Jackie Collins. Biography and the best books of the author

Jackie Collins is a British writer who knows Hollywood from the inside. At the age of 15 she went with her older sister in search of happiness, and even starred in the series "Secret Agent" and "Saint."

Biography

The full name of the writer is Jacqueline Gill Collins, she was born in 1937, on October 4, in the family of a dance teacher and an agent to promote an acting career. In 1952, the girl was expelled from school, and a month later, Jackie and Joanne are already in the "city of dreams" casting. On one of the views, she is noticed by actor Marlon Brando.

The novel with the young man gave the young rebel a new name - Jackie Collins, two roles and a storm of emotional experience. When the relationship ended, the girl stayed to live in the US and decided to share Hollywood's backstage with the world. The 31st year of birth is marked by the publication of the first novel.

Scandalous writer

The scandal that erupted after the release of "The World is full of married men," helped the advertising company of the novel by Jackie Collins. The author's books were bought with surprising speed. But the reviews were full of epithets: dirty, unthinkable, disgusting, disgusting and ugly literature.

According to the "scandalous writer", she took plots from real life. The origin of Hollywood, the quirks of the rich and spoiled, the true ways to glory through the bed, everything that was previously silent, is now on public display. But most importantly, Jackie Collins discovered the true relationship between a man and a woman. Not a sleek beauty and a prince on a white horse are the main characters in her novels, but the strong "stallions" who love whiskey, sex and money. Desperate beauties who dream of fame and fortune. Love without rules, with the right to make mistakes, but always with a good ending. Detective elements emphasize the charm of the plot.

Selected Bibliography

38 books are written by the writer Jackie Collins. The best books and a brief summary:

• The American Star. Nick - a rising star of Hollywood, Lauren - a fashion model. In the school years, their love knew no bounds. Then the paths parted, but here they meet at the height of glory. Everyone has his own brilliant path. Will lovers overcome their greatness for the sake of creating a family?
• "Hollywood Wives". The plot pushes back the scenes of Hollywood. Intrigue, treason, the search for happiness and glory. How in this dazzling world to find true love, to keep at the peak of acting career without betraying relatives.
• "Rock star". Three main characters. In one novel, three heroes are described simultaneously, their ascent to Olympus: Chris Phoenix, Bobby Mondell and Rafilla. Everyone has gone the exhausting way, but who is really worthy, who will survive and not break, reaching the goal?
• "Bitch" - the story of a strong woman, who is called a bitch for the fact that she earns a living and uses the male sex only in bed. But one day she meets a true gentleman, not inferior to her in his mind and passion.
• "Stallion" is a novel about the "nocturnal butterfly", which defied the society.

Lucky

One of the most widely read is a novel about Lucky Santangelo. The plot has been screened several times, including in Hollywood itself, where the main role was played by Joan, sister of writer Jackie Collins. "Lucky" - all books in order, as they need to read:

1. "Chances". Gino Santangelo went from a street barefoot boy-emigrant to a successful businessman. He has everything: women, money and the heiress of Lucky's empire.
2. Lucky. The daughter raises his father's business, investing his soul and strength in the development of his hotel.
3. "Lady-boss." An old partner and rival father tries to intercept Lucky's successful enterprise.
4. "Furious Lucky." In the fight with the Bonnathi clan, Lucky misses his only love.
5. "Revenge of Lucky." Lucky is the wife of Dmitry, the millionaire and father of his classmate Olivia.
6. "The verdict of Lucky." Fair ending of a long history. Bonnati is defeated, the business is won, and the wedding with a loved one is ahead.
7. The Goddess of Vengeance.

This Jackie

Jackie Collins was the second child in the family, where his father ruled. He did not recognize either the mind or common sense in the women's field. According to the writer, the average child can do anything, no one will notice. Although they were best friends with Sister Joan.

The first marriage of the writer with Wallace Austin collapsed in 4 years and was for a young girl riding a nightmare. But she always remained grateful to him for the wonderful daughter of Tracy, who was guarded against drugs and father's orgies.

Jackie fled to London and filed for divorce. She worked as a waitress in the club, where she noticed the owner Oscar Lerman. The difference of 20 years did not confuse the lovers, from this marriage, Jackie had two more girls, Tiffany and Rory. It was the husband who persuaded the future best-selling author to finish the first novel and himself went with her to the publishing house. When Lerman died of cancer, Jackie married a third time to her friend Frankie.

The author of scandalous novels all his life was only an observer. A British lady with two dogs and three children has never betrayed her husbands and daughters brought up in freedom, but virtues. Her books are full of love, style and verbs. To succeed in life, you just need to act. Fall down, make mistakes, fight, but go ahead.