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Freezing Nights on a Canada Film Set Inspired Uplifting New Novel

The Goal

By Mitch Stone and Riley J. Ford

It all started one frigid winter night in 2007, when Kim Basinger and her now- boyfriend, celebrity hairstylist and photographer Mitch Stone, were working on a Canada film set. Night after night, while the cast and crew were shivering as they endured rain, freezing sleet, and snow, Stone would walk up to Basinger on set and say, “I’m going to write you a romantic comedy set in Hawaii!” And one night in his trailer, he started writing what would one day become The Goal, an uplifting novel about love in all its forms, inspired by Stone’s experiences as a teen and rolled into a magical tale of love and the healing power of music.

About The Book

In a world where we seem to be losing loves grasp…

This novel delves into love, and all it’s many forms.

17 Year old Dean, an adopted misfit with an abusive father feels alone in the world. He lives his life recklessly “in the moment” acting out because he cannot stand his past, and he does not think he will live into his future.

With music and a few close friends as his only life raft, his self-destructive ways finally land him in jail. When Dean is forced to go to a new school for artistic but troubled kids, he meets Angel, a gifted mysterious, almost magical student who through the power of music, and positive practices, starts to change Dean’s negative mindset. But is Angel’s other worldly wisdom, and the school’s philosophy of love and acceptance enough to transform Dean’s life into a healthy existence.. or are his scars too deep for him to accept himself?

School director Mia’s dedication to her work leaves no room for anything else in her life, including romantic love. When the school she created is threatened with financial ruin, she lands at a crossroads that involves two men, the island of Kauai, and a decision. Will Mia run away from herself and all that’s important to her…or will the power of love save the day?

School director Mia’s dedication to her work leaves no room for anything else in her life, including romantic love. When the school she created is threatened with financial ruin, she lands at a crossroads that involves two men, the island of Kauai, and a decision. Will Mia run away from herself and all that’s important to her…or will the power of love save the day

The Author

From acclaimed celebrity photographer and hairstylist Mitch Stone and New York Times bestselling author Riley J. Ford, The Goal is a thought-provoking, funny, and raw collaboration that explores the transformative powers of love in those brave enough to experience it…and what it means to truly live.

Riley J. Ford is a NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author and UCLA graduate represented by Creative Artists Agency. Besides writing her own bestselling novels, Riley has co-authored projects with major influencers and celebrities. She writes under multiple pen names and has sold millions of copies of her novels worldwide. One of her books has been adapted into an upcoming movie for Netflix.

From the moment I opened the book, I could visualize these characters, their struggles, and the strength they found to come through it. It's a wild ride, hold onto your hat. We could all use a little more love and music in our lives. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to feel good about life.
Donna O'Neal
I'm a voracious reader and I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! The characters were extremely well developed and I was engaged from the start. I truly care about these characters and felt drawn into their story arcs almost immediately. The descriptions of love and the healing power of music were beautifully written and the element of teen rebellion brought me back to my youth. This story had a lasting impact on me and I very much look forward to future work from these authors. The Goal would make a great movie!
Zum
With such interesting characters I couldn’t stop reading and ended up reading the entire book in one day! Such a beautiful message of love and music, it truly made me smile. This would make a great movie - and I imagine a great soundtrack as well!
Christine Chervenak
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were likable and the message of love, hope and personal growth was so good.
The LeBlanc House
I genuinely enjoyed this story. I was immediately drawn in by the plight of the characters, and was eager to follow their journeys. But what really caught my attention, unexpectedly, and to my delight, was the deeper messaging woven beautifully throughout the story. I felt as if the ways in which the characters internalized their individual plights, their life challenges and circumstances, was a reminder as to how my own thoughts and beliefs impact my life. The characters here are diverse and compelling, and the lessons poignant. A delightful read that will leave you feeling better for having taken the journey.
RPHNOCK
This book is so addicting you cannot put it down! So block off your day😊!! The characters are so real I can picture all of them..this has to be made into a movie💗
Perky
As an avid book reader, I can say this is one of my favorite novels of all time. The story was very well-written. It was a page-turner from the moment I opened it, and it kept my interest until the last page. I enjoyed the characters and the theme of love. It made me laugh and stay up until all hours reading. The story was so inspiring that I’m hoping for a sequel! Kudos to the authors for crafting a story that has stayed with me long after I finished reading it. I can see this as a movie!
CNealS
The Goal is a must read!! I could not put it down and I didn’t want it to end... I laughed, I cried and everything in between!!! The story is filled with love and woven with music and beautiful heart felt characters. Characters you cannot help but love and care about. Brilliant work for a first novel. I would recommend The Goal as required reading for all.. this novel will not disappoint!!!
Scotty J
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Kim Basinger
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THE GOAL is finally here! It’s quite an accomplishment to start and finish a book or to finish anything that takes pure concentration… lots of thought and a steady and lengthy commitment of focus and time…….. Many people talk about writing a book but very few ever follow through….. As I was reading The Goal ….a few thoughts kept coming to me … We as humans have to be very brave to live this life.. Life takes a lot of courage to live…courage and imagination, and the ability to throw yourself into it…..As humans we are presented with so many different kinds of challenges and or opportunities, most of us flee from our feelings and emotions… We are afraid to find the music in ourselves… We get angry ,defensive ,obstinate and we refuse to let go and let God…… We are so afraid to simply trust the journey by falling into the arms of the universe and dancing with it allowing ourselves to become our best selves in the time that we have here on earth …. This story is about waking up and facing …fear,pain, love, potential ,forgiveness , acceptance… and yes !!! courage… and all the different threads of life that need weaving together to complete us. It’s about a group of people who find those threads together and discover the connection between each other and in the process finding themselves…… as they take that leap of faith into the unknown…. It’s magical… Mystical… Funny… Fun… And you just might find yourself in one of the characters… Because in the end we all share a common thread… We are all one as we share many of the same challenges and feelings in this life… The goal is a beautiful story and one you’re not likely to forget anytime soon… Enjoy!
Jullianne Phillips
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Loved this book! The beauty of The Goal is that it reaffirms how powerful the belief in ourselves is and how the tenacity of the human spirit can change our destiny. The Goal shows us all that anything is possible when we are guided by love.
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