Hollywood Stories Available Now

“A WILD, FUN RIDE THROUGH TINSEL TOWN, PAST AND PRESENT!”  -- JAN WAHL, KCBS AM/FM & KRON-TV

"Hollywood Stories is a piece of history.  It needs to go up in the Smithsonian because nowhere on earth is there a book like this one.  I thoroughly enjoyed it." -- Dorothy Thompson, Book Reviewer at Literally Speaking

At high noon on a cold November day in 1974, sixty-seven-year-old John Wayne faced off with the staff of the Harvard Lampoon on the famous campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The students had issued their challenge by calling the beloved American icon a fraud. Wayne, who had his new movie McQ to promote, responded by saying he would be happy to show his film in the pseudo-intellectual swamps of Harvard Square. After the screening, without writers, the former USC footballer delivered a classic performance. When one smart young man asked where he got his phony toupee, Wayne insisted the hair was real. It wasn't his, but it was real. The appreciative underclassmen loved him and after the Q and A session, they all sat down to dinner. Later Wayne, who was suffering greatly from both gout and the after effects of lung cancer (sadly the Duke only had five years to live), said that day at Harvard was the best time he ever had.

Just when you thought you've heard everything about Hollywood comes a totally original new book -- a special blend of biography, history and lore.

Hollywood Stories is packed with wild, wonderful short tales about famous stars, movies, directors and many others who have been a part of the world's most fascinating, unpredictable industry!

What makes the book unique is that the reader can go to any page and find a completely engaging and illuminating yarn. Sometimes people won't realize that they are reading about The Three Stooges or Popeye the Sailor until they come to the end of the story. The Midwest Book Review says Hollywood Stories is, "packed from cover to cover with fascinating tales."

A professional tour guide in Hollywood, Stephen Schochet has researched and told thousands of entertaining anecdotes for over twenty years. He is also the author and narrator of two audiobooks Tales of Hollywood and Fascinating Walt Disney. Tim Sika, host of the radio show Celluloid Dreams on KSJS in San Jose has called Stephen," The best storyteller about Hollywood we have ever heard."

Full of funny moments and twist endings, Hollywood Stories features an amazing, all-star cast of legendary characters and icons and will keep you totally entertained! 

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Mark of the Witch by Jessica Gibson

A good writing friend of mine has released her first book, Mark of the Witch. I personally cannot wait to read this book. I have already downloaded my copy. She has graciously allowed me to share a excerpt with you guys today.

Oh, and Jilly, you really shouldn’t be in the habit of meeting strange people at night. I could have been a strangler for all you knew,” he said with a hint of reproach in his voice.

    “Oh, I wouldn’t worry too much about me, William; it’s the strangler who should be worried,” Jilly said with a viscous gleam in her eyes while she vigorously rubbed her palms together until they glowed brightly in the moonlight. “Care to shake my hand, Mr. Strangler?” she asked with a laugh as she stuck her hand out to him.

    “Ok, I’m game, let’s see what you’ve got up your sleeve,” he said as he grabbed her hand. Almost instantly he was on the ground, writhing in pain. “Well, I will say that tonight I’m glad that I cannot die; that sure packs a punch. I think I could feel my heart stop for a second,” he said, a little winded, as he propped himself up into a sitting position and rubbed his hand.

    “Yeah, I figured I’d give you a real show tonight,” she said as she walked away.

He watched her go, still sitting on the ground, and said, “Until tomorrow then,” almost under his breath.

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Hello! Liz has me back once again because Cupid Painted Blind is FREE again. Today I am interviewing the adorable and ever so handsome Jack from Fool Moon. Check out our interview and pick up the book!

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To see Jack interview me head here.
To see Autumn interview the Angel of Death himself head here

Femi · 15 like this

49 minutes ago · 

• Two shots poured, now where is my handsome human boy toy?

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      Jack Anderson Ready and waiting, as long as it's Gentleman's Jack ;)
      

      46 minutes ago ·  ·  1
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      Femi Yoo-hoo. Don't make me drink alone, Jackie.
      

      45 minutes ago · 
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      Jack Anderson Never!
      

      45 minutes ago · 
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      Femi So glad you finally made it. Let's hope you aren't always a gentleman.
      
      Handsome Jack, I have been studying your society by watching television. There is a
       lot of disturbing things you people like to do. My question is if you had a theme song,
      what would it be? *please say the ATeam, please say the A Team*
      

      44 minutes ago · 
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      Jack Anderson If being a gentleman is putting others first--I'm ALWAYS a gentleman.
       Sorry, A Team wouldn't fly, neither would the one from M.A.S.H. either ;) It'd probably
       be either the song from Gunsmoke or The good, The bad and the ugly, but kitten, I'm
       very very good.
      

      41 minutes ago · 
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      Femi I like very, very good, but very, very bad can be oh so much fun.
      
      Second question, lupine, really?
      

      37 minutes ago · 
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      Jack Anderson I know about the whole cats and dogs thing, but really that's just
       taking it a little bit far ;) What can I say? She's hot. The furry thing never bothers
       me because I've always been a dog person. And the fact that she's strong, capable
       and could probably kick my ass is a huge turn-on. I hate shrinking violets, which is
       probably why I enjoy your company so much.
      

      31 minutes ago · 
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      Femi Okay, okay, so you like the wolfie ones. I forgive you because you are quite
       the charmer. Can I just say how hot it is that you don't mind that she could kick your
       ass. I love that!
      
      Three, what's the strangest thing about being a human in a paranormal world?
      

      26 minutes ago · 
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      Jack Anderson I would have to say the way they seem to handle everything like
       they're still in the middle ages. Trials, challenges, fights to the death. I mean, really?
       Can't we settle things over a friendly hand of poker and glass of whiskey? I suppose
       it's all the primal animal instincts involved.
      

      24 minutes ago · 
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      Femi It's tradition too. I mean wouldn't it be easier to celebrate Halloween with
       buying your own children candy than to send them panhandling to the neighbors.
      There's something to be said for tradition. Plus those wolf challenges are deliciously
       primal.
      

      18 minutes ago · 
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      Femi Four, you ride off to women's rescue even when they don't need it. Now
       that you understand wolves better will you cut poor Cash some slack?
      

      16 minutes ago · 
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      Jack Anderson No. Friggin'. Way. He's trying to get with my best friend and
       he's a lupine. If she doesn't know already I'm tracking her ass down and telling
       her. She shouldn't be with a guy who hides things; she deserves so much better
       than that. Plus, he choked me out and I owe the bastard.
      

      14 minutes ago · 
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      Femi He was just protecting her. You should understand that. Shelby can take
       care of herself. I hear she has lots of guns. My kind of girl.
      
      Last question and possibly the most important of them all. Think very carefully 
      before answering this. Which came first, my awesomeness or Sarina’s bad
      reputation?
      

      10 minutes ago · 
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      Jack Anderson Yes, she does have lots of guns and I hope she uses them!
      And what kind of a thing is that to ask me? That is a moving propeller and I'm
      about to walk into it so I'm just gonna steer clear. I will say you are every bit
      as awesome as the rumors say and as far as I can tell Sarina's reputation is
      well founded. Personally, I prefer ladies rather than ladies of the night.
      

      3 minutes ago ·  ·  1
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      Femi Ahahahaha It was wonderful chatting with you again, Jack. If I ever 
      give into Sy we should have a double date.
      

      2 minutes ago · 

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While Olivia Martin observed life through her camera, the abyss gazed back at her. She discovers mysterious men follow her around, people close to her are dying, and her dreams are no longer her own as she falls head over heels for a perfect stranger. A chance encounter leads to an obsession that could destroy everything she has ever known or loved. Olivia is about to find out there is a lot she doesn't know and sometimes what you don't know can kill you.

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Whew! Liz works me harder than my day job. Every other day she’s demanding a new blog post from me. I have law-breakers to catch, woman!

So she told me to tell you, the anthology, Cupid Painted Blind, is FREE on Thursday. (Girl, are you sure?) Yep, that’s right free is what she said. *shakes head* So pick it up here and enjoy.

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Anyway back to my post because the click of her fingers on that keyboard spells life and death for me. I’m not only doing this blog post, but I’m also going to do a meet and greet with you people about Cupid Painted Blind. I’m sort of excited to meet the rest of the cast. I mean Dorian Hade *swoon city*. Sarina, I know that siren has some stories to tell. Langston, that mysterious giant can’t avoid my questions forever. Jack, I’ve been looking for a hot, brawny sparring partner. And Autumn has quite the story of her own.

The point is you’re in for a treat. Not only do you have those people to talk to, but you have me. And I have the scoop on everyone in the Abyss. Yes, that’s right. If Liz expects me to do this then she can’t stop me from talking about Liv…or Holden for that matter (though knowing Holden he’ll have something to say about that).

Nevertheless, come hang out. Don’t let me be bored on my day off.

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