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Saturday, June 25, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 25, 2011
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A Writer’s View: Am I An Author Idiot?

Am I An Author Idiot?  Working with a freelance editor I face each new project with a combination of angst and self pity, positive I will never write a decent book again much less publish one. After 23 published novels, one indie and two scripts (one in development) you’d think I’d be over all that. I’m not. Enter, my freelance editor Jenny […]
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 23, 2011
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ShowBiz Bits

Movie star’s poetry book published The star of the “Matrix”  sci-fi action movie trilogy, Keanu Reeves, is now a published author  or  should I say poet.  The  actor ‘s new book of poetry is called, “Ode to Happiness.”   The  price , 55 bucks.  More on Galleycat. Rewind! Lindsay Lohan in court again Living on the edge actress, Lindsay Lohan, gets another break in court […]
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Saturday, June 4, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 4, 2011
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A Writer’s View: Why are we so in love with vampires?

Guest blogger today is Amanda Ashley/Madeline Baker. A California author in love with writing historical romance, time travel, fantasy romance, vampire romance and whatever strikes her fancy. She has written over 70 books since selling her first novel,”Reckless Heart”, after getting 31 rejections. Her books have appeared on various bestseller lists, including The New York Times and USA Today. Why are we so […]
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 22, 2011
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“Pirates 4” captures huge haul at box office

“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Strange Tides” sailed right to the top of the box office on its opening weekend. The fourth installment in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie series earned an estimated $90.1 million to easily become the number one flick in the country. This bountiful debut clearly shows movie audiences are willing to throw down some money at […]
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 19, 2011
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“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Strange Tides” opening tomorrow

The big summer movies are rolling into theaters. Tomorrow, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Strange Tides,” opens in the U.S.  The fantasy adventure is the fourth installment in the “Pirates of the Caribbean”  film series. The movie is based on the book from 1987, “On Strange Tides,” by Tim Powers. Today over on the publishing site Galleycat, Powers talks about his fantasy […]
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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Protesters arrested at the Walt Disney lot in Burbank

Two protesters, dressed as Minnie and Mickey Mouse, chained themselves to a gate at the Walt Disney Studios today, according to the Los Angeles Times. The costumed activists reportedly were protesting because of a fiber in Disney’s children’s books, which they say is from endangered Indonesian rain forests. Updated: 2:15 p.m. A short while ago, Burbank Police sent out a press release about the […]
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Monday, May 9, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 9, 2011
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Movie deal for bestseller “Heaven is for Real”

Another bestselling book is headed to the big screen. Sony Pictures has bought screen rights to “Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of his His Trip to Heaven and Back,” according to deadline.com This book claims to be the true adventures of a four-year -old boy who leaves his body during emergency surgery and takes a trip to heaven. […]
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Sunday, May 8, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 8, 2011
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“Thor” thunders to the top of the box office

“Thor” hammered the competition into submission at the box office this weekend. The superhero action flick debuted with an estimated $66 million to become the number one film in the country. “Thor” is based on the Marvel comic book hero who is punished for his arrogance by being banished from his mythical homeland of Asgard and sent to Earth. The cast includes Natalie Portman […]
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 1, 2011
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“Fast Five” smokes the competition at the box office

A high octane debut at the box office for the fifth sequel to “The Fast and the Furious”  (2001).  “Fast Five” burned rubber on the competition, left them in its smoke, with a huge opening estimated at $83.6 million. “Fast Five” is now the number one film in the country. “Fast Five,” stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, The Rock, and […]
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