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A memoir about Scheana Shay’s life only seconds behind hatch was titled ‘My Good Side’ and entered afterwardworld-established. The multitasking star is pleased as punch as she announces via Instagram that her memoir has gone international in status, while simultaneously stating that the audiobook stood on the New York Times best Sellers list. A promotional image accompanied this announcement that showed both covers, brilliant indeed, picturing a smiling Scheana against a plush backdrop, with the NYT rank cogently displayed-a visual stamp on Hers.
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Many congratulations poured down from around the globe following her own announcement made by the Vanderpump Rules star. A reader from Canada wrote that she liked the book, whereas another commented on the book tour in Salt Lake City, ‘It was such a fun night!’ Others started commenting that they are finishing up with the book or the audio copy, even some claimed to have finished the whole audiobook during one trip back from a vacation. Another reviewer said the book moved her, “Tears were shed – great book.”
Not all participants in the discourse were happy in spirit. Some other pessimists denied the truth of the NYT best-seller statements: “Everyone is a New York Times best seller these days,” they wrote. This comment led to some defensive replies coming from Scheana’s fans, with one replying to all the negativity: “You all are showing your hating colors, and it’s ugly.” Then one weird critic dragged Scheana’s family life and her rough days on reality TV into the debate, and someone else cut in with the perfectly timed comment: “Someone’s projecting 👀.”
This being a memoir and such a blockbuster means a radical career shift for Scheana, commonly well known for over a decade on Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules. While the content of the book is still somewhat far from being in the public domain, my own prediction by the title My Good Side is that from a reality personality who has for so often been at the very heart of dramatic story lines on the show, it is going to have somewhat of a reflective and redemptive tone. The actual success of the audiobook does point to Scheana’s very few voices being very powerful in creating a fanbase eager to have the story of her life told in her own, quite literal, voice.
A number of readers have expressed hopes that this might not be Scheana’s last book, with one saying, “You gotta do another!” The enthusiastic mentions of her book tour, also by a number of commenters, show that Scheana has been able to convert her reality TV fame into a winning formula for authorship herself. Perhaps best summed up by one fan’s comment, “This is a height most will never achieve and you did that.”
If nothing else, Scheana showing so much gratitude, followed by comments from readers questioning the seriousness of a few detractors, means a lot. Many commenters are aloud appreciative of the story, old fans standing by, while others followed her in discovering her via the book. This double bestseller status, especially that prestigious NYT listing for the audiobook, certainly means Scheana has cashed in on her gamble to tell the world about ‘My Good Side’ in ways that she herself hardly could have imagined when she first sat down to write.
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Additionally, in a fascinating twist, Ariana Madix has also been making headlines recently, showcasing the interconnected lives of reality TV stars. In light of her journey, Scheana offers others inspiration to speak out, as many continue to delve into her evolving narrative that resonates with so many. Lastly, the anticipation around Scheana’s unique promotions, like the recently announced free tattoo offer, adds to the buzz surrounding her literary and public presence.