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Screen Play: A Novel
by
Chris Coppernoll (Goodreads Author)
After struggling for years to make it as an actress, Harper finally gets her big break—but will she have to sacrifice the love of her life to take it?
At thirty, Harper fears her chances for a thriving acting career and finding true love are both fading fast. When she's handed an unexpected role on Broadway—understudy to New York’s biggest diva––everything changes. She lon...more
At thirty, Harper fears her chances for a thriving acting career and finding true love are both fading fast. When she's handed an unexpected role on Broadway—understudy to New York’s biggest diva––everything changes. She lon...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
January 1st 2010
by David C. Cook
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I’ve decided that Chris Coppernoll is a risk taker. I say that, because I feel his writing style is like that of a whispered song that slowly builds into a resounding crescendo. At first, nothing in his writing stands out to me. He does not drop you into the middle of a quick moving scene, or use hooks to keep you reading. He just writes in a simplistic manner without highs or low, monotone if you will. I found it easy to put down SCREEN PLAY and only picked it up when I had time to commit to it...more
Screen Play (David C. Cook 2010), the third novel from author Chris Coppernoll is an inspiring story of friendship and faith set amidst the complexities of Hollywood and cleverly combined with an uplifting love story reminiscent of Sleepless in Seattle.
At thirty, Harper fears her chances for a thriving acting career and finding true love are both fading fast. After a devastating year of unemployment and isolation in Chicago, Harper is offered an unexpected role in a Broadway play—as understudy...more
I Loved, Loved, Loved this book! Chris Coppernoll has captured the magic of theatre, from idea to rehearsals and finally to the excitement and joy of a play ready for opening night on Broadway! Chris captures the electrifying wonder and family atmosphere of life in the theatre. Readers will experience this through Harper's eyes, on and off stage and everything in-between...like an internet dating site where her friend has found love; Harper thinks you should meet people the old fashion way, face...more
Harper Gray is down on her luck and has been for a year. An actress with no work for a year, she is at the bottom, and barely looking up, even considering ending her life. Then she makes a friend who introduces her to the Lord, and guides her and teaches her how to serve the Lord. However that doesn't change how desperately she needs a job, so when old friend Ben Hughes called and offered her an understudy position in a play on Broadway, she jumps at the chance. Never dreaming this would catapul...more
Screen Play by Chris Coppernoll is a refreshing romance full of faith and hope. Harper Gray has had a rough year: dumped by her boyfriend, a too-long dry spell of no acting jobs, and feeling like she has no purpose, nothing left to live for. The only reason she survived financially was because of residuals from a cold medicine commercial. After giving her heart to the Lord, everything starts to change. She's hired to be the understudy in a play on Broadway working along with her best friend Avri...more
Chris Coppernoll's contemporary romance "Screen Play" was thoroughly entertaining. And like any good romance, it made my heart pitter-patter and soar on more than one occasion. Add a little suspense, and the captivating effect was perfect.
I adored this story because I got lost in it's pages and lived in an entertaining alternate reality while I was reading. The character development was impeccable and the faith element was perfectly done. I said this before, but the romance literally took my bre...more
I adored this story because I got lost in it's pages and lived in an entertaining alternate reality while I was reading. The character development was impeccable and the faith element was perfectly done. I said this before, but the romance literally took my bre...more
Ok, I have to be honest with you all and say that I did not have the highest hopes for this book. I was really expecting the story to come off as cheesy and unrealistically positive, as so many Christian fiction titles do. And really, it was quite the opposite. Bright, likable characters, a great faith basis without being over-the-top, and a nice romance.
An engaging plot with the faith aspects sewn in subtly, but effectively. A main character in Harper that readers can believe, both in her actio...more
An engaging plot with the faith aspects sewn in subtly, but effectively. A main character in Harper that readers can believe, both in her actio...more
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I truly loved this book! Chris Coppernoll has brought Broadway to our hearts in this book. He shows us an experience of a lifetime through actress Harper ray's eyes. Coppernoll also shows us what life is like in the world of internet dating. Harper believes in the meeting face to face and dating the old fashioned way, not through cyberspace. But when she is feeling lonely and like love isn't meant for her, she prays to God about it, and decides to follow her friend and join an online dating site...more
Harper Gray is going to New York. Her friend Avril LaCorria is starring along side the famous, Helen Payne in a Broadway play. Helen’s understudy had left to purpose a movie career. Avril suggested Harper would be perfect as Helen’s understudy. Harper has dreamed of being a star and can’t believe this great opportunity.
All Avril can talk about is her man. His name is Jon and he is an attorney. Avril met Jon on an online dating site called Lovesetmatch.com. Harper logs onto the site. Harper is m...more
All Avril can talk about is her man. His name is Jon and he is an attorney. Avril met Jon on an online dating site called Lovesetmatch.com. Harper logs onto the site. Harper is m...more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Chris Coppernoll has magic with his plot, characters and writing. Harper is a very likable and realistic character. I loved getting to know her in this book. I also liked her friend Avril and hope there is a book about her in the future. The events of the book are magical. They didn't feel too contrived or unrealistic. I went through all of my emotions reading this one, happiness, sadness, anger and so much more. This book makes you feel and relate to the characte...more
Jan 20, 2010
Margaret
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People who like Nicholas Sparks
Recommended to Margaret by:
Audra Jennings
I have been meaning to read a book by Chris for more than a year. I just never have a craving for contemporary fiction. Whenever I have free time I am always reaching for the historicals. After reading "Screen Play" by Chris, I am sorry that I waited so long before introducing myself to his storytelling voice. The entire time I was looking forward to what was coming next. Already, partially read I would recommend it. After finishing it, I highly recommend it.
There is not just one story in there...more
There is not just one story in there...more
This was a refreshing read: the style of writing, the story - it was truly enjoyable. I really appreciated that the author was able to portray characters who had real relationships with God without making it seem forced. The characters were believable and the descriptions of a nature that allowed the reader to immerse themselves in the settings.
There were some issues of personal morality in the characters which I disagreed with, but in general, I came away from the book with the feeling of sati
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Loved it. I've seen Chris Coppernoll's name and books around, and have them on my Goodreads to-read list. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to discover him. I thoroughly enjoyed Screen Play.
I'm not normally a big fan of first person narrative, but I loved Harper's voice. She's just someone with whom you can connect and relate. I liked her. Her faith and desire to serve God and follow His path for her is strong, but she's not perfect. Her regret at her inability to apologize after confronting Tabby...more
I'm not normally a big fan of first person narrative, but I loved Harper's voice. She's just someone with whom you can connect and relate. I liked her. Her faith and desire to serve God and follow His path for her is strong, but she's not perfect. Her regret at her inability to apologize after confronting Tabby...more
This is one of those books where I would like to give it 2 different stars ratings, one personal, and one for the book itself. I did not care for this book for 2 reasons, 1- it's a Christian Fiction, which I do not care for too much (forced readings of these books for book reports while attending a Lutheran run elementary school for 8 years will do that), but can tolerate if they are not too preachy (this one is for my taste) and 2- a story line that I felt was too rushed. Otherwise, I would giv...more
In her 30's, Harper Grey's career and love life is in no light. Due to her belief in God, everything suddenly turned around. She got a job at broadway as a lead actor, then after, hollywood. As for her love life, she tried this online dating site then boom- she's inlove!
To me Screen Play started off good, the ending? Surreal.
I'll give it 2.5 stars!
There could have been more. I was expecting sometg more. The author did a good job writing, I am just not so impressed with how the story wend latte...more
To me Screen Play started off good, the ending? Surreal.
I'll give it 2.5 stars!
There could have been more. I was expecting sometg more. The author did a good job writing, I am just not so impressed with how the story wend latte...more
Read on my final day at the beach. I'd heard about Chris Coppernoll on Christian radio, and was intrigued. He brought a lot of insight into the life of Christian singles, and his faith message was quite clear.
My issue with the book with the way it ended.......
Not sure if I'd pick up another one of his books on purpose.
My issue with the book with the way it ended.......
Not sure if I'd pick up another one of his books on purpose.
Loved it! Chris Coppernoll is a truly wonderful writer!
Screen Play is a touching and wonderful novel, filled with inspiring and very heart-warming characters. I loved how real the emotions are in Screen Play. Coppernoll paints a picture that you can easily relate to, even if nothing like a situation you've ever been in before. The characters and the story are relatable in a way that many authors aren't able to achieve.
Thoughout the struggles and dramas in Screen Play I found myself always pulli...more
Screen Play is a touching and wonderful novel, filled with inspiring and very heart-warming characters. I loved how real the emotions are in Screen Play. Coppernoll paints a picture that you can easily relate to, even if nothing like a situation you've ever been in before. The characters and the story are relatable in a way that many authors aren't able to achieve.
Thoughout the struggles and dramas in Screen Play I found myself always pulli...more
I have had this book on my to-read list for quite some time because I so enjoyed his first book Providence a few years ago. This book did not disappoint either.
I am fascinated with theater and drama, so I was sucked into the pages pretty quickly. I loved all the behind-the-scenes drama with the actors and preparation for the play's opening night.
Chris has a way with words that's not flowery yet puts me right into the story. I love that.
I would've enjoyed getting a little more backstory on Harpe...more
I am fascinated with theater and drama, so I was sucked into the pages pretty quickly. I loved all the behind-the-scenes drama with the actors and preparation for the play's opening night.
Chris has a way with words that's not flowery yet puts me right into the story. I love that.
I would've enjoyed getting a little more backstory on Harpe...more
This was an awesome story. Harper goes through a troublesome year, where nothing is working
out the way she thought it would be when she completed school. Her love and faith in God
brings her to a new chapter in her life. Her faith is tested. A good read for all.
out the way she thought it would be when she completed school. Her love and faith in God
brings her to a new chapter in her life. Her faith is tested. A good read for all.
My first overtly Christian book I've read since attending a Christian HS, years ago. Thought provoking. VERY well-written by a man, in a woman's voice - I was quite surprised, and was even able to forget that the author was a man, writing a Christian romance! LOL Good book.
This story has a very good message to it, but I thought the story was too dragged out and actually quite boring. There were many scenes that really could of been cut.
Loved. This. Book. I read it in 24 hours. So refreshing. I'm mad this book has been on my Kindle for over a year and I'm just reading it.
I started and finished the book within a few days. It was a wonderful, light book that was a great read!
romance story filled with faith, hope and love
This book was over the top but loved it!
Absolutely loved it! A heartfelt story full of faith and love.
A cute romance, with a fun plot.
Apr 07, 2013
Cheryl
added it
Great story of faith
Some of the writing was really lovely, but the God talk was just a bit cliche and heavy handed and I had a hard time connecting with Harper.
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Chris Coppernoll is the founder of Soul2Soul Ministries International. His interviews on faith with personalities such as Amy Grant, Max Lucado, and Michael W. Smith are heard in 600 outlets in twenty countries. He is the author of six books including his novels Providence, A Beautiful Fall, and Screen Play. He is married to novelist, Christa Parrish, and lives in upstate New York.
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“What's the best part of acting? It's the indescribable feeling of being someone you are and someone your not, all at the same time. Acting is finding a character that's in you, forgetting yourself, and then bringing out this whole other person. Character is all that matters when you're on a stage.”
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