The Sparkle Club

by Max Emerson

Overview

In response to a homophobic slur against his nonbinary best friend Fleek, Markle Sparkle calls upon his loyal followers to shame a young midwestern girl named Shawna. Things get out of hand; the trolling becomes so vicious and widespread that Shawna takes her own life in a moment of impulsive desperation. Her family sues Mark, who is banned from social media and sentenced to a summer of community service in Shawna's hometown of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Devastated, Mark is forced into a journey of self discovery and redemption. In connecting with America's heartland Mark learns the value of in- person human connection. He uses his skills and experience to unite the residents of this tiny town against an oppressive corporate menace. Through loss, sacrifice and friendship Markle Sparkle transcends his narcissistic outlook and discovers a more community focused perspective. He becomes a servant to the greater good. At least that's how his PR team is framing it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798350957853
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	06/01/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Max Emerson is a writer, director, actor and personality from Vero Beach, Florida. A University of Miami graduate with a BFA in Performance/Directing, Max uses his Internet platforms to produce progressive narratives with real-world impact. He currently serves on the advisory board for The Ali Forney Center. His first novel Hot Sissy came out in Miami as a limited print. The E-Book is for sale at all major vendors, but free to anyone in school via the book's website. Max crowdsourced funds for Hooked, a narrative feature film centered around LGBT youth homelessness. It toured at festivals internationally. 50% of the project's proceeds are donated to queer youth shelters. Recent projects include Max Travel, Max's Underpants, Drag Babies, Revenge Dates, Isolation Station and commercial endeavors with brands such as John Hardy Jewelry, Austrian Airlines, Parachute Home. He's been the face in campaigns for brands including Abercrombie, Tom Ford, Tiffany and more. Max is based in Malibu, CA but spends nearly half of his time in other cities around the world. Find out #whereInTheWorld Max is via Instagram, Twitter and Youtube.
(Cover art credit) Andrés Camilo Hernández is a Colombian artist, content creator, and model. With a focus on captivating visual art and compelling short-form narrative, he creates engaging experiences for his audience. Andrés incorporates his personal life into his work by drawing on his experience as a child immigrating to the US, his journey to becoming an officer in the US Army, and his conflict in navigating war as a closeted gay man. Leading with authenticity, he openly shares his life and relationships on social media, encouraging others to lead their own with connection and understanding.