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GIGI JAMES

When Life Gives You Donuts . . . Sometimes You Get Donuts . . .

About Me

I am a comedy writer of real-life fiction of the brutally honest persuasion. I take real life situations and instead of turning them into another boring self-help book, I weave them into a humorous messaged storyline with realistic characters that my readers can relate to without actually admitting it . . . out loud. As Leccie said- A real Choking Hazard, Baby! It's not that I can't write a self-help book. My mutant Sarcasm Gene prevents people from taking that kind of work from me seriously. I'm the one who said Winnie the Pooh and Piglet are a gay couple. It really is a good thing I don't write Erotica . . . Yes, I do write for television too. Sorry about that. For more Gigi Love subscribe to my newsletter at wwww.gigijames.com or drop me a note at [email protected]. Cover design by Leccie of Vanity Images Inc. http://www.vanityimagesinc.co.uk/
I DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR THIS!!
A humorous tale of the humiliating experiences of being married to the sexy, wealthy cheater with whom one woman is deeply in love.
Now available wherever books are sold and at

www.amazon.com or

www.barnesandnoble.com
and 809 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11203 347-715-6307
www.gigijames.com
"A captivating tale filled with warm laughter, lively mishaps, and unforgettable characters. I could not bear to put this book down."-KAREN QUINN,The New York Times Bestselling Author of The Ivy Chronicles and Wife In the Fast Lane.
"Ms. James's book is a steaming pile of good, funky humor that will leave you laughing in relief!"-SHELTON WALDEN,
host of WBAI 99.5 FM's Walden's Pond.
“. . . not your contemporary romance gone bad story. It's a humorous, yet real look into a relationship where two people love each other but one fall's victim to forbidden fruit causing a serious chain of events...that are certain to draw multiple emotions from the reader. Author GiGi James writes an entertaining novel. Kudos for the Caribbean flavor...!” ARC Book Club Inc.
" . . .The unrelenting honesty of this story will leave you laughing out loud and drenching wet with tears of joy as you complete this unforgettable debut novel by James." Deltareviewer, Reviewing for Real Page Turners
"James, cleverly intertwined the tragic and comedic elements into a story that many can relate to without dumbing down the Jamaican culture. (Big up!)." ISABIS INSIDE, author of Being One - No One is Like No Other.
This memory lane rollercoaster takes you to the edge and back so that every time you think you’ve figured it out it throws you for another loop. Jillian is every woman with a spicy, tropical twist. Her dry wit and bewilderment at the unrelenting soap opera that takes over her universe is priceless. “I Didn’t Sign Up For This!” is the touching and realistic story of love, family, and an in-your-face woman that leaves your sides aching with her hilarious perspective on the game of life.!
Learn THE CHEATING MAN'S PHILOSOPHY from I Didn't Sign Up For This! which was featured on WBAI 99.5 FM (New York) - Walden's Pond; 98.7 KISS-FM (New York) Wake Up Club; and Playboy Radio (SIRIUS) Afternoon Advice with Tiffany Granath!
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Your Love Type: ENFJ
The Giver
In love, you give your all and feel guilty when relationships fail.
For you, sex is not seperate from love and caring.
Overall, you are humorous, giving, and motivational.
However, you tend to be over-protective and critical of your partner.
Best matches: INFP or ISFP What's Your Love Type? You Are An ENFJ
The Giver
You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and usually succeed.
Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections.
Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down.
You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine.
In love, you are very protective and supporting.
However, you do need to "feel special" - and it's quite easy for you to get jealous.
At work, you are a natural leader. You can help people discover their greatest potential.
You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist.
How you see yourself: Trusting, idealistic, and expressive
When other people don't get you, they see you as: Bossy, inappropriate, and loud What's Your Personality Type?

My Interests


Meet Bestselling Author, DEBORAH GREGORY, and ME at the HARLEM BOOK FAIR, JULY 19, 2008!! (We’re not actually limited to the book fair - we are sometimes shopping and gallivanting wreaking havoc through the streets of Manhattan too . . .) SOMEBODY Sent to me with love. XOXOXO
You're a Romantic Kisser
For you, kissing is all about feeling the romance
You love to kiss under the stars or by the sea
The perfect kiss involves the perfect mood
It's pretty common for kisses to sweep you off your feet What Kind of Kisser Are You?
You Belong in New York City
You're the energetic, ambitious type.
And only NYC is fast enough for you.
Maybe you'll set yourself up with a killer career
Or simply take in all the city has to offer. What City Do You Belong In?
You Are Uptown
You are classy, cultured, and well educated. You are an expert on the finer things in live.
Your city girl persona loves all of the opportunities a city offers. But only in the best neighborhoods. Are You An Uptown Girl or Downtown Girl? Get Your Sexy Name
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Need I say more?
Your Aura is Violet
Idealistic and thoughtful, you have the mind and ideas to change the world.
And you have the charisma of a great leader, even if you don't always use it!

The purpose of your life: saying truths that other people dare not say

Famous purples include: Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Susan B. Anthony

Careers for you to try: Political Activist, Inventor, Life Coach What Color Is Your Aura?
You Are The Star
You represent the ultimate in truth and purity.
Insightful and illuminating, you provide guidance for others.
You also demonstrate unselfish, unconditional love.
You posses many spiritual gifts, including the ability to heal.

Your fortune:

Your future is looking brighter by the day.
The near future will be a time of both hope and healing.
Luck is about to come your way, perhaps the best luck you have ever seen.
Life is about to get a lot easier and much better! What Tarot Card Are You?

I'd like to meet:


Take the Quiz .. People who can appreciate my upbeat attitude to have whatever kind of fun that doesn't land me in a jail cell (although I'm not averse to being handcuffed); ruin my credit; or make me spend time with people who talk too much about their bodily dysfunctions. That's why I don't spend Thanksgiving with my family - anymore.

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Music:

Bob Marley; Bon Jovi; Prince; Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan; John Legend; Dennis Brown (whose singing style and love ballads made me cry and inspired me while writing my book. I miss him dearly.); Michael Buble; Chicago; Sting and the Police - you know the folks who can sing and with FEELING; as well as a host of Dancehall artists - but since they tend to be flaky and fly-by-night - I choose not to name them.

Movies:

Old Kung Fu with Jet Li and Gordon Liu; The first two parts of The Godfather; Scarface; Kill Bill Vols. I and II; The Color Purple, Dirty Dancing; Man on Fire, Pulp Fiction, True Romance and Domino. I recently discovered in addition to my passion for crime fiction action that my favorite movie of the moment is Wedding Crashers! I have seen it at least a dozen times and I'm not sick of it yet!I also love to watch car chases. When I was little - one of my favorite shows was Dukes of Hazzard. I even had the lunch box which I proudly went to school with -until I found out what that flag meant . . .

Television:

Sopranos - Shut up, I LOVED the ending! All My Children (old habits die hard); Curb Your Enthusiasm (Larry David is my real father); Seinfeld; I Love Lucy; The Monkees; Green Acres; Friends; Law & Order; and any other program that doesn't make me blush. Nope, I'm still not old enough to watch Oz; Sex In The City or Spongebob Squarepants.

Books:

New King James Version of The Holy Bible; I DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR THIS! by Yours Truly!! I like COMEDY. I also like romance that doesn't make me gag, non-fiction memoirs that are actually true (go figure); and 99 Beers Off the Wall by Marty Wombacher. OMG - I was reading that while sitting on the 4 train and was laughing OUT LOUD buckling over. People thought I was having a spazz attack because I was clutching my crotch trying desperately not to pee my pants. Thankfully, I reached my stop and now I'm not cross-eyed.

Heroes:


You Are 56% Lady
You're part lady, part modern woman.
Etiquette is important to you, but you brush aside rules that are outdated or silly. Are You A Lady? My Lord and Personal Savior Jesus Christ! I STRONGLY ADMIRE: Author KAREN QUINN whose fabulous writing and generous spirit inspired me and has kept my respect for the art of literature. DEBRA EHRHARDT because not only is she a fantastic actress and writer - SHE'S JAMAICAN!! She's also one of the sweetest people on the planet
Your Passion is Red!
You've got that spark - a good dose of intensity, power, and determination.
You do whatever you want in life ... to hell with what anyone thinks!
With so many interests and loves, you're always running around doing something new.
You have fire in your eyes, and it shows. Bet you're even wearing something red! What Type of Passionate Woman Are You?
Pisces
You have an awesome imagination, and often put it to use for sexual purposes. You are very romantic and don’t hook-up with random people very often.
Because sex to you is about showing your love, you are incredibly romantic in bed, and very giving. You tend be in a serious relationship more often then not.
Sex matches: Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio
'What is your Sexual Zodiac?' at QuizUniverse.com

My Blog

I Was At This Party - Yet Im Not In the Pics. WTF.

Wednesday night, my boys and I were at the best Book Launch party of the year - Deborah Gregory (The Femme Genius Creator and Author of The Cheetah Girls) celebrated the release of her latest creation...
Posted by GIGI JAMES on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:28:00 PST

How To Tell If Youre a Dumb Driver.

Are you a Dumb Driver? If you're not sure whether or not you're a dumb driver - here is the GIGI JAMES check list on how to tell if you're a Dumb Driver designed to help those Dumb Drivers in need of...
Posted by GIGI JAMES on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:59:00 PST

Something to Remember on Memorial Day Weekend

This despicable piece of shit that seems to be permeating the internet with his gory tales of  Monster Love is plucking my fucking nerves. He - or better yet, IT sadistically makes thes...
Posted by GIGI JAMES on Sat, 24 May 2008 09:45:00 PST

A Vigilante Amongst Registered Sex Offenders

Not too long ago, I received this letter from my son's elementary school:Dear Parents:Our school has received a notification from the New York City Police Department that a "registered sex offender" h...
Posted by GIGI JAMES on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:29:00 PST

Divas in Need and Fat Kids

Divas In Need and Fat KidsThis week has been especially busy for me - which I’m grateful for - so I’m not complaining. One of the great things about being a writer is that there are many m...
Posted by GIGI JAMES on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:12:00 PST

TEN WEIRD HABITS/THINGS ABOUT GIGI JAMES

I was tagged by Greenchild earlier this week and Maureen a few weeks back. This list was really hard to do because it meant I had to narrow it down . . .1.  I don’t like food that collides ...
Posted by GIGI JAMES on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:50:00 PST

If Your Teen is Doing It - Its YOUR Fault!

The other day, my darling 13-year-old's cell phone was ringing whilst lying on the desk next to me. Since I recognized the caller - his good friend that tags along with us to most outings - I answered...
Posted by GIGI JAMES on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:19:00 PST

Confessions of an Emotion Vampire Slayer

Confessions of an Emotion-Vampire Slayer    My name is Gigi . . . And I am an Emotion-Vampire Slayer. On many, many occasions while crusading to rid the world of emotion vampires, I con...
Posted by GIGI JAMES on Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:40:00 PST

Leave a Message After The Tone - Gigi Is Out Of Order

I have had enough Darlings. Stick a fork in me - I Am Done.  Every year I hope for that perfect Valentine's Day: a romantic dinner with a guy that rocks my boat, candles, bubbles, champagne toppe...
Posted by GIGI JAMES on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:22:00 PST

Im So Happy - I Cried Til I Went Wee

THE GIANTS BEAT THE PATRIOTS IN THE SUPER BOWL!!!! A Little Late, but SO WHAT?!!!I'm so HAPPY that:1)     I don't care that the majority of the commercials were shittier than  &nbs...
Posted by GIGI JAMES on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:59:00 PST