DANI NOIR - by Nova Ren Suma. Cover art by Marcos Calo
DANI NOIR - by Nova Ren Suma
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DANI NOIR

A novel by Nova Ren Suma

•• Aladdin / Simon & Schuster • Ages 9-14 ••

“I’m going to do exactly what I please, when I please.” —Gilda

Rita Hayworth as Gilda

Gilda (1946) is a film noir starring Rita Hayworth in her memorable role as the alluring femme fatale with a past she can't seem to escape.

“I wonder if I know what you mean.” —Phyllis

Barbara Stanwyck as Phyllis

Double Indemnity (1944) is a film noir starring Barbara Stanwyck as a scheming femme fatale seeking a little insurance money.

“You need more than luck in Shanghai.” —Elsa

Rita Hayworth as Elsa

The Lady from Shanghai (1947) is a film noir starring Rita Hayworth as a platinum-blonde femme fatale who can convince any poor sap to run away with her.

“I’m getting tired of what’s right and wrong.” —Cora

Lana Turner as Cora

The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) is a film noir starring Lana Turner as a femme fatale with big dreams, and dark plans to make sure they come true.

“There’s nothing like a love song to give you a good laugh.” —Alicia

Ingrid Bergman as Alicia

Notorious (1946) is a film noir starring Ingrid Bergman as a femme fatale spy who seduces the enemy for the good of her country.

“I never have been and I never will be bound by anything I don’t do of my own free will.” —Laura

Gene Tierney as Laura

Laura (1944) is a film noir starring Gene Tierney as a femme fatale who could inspire anyone to love her, even from beyond the grave.

“You’ve forgotten one thing… Me.” —Vivian

Lauren Bacall as Vivian

The Big Sleep (1946) is a film noir starring Lauren Bacall as a femme fatale who gets caught up in a scandalous web of blackmail and deceit.

Interviews

If you’re interested in interviewing me for your blog or elsewhere, just email me!

Below is a list of all the places I’ve been interviewed about DANI NOIR, writing, and more:

  • “Dani Noir by Nova Ren Suma: A ‘Tween Novel Finds Inspiration in the Movies,” by Charlotte Otter on Buzzine.com, November 26, 2009, online only
  • “Giving up the ghost: Ulster County native Nova Ren Suma unveils new ‘tween novel Dani Noir next Friday at Woodstock’s Golden Notebook,” by Ann Hutton in the Alm@nac Weekly section of the Woodstock Times, November 19, 2009, page 8, issue 47, print and archived online
  • “Nova Ren Suma Discusses Antioch, Noir-Style,” Antioch College Alumni Association website and newsletter, November 19, 2009, online only
  • “Dani Noir—Out from the Shadows,” B&N Blogs: Unabashedly Bookish, November 18, 2009, online only
  • “WBBT: Meet Dani Noir, and Debut Author Nova Ren Suma,” (a part of the Winter Blog Blast Tour 2009), Shelf Elf, November 17, 2009, online only
  • “Interview with Nova Ren Suma,” A Passion for Books, November 16, 2009, online only
  • “Interview with Nova Ren Suma and Contest!!” susanadrian.blogspot.com, November 10, 2009, online only
  • “Wild Card Wednesday: An Interview with Nova Ren Suma,” JoëlleAnthony.com, November 4, 2009, online only
  • “Poison and Polka Dots: Susannah Applelbaum and Nova Ren Suma Cast a Spell,” Chronogram magazine, Oct. 29, 2009, print edition and online
  • “Interview with Nova Ren Suma,” In the Weird, Oct. 23, 2009, online only
  • “An Interview with Nova Ren Suma,” by Courtney Summers, Sept. 22, 2009, online only
  • “Five Questions with Nova Ren Suma,” Culturebot, Sept. 21, 2009,  online only
  • “Interview and Giveaway: Nova Ren Suma and Dani Noir,” Bri Meets Books, Sept. 11, 2009, online only

And be sure to check out my Author Revealed page on the Simon & Schuster website.

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