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Novel Romance (2006)
Max Normane is a successful editor with an eye for undiscovered talent. Unfortunately, her personal life isn't nearly as good as the stories in her magazine. With her biological clock ticking and a history of failed romances, Max pursues an unorthodox path to motherhood. Jake Buckley is a struggling but talented writer whose previous attempts at getting published have failed miserably. Max offers the perfect solution; she'll publish his story, giving life to his "baby", if he'll give life to hers. Afterwards, Max throws herself headfirst into the world of single motherhood, while Jake travels the world as a celebrated literary figure. Now having achieved their dreams, Max and Jake realize they must deal with the one thing they didn't bargain for - each other.
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Max Normane is a successful editor with an eye for undiscovered talent. Unfortunately, her personal life isn't nearly as good as the stories in her magazine. With her biological clock ticking and a history of failed romances, Max pursues an unorthodox path to motherhood. Jake Buckley is a struggling but talented writer whose previous attempts at getting published have failed miserably. Max offers the perfect solution; she'll publish his story, giving life to his "baby", if he'll give life to hers. Afterwards, Max throws herself headfirst into the world of single motherhood, while Jake travels the world as a celebrated literary figure. Now having achieved their dreams, Max and Jake realize they must deal with the one thing they didn't bargain for - each other.
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Genre:Comedy, Romance
Written By:Emily Skopov
In Theaters:10/8/2006
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Runtime:91 minutes
Studio:Raskolnikov Productions, New Angeles Productions
Cast
Emily Skopov
Director
Traci Lords
Max Normane
Paul Johansson
Jake Buckley
Sherilyn Fenn
Liza Normane Stewart
Mariette Hartley
Marty McCall
Jacqueline Pinol
Isabelle
Mikaila Baumel
Four-Year-Old Emma
Pia Artesona
Rita
Kamall Shaikh
Strikingly Hot Man
Emily Skopov
Mom with Epiphany Baby / Expecting Mom at Store Window
Wyatt Skopov-Normane
Max's Epiphany Baby
Thomas Kim
Delivery Guy
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