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Issue Details: First known date: 2016... 2016 5 Ways to Be Famous Now
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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)

Notes

  • Dedication: To Katie Rose, Jonathan Haig and Dwapara Rising
  • Epigraph: Man moves entirely towards his increase, and his decrease. –Montaigne

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Melbourne, Victoria,: Transit Lounge , 2016 .
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      Extent: 192p.
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      • Published: 1st September 2016
      ISBN: 9780994395757

Works about this Work

Rich Pickings for Satire in Literary History Margot Lloyd , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 17 September 2016; (p. 36)

— Review of 5 Ways to Be Famous Now Maurilia Meehan , 2016 single work novel ; Their Brilliant Careers : The Fantastic Lives of Sixteen Extraordinary Australian Writers Ryan O'Neill , 2016 selected work short story
Rich Pickings for Satire in Literary History Margot Lloyd , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 17 September 2016; (p. 36)

— Review of 5 Ways to Be Famous Now Maurilia Meehan , 2016 single work novel ; Their Brilliant Careers : The Fantastic Lives of Sixteen Extraordinary Australian Writers Ryan O'Neill , 2016 selected work short story
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