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Sunday, October 9, 2011

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A Look back: A writer’s workshop on how to get an agent

Multi-talented author and Media City Groove guest blogger, Sue Ann Jaffarian, conducted a very informative writer’s workshop called, “Turning Agent Woes Into Agent Wows,” at the Buena Vista library here in Burbank last month. Forty-to-fifty writers showed up for the September 17 workshop. Many spent most of the time scribbling notes as Sue Ann covered the agent search from manuscript preparation to […]

Friday, October 7, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 7, 2011

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A movie deal for Steve Jobs biography on the fast track

A Hollywood movie deal reportedly in the works for the yet to be released biography of the late Steve Jobs. Sony Pictures is in talks to shell out big money for the film rights to the bio, according to Mike Fleming over on deadline.com. Check out the details here.

Friday, September 30, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, September 30, 2011

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Celebrity book deals: Courtney Love & Arnold Schwarzenegger

Catching up on some celebrity book deals. Rocker Courtney Love has signed a deal with HarperCollins for a “tell-all” memior, according to the publishing site Galleycat. Love’s untitled memior reportedly will be a no-holds-barred telling of her life from ” childhood to the present day.” Love was married to deceased rock legend, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. Love has had success with her […]

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 7, 2011

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A Writer’s View: Short stories a hot writer’s market

Since I was a kid, I have loved short stories. Amongst my favorites were “The Ransom of Red Chief” and “The Gift of the Magi,” both by O. Henry, “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, and “The Telltale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe. They packed fun, poignancy and terror in just a few short pages, providing word for word a powerful […]

Sunday, August 21, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 21, 2011

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“The Help” gets promoted to top spot at box office

“The Help” got a boost to number one at the domestic box office with a weekend estimate of $20 million. The comedy-drama is about a young southern white woman and her relationship with the black “help” during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, and Octavia Spencer star. “The Help” is based on the 2009 bestselling novel […]

Thursday, August 11, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 11, 2011

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Kardashian sisters’ new novel coming out

The Kardashian sisters, Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé are about to become published novelists. That’s right. The reality show divas have written a novel and it’s called “Dollhouse,” according to the publishing industry website, Galleycat. A fan of the sisters came up with the title and reportedly is featured in the book, which hits store shelves this November first. More here.

Friday, July 29, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 29, 2011

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A Writer’s View: “New York Times bestselling author dishes on the dramatic changes in the publishing industry”

New York Times bestselling author dishes on the dramatic changes in the publishing industry I always considered myself to be the walking, talking success story of American publishing. I’m a lawyer, and at age 40, I had two babies back to back. Suddenly, I was a stay-at-home mom and trying to figure out how to replace the income I relinquished due […]

Monday, July 18, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 18, 2011

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Jane Austen’s unfinished manuscript sells for $1.6 million

British author Jane Austen is a superstar in the literary world. Only six of Austen’s novels were published: “Emma,” “Sense & Sensibility,” “Mansfield Park,” “Northanger Abbey,” “Pride & Prejudice, ” and “Persuasion.” Austen died on July 18, 1817 at the age of 41, but the writer still has plenty of buzz these days. Her novels have been the inspiration for movies, […]

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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Entertainment bits

Final Harry Potter movie breaking records The end is near for the zillions of Harry Potter movie fans. The eighth and final installment in the Potter film series opens tomorrow at midnight. All ready, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2” is breaking records for movie screens and ticket sales. Nikki Finke has the scoop over on deadline.com Jaycee […]