10:34am UK, Sunday October 12, 2003

Actress Pamela Anderson is turning to a new career by writing novels.

She has struck a publishing deal for two books, Above the Waist and Below the Belt.

Pammy to write books

They will be ghost written but based on her experiences.

The former Baywatch star will provide the plot and characters, according to the News of the World.

Publisher Judith Curr said: "We have done the deal for an undisclosed sum. They are sparking enormous curiosity."

Pammy's former husband Tommy Lee is said to have helped her land the deal.