The Book is now Published!

The Comedy Diva Diaries is the tale of a twenty-nine year old comedienne who gives herself an ultimatum: achieve success before her next birthday, or die trying.  

Our sassy, deluded and insecure heroine endures disastrous stand-up gigs and humiliating TV commercial auditions. Her rich boyfriend, pampered pooch, flamboyant agent, dysfunctional family and back-stabbing rivals aren’t much help. On the brink of emotional collapse, Diva finds inspiration in a self-help book, and makes the fateful decision to move across the continent in pursuit of the Hollywood dream. 

Will Diva admit defeat? Or will she find fame and fortune before turning thirty? 

"Hip and outrageously funny! As a young comedian, it's frightening how much I can relate.”

~ Christel Bartelse, 2011& 2010 Canadian Comedy Award Nominee

“Van Ritzen is one of the funniest humans I've ever met. Read her book, laugh, lather, rinse, repeat.”

~ Mark Leiren-Young, author of Never Shoot a Stampede Queen 2009 Leacock Medal For Humour

“Really, really funny.”

 ~ Terry Fallis, author of The Best Laid Plans 2008 Leacock Medal For Humour

 “You will root for Diva every step of the way.”   

~ Ian Ferguson, author of Village of the Small Houses 2004 Leacock Medal For Humour

Author Kirsten Van Ritzen knows comedy. With two decades as a professional actor, comedienne, writer and producer, she has received acclaim for performances across Canada and the U.S.  She is a member of the Writers Guild of Canada and Playwrights Guild of Canada. This is her debut novel and a work of fiction – or so she claims.   www.kirstenvanritzen.com      www.comedydivadiaries.com