOUCH MY STUFF!! 🙂

    • MsCheevious says

      September 3, 2014 at 6:57 am

      OKAY I WON’T —- PROMISE! xoxo

  5. Eaeme says

    September 3, 2014 at 4:24 am

    Y’know, until you’re dead life has a future. The past is overtaken by later pasts, and these will dominate. Blessed be grandchildren and visits by descendants to your deeper true self which will be more evident to them than you think. Since you are honest; everything will be wonderful. Been there, done that.

    • MsCheevious says

      September 3, 2014 at 6:58 am

      HAHA! Spoken like a true senior citizen Eaeme! LOL!!! “Until your deal life has a future!” Love that one! I am definitely honest to a fault. Thanks for your thoughts! XO

  6. Pamela Morse says

    September 3, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    You have no control over your kid, but you do have some over your own actions, so do what will make you the most comfortable…I am sure you have spent plenty of time comforting him.

    • MsCheevious says

      September 3, 2014 at 11:28 pm

      True true Pamela! Thanks for the perspective!

  7. Boston Single Girl (@BostnSingleGirl) says

    September 4, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Love the original title, LOL! As single moms we have to be free to be us just as much as we try to allow our children to grow and be them. Hopefully you’ll get some feedback from him soon. Good luck with the book! XO

    • MsCheevious says

      September 5, 2014 at 4:47 am

      You are so right BSG! I’m sure I’ll hear, just after the final gets sent to the publisher. That’s the way it goes with this stuff… LOL

  8. Single Dating Diva says

    September 9, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    Great advice … I always wonder if I have kids what part of my journey (and how much of it) would I share. I think it’s good to show them you’ve lived and experienced a lot of naughty and nice activities, but agree that details aren’t necessary. Looking forward to your book!!

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