Atlantic Fiction acquires stiletto-sharp satire about fame and obsession from Hannah Beer

Atlantic Books has acquired I Make My Own Fun, a stiletto-sharp satire about the perils of celebrity and obsession by Hannah Beer.

The publisher acquired world rights directly from the author, including audio and dramatisation, and the book will be published by Editor Rachel Imrie in March 2025 in hardback, trade paperback and e-book.

‘Everyone knows Marina, the A-list movie star. But very few know Marina, the absolute monster. Years at the top have proved that whatever Marina wants, she gets. But when she meets bartender Anna, Marina discovers something that can’t be bought: Anna’s affection. As Anna remains unmoved, Marina’s advances become more desperate – and her obsession more dangerous. The price of fame is heavy – and someone is going to pay for it…’

Rachel Imrie says, ‘I can’t wait to introduce readers to Marina, the ultimate A-lister who you’ll love to hate. I Make My Own Fun is dark, funny and bombastic. Hannah takes us on a thrilling rollercoaster ride, while also meditating on our collective fascination with celebrity and exploring the depths of one woman’s infatuation.’

Hannah Beer says, ‘I wanted to write something that examined the strangeness of celebrity culture, and asked “what if the most famous person in the world was also kind of evil?” I’m so grateful that the Atlantic team embraced Marina wholeheartedly. It’s a complete dream to be published by Atlantic, and I’m so excited for I Make My Own Fun to be out in the world.’