Hilary Duff Books It From Disney Star to Author

Hilary Duff is more than just a actress — the former Disney star is adding author to her repertoire. Hilary has landed a book deal with Simon & Schuster, the publishing house confirmed today. What genre will Lizzie Maguire try her hand at?

The 22-year-old starlet will be writing young adult novels, E! News reports, with the first in her series, Elixir, set for release on Oct. 12. The 416-page book will follow globe-trotting photojournalist Clea Raymond.

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What a start!

Hilary does not plan to be a one hit wonder.  She will pen follow up the novel with a nonfiction book geared toward children dealing with divorce.

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That book is due out in 2012.

NHL hunk Mike Comrie proposed to Hilary last month while the couple was vacationing in Hawaii.

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