Juliet McDaniel is the writer of funny things.I write stories about messy, complicated women who've seen some sh*t.
My first novel, MR. & MRS. AMERICAN PIE, is now streaming on APPLE TV+ as PALM ROYALE. Watch it HERE. Second novel COMING SOON. |
Mr. & Mrs. American Pie
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It's Thanksgiving 1969 in tony Palm Springs, California and
steely socialite Maxine Simmons has just learned that her
husband is leaving her for his pregnant, much younger
secretary. After a public meltdown of epic proportions, Maxine
finds herself exiled to dusty Scottsdale, Arizona.
Maxine knows there's only one thing she can do to build herself
up again: win the Mrs. American Pie pageant, awarded to the
nation's best wife and mother.
But there's a catch. To win the crown, Maxine will need to
cobble together a family of her own.
APPLE TV+ is streaming MR. & MRS. AMERICAN PIE as PALM ROYALE.
Watch it HERE.
steely socialite Maxine Simmons has just learned that her
husband is leaving her for his pregnant, much younger
secretary. After a public meltdown of epic proportions, Maxine
finds herself exiled to dusty Scottsdale, Arizona.
Maxine knows there's only one thing she can do to build herself
up again: win the Mrs. American Pie pageant, awarded to the
nation's best wife and mother.
But there's a catch. To win the crown, Maxine will need to
cobble together a family of her own.
APPLE TV+ is streaming MR. & MRS. AMERICAN PIE as PALM ROYALE.
Watch it HERE.
Reviews
"A gorgeously messy and misguided heroine. I love this story" - Laura Dern, actor/producer
"McDaniel's debut is the perfect blend of salty and sweet, combining 1970s culinary horrors like ham and bananas hollandaise with a motley crew of fakers learning what family really means." - Booklist (Starred review)
"Juliet McDaniel's debut novel is hilarious." - Refinery29
"A laugh-out-loud story starring an offbeat heroine you won't soon forget, Mr. & Mrs. American Pie is the comic relief you've been waiting for." - Bustle
"McDaniel has a winner with her wittily titled debut. Mr. & Mrs. American Pie mixes a riotous 1969 California with a story that speaks to today's Time's Up." - Andy Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter
"Mr. & Mrs. American Pie is nonstop fun from start to finish." - HelloGiggles
"Juicy and kooky. I loved it." - Cat Marnell, author of How to Murder Your Life
"McDaniel's debut is the perfect blend of salty and sweet, combining 1970s culinary horrors like ham and bananas hollandaise with a motley crew of fakers learning what family really means." - Booklist (Starred review)
"Juliet McDaniel's debut novel is hilarious." - Refinery29
"A laugh-out-loud story starring an offbeat heroine you won't soon forget, Mr. & Mrs. American Pie is the comic relief you've been waiting for." - Bustle
"McDaniel has a winner with her wittily titled debut. Mr. & Mrs. American Pie mixes a riotous 1969 California with a story that speaks to today's Time's Up." - Andy Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter
"Mr. & Mrs. American Pie is nonstop fun from start to finish." - HelloGiggles
"Juicy and kooky. I loved it." - Cat Marnell, author of How to Murder Your Life
Let's Get Social.
Have a burning question about beauty pageants, 1970s pop culture, or terrible foods from our not-distant-enough past? Send me an email. Or Tweet. Or Insta comment. (I'm rarely on Facebook.)
I also delight at seeing photos from your book club gatherings, or of your phenomenal pets cos-playing as Mrs. Maxine Hortence Hogarth. |
Author photo by the brilliant Dianna Gonzales of Red Baryl Portraits
Palm tree photo by Eric Muhr