Girl Gone Racin' becomes Motor Mouth

(Ash) In the wake of 'Talladega Nights,' this past weekend at Talladega SuperSpeedway was inundated with Rick Bobby sayings and homemade logo wear reflecting slang from the movie. However, the appeal of the movie was not to just your “typical NASCAR fan,” but to anyone who has been around the south, racing, and ever turned on the TV to witness racing of any form. The same goes for the newly released bestseller by Janet Evanovich, "Motor Mouth." The book, released the Thursday before Talladega’s big weekend of racing, attracted attention from men, women, fans, and avid readers. Ms. Evanovich visited Books-A-Million for a whirlwind tour to end up at the Talladega Superspeedway.
Candidly the writer reflected on some of the things, both writing related and personal, that led her to such a topic for "Motor Mouth." A favorite among many women readers her titles are well known. The latest novel has a unique twist that “came when I fell in love with the sport” according to the author. However, being in the racing industry it makes me think; this is not so far fetched.
"Motor Mouth" crosses murder mystery with NASCAR. With the steamy elements that Evanovich is known for she did her homework on the NASCAR element. During her visit to the Talladega SuperSpeedway the award winning writer looked forward to a few treats. “A NASCAR friend is going to take me for a spin in the pace car” she beamed. Perhaps the appeal to many women about her writing is that she is a very down to earth person and her writing is pretty much reflective of her life and what she has experienced. When asked how she came about this interest in NASCAR the New Hampshire native shared storied of going to local tracks in the area and then a few years ago, agreed with her daughter Alex to attend her first NASCAR race.
“I was hooked.” As many fans realize, there is more than a redneck element to NASCAR. Ms. Evanovich was impressed with the family element and the fact that the fans knew no strangers at the races. “What I really loved is what I saw in the stands. They’re there with their families, coolers, having a great time and when the National Anthem is sung they are on their feet cheering with their hands over their hearts- full of pride.”
The award-winning writer admits that her books are a lot like life; you hope the good guys win but nothing ever comes to an end with out exciting adventure on the way.
To view a teaser of Evanovich’s Motor Mouth visit www.evanovich.com and enjoy. You will enjoy her book- NASCAR fan or not.