And although Lukes girlfriend (and chipmunk partner) is the beautiful Cassie, he finds himself reaching for someone else. When the strike is over and he has to turn in his chipmunk costume, Luke is going to have to make some important decisions about his future. Hes preoccupied with whats waiting for him back at home. She spends her days gown changing, getting married to Prince Charming everyday at 3pm, and attending countless Cinderella Brunches and Princess Tea Parties.Īlthough shes dating THE Prince Charming of Disney World, she cannot hide her sadness, and she cannot ignore whats happening between her and her real Prince Charming.Īnd there is little real joy for Luke in Disney World either.
After she leaves Disney World, shes sure to have flashbacks. The group of teenagers who come to Disney Worlds rescue are soon taken to places within Disney World, and within themselves- that they wont ever forget.Įleanor Gertrude accepts the role of Cinderella. Until working conditions improved, the costumed actors and furry characters would be out on strike and scowling at Disney World from the outside. They needed to find Merry Men for the new Robin Hood, and two new people who could stand the heat build-up in the Chip and Dale costumes. Management desperately needed to fill Cinderellas beautiful ball gowns. Her writing has also appeared in the Southwest Review and the Cincinnati Review.Once upon a time, Disney World wasnt the Happiest Place on Earth. The second, The Dream Factory (Dutton) will be released Spring 2007. Her first novel, Scrambled Eggs at Midnight (Dutton) is set for release in May 2006. She works as a reviewer for VOYA, Kirkus Reviews, Publisher’s Weekly, Library Media Connection, and The New York Times. She holds a Master's in Library Science from the University of North Texas and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Southern Maine. She has lived in Reno, on the coast of Maine, in the interior of Alaska, and near Death Valley, but she currently is being held against her will in Tyler, Texas.
He lives in western Maryland where he teaches fiction writing and raises two children, both too smart for their own good.
His short stories have appeared in over thirty magazines. Two of his books have been Booksense 76 selections. Brad Barkley is the author of two adult novels ( Money, Love and Alison's Automotive Repair Manual) and two story collections, the most recent of which is Another Perfect Catastrophe.
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