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Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Geri Halliwell-Horner poses at Edinburgh Castle - six years after near-identical image
At first glance you might think these photos had been taken on the same day. However, they were actually six years apart as Geri Halliwell-Horner created a near identical photo during a visit to Scotland. The 52-year-old singer - better known as Ginger Spice during her time in The Spice Girls - posted a photo taken at Edinburgh Castle ahead of a book signing in the city. In the photo, she could be seen posing next to a bagpiper, decked out in a kilt at the castle. The moment came ahead of a book signing in Edinburgh and, later in the day, St Andrews, in Fife, to promote her latest book Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire. The singer had posted a video on social media ahead of her visit to Scotland on Saturday. Alongside it, she wrote: 'I can't wait to see you all in Edinburgh for my last stop on this amazing book tour for Rosie Frost Ice on Fire. 'Thank you to everyone's love and support on the book and look forward to seeing you at Topping St Andrews.' Sharing the latest photo at the castle, she wrote: 'When in Scotland...'. In a video, filmed outside the castle and posted on social media, Halliwell-Horner stood next to the kilt-clad piper, leaning on his shoulder. Addressing the camera, she said: 'Here we are in my favourite place - Edinburgh, Scotland, on the final day of the Rosie Frost tour. As she continued, she said the book stood for 'courage, power and' before the kilt-clad man ended the sentence, shouting: 'Freedom.' The video then continues with the bagpiper explaining to the singer that he is from Glasgow, adding: 'But everyone thinks I'm English.' She could also be seen introducing the piper at her book signing, referring to him as 'James 1st' in a nod to King James, the son of Mary, Queen of Scots. During the event, Halliwell-Horner said: 'Scotland has such a special place in my heart. 'Every time I've come here the reception has been just charged and amazing. It fills me with energy. 'I met a chap earlier today and I thought 'He's wonderful' and so, hey, you have James 1st, King James 1st, came after Queen Elizabeth 1st, which is quite apt and I thought 'Well, let's celebrate that.' She then turns to the interviewer on stage, asking: 'Shall we let him in? Let's let him in. His name is James.' The musician then came in playing Scotland the Brave. Horner captioned the video, writing: 'Just a regular day in Scotland with our very own James 1st.' Halliwell-Horner posed for an unmistakably similar photo outside Edinburgh Castle in 2019 ahead of the Spice Girls gig in the Scottish Capital that year. As with the latest photo, she wore a tartan skirt in muted tones along with a white, turtleneck top. She had captioned the 2019 photo writing the world Edinburgh along with a loveheart emoji. The visit to Scotland comes after Halliwell-Horner left This Morning viewers baffled when she showed off not one, but three different accents during an appearance to promote her new book. The new book - which retails from £7.99 - is the second in a trilogy that began with the 2023 bestseller Rosie Frost And The Falcon Queen. Revealing what the book is about, she told hosts Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond: 'Rosie Frost, she is set in present day, she's orphaned, but this is un-airbrushed orphan grieving and she's sent to an island. 'The island is a bit like Jurassic Park but for endangered animals at a school built by Queen Elizabeth I. 'She's sent there, they are all descendants of Tudors. So if you like history it's all in there. 'It's then a page-turning action adventure, and she has to find the courage to face up to bullies. 'It's the second book and she finds out her mother was murdered and wants revenge. And there's a little bit of love in there as well.' When asked if she would ever want to play the characters she has written, the noughties star replied: 'I thought I would want to play a teacher if it became a film. I do the accents for the audio book. 'You haven't got a Brummy in there, but I do some accents.' 'What accents do you do?' Alison asked, before Halliwell-Horner said: 'I had an acting accent coach there.' She then switched into a Southern American accent as she described one of the characters. 'She's like 'oh my God Alison, you got to be out of your mind'.' She then put on an Irish accent as she said: 'Then we got a Dermot, he's kind of just Dermot, 'what are you talking about?'' Finally, the singer changed into a French accent. 'Then we have Madame Lure, 'you're just so elegant. I'm so proud of you',' she said. She also recently revealed that the film adaptation of her first Rosie Frost book could be on-screen by 2027 - confirming that the 'biggest producer in Hollywood' has the rights to the series. She said: 'We're looking at the writer now to make the scripts…I get to help choose Rosie, and they're including me and they are just amazing people.'
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spice Girls' Geri Halliwell-Horner Talks ‘Rosie Frost' & Writing Songs for Her Book Series: Billboard Book Club
Geri Halliwell-Horner is ready to spice your bookshelf: On Tuesday (April 8), the Spice Girls member and bestselling author celebrated the release of her new book, Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire, and stopped by Billboard to discuss her creative process (and what's to come) in the debut episode of Billboard Book Club Powered by TalkShopLive. Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire is the second entry in a planned young adult trilogy from Halliwell-Horner, following her 2023 book Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen. After empowering millions of listeners as a global music superstar with the Spice Girls, the artist forever known as Ginger Spice is now reaching a new generation as an author. More from Billboard Billboard Book Club to Launch With Spice Girls' Geri Halliwell-Horner 'Rosie Frost' Shoppable Interview FIFTY FIFTY Drops Ethereal New Single 'Perfect Crime': Stream It Now Lady Gaga Bringing Her Mayhem Ball Tour to Australia for First Stadium Shows in the Country 'I love books. I just love them. They've been my best friends, my companions,' she told Billboard's executive director of music, Jason Lipshutz, during the Billboard Book Club conversation. 'I always love to find myself in a story and process something. And I just thought, 'You know what? I really want to see a new female character that really connects with us, with who we are now, and someone that is not perfect, and finding the courage you never knew you had.'' The Rosie Frost series follows a teenage heroine as she navigates through a fantastical world and searches for resolution following the loss of her mother. As she did with the first Rosie Frost entry, Halliwell-Horner recorded a new solo song as a tie-in with the book: 'Older Now,' which is available with a book purchase via QR code, is a moving ballad that exists in conversation with the Ice on Fire story, but will also delight longtime fans of the pop star. 'To have the space to be able to play and do this, I'm incredibly grateful,' said Halliwell-Horner of her expanding creativity. In addition to discussing her writing process, reading an excerpt of the new book and discussing future plans for the franchise, Halliwell-Horner also answered fan questions coming in during the livestream — one of which touched upon the possibility of a Rosie Frost film or TV adaptation. 'As I write, I always think in pictures — I can't help it,' she said. 'There are some exciting developments, and I really look forward to sharing them.' Halliwell-Horner also signed copies of Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire, which fans can purchase live or via replays of the livestream. Billboard Book Club interviews will be featured on on Billboard's TalkShopLive channel and be simulcast to Billboard's Facebook and Instagram pages. Viewers watching on Facebook and Instagram can comment the word 'shop' to receive a link in their direct messages to purchase. All sales from Billboard and TalkShopLive via TalkShopLive's book distribution partner, ReaderLink, count toward The New York Times' Best Sellers list. Watch Halliwell-Horner's interview with Billboard above. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
CBS News
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner reflects on her journey from pop star to bestselling author
She first soared to fame in the 1990s as a member of the pop group the Spice Girls, but Geri Halliwell-Horner — formerly known as Ginger Spice in the all-female group — said she had a literary background before turning to music. "I love the power of words, and so I have always loved reading," she said, explaining she studied English literature and explored her love for writing before finding a way to express it through music. "Because when you write songs, it's always like an espresso shot of storytelling and then with a novel, that's a feast," she said Tuesday on "CBS Mornings." Halliwell-Horner is now out with her second book, "Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire." It follows Rosie, a young orphan at a boarding school who starts a new adventure, which includes solving a murder. "Basically, she finds out that her mother was murdered and she wants to revenge that and find out the truth… But it really explores that idea of the ricochets of revenge," Halliwell-Horner said. The New York Times-bestselling author explained she changed her process while writing this book compared to her first one. "The first book I wrote by 'pants' – flying by the seat of your pants, sort of making up as you go along. Then I learned actually, preparation, the second one I did more like structure." Halliwell-Horner also described the vulnerability needed to write a book. "It's a bit like, you know when you tell someone 'I love you' and you're showing vulnerability and so honesty through writing is quite vulnerable and you're going to go 'OK, I'm just going to put my heart on the page, do you like it?'" Halliwell-Horner also reflected on her time as a Spice Girl. "It's a moment in time. I feel compassion and you know, 'Go you.' I want to say it to all of ourselves. Be authentic, be yourself."
Los Angeles Times
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Geri Halliwell-Horner — a.k.a. Ginger Spice — brings girl power to a new generation with YA series
Writing a song is 'a shot of espresso, whereas writing a novel is a feast,' says Geri Halliwell-Horner. Best known as Ginger Spice, one-fifth of the '90s pop phenomenon the Spice Girls, Halliwell-Horner now writes for the age group that once memorized her lyrics. She enthusiastically spoke with The Times about her new young-adult novel, 'Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire,' the second in a trilogy that began with the 2023 bestseller 'Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen.' However, Halliwell-Horner is not new to writing; she published a memoir, 'If Only,' in 1999, shortly after her departure from the Spice Girls, as well as a series of children's books, 'Ugenia Lavender,' in 2008. The best piece of writing advice she received as she embarked on this phase of her career? 'Start again. Don't age 'Ugenia Lavender' up.' So I did. ['Rosie Frost' is a] much deeper, fleshed-out story.' 'I love the gooey bits,' Halliwell-Horner continues as she picks her favorite scene from the book, a kiss between Rosie and her love interest. 'I so enjoyed writing that,' she says giddily, as if we're two teenagers around Rosie's age gossiping at a sleepover. Halliwell-Horner imbues Rosie with some of those attributes that made young girls and women (and, let's face it, a lot of men) fall in love with her and her fellow Spice Girls — 'Baby Spice' Emma Bunton, 'Scary Spice' Melanie Brown, 'Sporty Spice' Melanie Chisholm and 'Posh Spice' Victoria Beckham — almost three decades ago. Though it's been eight years since Halliwell-Horner released a pop single, she has penned original music for both 'Rosie Frost' books so far, including the latest song, 'Older Now,' which is accessible via QR code in 'Ice on Fire.' She doesn't shy away from the thornier feelings of adolescence, such as grief, isolation and revenge, the latter of which is the driving force of this installment as Rosie seeks to avenge her mother's murder. 'It's much darker and it's real,' says Halliwell-Horner. This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity. What draws you to writing, and writing for children in particular? I've always loved writing. I've always been a massive reader. I studied theater — Stanislavski — and English literature before I embarked on my music career, which was still being creative with words. When you write a song, you're finding the words that maybe someone [else] can't find in themselves. It's storytelling, but in a shot of espresso, whereas writing a novel is a feast. My ambition is always to connect with everyone. These novels are YA, but my hope is that [readers] of whatever age connect [with the story]. Older adults like YA as well because it has depth for the curious mind to unpack a little bit, or if you're a nerdy, curious person like me, it ticks that box too. You have to do lots of research and I really like doing that. Before I even hit the page, I found myself researching fusion energy because the backdrop of [the 'Rosie Frost' novels] is a little bit of science, but I want to get it right and turn the volume up on it. I found myself learning about physics and black holes, just to give it authenticity. What was that research process like, specifically researching the British royal family and deciding what parts to include in Rosie's lore? I had read historical novels before, like 'The Other Boleyn Girl' by Philippa Gregory, which is a really great entry point into history but in a light way. I've always loved 'The Tudors,' which is full of drama. [The Tudor dynasty] was a really pivotal moment in history. I also thought we need a female character who reflects who we are today. A protagonist who is unairbrushed and vulnerable. Rosie Frost finds herself there 500 years later after she's been orphaned. She's had to find the courage she never knew she had. I identify with that: have courage to take the chance on [what] you fear most. Rosie had to do that. I did that in [writing this series]. Now, in Book 2, she's hitting 14 — the age of power. She's really having to find her own identity. Through her own experience and confidence, you start to find your own inner power and trust that. Are there any plans for a third book? That's what I'm working on now. I don't want to give the game away. I always knew it was going to be a trilogy. I always knew what the ending would be. I'm still deciding who's going to die. And someone will. There's a throughline between the girl power you espoused as part of the Spice Girls and now in writing this story about a powerful young girl for a whole new generation. Was that something you were conscious of when writing Rosie Frost? I think you're absolutely correct. Whatever I do, there's always that genesis. My ambition is to give others a feeling of empowerment, hope and inspiration through storytelling, whether that's through song or through [books]. She's going through very human struggles, whether that's bullying — you can be bullied at any age — or grieving. But wrap it in chocolate and curiosity, history and danger. 'Ice on Fire' is dark and delicious at the same time. You recently teased a Spice Girls reunion. Is there anything else you can tell us? I am so grateful for each and every person who has supported what the Spice Girls achieved. But when there is something to be announced it will come from [us as] a whole.
