Ink and Infamy

The author chronicles his wild ride through fame, failure, and the fickle publishing world with biting wit and brutal honesty

From the gritty streets of New York City to the glittering cocktail lounges of Manhattan’s elite, Thomas Fitzsimmons has lived a life few could imagine, and fewer still could survive. Navy veteran, NYPD cop, Ford model, private detective, celebrity bodyguard, and NBC talk show host, Fitzsimmons chronicles his wild ride through fame, failure, and the fickle publishing world with biting wit and brutal honesty. When a top literary agent declares his memoir a potential bestseller, Fitzsimmons dares to dream big: beach houses, custom suits, and glamorous companions. But fate, politics, and pandemics conspire against him. From near-deals with major publishers to the heartbreak of rejection, this is the story of a man who refuses to quit, even when the odds are stacked sky-high. Irreverent, hilarious, and deeply human, BESTSELLER is a behind-the-scenes look at the publishing world, celebrity culture, and one man’s relentless pursuit of literary success.