By Forris Day Jr. “Getting It Write – An Insiders Guide To A Screenwriting Career” is not a book that will teach you how to write a great screenplay. It will not teach you structure, format or character development. What it will do is lay down the tracks and show […]
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What Freedom Smells Like: Transformation Triumphs Over Tragedy In A Supernatural Love Story – BOOK NEWS
The loss of a loved one is perhaps the most difficult emotional struggle faced by every human being. When Amy Lewis was with her young husband moments after his unexpected death, “what I witnessed when I looked into his eyes was the beginning of my own personal revolution.” What Freedom […]
State Of Infection: New York Quarantined And If That Isn’t Bad Enough, How About the Second Civil War – BOOK NEWS
If you need a reason to be happy about the status quo, look no further than State of Infection by Michael Frey (Black Rose Writing). Just months before the Battle of Central Park and the onset of the Second Civil War, President Obama declares martial law in New York, New […]
Instant Filmmaker by Chris Nolan – BOOK REVIEW
By Forris Day Jr. OK filmmaker friends, has anyone in your circle of friends and family ever said to you,“I’m so proud of you, you’re the best filmmaker ever!”, “You are going to make it big in Hollywood with your films”, “ Wow….you’re really talented, remember us little folks when […]
Sex, Drugs ‘n Facebook: A Parent’s Toolkit for Promoting Healthy Internet Use – BOOK NEWS S
There was a time when parents thought dealing with sex, drugs, and rock & roll was tough — but today’s parents have to deal with the dangers of a “virtual” world; a world of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, sexting, Internet addiction, exposure to porn and other inappropriate online content. In fact, wisely […]
Confessions Of A Self-Help Writer: You Won’t Believe That It Could Be True – BOOK NEWS
If you’ve ever picked up a tell-all biography of a celebrity or a title from the self-help section at the bookstore, you don’t want to miss Confessions of a Self-Help Writer (The Journal of Michael Enzo) by Benjamin W. DeHaven from Lagniappe Publishing. A ghost, a philanthropist, a con man, […]
Shakespeare for Screenwriters by J.M Evenson – BOOK REVIEW
By Forris Day Jr. I admit it. I know diddly about Shakespeare. Sure I acted in theater for quite a few years but I was never the bright one to study the masters. I just liked being the funny character, as I was cast, most of the time. I’ll be […]
A GIFT FROM THE ENEMY – Nazi Hunters in Fascist Italy BOOK NEWS
A GIFT FROM THE ENEMY is the never before told story of a Jewish family finding refuge from the Nazi hunters in fascist Italy. Told through the voice of a child, it is an upbeat tale which shows the great love of a mother for her child and it presents […]
An Immoral Proposal: Forbidden Love Under Apartheid – BOOK RELEASE NEWS
Everybody’s life has a love story somewhere. But when that passion crosses a fiercely-held boundary like skin color, the stakes don’t get much higher. An Immoral Proposal: Forbidden Love Under Apartheid (Shulemite Publishing) opens the door to a compelling drama in South Africa when racial laws were harsh and inescapable. […]
Directing the Camera by Gil Bettman – BOOK REVIEW
By Forris Day JR Attention filmmakers! Author of “Directing the Camera”, Gil Bettman, is a guy who knows what he is talking about. He has been in “the business” of making movies and TV shows in Hollywood for many years and in his new book he shares some of what […]
Gleefully macabre: Tampa horror author Jeff Strand to release latest novel for teens – HORROR NEWS
“A delightfully ludicrous read.” — School Library Journal “Strand’s stream-of-consciousness meta-hilarity, including an intermission (“Take a break and read The Hunger Games again”), alternate scenes, a quiz, book-report assistance, editor notes, and a nudge for readers to rate the book five stars online….it’s just the thing for teen wiseacres.”– Booklist […]
“The Hidden Tools of Comedy” by Steve Kaplan – BOOK REVIEW
By Forris Day Jr. Imagine you are a stand up comedian and as you walk off stage from your set you hear an audience member yell “Someone call the cops because….YOU KILLED IT!”. Relax, do not run out the back door, no one has died, you are not in trouble. […]