Caprice Crane is feeling lucky today...plus a book giveaway

**Giveaway is now closed**

Caprice Crane is feeling lucky because her new novel, "With a Little Luck" is being released tomorrow! We're feeling lucky because she came by for a visit and made us laugh a lot with her answers to our questions. And you should feel lucky too because she has one copy of this book to give away right here! (US/Canada residents only.)

Melissa A. first discovered Caprice Crane at Target. She was in the home goods section. Seriously though, she saw "Forget About It" in the book section and knew she just had to read it. She liked it so much that she read her other books, as well. And then she told Melissa P. to read Caprice's books, and as "luck" would have it, she liked them too!

Caprice was born in Hollywood and still lives there now. After college, she wrote and produced shows for MTV. Then she decided to write for the big screen, as well as for bookaholics all over the world. She also has written for "90210" (the new series, a.k.a. Melissa A's guilty pleasure) and "Melrose Place," as well as an original screenplay.

All in all, Caprice is talented, hilarious and really nice. If you want to get to know her better, visit her on Facebook and Twitter.

MP: What was the biggest challenge you faced while writing "With a Little Luck?"
CC: Having my female protagonist decide between the vampire and the werewolf. Oh wait... that wasn't me at all. I really need to take my meds.

MP: How do you like to spend your time when you are not writing?
CC: I like to do flash mobs. But not at malls and not with groups. I'll go to a restaurant and find a couple that seem to be having a nice date. Then I'll pull up a chair and start singing that Sarah McLaughlin song while showing them photos of abused animals on my iPhone. Listen, I'm not gonna be miserable alone.

MP: What is your usual writing routine?
CC: Have you seen Rocky? It's like that but instead of of chasing live chickens, I chase General Tso's Chicken and instead of drinking raw eggs, I drink Four-Loco. I do wear the stars and stripes boxing trunks though. I'm a slave to fashion and they make my calves pop.

MP: How do you deal with writers block?
CC: Have you seen Rambo...? Just kidding. What's "writer's block?" Wait...is that Zooey Deschanel's husband's new band?

MA: If you could have any of your books made into a movie, which would you choose and who would you cast in the lead roles?
CC: All of them. And everyone. Don't make me choose. (I'll obviously choose my friends.)

MA: When you were writing for "90210" and "Melrose Place," did you get to meet the cast? If so, who was your favorite actor or actress to meet (from either show)?
CC: Yes, I knew all of the actors and actresses on both shows. As a writer you generally have to be on set during the shooting of your particular episodes so you have no choice but to meet the actors. My favorite? I can't pick favorites. I'll say it was really fun getting to write for Jessica Walter. I was such a fan of hers already so that was fun. Otherwise, both casts were great. I'm still good friends with some of them. Ryan Eggold and I are probably the closest.

(MA: Side note....Ryan Eggold plays Ryan Matthews on "90210" and I once saw him reading "Stupid and Contagious" on the show.)

MA: Who is your celebrity doppelganger?
CC: Morgan Freeman.

MP: Since you were born in Hollywood and still live in that area, what are a few things every visitor should see or do that may not be in the tourist guides?
CC: Starbucks. Get a Caramel Macchiato! Actually, I think they're expanding so maybe that's not the best suggestion. Maybe the "Hollywood" sign. Sure, it's in tour guides but what they don't tell you is that it is made entirely out of tofu. True story.

MA: You always write funny quotes and thoughts on your Facebook page. Can you share a funny thought that is exclusive to our readers?
CC: I'm not wearing pants.

MA: What do you feel lucky about in your life?
CC: Same answer.

Special thanks to Caprice for visiting with us, making us laugh and sharing her book with one of you!

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