Article first published as Interview: Kingston 530 Launch Debut Album at Boston’s Hard Rock Cafe 1/27/12 on Blogcritics. Later, the article  been picked up by USA Today.com, Seattle PI and a various online MUSIC NEWS magazines.

Here’s the article:

If you’re not from New England, you may have no idea who Kingston 530 is, nor do you care. But you should care and begin listening to their music.

“Why should I care?” say the readers from North Dakota, Hawaii and Alabama. I’ll tell you why! This Boston writer predicts that Kingston 530 will one day be this country’s new “It” band; they’ll be performing the half time show during the Super Bowl (okay, so it’s not this year’s Superbowl…”Go Pats!”). They are no different than another popular Boston band from yesterday. They too were well known in Bean Town, but if mentioned to someone from out -of -state, the Massachussetts visitor would react with confusion, like he was seeing a pig fly. Then, he’d likely respond with one word; “Who?”

Do you know what band I’m talking about? Heard of Aerosmith, anyone?

Photography by Ian Dobrowolski

Kingston 530′s musical style resembles Match Box Twenty’s style, not Steven Tyler’s band. Like Aerosmith,they have a powerful on-stage presence; electrifying energy, and enthuisiasm. If you’re lucky enough to be in the audience, you can’t help but smile or move to the music when they begin their first set. The fun they have on stage is contagious. Ask anyone who has had the pleasure of watching this group perform.

The last difference between this Boston band and yesterday’s top Boston band (and this goes out to all-the-single-young-ladies), is that Chris Ferrara, Kingston 530′s lead singer, is way cuter than Stephen Tyler ever was in his twenties…sorry Stephen.

Already, the Boston Globe has dubbed them, “One of Boston’s Hottest Bands” and they were referred to as “the band to watch in 2011″ by Boston Music Spotlight.

This Friday,January 27, 2012, the talented and young five-man-band (Chris Ferrara, Kevin Sullivan, Ben Caccia, Shaun O’loughlin, Mike Dawley) will be performing at Boston’s Hard Rock. It’s a red carpet event and there will be other artists performing, but this night is special for the group. Let’s just say it’s their musical Bat Mitzvah; their rite of passage. They will be releasing their new album, appropriately titled, Long Time Coming.

Recently, I had the chance to talk with the band and here is my interview with Kingston 530:

Where did you get the name, Kingston 530, and how did your band form?

Chris and Sully first started writing together at the University of Rhode Island. ‘Kingston’ came from the location of URI; the college is in Kingston RI. ’530′ came from the time in the morning that they  finished writing their first song together. This song ended up being the fourth track on this album called ‘Tonight’.

Who would you say is your band’s #1 top musical influence?

Having very different musical backgrounds, we all have very different musical influences. They range from Dream Theater all the way to Justine Timberlake. That’s what gives us our unique sound. We all bring those influences into our music.

Think of The Foo Fighters and The Barenaked Ladies having a kid. That kid went to school with Rob Thomas and liked to hang out with Dave Matthews. After school, he’d listen to Santana on his I Pod. Get what I’m trying to say?

I had the good fortune of seeing your band open for the Gin Blossoms at the Pine Hills in Plymouth, Ma for their Concert on the Green series in September of 2010. Your band has great energy and the songs are all well written. Why did you choose “Long Time Coming” as the cover title for your debut album?

Well, thank you for the compliments. We really appreciate it when people listen to the lyrics and connect to them and we want to have fun on stage with our audience because we want our music to make people feel good. As for the title of the album, we chose ‘Long Time Coming’ for a few reasons. We think it really embodies what the Kingston 530 sound is. Another reason is that it seemingly took forever to make ‘Long Time Coming’, because it is our debut and we wanted everything to be as close to perfect or the way that we wanted everything to sound as possible. And probably the most important reason is that it truly is the realization of a dream. Every one of the members of Kingston 530 has dreamed about recording an album that they can call their own and be proud of. This is that album for us.

My favorite song during that 2010 concert was “Carry On“. Because of that song, I was inspired to write about your group in my “Move Over Aerosmith: Kingston 530 Has Landed” article. Who wrote that song and what was the inspiration behind it?

The article, What Is Home?, that you wrote really blew us away. Of course we aim to have our music impact fans and have it register with them, but after reading that article, the point was really driven home that we can connect with the people that listen to our music in a very real way.

When Sully and Chris sat down to write the lyrics to this song, there was a specific goal in mind. They wanted to tell a story about real people going through some real tough times. They heard a lot of finger pointing and blaming going on about the harder times that have hit the US and they just wanted to restore a sense of confidence that no matter the circumstances of any situation, you can get back up and step forward because there aren’t very many alternatives. You either succeed or not, and it’s up to you to do so; that’s what ‘Carry On’ is about and we couldn’t be happier with the way people have received it. It’s easily a fan favorite at all of our shows.

The Boston Globe has dubbed you “One of Boston’s Hottest Bands” and you perform frequently at the Hard Rock Café in Boston, where in 2010 you placed as one of the top 3 bands in the nation for their Hard Rock Calling Ambassadors of Rock Competition. What have been some other memorable highs for your band? Any lows during your journey?

There are always things that every successful band needs to grow through in order to get to where they want to go. We’ve certainly had to grow in the last year with the process of producing a debut album and adjusting to becoming a player in the Boston music scene. To be honest, that has only helped define us as a group and develop our character.

We’ve also had some incredible highs over the last couple of years. Stemming from the Hard Rock Calling Competition, we’ve been able to share the stage with artists like the Gin Blossoms, Scott Stapp from Creed, Edwin McCain, and Howie Day. We’ve also had the opportunity to play in NYC for the first time and really experience how we’d be received away from home. However, the biggest thing for us is the release of our album! We couldn’t be more excited to have something for fans to listen to and hopefully gain more momentum with acquiring new fans.

You are Ambassadors for the Music Drives Us Foundation. Can you explain to our readers what that means and tell us a little about this organization’s work?

Being an ambassador to the Music Drives Us Foundation is something that we’re extremely proud of. Their mission is to raise awareness, provide instruments, and raise funds for music education programs all across Massachusetts. We wouldn’t be where we are without having music in our lives and it’s important for us to share that gift with as many people as we can. We’ve played at fundraisers for MDU and hopefully this year, we’ll be more hands-on,seeing music education programs benefit from MDU first-hand, inside the classroom.

Being from the Boston area, I read recently that there is a red carpet event planned for January 27th, 2012 at the Hard Rock Café in Boston. You will be one of the bands performing and this is where you’ll be officially launching your debut album, ‘Long Time Coming’. What does this event mean to you?

This is the single, biggest event that we’ve put on. The event is called The Long Time Coming Album Release Benefit. We’re taking the opportunity to not only officially release our debut album ‘Long Time Coming’, but we are also partnering with the Music Drives Us Foundation and donating all of the proceeds of this release to benefit their mission. This is the culmination of every day spent being a musician for us. This is the biggest possible deal for Kingston 530 and we want as many people to be there as possible!

What does Boston’s Hard Rock Café have planned for this big night?

We’ve gone all out for this event! We’re really excited about it because we have Kennedy from Mix 104.1 coming to emcee! There will be a silent auction which will feature items like an autographed cymbal by the Fray, VIP concert tickets, Harbor Cruise tickets, etc.

There will be 5 unbelievable acts performing throughout the night. We have raffles and prizes along with some great sponsors and some fan activities planned, so it really is going to be the biggest event so far this year! It is 21+ and you can get tickets at http://www.showkicker.ticketleap.com/kingston530.

You can purchase ‘Long Time Coming’ as well as your admission into the event by selecting the best valued $20 premium admission ticket. Be sure to print it out and bring it with you so you can get your album copy!

What’s next for Kingston 530?

We’re booking shows, touring and expecting a very busy 2012.

2012 should be a great year for Kingston 530. They’ll be owning the night this Friday!

     See what I mean: ‘Kingston 530: “Own  the Night‘

Boston's Hard Rock Flyer for this weekend's big event

To learn more about Kingston 530, visit the following sites:

Kingston 530′s official website; Join and you can download a free MP3 of their hit, Long Time Coming.

REVERBNATION; See more photos, read their bio, and listen to songs from their Long Time Coming, debut album.

last.fm; Buy ring tones of Kingston 530 for your cell phone; listen to the video radio (click this link-Long Time Coming); read more about this talented group

Follow Kingston 530 on Twitter and Face Book.

Visit Music Drives Us and read their article on Kingston 530

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Article first published as Interview: Dancer/Choreographer and So You Think You Can Dance Judge Stacey Tookey on Blogcritics.

Stacey Tookey, dancer and Emmy-nominated choreographer, has worked with some of the best talent: Justin Timberlake, Bett Midler, and Celine Dion (just to drop a few names). More frequently, she’s recognized for having been a judge on So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD), both the American and Canadian versions.

Photo Credit: Michael Rozman

Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Stacey and learned that she is much more than a gifted artist. She’s inspirational and passionate about spreading her love for dance.

Here’s some of what Stacey had to say.

I’ve read that your mom was a dance teacher. Is that how you originally became interested in dance?

My mom owns a dance studio “Shelley’s Dance Company” in Edmonton, Canada. Her first studio was in the basement of our house and I was in class at the age of 2! I don’t remember wanting to do anything else. I think being surrounded by it definitely helped. I believe watching my mom teach with such passion definitely rubbed off on me.

Who were some of your (dance) idols growing up?

I had so many dance idols growing up. I looked up to …..Karen Kain, Syd Charisse, Gelsey Kirkland, Gene Kelly & Alyson Reed (“Cassie” from Chorus Line movie).

Is there a person that you have particularly enjoyed working with up to now? Who would you love to work with in the future?

I really enjoyed dancing and assisting Mia Michaels throughout my career. She is so talented and I have really learned a lot from her. I am dying to work with Kenny Ortega and Julie Taymor. Both are such visionaries of dance in our time. Their work inspires me.

What was it like leaving Canada to come and work in the United States? How old were you? Was the transition or finding work difficult? Any setbacks?

The moment I got to NYC on vacation I knew I had to live there…the city made me feel alive. I was 19 when I finally saved enough money to move and start my new adventure. Like any good plan you run into some obstacles. The first one was being Canadian and having no working visa. Legally, I couldn’t get a job. I did what I could to improve my craft by working and training. Finally, I was sponsored by an amazing director/choreographer  who is now my good friend, Michele Assaf. She believed in me and helped me with getting my first work visa. Life was much easier after that. I also had to deal with a very serious injury at a very young age. I had a stress fracture through both my shins. It was a major setback but it taught me such a good lesson….treat your body with love and respect, It is a dancers instrument and can easily give out on you if you don’t take care of it.

Are there any differences between the American and Canadian dancers who compete on the US and Canadian versions of So You Think You Can Dance?

I think this is the question I get asked the most and it’s the hardest to answer. Generally the Canadian dancers are a little more “polite” or “reserved” and the Americans are a little bit more competitive. Canadians generally have really good technique and Americans usually have a few more crazy tricks. That being said, there are ALWAYS exceptions and I feel blessed to get to work with ALL of the dancers.

How did you become involved with Rising Star Outreach? Can you share what your work was with Rising Star Outreach and what it was like visiting the leprosy colonies in India last February? How long were you there?

I became involved with Rising Star Outreach by dancing/choreographing for a benefit concert for the organization through a friend. I heard the stories of the Leprosy affected over there and just knew I had to go. I was there for only a week and it changed my life. Visiting the leprosy colonies and washing their wounds, watching them adapt their daily lifestyle to cope with this disease & seeing them living in such poor conditions really pulled at my heart strings. They were so happy to be visited by people who would accept them, look at them, talk to them and we even got them up to dance a bit. The smiles on their faces and joy in their eyes will stay with me forever. It was exceptionally humbling. I now have a new appreciation of how lucky I am.

What was it like teaching the kids from India to dance? Did any one child in particular inspire you?

Teaching in India was so rewarding for me. I always thought that I would get the most joy out of teaching the best dancers…professionals from dance companies or Broadway shows. But as it turns out that’s not true. The children in India were not at an advanced level BUT they wanted to learn so desperately and would practice over and over again as if it was their only mission in life. They have so much joy and love to share, and simply just wanted you to be around them, teach them, hold their hands as you walked to lunch or sing to them at night. They stole a piece of my heart and I hope to go back (and stay longer ) very soon.

You developed a clothing line. Can you share the name of the line and where people can find it? Do all the proceeds go to the Rising Star organization or does it go directly to the children in India, living in the leper colonies?

I have designed a clothing line of T-shirts, tanks, sweats, hats and socks!!! It can be purchased at www.sugarandbruno.com. I wanted to design cool clothes that could be worn inside and outside of the dance studio. The designs all have positive, encouraging messages like “SOAR” or “LIVE” I even have a T-shirt “STRENGTH-JOY-TENACITY” which I think are characteristics I find most appealing in people…they also happen to be my initials SJT!! I have a charity shirt where part of the proceeds go towards helping the people I met while I was in India.

How would you most like to be remembered: as the Emmy Nominated artist or as a “Good Will Ambassador”-making a difference in the lives of children?

I want to be remembered as someone who was passionate about spreading her love for dance and someone who was inspiring to be around.

What’s next for Stacey Tookey?

I am working on various projects. I will be working with both the Cincinnati Ballet Company and Los Angeles Ballet Company setting full length pieces of work for their 2012 season. I am also very excited to be choreographing a brand new musical with the working tittle “Dancer” featuring an entire cast of Canadians and it’s being developed in Toronto. I am currently in talks about choreographing an upcoming dance movie as well. In between all that, I still love teaching on NUVO Dance Convention and working with pre-professional dancers. I love to think I have a part of shaping our very talented future.

I’m putting money down that she is doing just that!

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The Beatles~”Paperback Writer” Lyrics

Paper back writer (paperback writer)

Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book?

It took me years to write, will you take a look?

It’s based on a novel by a man named Lear

And I need a job, so I want to be a paperback writer,

Paperback writer.

It’s the dirty story of a dirty man

And his clinging wife doesn’t understand.

The son (The Sun) is working for the Daily Mail,

It’s a steady job but he wants to be a paperback writer,

Paperback writer.

It’s a thousand pages, give or take a few,

I’ll be writing more in a week or two.

I can make it longer if you like the style,

I can change it round and I want to be a paperback writer,

If you really like it you can have the rights,

It could make a million for you overnight.

If you must return it, you can send it here

But I need a break and I want to be a paperback writer,

Paperback writer……

Tony Berkman, Blog Catalog’s CEO, recently asked me for an interview.

Tony contacted me and asked if we could discuss the changes happening today in the world of publishing.

He asked:

“With the dramatic shift taking place from print to digital media publications of books this would seem to be an attractive space to be in. What are your views as to where we are headed regarding digital books whether eBooks or printed books?”

To read the full article of our discussion, you can find it at:

“Q&A with Author, Writer & Editor Luanne Stevenson- What you need to know to avoid the slush pile”

And if you’ve ever considered becoming a “Paperback Writer”….

Here are some videos on the topic of “How To Get Published”:

Fast Tube by Casper

Fast Tube by Casper

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Article first published as Love, Loss and Moving On: Interview With Harriet Bronson, Former Wife of Charles on Blogcritics. This article also appeared in the Huffington Post with the title, Charles Bronson Divorce: Ex-wife Harriet Bronson Writes Memoir

“Charlie and Me” (Publisher; Timberlake Press) is the wonderful,new book written by Harriet Bronson. In it, Bronson describes her young love affair with ex husband, Charles Bronson. She takes the reader on a journey from new love, happily married to becoming “Mrs. Famous” (after Charles made it big as a movie star and actor) and then shares the pain of being the last to know of her husband’s adultery. It’s also a story about starting over, self discovery, and learning to make it on your own.

I had the opportunity to interview Harriet Bronson and she shared with me her thoughts on life, love and loss and her new book.

Luanne: What made you decide to write the book? Why now?

Harriet: Since my divorce, I’ve tried to do everything that interests me. My book, Charlie & Me, was started 15 years ago, but life (such as breast cancer; lung cancer; a broken femur; 6 months in physical rehab, and an earthquake that trashed my house) got in the way and I had to put the book on the back burner. Then, a little over a year ago, I finally got around to finishing the book. I wrote it for myself, for my children, and for other women who might benefit from my experience.

Luanne: After the marriage ended, you had to find your way. It’s written that there was a transformation from “Mrs. Famous” to the real Harriett. Was there anyone or anything that helped you during this process of discovery and finding the “real you”?

Harriet: It took years of therapy and help from people I knew, many of whom helped me with all the various projects I tried to do. It’s amazing the encouragement one can find. I think the “real” me finally happened when I hosted talk-radio shows in Los Angeles which happened about ten years after my divorce — so it took a while! I retrieved some of my lost self-esteem and finally “made my mark” as Harriett Bronson. It opened up a whole new world to me. I could see that I actually had some talent after all.

Luanne: Divorce is difficult and painful. You had to deal with the public spotlight which made your divorce more difficult than most. If you could give encouragement to a newly divorced female or share advice on how to successfully make the transition (from married to single) what would it be?

Harriet: I’d tell her to take her time to get over the loss she feels as well as the hurt. Seek professional counseling and don’t rush into anything until you are ready. Try things you have always wanted to do. You will meet new people who will encourage you. Work around your children’s schedules – if you have small children. Take chances on projects. Join groups of people with the same interests you have. Take classes. Seek out anything where you can make new friends. Take your time to reinvent yourself.

Luanne: How did you cope (and your children cope) with the tabloids?

Harriet: Initially, I didn’t cope very well with all the “fan” magazines (popular in those days) that I saw every time I went into the supermarket — cover photos of Charlie and Jill Ireland skipping off around the world. It was salt on the wound. Interestingly enough, in later years — when the tabloids replaced the fan magazines — the tabloids became “my friends” and ran many stories favorable to me. My children were too busy and too young to be affected by fan magazines or tabloids. What they had to cope with was getting used to going back and forth between two entirely different households – especially after Charlie married Jill. That joint custody/two houses thing can be hard for kids.

Luanne: Is there anything (not yet written) about you that you’d like your readers to know? What three words best describe the “real you.”

Harriet: Determined, Interested, and Friend. In addition to being determined to check out my interests, I’d say it was my friendships with a core group of women and the career mentoring help I got from a number of men that pulled me through. Those associations enabled me to find “the real me” and helped me regain my self-esteem, which had taken a beating during my 16-year marriage – especially at the end of it.

Luanne: Is there anything about Charles Bronson (not written) that you’d like your readers to know? What three words best describe him?

Harriet: Serious, Focused, and Compartmentalized. Charlie had a “life is real and life is earnest” attitude. Yet he was also able to have fun. He was extremely goal oriented and focused on success – especially financial success. What I didn’t understand at the time, was that he was also able to compartmentalize (something that’s said about many men), and while he was generous, loving and devoted at home, he was also able to carry on a kind of “double life” and see women outside the marriage (Jill Ireland, I learned later, wasn’t the only one). I always thought I knew Charlie, but I didn’t. Like so many wives, I was completely blindsided by his infidelities.

Luanne: You wrote that it took you seven years to find the real Harriett and you are still working on it. You also shared how you had to deal with a string of disasters after the divorce that included lung cancer. What was it that kept you going? How did you manage to journey on, when many people would have wanted to “quit”?

Harriet: Maybe I inherited the “don’t quit” gene from my mother – whose own determination to do what she wanted to do (in her case ride horses) ended up killing her. She died in a riding accident when I was only two. But I do believe that if you don’t help yourself, nobody else will. However, once you start helping yourself, others get on the bandwagon and are supportive. It’s quite an amazing phenomenon. And when that happens, things start falling into place. So you have a choice: Either do everything you can to get through a difficulty – or quit. I choose not to give up. It’s part of my nature to want to survive.

Luanne: On one of the last pages of your book, you share a poem that you told your children you want to have read at your funeral. You wrote that it shares your feelings about love and loss. The poem can be interpreted differently by different people, so in your own words, what are your true feelings about love and loss?

Harriet: It has to do with relationships – in my case, my relationship with Charlie and, later on, with a few other men that I have loved in my life, but, for one reason or another, those relationships ended. Love and loss is a part of life.

Luanne: Charlie said to you, “The only things in life that are permanent are memories.” In the sixteen years that you were married to Charles Bronson, what is the one memory that stands out in your mind as the happiest? Which memory has the greatest significance to you?

Harriet: It was every time Charlie said, “I love you.” He said it when he asked me to marry him; he said it many time during our marriage – and he told me how proud he was of me. He also said it to our children. The words “I love you” will stay with me forever.

Luanne: What’s next for Harriett Bronson?

Harriet: At this very moment I have no idea. But, judging from my track record, I’m sure another idea will soon come along!

Harriet Bronson is a remarkable woman and her book, “Charlie and Me” shares a remarkable Hollywood love story.

To learn more about Harriet Bronson and her book check out her Face Book Page and her author page. You can also read reviews of her book on Amazon and on my blog, Essence of Life Chronicles.

Thank you Harriet for teaching other women that divorce isn’t the end of life, just the end of a life you once knew. Your writing inspires the broken heart to believe that with loss come hidden treasures and the beautiful opportunity for self discovery.

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Article first published as Interview: Dana Precious, Author of Born under a Lucky Moon on Blogcritics.

Dana Precious is the author of Born Under A Lucky Moon; a new novel that’s being released on February 8, 2011. It’s publisher is William Morrow, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers.

Dana Precious

Dana was quoted :

“This is just one story of my family. It starts with a long planned wedding on a Saturday, followed by a surprise wedding on Sunday. It ends with a murder and a sex scandal. Like every relationship in every family, this story doesn’t reside in the black and white of right and wrong. It resides in the gray area called love.”

The film rights for the book have been optioned by Janet and Jerry Zucker of Zucker Productions (My Best Friend’s Wedding, Fair Game) and Jesse Kennedy of Aurelius Films, with Randi Singer (Mrs. Doubtfire and the upcoming Topper, starring Steve Martin) attached as screenwriter.

Dana Precious is currently a Principal / Creative Director at the entertainment advertising agency, Vox + Associates. Previously, she worked for nine years at Sony Pictures Theatrical as the Executive Vice President of Creative Advertising. She was responsible for the advertising of films such as: Spider-Man, Charlie’s Angels, Black Hawk Down, Stuart Little, and dozens more. Dana lives in Los Angeles, CA. with her husband, Martin, and their son, Gus.

I had the pleasure of interviewing her recently and here are some highlights from our conversation:

DANA: First of all, Luanne, I LOVE YOU. I can’t believe the amazing review you gave my book and I am so grateful. My mom would send you cookies if she knew where you lived. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

LUANNE: You’re very welcome-I enjoyed the book and you deserve the praise.

You have shared that at age 10, you had “an inkling” that you might become a writer. Can you elaborate? Was it something you did for enjoyment even at age 10, or was there a special teacher who encouraged you?

DANA: No, I actually had very little encouragement and I was so scared someone would tell me not to write that I never took any writing classes or literature courses (but I read everything). I just knew that I always wanted to write, but as my mom has said, “You never said anything about it to anybody.”

LUANNE: Your book is fictional, yet you’ve said that it’s based on your own personal events. How has your family reacted to the book—are they amused?

DANA: Some are amused. Some won’t read it. All are supportive. My mom thinks it’s hysterical.

LUANNE: What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your book? Did the book change you or bring new things to light?

DANA: WOW. My therapist asked the same thing. Uh…I don’t know.

LUANNE: You have said that you had thought about writing the book for years, but what finally motivated or inspired you to begin the writing of it?

DANA: Someone told me that every time I told the story to people, I diluted the need to write it. So I stopped talking and lo-and-behold; I started writing.

LUANNE: How long did the project take you?

DANA: I wrote it off and on over a five year span. If I compressed all the time together, it probably took me eight months.

LUANNE: How did you manage to balance family, work and the writing demands?

DANA: It wasn’t so hard before I had my son. NOW…It’s hard.

LUANNE: What was a typical working day, including your writing schedule?

DANA: A typical working day is 8 A.M. until FOREVER. I wrote on Saturday mornings religiously at THE NOVEL CAFÉ in Santa Monica.

LUANNE: Do you have a favorite character or chapter in the book?

DANA: I love the character of Evan. I love his homespun philosophy that’s mixed up with food.

LUANNE: What was the hardest part to write and what was the most enjoyable?

DANA: Definitely the 2006 part. Even my mom said I was scared to really write about it. The film industry is so unforgiving and I was afraid if I wrote something that everyone would think, “Oh, That’s so and so.” The most enjoyable was the whole 1986 part. It wrote itself very fast.

LUANNE: What do you want your readers to know about you, other than what’s already been written?

DANA: I’m actually a very private person. Doing interviews is kind of hard for me. I’m always terrified that I’ll sound stupid.

LUANNE: What’s your best advice to a writer who wants to be publishable?

DANA: Stop fearing what others might think!

LUANNE: I could see your book becoming a popular movie (Like Eat Pray Love). Any talk or inquiries about movie deal?

DANA: We’re going out to the studios very shortly. I’ll keep you posted!

LUANNE: Are you working on anything now? What’s next for Dana Precious?

DANA: I’m working on the sequel to Born Under A Lucky Moon.

Thanks Dana! I wish you GREAT success with your book.

To learn more about Dana, visit her website at Born Under A Lucky Moon.

Don’t forget to enter The Born Under A Lucky Moon Contest. The winners will be chosen at midnight on Feb. 8, 2011- the same day Dana’s book is released.

Read my review of the book at Born Under A Lucky Moon article at Seattle PI Books

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