Ousted Miss California Has a Story, and a Book Deal

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Dethroned beauty queen Carrie Prejean is set to share her story of alleged persecution by liberals and the media in a new book called 'Still Standing.' Conservative book house Regnery Publishing announced the deal on Monday.

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NEW YORK - MAY 11: Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean, attends a press conference at Trump Tower on May 12, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carrie Prejean

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FILE - In this April 26, 2009 file photo, Miss California USA Carrie Prejean listens to a question at the Rock Church during services in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

NEW YORK - MAY 13: (NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE) In this handout image provided by American Broadcasting Companies (ABC), Donald Trump (C) and Miss California Carrie Prejean (R) speak with Robin Roberts (L) about the controversy surrounding beauty pageant on GOOD MORNING AMERICA May 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ida Mae Astute/ABC News via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robin Roberts;Carrie Prejean;Donald Trump

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NEW YORK - MAY 13: (NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE) In this handout image provided by American Broadcasting Companies (ABC), Miss California Carrie Prejean speaks with Robin Roberts about the controversy surrounding her beauty pageant on GOOD MORNING AMERICA May 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ida Mae Astute/ABC News via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carrie Prejean

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Miss California USA Carrie Prejean smiles during a press conference at Trump Tower on May 12, 2009 after Miss USA pageant owner Donald Trump announced that she will keep her title despite controversy over semi-nude photos and charges by state pageant officials that she had abandoned her duties to devote time in opposition to same-sex marriage. TOPSHOTS / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

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Miss California USA Carrie Prejean attends a press conference at Trump Tower on May 12, 2009 in New York City. Donald Trump Holds A Press Conference In Regards To Miss California USA Trump Tower New York, NY United States May 12, 2009 Photo by Eugene Gologursky/WireImage.com To license this image (57418810), contact WireImage.com

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Donald J. Trump and Miss California USA Carrie Prejean attend a press conference>> at Trump Tower on May 12, 2009 in New York City. Donald Trump Holds A Press Conference In Regards To Miss California USA Trump Tower New York, NY United States May 12, 2009 Photo by Eugene Gologursky/WireImage.com To license this image (57418829), contact WireImage.com

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Donald J. Trump and Miss California USA Carrie Prejean attend a press conference at Trump Tower on May 12, 2009 in New York City. Donald Trump Holds A Press Conference In Regards To Miss California USA Trump Tower New York, NY United States May 12, 2009 Photo by Eugene Gologursky/WireImage.com To license this image (57418827), contact WireImage.com

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In a press release by the publisher, Prejean blames her opposition to gay marriage and the "unprecedented personal attacks" that followed for her downfall.

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It continues: "But the 22-year-old won the respect of millions for modeling something other than evening gowns and swimsuits -- the courage of standing up for her convictions."

The California pageant has said that Prejean was skipping official events while speaking out against gay marriage at unsanctioned appearances.

'Still Standing,' which doesn't have a release date, will detail how Prejean "has been forced to battle the left's double-standard on free speech and the bias against conservatives -- particularly conservative women -- who stand up for their beliefs."

Also to be tackled:

-- What happened behind the scenes at the pageant.
-- Why she answered Perez Hilton's question as she did.
-- What really led to her losing the crown to first runner-up, Tami Farrell, who has also stated her preference for "opposite marriage."

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