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Starr Search – Round Two – Rowdy Ranger

⭐ THIS WEEK’S CHARACTER: Rowdy Ranger A flamboyant media personality with a flair for chaos and self-promotion. Rowdy lives for the spotlight — whether it’s earned, borrowed, or stolen. He’s…
Starr Love Is Officially Here

Today marks a milestone I’ve been working toward for a very long time. My new book, Starr Love, is officially out in the wild — available now in both Kindle…
New Substack Page

Just a quick note to let you know I’ve launched a new Substack page called Jeff Elder Isn’t Real. It’s a place where I’ll be telling my story—pieces of the…
Starr Search – Week 4 – Sterling Vaughn

⭐ THIS WEEK’S CHARACTER: Sterling Vaughn A rising pop star whose shine cuts straight through Stu Starr’s ego. Sterling is everything Stu tells himself he should have been — talented,…
Starr Love Goodreads Giveaway!

Hey Hey Hey… just a quick post to let you know that we’re doing another Goodreads giveaway for Starr Love! Use the link below to enter to win a free…
Starr Search – Week 3 – Steve Starr

⭐ THIS WEEK’S CHARACTER: Steve Starr Stu Starr’s father. A handsome, quietly charismatic man whose charm once filled every room he walked into, Steve carries the weight of choices he…
New Single Release: “I’m A Star” by Stu Starr — Straight From the Prison Yard

Every once in a while, a project comes along that feels so strange, so chaotic, and so unexpectedly electric that you can’t help but follow it wherever it leads. Today,…
Starr Search – Week 2 – Mariel Starr

⭐ THIS WEEK’S CHARACTER: Mariel Starr Stu Starr’s mother. A quiet force in the background of his chaotic life, Mariel embodies patience, worry, and unspoken disappointment. Her steady presence anchors…
Starr Search – Week 1 – Stu Starr

⭐ THIS WEEK’S CHARACTER: Stu Starr The man, the myth, the meltdown. Stu is a walking cocktail of ambition, delusion, charm, and catastrophic decision‑making. He’s the kind of guy who…
Announcing the Release of Starr Love – Available for Pre‑Order Now

Announcing the Release of Starr Love — Available for Pre‑Order Now I’m excited to share some news: my new book, Starr Love, officially arrives on February 14th, 2026 in both…