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The Secrets to Success

If you or someone you know is thinking of a career in professional modeling, Toni Shelton`s new book, `Rising Star`, might be your ticket to the catwalk. This new book reveals the top secrets to a successful career in professional modeling. Years of experience and knowledge in this field, along with other important aspects of this very competitive industry are shared by this formerly successful model, businesswoman, and manager.

Toni Shelton has taken a lifetime of experience and knowledge of the modeling business and created an easy to use handbook for the beginner, and a reference tool for the experienced model. The skills she learned through many years of challenges are taught in an easy to read, step-by-step guide.

All four of Shelton`s children are working models appearing in national print ads. Her son Dave Dylan is featured in a dynamic portrait on the cover of the book. At just 18, Dylan has a promising career in front of him and is an example of the rising stars Shelton writes about. Dylan has been in many national advertising campaigns, and he is gaining attention as a model, actor, and rapper.

`I teach the essentials, such as building the right relationships with agents, managers, photographers, stylists, makeup artists, and others. Your preparation and attitude are key ingredients to success,` explained Shelton. `Rising Star` serves as the roadmap to stardom for beginning and experienced models, and brings a life-time of experience to those who need a mentor in a tough, highly competitive world. This guidebook breaks down every aspect of the modeling business and offers readers an overview of the industry, as well as a realistic method to assess the characteristics needed to succeed.