👗 A Red Carpet Gown Fit for Fiction

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When I saw this stunning red Marchesa gown worn by Anne Hathaway, I knew it was perfect for Venus Chau—the bold, brilliant video game developer heroine of my novel Single Sashimi.

The Grecian draping instantly reminded me of Venus’s elegance and strength, and I imagined a custom version for her, complete with a little extra bling (because Marchesa always delivers sparkle).

Fashion plays a fun role in the book, especially when the heroine is navigating a high-stakes career, a complicated family, and unexpected romance.

Want to see how this glamorous gown fits into the story?

Single Sashimi is Book 3 in my Sushi series—Christian romantic comedies with quirky heroines and chaotic family drama.

📖 About the Book:

Old wounds. New game. Can love be the ultimate win?

Video game developer Venus Chau would rather eat cold french fries every day for life than work for Drake Yu again. But when her grandmother makes her an offer she can’t refuse—help Drake’s sister’s struggling startup in exchange for an introduction to the most powerful investor in the gaming industry—Venus grits her teeth and agrees.

Venus is determined to make a name for herself by launching the next Super Mario-sized hit. The last thing she needs is to tangle with her old nemesis, Drake, who betrayed her when they worked together in the past.

But between a youth group that’s like a dungeon crawl gone wrong, an assistant who’s definitely running cheat codes, and Grandma playing matchmaker like it’s her favorite minigame, Venus is stuck on a chaotic side quest she never signed up for. Worst of all? Every time Drake is around, her heart starts glitching like a beta version of itself.

Can Venus trust God—and Drake—with a second chance? Or will pride and old wounds be the final boss she can’t defeat?

Comments

Susan F. said…

Years ago I cut photos out of catalogs for inspiration. Pinterest has opened a great door for saving photos, lol. It's interesting to see how you view what your characters look like and wear. The dress is gorgeous.

Wed Dec 19, 08:43:00 AM 2012

Camy Tang said…

I know, I love how Pinterest is like a huge scrapbook on the web! And there's so much more potential for finding new things!

Wed Dec 19, 10:20:00 AM 2012

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