Linda J. Alexander http://www.lindajalexander.net
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Hello All:
I started this network based on my conviction that Hollywood & politics walk hand in hand, & have done so for about as long as we've been a society obsessed w/not only films but the "movie royalty" that make them.
That conviction came about as a result of years of intense research for my newest book, RELUCTANT WITNESS: ROBERT TAYLOR, HOLLYWOOD, & COMMUNISM, which was put under contract in late '06. Finally, after many years of digging into the topic & lives of Hollywood stars of yesteryear, I've been rewarded w/a publication date:
January 18, 2008!!
I didn't make the '07 holiday selling season, but I will be able to promote the book based on the next presidential election . . . Taylor had the same political connections as his best friend, Ronald Reagan. It's going to be a wild ride & I can't wait! I've already started sorting out promo options & now that I have a delivery date--it's like having a baby!--I can go full-force. FINALLY. I'm ready to roll!
Now I'm scurrying for a cover photo. Robert Taylor was the "George Clooney" of Hollywood in the Golden Era of movies; there's even a slight resemblance between the men. Despite thousands of pictures of him, almost all are owned by photo distribution services & will cost a great deal of money to secure rights to use. It's a happy problem, though!! ; >
If anyone has suggestions on how to get such rights w/o taking out a 2nd mortgage on my home, I'd appreciate your thoughts. This part of the process is the author's responsibility . . . considered part of the manuscript package, so it's my job to secure needed photos.
Blessings, all -- Linda
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