Carole Mallory's life has been filled with colorful people, events and sexual encounters. As one of the original supermodels, she graced the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Esquire and as an actress she appeared in films such as The Stepford Wives and Looking for Mr Goodbar. She has dated a litany of A-list actors and rock stars including Robert De Niro, Warren Beatty, Robin Williams, Rod Stewart, Sean Connery, Anthony Hopkins and Richard Gere and was engaged to Claude Picasso. Her most marked affair however, occurred over the span of a decade whn she fell under the powerful spell of iconic writer, Norman Mailer.
In Loving Mailer, Mallory details her passionate affair with the renowned author and Pulitzer Prize winner. Known for his controversial subject matter and innovative contributions, Mailer led a fascinating life. He was both widely respected and deeply criticised for his strong opinions. He became Mallory's mentor and she his muse, in the definitive relationship of their lives. Mallory masterfully illustrates their steamy encounters and Mailer's most intimate qualities, revealing unknown elements of this literary genius. Mallory's smart writing, from humorous to lascivious, will keep readers engrossed in this intense memoir of psychological and physical seduction.
Carole Mallory is an actress, model and writer. Her film credits include The Stepford Wives and Looking for Mr Goodbar. As one of the original supermodels, she appeared on the covers of many magazines including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, Newsweek, G.Q. and Esquire. In addition to her novel, Flash, Mallory has written journalistic pieces on figures such as Kurt Vonnegut, Erica Jong, Warren Beatty and Gore Vidal for publications such as Elle, LA Magazine, Esquire, Penthouse and Playboy.