BearManor Media News — q&a

       Ten Questions & Answers for: SHOW BIZ TRIPPING… A raucous, wild, memoir of life on the road, producing Wheel of Fortune, Live! The North American Tour, Live! On Stage! A memoir and expose by traveler, Bruce J Starin 1.     What made you decide to write a book about the international tour you produced of “Wheel of Fortune Live!” During the thirties and forties my father traveled with the Ringling Brother, Barnum and Bailey Circus as a “talker” (nee barker) for various side shows and events occurring along the midway prior to folks entering the “Big Top” for the three-ring...

INTERVIEW WITH DAN BRONSON, AUTHOR OF SHOUT AT THE DEVIL   Q: I see that the first sentence of Shout at the Devil was featured in a recent issue of Southern California Mystery Writers of America journal, The March of Crime.   A: Yes. Every issue of the journal concludes with “The Last Word.” In it the editor showcases a sentence from one of the members of SoCalMWA, members who include Michael Connelly, Walter Mosley, Laurie R. King, Nicholas Meyer and many other prominent mystery writers. I was thrilled when she made the first words of my new novel “The...

  Q&A with Danny Stewart, Author of The Greatest Gangster Movie You’ve Never Seen: Abel Ferrara’s The Funeral Q: What inspired you to write this book about The Funeral?Danny Stewart: The Funeral is one of the most haunting, beautifully crafted, and deeply philosophical gangster films ever made. Yet, for some reason, it never got the recognition it deserved. I wanted to change that. Abel Ferrara is a director with a singular vision, and this film—written by Nicholas St. John and brought to life by an incredible cast—stands as a testament to what crime cinema can be. It’s not just about...

Q&A with Laura Jerrolds, author of Laura La Plante: Silent Cinderella  Q: Hi Laura! Tell us about your new book, Laura La Plante: Silent Cinderella. A: Laura La Plante: Silent Cinderella is the first-ever full-length biography written on silent star Laura La Plante. The book covers Laura’s entire life, even going back to before she was born with her mother Lydia’s incredible story. There are 101 photographs throughout the book from various stages of her life. Readers can really grow with Laura and see her evolution throughout her film career and personal endeavors.  Q: What inspired you to research and...

Q&A with Lona Bailey, PHD, author of Echoes of the Woods: The Biography of Paula Winslowe, the Voice Behind Bambi's Mother 1. What inspired you to write a biography about Paula Winslowe?I’ve always been fascinated by the overlooked women of Hollywood’s Golden Age, and Paula Winslowe is a prime example. She had an incredible career in radio and voice acting, yet she remains largely unrecognized. Her most iconic role as Bambi’s mother left an almost eternal emotional imprint on audiences, and I wanted to help give her the recognition she deserves. 2. Paula Winslowe is best known as the voice...