Waking Up in the Land of Glitter, Kathy CanoMurillo
Waking Up in the Land of Glitter, Kathy CanoMurillo
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Waking Up in the Land of Glitter
A Crafty Chica Novel

Author: Kathy Cano-Murillo

Narrator: Julia Whelan

Unabridged: 10 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/06/2012

Categories: Fiction, Women


Synopsis

With glue guns, glitter, twigs, or yarn, the ordinary can become extraordinary . . . especially at La Pachanga. Owned by Estrella “Star” Esteban’s family, the restaurant has a rep for two things: good food and great art. La Pachanga brings people together—even when it looks like they couldn’t be further apart.
 
One ill-fated evening, Star jeopardizes her family’s  business, her relationship with her boyfriend, and her future career. To redeem herself, she agrees to participate in a national craft competition, teaming up with her best friend, Ofelia—a secretly troubled mother whose love for crafting borders on obsession; and local celebrity Chloe Chavez—a determined television personality with more than one skeleton in her professional closet. If these unlikely allies can set aside their differences, they’ll find strength they never knew they had, and learn that friendship, like crafting, is truly an art form.

About The Author

Kathy Cano-Murillo has authored seven crafting books and is the founder of www.CraftyChica.com, a website inspiring women to discover their inner artist. She can be seen regularly on HGTV and DIY Network, and her Crafty Chica products are sold nationwide.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jess on August 18, 2010

Some people might get put off by the mere title having glitter in it. One of my friends flips out whenever a spec comes in close proximity to her. But thankfully, glitter is not the main glue of this story. It's friendship. Friendship tougher than any industrial craft adhesive, tougher than glitter.......more

Goodreads review by Georgiann on December 20, 2010

This is a cute story of friendships, heart break, family and unwavering love. It is partly about crafting and largely about friendship, love and finding your purpose in life. Chloe Chavez is a glamourus, ruthless T.V. Reporter who covers a crafting segment , even though she doesn,t like crafting. Of......more

Goodreads review by Jess (Shepherdjel) on December 14, 2014

This book wasn't perfect but I loved it! I enjoyed the characters and I really liked the lessons that were learned. If you put your mind to something, you can accomplish anything, and never give up on your friends <3......more

Goodreads review by Liz on June 14, 2011

Couldn't put this book down. I love that the characters are real and relatable.......more

Goodreads review by Donna on October 15, 2019

Challenge: RRRCs September 2019 - Set in a big city (4); and, a nod to Latinxathon September 2019. Takes place in my home town, Phoenix, AZ, the fifth most populous city in the US, with a high-rise skyline downtown, midtown, and uptown. The story takes place near downtown Phoenix and involves the in......more