By Geno McGahee I am a filmmaker and have been heavily influenced by the slasher sub genre of horror. I grew up watching FRIDAY THE 13TH, HALLOWEEN, MADMAN, THE BURNING, and so many more. I soon became addicted to these sorts of films and have a near complete collection of the slasher films that were […]
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THE SLASHER MOVIE BOOK – Horror History Review – Friday the 13th, Halloween, The Burning, Madman & More!


Two Kinds of Color: TERROR & JOY – BOOK NEWS


Two Kinds of Color (Createspace) by Deborah Kennedy may be fiction but its characters and events reflect the author’s real life story: growing up black in a racially divided family who were mostly conceived through prostitution when her mother was pimped out by her father. Kennedy proves herself to be a compelling writer with a […]
Book News: Exclusive Details On One of the Most Important Artists of the 20th Century


The price Jerome Robbins paid in his personal life for his art was extraordinarily high. Watermill Revisited, the new e-book from Christine Conrad, provides a unique understanding of the controversial ballet Watermill, and weaves her long relationship with this internationally acclaimed director and choreographer into a fascinating story that connects Watermill with the underlying stresses […]
Jason Bourne, Jack Bauer and James Bond Be Forewarned: BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


When a CIA agent with a reputation as a loose cannon relentlessly pursues an international group of terrorists planning a major attack on the U.S., it’s easy to understand why his superiors shudder. In his latest political thriller, Targets of Opportunity (Gallery Books), Jeffrey Stephens does a masterful job of keeping the adrenaline flowing at […]
Two Kinds of Color: Racial Divide & More


Two Kinds of Color (Createspace) by Deborah Kennedy may be fiction but its characters and events reflect the author’s real life story; growing up black in a racially divided family who were mostly conceived through prostitution when her mother was pimped out by her father. Kennedy has already proven herself to be a compelling writer […]
Cheerleader Speaks: A Candid & SHOCKING Journey


Kathleen Kastner felt men tended to stereotype her in the “cheerleader” category throughout her life, due to her physical appearance. But her soul felt empty in these relationships; she wanted and needed more. It took a lifetime of looking – from third grade until she miraculously met her husband at the age of 39 – […]
Stealing First: Baseball, America & More!


The year is 1957; it’s a typically scorching hot July in southern Louisiana and American Legion Baseball is the only game in town. Or is it? Fiction based on fact, Stealing First (Legacy Publishing) by Drew Golden tells the tale of a racially-segregated small town in Louisiana during the 1950’s. While it is a story […]
Parris Afton Bonds – The Mind of a Writer: Dancing with Wild Woman, Giving Back & More


Exclusive Interview by Geno McGahee “To me, the mystery genre seemed the most natural format for presenting these mystical, indigenous people.” – Parris Afton Bonds Parris Afton Bonds is a fantastic writer that has been responsible for 36 novels and was named as one of the three best selling authors of romantic fiction by ABC […]
From Survivor To Thriver – A Young Woman’s Battle To Find Herself In The Midst Of Disfiguring Cancer


Are you overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Has a crisis sent you into a tailspin? You have the power within you to turn things around one thought at a time. No more self-sabotage. No more feeling lost in your own life. These are the inspiring words of a young woman who truly ‘walked the talk’ in […]
What If Your Man Wants To Do Something “Crazy”? – Breaking News


His feats are impressive, legendary. At age 57, Marshall Ulrich went 3,063 miles on foot, running about 60 miles a day for 52 days straight, from San Francisco to New York City. He was attempting to break a world record set by a man half his age and ultimately set two new records, completing the […]
Revenge: Jason Steed – James Bond & The Karate Kid in One: BOOK REVIEW


By Geno McGahee An 11 year old, Jason Steed, is the main character in the Mark Cooper book: REVENGE. I thought it was rather interesting to see an 11 year old in the role of a secret agent, but this author knows his target audience. My 7 year old was a bit too young to […]
Real Faces Of AIDS, Poverty and Sexism As Encountered On Cameroon Mission: I AM THAT CHILD – BOOK NEWS


What do Mission and Outreach really look like? How tall are they? Male or female? And when does ‘putting faith into action’ mean reaching beyond our wallets or outside of a comfortable lifestyle? Elizabeth Geitz helps answer these questions as she fleshes out the human faces of AIDS, poverty and sexism as experienced first-hand in […]
An Unlikely Friendship: Corinne and Me CAPTURES HISTORY AND HEART


Growing up in the tumultuous racial tension of the South in the 1960s, there was a secret in Betty Ann Hoehn’s home: alcoholism. But the young girl also had a secret ally: Corinne. There was little shared between the two. Hoehn grew up in luxury; Corinne grew up in poverty. Betty Ann was white. Corinne […]
Whitney Houston COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED – New Book Sheds Light on Situation


In light of Whitney Houston’s demise and others who have been tragically hurt by addiction, Dr. Peter Sacco was asked in a recent interview: ‘Why do so many people have addictions, engage in bad habits, and seem so miserable?’ His response pinpoints why people often become dependent on a ‘fix.’ He said, “Most people today […]
However Long the Night: “A Masterpiece!” – BOOK NEWS


Former Latin American government consultant and prolific author, David Pereda, has released his mainstream novel However Long the Night, published by Eternal Press. Winner of the Lighthouse Book Award for fiction and the Royal Palm Award for fiction, However Long the Night is a romantic tale with a major dose of suspense, a tense love […]
Matt Monro: The Singer’s Singer – Book News


“If I had to choose three of the finest male vocalists in the singing business, Matt would be one of them.” —Frank Sinatra “Matt was a great artist. I remember him fondly.” —Paul McCartney THE SINGER’S SINGER: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF MATT MONRO [Titan Books, February 2012] is the true story of one of […]
VALENTINE’S DAY – Dealing with Heartbreak – BOOK NEWS


Us Weekly magazine just reported that Rihanna has been secretly dating her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. This is the man that at one time she had an order of protection against for brutally beating her. Most people are shocked and amazed that she would even consider dating him. Most people, that is, except for Dawn Maslar.
THE CURSE OF THE LOTTERY – BOOK NEWS


Life would be so perfect and carefree with immeasurable wealth…right? You Never Know (Wheatmark, Inc.) is an extraordinary novel by Lilian Duval that questions our assumptions about money and power. The story contrasts two families that are friends; one suffers great tragedy and struggles financially, while the other has enjoyed an affluent lifestyle. Everything changes […]
KARATE KID Meets JASON BOURNE – New Kid’s Book Creating a Stir


Jason’s Mission: Take down a ruthless criminal gang – from the inside. Rescue the ambassador’s kidnapped daughter. Capture a traitor. No Problem. When Jason is sent on an undercover mission to jail, he must infiltrate the mysterious criminal organization known as the Triads. He uncovers a threatening plot that puts all of England’s children in […]
Michael Jackson BREAKING NEWS – SHOCKING NEW BOOK RELEASED


For anyone who loves Hollywood memorabilia, is an entertainment junkie, and loves to eat and cook – they will treasure Frank DeCaro’s The Dead Celebrity Cookbook: A Resurrection of Recipes from More Than 145 Stars of Stage and Screen (HCI Books). Frank compiled favorite recipes from some of Hollywood’s biggest names; including Lucille Ball, Elizabeth […]
Book Review: Bobby Darin: A Life


By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Bobby Darin was a larger than life singer and actor who sadly has his star burn out much too soon. In 1973, at the young age of 37, he would pass away, but he packed a lot of living in those 37 years. In Michael Seth Starr’s outstanding biography “Bobby Darin: […]
Frank McKinney’s Survival to Thrival Tour: From Desperation to Aspiration


From January to February, real estate artist and philanthro-capitalist Frank McKinney will traverse the country in a tour bus, stopping at homeless shelters, soup kitchens and food pantries to give aspirational talks on how all of us, including the most desperately poor and homeless, can move from survival to thrival. McKinney’s Caring House Project Foundation […]
FAMILY LEGACY – Mafia SHOCKER – New Book Wins Over Critics


“Renaissance man, Jack O’Halloran—prizefighter, actor, and now author—has written a shocking and fast-paced novel of Mafia intrigue. This book is packed with all the twists and turns of a carnival ride.”—Dan E. Moldea, best-selling author of Evidence Dismissed “A stellar debut. Deftly plotted and expertly executed, Family Legacy is a gripping yarn that transcends the […]
Stop Calling Him Honey… And Start Having Sex! How Changing Your Everyday Habits Will Make You Hot for Each Other All Over Again


“I’m not sure if familiarity breeds contempt in marriage, but I’m sure it breeds boredom in the bedroom. If you and your partner are in a sexual rut, Davis and Arana will help dig you out by offering you concrete advice for rekindling the juiciness you felt when you first met. Their counter-intuitive yet effective […]