Adena Halpern (born December 8, 1968) is an American author best known for her "chick lit" novels, "The Ten Best Days of My Life," "29" and "Pinch Me."
Adena Halpern | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 8, 1968 |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Harriton High School New York University (BFA) American Film Institute (MFA) |
| Spouse | |
Career
editAfter graduating from Harriton High School outside Philadelphia, she attended New York University, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dramatic writing. She then received her Master of Fine Arts degree from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles.[1] In 2004, Halpern began writing a monthly column for Marie Claire Magazine titled "Haute Life."[2] In 2007, she adapted her column into her first published book, Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown: Notes from a Single Girl's Closet.[3] Target Underwear was a memoir. Halpern followed this with three novels, The Ten Best Days of My Life, 29 and Pinch Me, each of which followed a female protagonist coping with fantastical events.[4]
Both The Ten Best Days of My Life and 29 have been optioned by 20th Century Fox for film adaptations. Amy Adams is attached to star in The Ten Best Days of My Life.[5][6]
Personal life
editHalpern lives in Los Angeles with her husband, director and screenwriter Jonathan Goldstein whom she married in 2007.[7]
Bibliography
edit| n° | Book Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown: Notes from a Single Girl's Closet | 2007 |
| 2 | The Ten Best Days of My Life | 2008 |
| 3 | 29 | 2010 |
| 4 | Pinch Me | 2011 |
References
edit- ^ Adena Halpern Books and Resources For Educators
- ^ Adena Halpern, Author, Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown: Gothamist Archived September 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Amazon.com: Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown: Notes from a Single Girl's Closet: Adena Halpern: Books
- ^ Amazon.com: Adena Halpern: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle
- ^ Amy Adams set for Fox's 'Ten Best' - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety
- ^ Fox picks up movie rights to Adena Halpern's 29 | Philadelphia City Paper | 08/05/2010 Archived June 16, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Adena Halpern, Jonathan Goldstein - New York Times