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  • Starr Search – Round Two – Rowdy Ranger

    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 the kind of man who calls himself a visionary while livestreaming from a hot tub, who sees fame not as a reward but as a birthright. In Starr Love, Rowdy becomes Stu Starr’s loudest fan and most unpredictable ally, blurring the line between hype man, stalker, and self-appointed celebrity guru. He doesn’t just chase attention — he weaponizes it. Who do YOU see as Rowdy? John Waters, Joe Exotic, Russell Brand, Carrot Top, someone else?

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    Cast your vote above — and check back Thursday for the reveal.
    If you want updates first, follow my page on my Facebook page.

  • Starr Search – Week 4 – Sterling Vaughn

    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, adored, and effortlessly magnetic. Beneath the polished charm is a man who knows exactly how bright he burns and how people bend toward that light. In Starr Love, Sterling becomes the living embodiment of Stu’s deepest insecurities: a rival, a mirror, and a reminder that fame doesn’t just crown someone — it chooses them. Sterling’s presence tilts every room, every conversation, every memory, leaving Stu chasing a spotlight that was never his to begin with.

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    Cast your vote above — and check back Thursday for the reveal.
    If you want updates first, follow my page on my Facebook page.

    Pre‑Release Prize

    Everyone who votes in any of the four pre‑release weeks is entered into a drawing for one autographed paperback of Starr Love.
    (The more weeks you vote, the more entries you get – enter your email address if you want to be entered.)

  • Starr Love Goodreads Giveaway!

    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 Kindle copy of the new book. Contest ends February 13th. Good luck!

    Goodreads Book Giveaway

    Starr Love by Jeff Elder

    Starr Love

    by Jeff Elder

    Giveaway ends February 13, 2026.

    See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

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  • Starr Search – Week 3 – Steve Starr

    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 never fully owned. He’s the kind of dad who means well but leaves emotional debris in his wake — a man stitched together from good intentions, half-truths, and the kind of silence that shapes a family for decades. In Starr Love, Steve represents the legacy Stu can’t outrun: a father who loved deeply, failed quietly, and left shadows long enough for his son to grow up inside them.

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    Cast your vote above — and check back Thursday for the reveal.
    If you want updates first, follow my page on my Facebook page.

    Pre‑Release Prize

    Everyone who votes in any of the four pre‑release weeks is entered into a drawing for one autographed paperback of Starr Love.
    (The more weeks you vote, the more entries you get – enter your email address if you want to be entered.)

  • Starr Search – Week 2 – Mariel Starr

    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 the emotional undercurrent of Starr Love, revealing the roots of Stu’s lifelong need for validation. She’s the kind of woman who folds laundry while listening for sirens, who knows more than she says, and who carries the weight of family history in her posture.

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    Cast your vote above — and check back Thursday for the reveal.
    If you want updates first, follow my page on my Facebook page.

    Pre‑Release Prize

    Everyone who votes in any of the four pre‑release weeks is entered into a drawing for one autographed paperback of Starr Love.
    (The more weeks you vote, the more entries you get – enter your email address if you want to be entered.)

  • Starr Search – Week 1 – Stu Starr

    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 thinks the universe is sending him secret messages — and he’s absolutely the star of them.

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    Cast your vote above — and check back Thursday for the reveal.
    If you want updates first, follow my page on my Facebook page.

    Pre‑Release Prize

    Everyone who votes in any of the four pre‑release weeks is entered into a drawing for one autographed paperback of Starr Love.
    (The more weeks you vote, the more entries you get – enter your email address if you want to be entered.)