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Seeing Stars has just released and is already an “Indie Next” pick. Hollywood sparkles as child actors reach for that gold ring, desperate to make the next booking and land the part that will make them a star.  Ruth is Bethy’s biggest fan, her confidence in her daughter strong enough to leave her husband, Hugh, behind in Seattle while she spends real bucks in Hollywood helping Bethy search for a big break.  Hugh is afraid his wife and daughter are searching for fool’s gold, but he stays behind working hard to keep sending those checks south. Allison is picture perfect pretty with talent to burn, but is it enough to book the part that will make her a star?  Quinn’s star is rising, but he is so volatile he might burn too hot and fall like a shooting star. The characters feel real, full of angst, ambition and heart.  Ruth is such a likeable character, the kind of woman you would enjoy joining for a cup of coffee.  Bethy is a good kid, a bit self involved like any teenager, and talented to boot. Allison is a lovely feral creature; but with her background what would you expect? The story draws you into the drama in these young lives as they try booking Hollywood. Challenges litter their way, from curt casting agents to demanding directors and insane traffic.  Hollywood is a town that hums along on a different frequency from other places; it dances to the beat of a whole different band. Surviving will require talent, drive, and a keen desire to win. Diane Hammond brings this world to Technicolor life as she draws you into the whirlwind of booking Hollywood. Diane Hammond also wrote Going to Bend and Homesick Creek.  Her last book, Hannah’s Dream, was a national best seller.