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.

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.

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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The Superficial has pictures of Mike Comrie proposing to Hilary Duff! Hilary is so thankful she…. well, let’s just say I couldn’t post the picture on my website. Gotta keep it PG.

See the pics here!

$1 million dollar engagement ring!? DANG! Lizzy McGuire is doing good!

According to reports, the 29-year-old sports star splashed out the mammoth amount of cash for the 14 karat princess-cut rock in Las Vegas. He proposed to the 22-year-old actress during a weekend vacation in Hawaii.

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Hilary Duff unsuccessfully hides her new engagement ring as she and her new fiance NHL player Mike Comrie were escorted through the Maui airport following their romantic vacation in the islands. Comrie proposed to her on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at the Four Seasons Resort Maui.

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According to E!, Hilary Duff is engaged to longtime boyfriend Mike Comrie.

Hilary Duff has become the second hockey fiancée of the season, thanks to her engagement to Edmonton Oilers star Mike Comrie.

A source close to the 22-year-old actress confirms to E! News that she got engaged to her boyfriend of more than two years while vacationing in Maui this week.

Joe Jonas cleared up rumors that he and friend Hilary Duff were dating this morning on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. Joe told Ryan on KIIS FM that his family is neighbors with Hilary in Toluca Lake, Calif.

The rumors began to circulate after Joe was seen walking across Hilary’s front law.

He told Ryan that he went a different way out of the house, so when photographers were waiting for Hilary, who is in a long-term relationship with NHL star Mike Comrie, to leave her house, they thought Joe was leaving from her place.

It seems to be a neighborhood filled with former Disney stars. Miley Cyrus also lives down the street.

Joe also spoke about what the future holds for him and brothers, Kevin and Nick Jonas, who are pursuing separate endeavors.

“We’ve wanted to take some time off for a while now,” the 20-year-old musician said. “We’ve been touring hardcore for two and a half, three years, so it’s nice to have a little break where we all can take a break and do some different things.”

As far as his side projects, acting is definitely something he wants to pursue. His big screen debut is in the upcoming flick Valentine’s Day, which is packed with big A-list stars.

“I want to so some acting — find the right movie and all. I’ve also been in the studio writing a lot with my friends. Not sure where that’s going to lead, whether it’s another JB album or a side deal. I definitely think we [Jonas Brothers] will come back for another album because we love what we do and we love being in a band together.”

So don’t worry JoBro fans — the brothers will be back!

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