READERS GUIDE

Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Discussion Guide
 
1. Right on Cue takes a look behind the scenes at how a movie is made. Were there any elements of the filmmaking storyline you were surprised by?
 
2. While Emmy built a successful career as a screenwriter, she’s always had a passion for acting. Is there anything you’ve been passionate about for a long time and wanted to pursue? What would encourage you to go for it?
 
3. Grayson is worried that he will get stuck being typecast into certain sorts of roles. Why does he feel this way? Talk about how his perspective on this shifts, and if you agree or disagree with his concerns.
 
4. In the novel, Liz is both Emmy’s coworker and her best friend. Have you ever had to collaborate with a friend on a creative project before? How did it go? 
 
5. Talk about Emmy and Grayson’s first interaction when they were teenagers. Do you think Emmy was right to react the way she did to Grayson’s behavior? How would you have responded?

6. If you could star in your own romantic comedy, who would your dream costar be?
 
7. Emmy is the daughter of Hollywood royalty. How does her family background play into her insecurities in the novel? How does it provide a source of strength?
 
8. Did your opinion of Grayson change over the course of the novel? How so?
 
9. Name some of your favorite romantic comedy films. What is it you like about them? Do they have anything in particular in common?
 
10. What do you think is next for Emmy and Grayson?