She may only be 23, but Hilary Duff has already proven her chops as an actress, songwriter, singer, and philanthropist. Now she’s set her sights on book author with Elixir (S & S, 2010), a romance turned otherworldly thriller that Duff co-wrote with Elise Allen. Since its October release, the novel has become a New York Times bestseller. We asked the newlywed what appeals to her about writing, and why teens—even famous ones—sometimes fantasize about escaping from their lives.

You’ve written songs, but how did you make the move to fiction?

Honestly, I didn’t think I was going to write a book. It was never a to-do of mine. I’ve always loved writing, getting in touch with how I was feeling inside, getting out what your day has been like. I’d say that helped a lot with the confidence part, knowing I had things to say. And then I read so many scripts each week, and I think in script and book form. I also had an amazing co-writer, Elise Allen. Before I met with her, I was writing ideas for characters and had a story in mind with a paranormal aspect. Once I met Elise, I verbally exploded my ideas to her, (laughs) and she helped me find my voice.

As a teenager did you ever fantasize about stepping into another life and absorbing magical powers?

Totally. That’s the whole thing about acting. Everyone who’s an actor or an actress is such a dreamer. That’s your whole job everyday to play someone beside yourself. You get to leave your world and jump into something else. You have to use your imagination. Even though Clea is not me, I imagined who I would surround myself with if I wasn’t myself, where would I go, all of those things.

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Great news for all of you fellow Hilary fans and beloved visitors! We are going to giveaway 3 copies of Hilary’s latest release “Beauty and the Briefcase”.

First of all you must be in US or Canada and no PO Boxes (sorry ppl this is not my rule).

To enter you must tell us a simple thing. If you had the chance to meet Hilary and ask her just one question what would that be. We will go on and read all entries. The winners will be the most creative and interesting ones.

Contest will start tonight and will last till February 8th (that’s the Beauty and the Briefcase release date). Once contest is closed I’ll read everyones entry and send the winners contact info to clickcommunications.com which will do the shipping. To enter contest fill the form here!

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• [x033] Appearances in 2011 – February 3rd: Book Signing For Elixir at Hotel Costes

Hilary Duff leaves her hotel to go to NRJ radio studios in order to promote her book Elixir in Paris, France on Thursday (February 3).

The 23-year-old actress’ romantic comedy Beauty & The Briefcase, in which she stars as Lane Daniels, a fashion journalist who goes undercover for Cosmopolitan to write a story about finding love in the workplace, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 8.

Beauty & The Briefcase stars Hilary Duff, Matt Dallas, Chris Carmack, Mike McMillian, and Jaime Pressly.

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Having safely made the long flight overseas, Hilary Duff and her entourage touched down in Paris, France on Wednesday (February 2).

The “Cheaper By the Dozen” darling patiently waited to collect her luggage as paparazzi snapped up shots after arriving in the City of Lights on a international trek from the States.

Tweeting to her many followers upon landing, Hil wrote, “Ahhhh good morning chilly Paris! Nice flight… Waiting for luggage. Die for a coffee!”

The trip comes as Miss Duff is enjoying a short break before delving into the filming of her next project “The Story of Bonnie and Clyde”.

Set to begin production this March in Alabama and Louisiana, Hilary will play the role of Bonnie in the picture which is described as “an account of the career of the infamous and notoriously violent bank robbing couple and their gang.”

• [x008] Candids in 2011 – February 2nd: Arriving in Paris

Here are some recent candids of Hilary getting into a limo in Toluca Lake on her way to a rumoured photoshoot for W magazine:

• [x005] Candids in 2011 – February 1st: Getting into a limo in Toluca Lake

Hilary is currently in France for her Elixir Europe Tour. She tweeted earlier:

Ahhhh good morning chilly Paris! Nice flight… Waiting for luggage. Die for a coffee!