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Careers are a long time in the making. I thought I’d share a glimpse into how mine got started. I was a theatre major at Hofstra University on Long Island, but I knew the action was really in New York City. So, I’d take the Long Island Railroad into Manhattan and audition at cattle calls when I didn’t have class. Amazingly, I booked my 1 st big job as an understudy in the First National Tour of Grease. I traded my shoulder length hair for a DA, and ditched school for a trip to Chicago where I began the tour. I wasn’t a very good understudy. The job description was covering Danny Zuko, and four other characters. But in all honesty, I was all about Zuko all the time. I’d seen Barry Bostwick’s brilliant performance on Broadway, and that was the roll I wanted to play. Our director, Tom Moore, in his infinite wisdom, schooled the cast that pacing was everything in Grease. He drilled into our heads not to milk the moments. Not to take dramatic pauses. Keep it moving. I was the newbie in the

SCALES OF JUSTICE by Mitchell S Karnes May 13 - June 7, 2024 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: Top assassin Graham Turner walks a delicate line as he tries to secretly solve the mystery of his parents' "accidental" deaths. The truth is buried deep within a child's forgotten past and an organization that demands secrecy and absolute devotion. His main obstacle is William Allen, Graham's boss and legal guardian. A master of manipulation and control, William pits Graham and his brother Robert against one another like pawns on a chessboard. William's idea of justice is kill or be killed. Just as Graham discovers the identity of his parents' murderer and sets out to exact his revenge, he falls in love and develops a conscience. Graham must choose between love or loyalty, forgiveness or revenge. In a world of gray, Graham must find the line between black and white, wrong and right. Follow the parallel stories of Graham and his father, two assassins

Strength & Honor: Stories To Help Stop Military Suicide is out now!! This is a fantastic new charity anthology from bestselling authors–check it, and the charity it’s benefiting, out now! Review coming soon About Strength & Honor: Stories To Help Stop Military Suicide : Pick up this anthology collection of short stories by NYT, USA Today, and Award-winning authors supporting Stop Soldier Suicide. About the organization: Veteran-founded, veteran-led, and veteran-focused, founded in 2010 by U.S. Army veterans Brian Kinsella, Nick Black, and Craig Gridelli, Stop Soldier Suicide is a nonprofit organization that combats military suicides by addressing underlying issues such as mental health, financial strain, and the difficulties of transitioning to civilian life. Their wellness service, ROGER, provides personalized, confidential support aimed at suicide prevention. Website link : https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/ Only You by Sharon Hamilton After a nasty breakup who could sav

  Bound Series, Book One Paranormal Romance Date Published: 05/07/2024 Publisher: Harbor Lane Books, LLC Perfect for fans of paranormal ghost romances!   CeCe Gowdie. Historian, rational, scorns the paranormal. When her boss orders her to convert her Welsh castle tours to ghost walks, she thinks that’s the worst that can happen. It is, until one midnight in the castle tower she meets Patrick—handsome, passionate, dead since 1761. Patrick O’Loinsigh. Bastard son of an earl, brought from Ireland only to be murdered by his half-brother. The moment Patrick sees CeCe he claims her as his own, a claim neither of them understands but can’t resist. CeCe’s body won’t survive loving a ghost, but losing him will tear her heart to pieces. Patrick can’t bear watching CeCe die by inches, but releasing her will hurl him back to a hellish half-life without her. Is there hope in the prophecy of an ancient Irish seer? The spell

KNIFE RIVER by Baron R Birtcher April 15 - May 10, 2024 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: A sheriff fighting to keep the peace in 1970s Oregon faces a shocking secret from his town’s past, in this crime thriller from the author of Reckoning . There are rules in the West no matter what era you were born in, and it’s up to lawman Ty Dawson to make sure they’re followed in the valley he calls home. The people living on this unforgiving land keep to themselves and are wary of the modern world’s encroachment into their quiet lives. So it’s not without some suspicion that Dawson confronts a newcomer to the region: a record producer who has built a music studio in an isolated compound. His latest project is a collaboration with a famous young rock star named Ian Swann, recording and filming his sessions for a movie. An amphitheater for a live show is being built on the land, giving Dawson flashbacks to the violent Altamont concert. Not on his watch. But even beefed up security c

Introduction: In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, where reality seems to blur with fiction, there comes a story that challenges the very essence of what we perceive. "Peace Tigers" by Dave Martelon invites readers into a realm where science and the supernatural collide, offering a unique perspective on the age-old quest for peace and purpose. Let's delve into this captivating tale that promises to redefine our understanding of reality. Book Overview: "Peace Tigers" takes readers on a journey alongside Malcolm Tilden, a former DC native thrust into a world of ancient prophecies and mystical powers. Paired with his steadfast companion, Aimi Ueshiba, Malcolm must confront the nefarious Music Man and his reptilian army in the aftermath of a global catastrophe. As they navigate a landscape fraught with danger and uncertainty, they encounter eccentric mentors who impart wisdom that transcends time and tradition. Review: "Peace Tigers" by Dave Martelon