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A vibrant, multidimensional story featuring a humorous and relatable protagonist.

~KIRKUS REVIEWS

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Not THAT Kind of Call Girl

By Nova García

A plucky newspaper call center manager and frazzled new mom goes rogue to uncover a Hollywood icon’s dark secrets never meant to see the light of day.

First Place Winner, The Somerset International Award for Contemporary Fiction

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Author

Nova García

Nova García was born in Laredo, Texas and takes great pride in her Mexican-American heritage. In Not That Kind of Call Girl, she features a strong, accomplished and spunky Latina female protagonist. Her work aims to dispel Latino stereotypes, recognize women for the everyday miracles they make possible with grit, resourcefulness and an inner superhero kick-a** attitude.

Not That Kind of Call Girl (The Wild Rose Press) is her first book in the women’s fiction genre. Her other award-winning books, under author name Diana J. Noble are Evangelina Takes Flight and Chances in Disguise (Arte Público Press), young adult fiction novels. 

In addition to writing, she cooks, bakes, watches her beloved Seattle Seahawks and sings in a local band. She is a seasoned public speaker and available for book club talks and speaking engagements, large and small. 

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Moms and Latinas Are Markets Rich With Opportunity

Target audiences: suspense fans, working moms, moms who’ve experienced postpartum depression, Latinas, book club readers, anyone in need of a good laugh or summer read.

19%

of the population is Latino and 30% will be by 2050

(US Census)

1 in 7

new moms will experience postpartum depression

(NIH)

70%

of moms in the

U.S. work

(White House)

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Praise

for Not That Kind of Call Girl

“An engaging, fast-paced mystery that keeps violence to a minimum and maximizes laughter for readers who need a break from juggling heavy news.”

~Indie Reader

“A vibrant, multidimensional story featuring a humorous and relatable protagonist.”

~Kirkus Reviews

“García writes with a unique and authentic voice, breathing life into every character, all of whom are exceptionally well-developed. Overall, this is an engrossing read that shines a light on struggles that deserve to be highlighted in a well-written work. Very highly recommended.”

~Readers’ Favorite

“…a wry, upbeat, genuinely funny story of small-town politics and women helping women, one in which the good side wins through persistence and cleverness. Readers will enjoy both the journey and the destination.”

~BookLife Reviews by Publishers Weekly 

“An empowering hero’s journey that weaves a workplace drama, abuse investigation, and brazen motherhood confessional into a high stakes, heartwarming tale of retribution. Author Nova García writes Julia’s experience as a woman of color in the workplace with refreshing clarity, convincingly incorporating the nuances that come with balancing our humanity and survival instincts.”

~Independent Reader

“Nova Garcia’s witty, gritty, and suspenseful writing style, relatable characters and attention-grabbing plot make “Not That Kind of Call Girl” a page-turner that deserves a five-star rating.”

~BookTrib

Other Books

Nova García has written two award-winning books for the young adult market under the name “Diana J Noble.”

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Evangelina Takes Flight

Junior Library Guild Selection
Spirit of Texas Reading Program Selection
June Franklin Naylor Award for Best Children’s Book 2018
Southwest Young Adult Book of the Year
Skipping Stones Multicultural Book Award 2018

Chances in Disguise

Southwest Young Adult Book of the Year 2023

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AUTHOR INTERACTIONS

Conference Presentations

and Book Club Discussions

Nova García has been in the public speaking business for more than twenty years as a sought-after corporate trainer, presenter and non-profit leader.

Her engaging presentation style will inform and inspire.

Customizable Presentation & Discussion Themes

  • The writing and publishing process: author’s journey of defeat and victory 
  • Topics: working moms, postpartum depression, diversity in the publishing industry
  • Q&A with the author

Presentation Length and Cost

  • Presentations last 20-60 minutes depending on event circumstances, client needs and audience type
  • Variable cost – please inquire
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