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Former Los Banosan Publishes New Book
by Minerva Perez, Los Banos Enterprise
It's the story of a lovable California girl who manages to inspire others as she navigates through a series of
hilarious adventures and surprising twists when her world is turned upside down. The plot could be Elodia
Strain's life but the former Los Banos resident and newly published author said the work is fiction - at least
some of it. “It's a chick-flick in a book,” joked Strain of her first novel Icing on the Cake released this
month. Part comedy and part romance, Strain said she drew inspiration from her own life and those of her
friends when penning the misadventures of sweet-toothed Annabelle Pleasanton.
Three Part Author Interview on Families.com
by Tristi Pinkston
Part I: May 1, 2007: Joining us for an exclusive interview with Families.com is Elodia Strain, a new author on
the LDS market. Elodia, I had a great time reviewing your book The Icing on the Cake. How did you come
up with the idea for the story?
Click Here to read Elodia's answer to this and other questions on Families.com
Former Los Banosan Publishes New Book
by Minerva Perez, Los Banos Enterprise
It's the story of a lovable California girl who manages to inspire others as she navigates through a series of
hilarious adventures and surprising twists when her world is turned upside down. The plot could be Elodia
Strain's life but the former Los Banos resident and newly published author said the work is fiction - at least
some of it. “It's a chick-flick in a book,” joked Strain of her first novel Icing on the Cake released this
month. Part comedy and part romance, Strain said she drew inspiration from her own life and those of her
friends when penning the misadventures of sweet-toothed Annabelle Pleasanton.
Three Part Author Interview on Families.com
by Tristi Pinkston
Part I: May 1, 2007: Joining us for an exclusive interview with Families.com is Elodia Strain, a new author on
the LDS market. Elodia, I had a great time reviewing your book The Icing on the Cake. How did you come
up with the idea for the story?
Click Here to read Elodia's answer to this and other questions on Families.com
Praise for My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
The fact is I immediately had a good feeling and enjoyed the book from the beginning. It was easy to relate to
(the characters), they made me laugh, and I felt comfortable with them. It was funny and well written. A
master piece of art! Well done Elodia! After turning the last page, I just felt like reading it once more.
--Goodreads Librarian, Goodreads.com
Humor and a lot of heart! It was charming to see the movie come to life from the book, despite the fact the
movie came first.
--Contributing Editor, Chicklitreviews.com
Praise for Previously Engaged
I love a story that makes me laugh and inspires me at the same time. Elodia Strain's Previously Engaged is
that story. You'll find a well-written book with fleshed-out characters who feel real. Funny dialogue and
interior monologue accompany this gem. With her clever writing style, Strain has composed a charming book
that makes me want to read the next book she has to offer.
--Marcia Mickelson, author of Star Shining Brightly and Reasonable Doubt
This book is perfectly cute and escapist. I found myself in a constant giggling state as I turned each page. The
crazy things the characters go through are hilarious, heartwarming, and touching all at the same time. This is
the kind of book you snuggle up next to a big fire with a cup of cocoa. Just delicious.
--Enna Isilee, sqeakybooks.com
Praise for The Icing on the Cake
Elodia had me from the first page with her heroine, Annabelle, getting in all kinds of sticky situations. They're
believable dilemmas, too! Humor runs throughout the book, rolling effortlessly over the pages. I was actually
laughing in a couple of spots, and smiling through a lot more. If you don't enjoy this book, you ought to have
your heartbeat checked. (Yes, you may be a heartless vampire.) Bring on more, Elodia, I'm settled in and
ready to read! Bravo!
--Shirley Bahlmann, author of Life is Like Riding a Unicycle
I am a huge Elodia Strain fan. Her book is hilarious!! I rate her book right up there with Sophie Kinsella. This
was a fun book to read. Loved the characters. I laughed through the entire book!! Looking forward to more
books by this author!!
--Lisa Black, Amazon.com
The fact is I immediately had a good feeling and enjoyed the book from the beginning. It was easy to relate to
(the characters), they made me laugh, and I felt comfortable with them. It was funny and well written. A
master piece of art! Well done Elodia! After turning the last page, I just felt like reading it once more.
--Goodreads Librarian, Goodreads.com
Humor and a lot of heart! It was charming to see the movie come to life from the book, despite the fact the
movie came first.
--Contributing Editor, Chicklitreviews.com
Praise for Previously Engaged
I love a story that makes me laugh and inspires me at the same time. Elodia Strain's Previously Engaged is
that story. You'll find a well-written book with fleshed-out characters who feel real. Funny dialogue and
interior monologue accompany this gem. With her clever writing style, Strain has composed a charming book
that makes me want to read the next book she has to offer.
--Marcia Mickelson, author of Star Shining Brightly and Reasonable Doubt
This book is perfectly cute and escapist. I found myself in a constant giggling state as I turned each page. The
crazy things the characters go through are hilarious, heartwarming, and touching all at the same time. This is
the kind of book you snuggle up next to a big fire with a cup of cocoa. Just delicious.
--Enna Isilee, sqeakybooks.com
Praise for The Icing on the Cake
Elodia had me from the first page with her heroine, Annabelle, getting in all kinds of sticky situations. They're
believable dilemmas, too! Humor runs throughout the book, rolling effortlessly over the pages. I was actually
laughing in a couple of spots, and smiling through a lot more. If you don't enjoy this book, you ought to have
your heartbeat checked. (Yes, you may be a heartless vampire.) Bring on more, Elodia, I'm settled in and
ready to read! Bravo!
--Shirley Bahlmann, author of Life is Like Riding a Unicycle
I am a huge Elodia Strain fan. Her book is hilarious!! I rate her book right up there with Sophie Kinsella. This
was a fun book to read. Loved the characters. I laughed through the entire book!! Looking forward to more
books by this author!!
--Lisa Black, Amazon.com
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