In the first chapter the author talks about Hollywood’s deceptive power—its slow paced-illusion eventually relaxes you, then sucks you into a vortex where your former self will never be seen again.

On the audio, Steffans’ moves from gossip to efforts of redemption for her behavior and the personal mistakes she has made, such as losing her son—the result of a nervous breakdown (self-abuse) after her break-up with Bill Maher. The gossip is PG rated, names are named and some personal comments are meant to offend and / or flatter the subjects. She exalts the women she admires (Oprah / Vivica Fox), and, as if penning a diary for her eyes only, writes uncensored—and maybe in the tone of payback—what she thinks about those she doesn’t. Steffans recounts her platonic reconciliation with Bobby Brown after his spilt with Whitney Houston as well as old-friend reconciliation with RayJ. Hearing the author recount Bobby Brown’s weaknesses seemed sad and I wonder about his reaction to the book. She relives personal encounters with famous actors, sports figures, singers, etc. And revisits her hard-core youth per her last exposé, Confessions of a Video Vixen.

The Vixen Diaries seem more like gossip than a memoir. The author reveals intimate issues about herself, as well as others. Professionally, she mentions sharing with a group of college kids and two successful interviews with Bill O’Reilly and Oprah. The book is okay.  I wasn’t offended in listening to it. I wasn’t surprised by the some of her revelations; we see this kind of stuff online and on TV. I likened it to Paris Hilton’s fame for "partying." The author explains she was broke when a publisher approached her with a book deal. She tells us she’s had a gift for writing since youth. And we know celebrity gossip sells (I enjoy reading about golden-age movie stars); Maybe this why she chose the path of gossip. Her writing style is impressive, but the audio cover is a little deceiving. The author is a beautiful, intelligent black woman. It’s no wonder she gained so much attention when she entered the Hollywood circles seven years ago.

Fans who enjoy celebrity gossip filled with revelations, personal reflections, and sexual tallying will like this audio. I imagine reaction will be fascination, judgment, (possible due to the last book) and most certainly negative because Hollywood doesn’t like a tattletale. The author reads the Hachette audio version. Her well-placed inflections carry a tone of conviction and truth when talking about her personal change and new love. Take a listen, and you be the judge.