Interview with Larry Wilcox

We had a miscommunication for the show so Larry Wilcox and I will be chatting on April 19 at 1 pm eastern the new link is at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze/2013/04/19/until-you-walk-the-path-you-wont-know-where-it-goes

 

Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes will be chatting with the veteran, actor, producer, and director Larry Wilcox April 18, 2013 at 1 pm eastern as he talks about what’s next for himself and the industry.

Larry Wilcox has seen show business from all sides – as an actor, producer, writer and director. He notonly survived his fame as co-star of one of the most popular television shows of the early 1980s, but he has turned his five year stint on CHiP’s into an enduring professional career on both sides of the camera, finding solutions both in and out of show business.

Nearly thirty years after CHiP’s debuted on NBC, Wilcox is still an articulate, intelligent talent with a gravelly Wyoming accent. Wilcox’s portrayal of CHP Officer Jon Baker drew from his own background;like Wilcox, Jon was a quiet but driven country boy making good in the big city. In fact, Wilcox was born in California but moved to Wyoming as an infant. Raised by a single mother (along with two brothers and a sister), he remembers that the family had to work hard to make ends meet.

Moving out to California after his freshman year of college, Wilcox contemplated a career in music until an acting coach encouraged him to try performing. Soon, however, Wilcox joined the best, the Marines (like his older brother). Although he was offered a stint as a Marine Officer it required a 6-year additional enlistment and Wilcox decided not to accept Marine Officer Training School and to pursue foreign languages and embassy duty as an enlisted man. The day of his departure, his orders were fouled up and he was sent to Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, where he was part of a recon team inserted with a T-16 survey piece of equipment mapping the mountain tops and jungle for future fire bases where he also worked his math and slide rule magic in a Fire Direction Control Center.

Wilcox is presently is working on multiple TV projects including a documentary on at-risk youth titled Flowers and Gardeners. He just completed shooting for Mitsubishi in April of 2012 and began shooting immediately a documentary about Land Grabs and Civil Liberties. He also just shot a Pilot and Sizzle Reel (wrote, produced and Directed) called GOLD DIGGERS and is in discussions with Networks. He is also producing and directing a CHIPS Special in September 2012.

He is also on the fore front of providing a very unique cross platform digital distribution management solution for all verticals including the entertainment business. Wilcox states that ingesting all protocols and then selecting the screen they will be delivered to, and then optimizing the content for that screen is where distribution is going. Video production is taking up the majority of all online business and will continue to grow in sales in double digits. Retail, Medical, Education, Manufacturing and Entertainment are primed to utilize cross platform solutions. Creating a content marketing strategy and distributing that content will define longevity for most businesses in the next five years.

Wilcox, a solid family man indulges in a myriad of hobbies, including basketball, rodeo, WW II aircraft, reading philosophy, psychology, guitar, and biographies of American business icons while being a life long student of parenting and psychology.

Wilcox’s websites:

http://www.saratogaentertainment.com

http://www.larrywilcox.net

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on April 18, 2013 at 1 pm eastern to learn more about the entrainment industry from Larry Wilcox. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to ask questions. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.

The interview will be available in the archives at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze/2013/04/18/until-you-walk-the-path-you-wont-know-where-it

Kimberly Richard: Angel Ark Foundation Enriching Your Life While Saving Another’s

Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes will be chatting with the the co-founder of the Angel Ark Foundation, Kimberly Richard as she talks about how we all can make a difference on April 11, 2013 at 1 pm eastern. The Angel Ark foundation brings public awareness to abused and neglected animals both locally and abroad.

 

Richard is a advocate of wildlife and endeavors to bring to light the hidden atrocities the affect animals every day. Kim has taken up the fight to defend wolves and other wildlife. Through her diligence and hard work with others; she has been instrumental in publicizing the plight of wild horses.
Kim has educated key political figures in the senate and congress about how they can help stop the brutalities and senseless abuse of animals. She puts together protests, rallies and organizes letter writing campaigns along with maintaining an informative website to keep the public informed on issues that affect animals. She has organized events such as a prayer rally to protest animal abuse, online protests with letters and numbers to flood the phone lines of politicians who choose to turn a “blind eye” and don’t want to take a stand on animal rights, and has attended several veteran affair meetings to publicize the euthanize of military dogs who served their country and protected our solders in Iraq and instead of bringing them back home to the country where they belong they simply “dispose” of them

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Angel Ark Foundation was formed by a group of like minded individuals who wanted to help animals in need as well as protect our nations wildlife. It is solely run by volunteers. Angel Ark Foundations also goes into the public schools and their communities to promote a more friendly animal environment and the importance of animals in our lives. The Angel Ark Foundation educates and promotes spaying and neutering of animals. They help not only the animals find safe, loving homes, but they also help those who are struggling to keep their pets. As advocates they educate the public and politicians about the importance of wildlife.

 

 

 

 

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http://angelarkfoundation.com/

http://www.facebook.com/ProtectorsOfWildlife

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Angels-Army-United/420890687973715?ref=h

https://www.facebook.com/BARKINGARMY

 

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on April 11, 2013 at 1 pm eastern to learn more about the Angel Ark Foundation and how we all can make a difference. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to ask questions. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.

The interview will be available in the archives at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze/2013/04/11/until-you-walk-the-path-you-wont-know-where-it

The House That Jack Broke

Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes will be chatting with producer and writer John Wayne Bosley on March 1, 2013 at 5 pm eastern as he talks about her new film The House that Jack Broke and the changes in the Michigan film industry.

Born on an Air Force Base in North Dakota, John Wayne Bosley was named after the legendary actor John Wayne. At age seven, he started writing the stories that influenced his films. By age twelve he had written his first screenplay, The Knight Story.

In 2001, Bosley wrote the script, which would later be the film: “The Allan Carter Saga Part I: Amnesia.” “Amnesia” took six and a half years from pre-production to completion and toured throughout Maine in 2008. His first film he was the writer/director/producer/actor/and post production.

In 2009 Bosley created RebFest.com, the first Twitter-based film festival, in order to create a platform in which to show his film “Amnesia” to his audience on Twitter. Yahoo News wrote up a story on the festival.

In 2010 Bosley turned his attention to creating his first micro-pilot short film. The concept of a micro-pilot is the combination between the TV pilot and viral videos. The short films are 5 minutes or less that encapsulates an idea of a TV show or film, yet leaving the audience wanting more. Bosley’s first micro-pilot was “Awakening” which was shot in 2010. Later Bosley shot “Foreshadow” a micro-pilot for the film The House That Jack Broke.

In 2011 Bosley went into production on his second feature film, The House That Jack Broke. The film was set in Maine but 90% of it was shot in south east Michigan and used and all Michigan cast and crew. Currently Bosley is set to show his film in it’s official Michigan Premiere in Royal Oak, Michigan as part of a 3 location tour of the film in the state. Later Bosley is looking into taking the film back to Maine and also to Los Angeles.

The House That Jack Broke Synopsis
A newlywed couple’s relationship is stretched to the breaking point when the FBI begins investigating the husband’s past in connection with a double murder case. Will the Peterson’s be able to salvage their marriage? And, what really happened three years ago in Eastfield, Conneticut?

RELEASE DATE: February 2013)
Produced by James Sands, John W. Bosley, and Pam Wenzel.
Starring Erika Hoveland and John Wayne Bosley.
Bosley’s websites:

https://www.facebook.com/JBMovies?ref=ts&fref=ts

http://www.thehousefilmproject.com/

http://www.jbmovies.com/

The Michigan Premiere will be Thursday March 21, 2013 at 7 pm in Lansing for tickets go to

https://www.facebook.com/events/187271074751960/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on March 1, 2013 5 pm eastern to listen to learn more about the murder mystery The House That Jack Broke and the Michigan Film insdustry. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to ask questions. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.

The interview will be available in the archives at

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze/2013/03/01/until-you-walk-the-path-you-wont-know-where-it-goes

Product placement: Marketing in Films

No Where Else Like It is a specialized marketing campaign, which cross brands Michigan based products or services with the paranormal thriller Never Can Say Good-bye. The campaign is designed to feature Michigan products and services within the film itself as well as featuring their parent company in the promotional and marketing campaigns from the start of pre-production through the theatrical release. The No Where Else Like It campaign will also feature the uniqueness of Michigan within videos that will be produced by the cast and crew. These videos will be distributed via the Internet, placed on the official and personal websites, and with the DVD/download load release.

Product placement in films and television is not a new concept. However, it is one that is ever changing. In the early years of television, advertisers sponsored individual shows. The program quality and the product reputation were intertwined. Throughout the decades single sponsorship no longer exists. It has been replaced by commercial breaks, which makes the advertising completely separate from the entertainment. Although initially the change has made it less costly for advertisers, it also limits the ad’s effectiveness to a single airing. If the audience missed it too bad so sad, but the networks are more than willing to sell you more air time. The simple fact is that people need to see a message at least three times before the message sticks with them enough to prompt them into action.

However, product placement has not disappeared; it has been transformed. Instead of sponsoring the entire project, sponsors pay for or do in kind exchanges to have their products or services are embedded in films and television programs as part of the action or the sets. Once embedded the product placement becomes permanent. Unlike other forms of advertising, this form of marketing has a one time fee, yet a nearly unlimited reach and exposure potential. Each time the project is viewed, the embedded products will once again be marketed without any extra cost to the sponsors.

Never Can Say Good-bye will be making full use of traditional product placement for their production needs. We will be looking to do in kind exchanges for

A large hotel: as a location and for lodging for cast and crew
Vehicles as locations and transporation
Air Travel for cast and crew
Brewery/bar as a location
Large auditoriums for meet and greets with cast and crew
Digital video equipment and ghost hunting gear as props

Sponsors’ product, service or company name would be shown in at least three scenes. They would be given non speaking roles as an extra, invited to the wrap party and the Michigan premiere. They would be thanked in the credits. But more importantly their logo with an active link will be attached to nearly all our online marketing and they would be listed as sponsors at our live events.

In addition, the No Where Else Like It campaign, which will show the uniqueness of Michigan with videos produced by the production team will be sponsored by Michigan corporations and businesses. These videos would be part of the marketing campaigns both online and with most other venues. Sponsors would act as host and guide for the cast and crew as they explore the state. Videos would include:

* Local festivals
* Sleep Bear Dunes
* The Manitou Islands
* Interlochen Arts Academy
* Avalanche Preserve
*Mackinaw Island and bridge
* Snowflake Campground
* National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods in Indian River
*looking for Petoskey stones
* Sault Locks
* Henry Ford Museum, including the revitalization of the Detroit area
* Michigan State campus
* Pictured Rocks, Tahquamenon Falls

During the production, the cast and crew will be holding meet and greets with the public in the areas where we will be filming. Sponsors would also be included in these events as well as the hosting location. The public would be able to ask questions and have their picture taken with the stars of Never Can Say Good-bye. These events will be recorded and released online through sites such as YouTube, Facebook and other social networking sties. Additionally, real time streaming events will be scheduled online, which will give the domestic and foreign audience opportunities to speak with the cast and crew.

Never Can Say Good-bye will be an opportunity to market products and services not only nationally, but also internationally through theatrical release, DVD/downloads, pay per view, and broadcast network release. Once embedded, the products or services will always be there at no additional cost.

Before you discount your ability to financially be part of our team ask yourself how much is exposure to a world of new customers worth? In addition, marketing expenses are both state and federal tax deductible as a business expense. Those who mitigate our production costs might also be able to claim a deduction under Section 181 of the federal tax code, which is a deduction equal to 100% of the investment in the production. You would need to speak with your tax professional to get the full details of how this incentive would apply to your company.

Also ask yourself when was the last time you walked out of a movie satisfied?

For more information go to http://www.theresachaze.c

Patrik and Pol: Remembering Anna Nicole Smith

Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes will be chatting with Patrik Simpson and Pol Atteu on February 8, 2013 at 1 pm eastern as they remember their dear friend, Anna Nicole Smith.

Patrik Simpson has over 20 years of knowledge and experience in the modeling and acting industry. As a leader in the competitive field of fashion and entertainment, he served as President of the MAAI (Modeling Association of America International) twice. After a short stint as a runway model he assisted two of Hollywood’s leading ladies in the casting industry Judi Keppler and Sally Pearle; and assisted casting on television and film productions such as Cheers, Thirty Something, Wonder Years, The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, Moonlighting, and Michael Jackson’s music video Moon Walker. Also an accomplished photographer, his work has been published in Star Magazine, National Enquirer, Us Weekly, InTouch, Los Angeles Times, and a People Magazine cover.

In 1990, Patrik founded Network International Models and Talent placing models overseas in international markets Tokyo, Paris, Milan, Athens, Berlin, Barcelona, Taipei, Mexico City, Miami and New York; with discoveries that have found national success in commercials, billboards, and magazines. His agency represents many celebrities, including the grandchildren of Clark Gable, Kayley and Clark Gable III, Alex Mandel (son of Howie Mandel), Kynt & Vyxssin (the Goth kids from the Amazing Race), Renny Martyn (Big Brother), Heather Chadwell, Dallas Harrison (Rock of Love), Aubry Fisher (LA Ink), and Jason Heat (I Love New York)

Patrik has been interviewed on Entertainment Tonight, Extra, E News Daily, The Insider, Access Hollywood, Showbiz Tonight, Greta Van Susteren, and Larry King Live. He was also featured on the Anna Nicole Show, Style Court, and Celebrity Jury.

With Pol’ Atteu, he published a loving photographic tribute to Anna Nicole entitled, Anna Nicole Smith: Portrait of an Icon.http://www.network-models.com

Pol’ Atteu, is a high fashion Haute Couture designer for over fifteen years with his world famous boutique located in the heart of Beverly Hills. His impressive celebrity client list includes: Betty White, Dyan Cannon, Denise Richards, Jodie Sweetin (Full House), Timberlee Chanel (Grey’s Anatomy), the girls from Glee, Shawn King (wife of Larry King), Lindsay Clubine (Deal or No Deal), Ursula Burton (The Office), Rachelle Carson-Begley (Living with Ed), Carolina Bacardi (Bacardi Rum), Lauren Velez (Dexter), Patrika Darbo, Nadia Bjorlin and Leann Hunley (Days of Our Lives), Katerina Graham (Vampire Diaries), Kristin Dos Santos (E! Network), and many others; even Wheel of Fortune featured a Pol’ Atteu week twice with Vanna White gracing the stage draped in his creations.

Pol’ Atteu was friend and personal designer to the late Anna Nicole Smith, and guest starred in the Anna Nicole reality show. He created her spectacular gown for the VH1 “Big in 04″ which landed her on Star Magazine’s Best Dressed list; and has appeared as a celebrity fashion designer on Dr. Phil. Pol’ was inducted into American History by creating the Inaugural ball gown worn by California’s Former First Lady Sharon Davis, which was also donated to the State of California’s State Capital Museum; alongside former Inaugural gowns worn by previous First Ladies which can now be seen on exhibit throughout the U.S.A. and Europe. He recently created his charitable foundation The Pol’ Atteu Charitable Fund in memory of his beloved mother Ani Atteukenian, who succumbed to breast cancer, which helps children infected by the disease. http://www.polatteu.com

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on February 8, 2013 at 1 pm eastern to honor the memory of Anna Nicole Smith. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to ask questions. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.

The interview will be available in the archives at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze/2013/02/08/until-you-walk-the-path-you-wont-know-where-it

Magical Fantasy for those who Believe in Love

Our of the Shadows and Into the Light
A Modern Day Book of Shadows.
http://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Into-Light-Modern-ebook/dp/B001C90IR8/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_3

Out of the Shadows and Into the Light is a modern day Book of Shadows. The rituals are not based on one tradition, but are written to be inclusive. In addition, it gives a brief explanation of what Wiccans and to some extent Paganism believes.

There are chapters on the basics:

Building an altar
Holy water
Sabbaths

The general topics include rituals of:

Protection
Justice
Love
Prosperity
Dragon
Healing

Within these chapters, there are rituals to invoke the Harpies, break karmic ties, and healing issues with prosperity. There are also essays on praying for peace, raising your Kundalini, working with the elementals and being more aware of what you are manifesting.

Unlike many Book of Shadows, Out of the Shadow and Into the Light has information that will be valuable no matter how much experience the person has. It opens the door for you to walk through to find you best and highest self.

Dead Not Gone
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Not-Gone-ebook/dp/B0016D50JG/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_4The Coyote Springs Police believe the fire put an end to his murderous rampage. Anna knows that they are wrong. The Goddesses have shown her his spirit rising from the ashes that once was his home. They give her banishing ritual and ask her to perform it in the center of his power. Unprotect and uncertain, she waits for his spirit to once again stalk the night. She climbs the hill, not knowing if she will have the strength or time to banish him.

Nict Fore Ure Selfe (Not for Ourselves)
http://www.amazon.com/Nict-For-Selfe-Ourselves-ebook/dp/B00166ZRVO
/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_6

After attending a local Pagan festival, Alyssa finds herself to be a target of Sheriff Deputy Nevel’s violent obsession. Her complaints are ignored. Her friends and coworkers are harassed. No one in in her life is safe from persecution. Alyssa doesn’t understand why he and his comrades singled her out. In desperation, she performs a karmic ritual so that she may understand his hatred of her. Instead of a message, her soul takes her spirit back to the time when the Goddesses and Gods of old had not yet given way to the Christos and clan traditions could mean life or death. Nict For Ure Selfe (Not For Ourselves) a suspenseful tale of betrayal as traditions and love are tested by the changing times and greedy men whose lust for power continued into their next incarnations

Celtic Goddess reach through time to balance a karmic wrong.

Sisters, Mothers, Daughters–Tales of the Relationships Between Women

http://www.amazon.com/Sisters-Mothers-Daughters-Tales-Relationships-ebook/dp/B001D45YLC/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_7

Sisters, Mothers, Daughters-Tales of the Relationships Between Women uses the fantasy genre to explore the complicated and ever changing relationships between women. Other worlds, differing religions, and political view points come together as women explore themselves and their life’s path. Sometimes controversial, sometimes frightening this collection of short stories reveals the multi-dimensional spirit of the every changing woman.

And Freedom for All

Politically relevant and controversial, And Freedom For All, projects into the future what life will be like once the religious right has gained power over the United States. Laws are in acted and interpreted according to their Christian doctrine, leading to the over turn of Roe vs. Wade and to a great division between the states. Pregnant by a man who sees her more as possession than a partner, Daphne asks childhood friend, Melanie to help her to escape to a free state.

It’s My Funeral, I’ll Disco if I Want

In It’s my Funeral, I’ll Disco If I Want, Resa has prearranged her own funeral according to her Wiccan beliefs. Caroline, her spirit guide to the Summerland and long time friend, arrives to escort her to the other side, only find that Resa refuses to leave until after her funeral. Instead she wants to watch as her frustrated birth family is forced to accept in death what they couldn’t accept about her in life.

Seize of Honor

Seize of honor is an other worldly tale of how Kelly O’Dell accidentally killed the children of the natives she is attempting to communicate with them to save her people

These are only examples of the tales told in Sisters Mothers Daughters as women strive to understand themselves and each other. Each of these women must look to their own hearts and ask themselves–am I strong enough?

Teachers With Consealed Weapons: An Opinion Poll

Days of Our Lives

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I updated my website, including the Days of Our Lives page.
In April of 2008, I started writing alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives and posting them on the NBC fan boards. Originally it was only to protest the bad writing. However, it became so popular that I kept it going. Many people suggested that I apply for the head writer gig. After cleaning it up I send in my script to the executive producers. Luckily I didn’t get it. If I had I would have missed out on the wonderful life path I am now on. Although some of the “episodes” are a little rough, they are still a good read. I never spent more than a couple of hours on any one of them. I was told that I should fix them to make them look more professional. But why? For me, Days of Our Lives is in the past. My future lies ahead. Hopefully, it will include working with many of the talented actors and actresses that I admire

http://www.theresachaze.com/DaysofOurLives.html

http://www.theresachaze.com/DaysofOurLives.html

Interview with Susan Seaforth Hayes

Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes will be chatting with actress, author, and historian Susan Seaforth Hayes on December 20, 2012 at 1 pm eastern as she talks about her new novel Trumpet and her amazing career as well her other many interests.

Susan Seaforth Hayes, professional actress by trade, is a historian by desire. Her degree from Los Angeles City College is in history, and the stack of books on her desk reflects an intense interest in the American West, European history, art history and Native American cultures. Had she not been so talented an actress she probably would be teaching today, or writing history books.

But Susan was destined to spend her life on stage and in front of cameras. Her initial theatrical experience was at the age of four, playing “Trouble” to Dorothy Kirsten’s “Madame Butterfly” for the Metropolitan Opera Company. At age eleven she toured a year with Billie Burke in Mother Was a Bachelor; and as a developing teenager she honed her crafts in the exciting world of television: Matinee Theatre, Lassie, Eve Arden, Wyatt Earp, Loretta Young, Danny Thomas; and films: Five Pennies, Angel in My Pocket, Billy, California.

While Susan plugged away at her college studies, interspersing classes with film, TV, and stage work, she mastered comedy and drama on TV’s Dragnet, FBI, Death Valley Days, Bonanza, Hallmark Hall of Fame, My Three Sons, Fugitive, Hawaiian Eye, 77 Sunset Strip, Man from UNCLE, Wagon Train, Perry Mason, Emergency, Adam-12 and Ironside. She also gained stature in live performance on stage in Come Blow Your Horn, Mary Mary, Time Remembered and Ring Round the Moon.

When she was cast again and again in the exciting/demanding world of TV soaps Susan was finally forced to curtail her academic work. Young Marrieds (2 yrs), General Hospital (1 yr), The Young and the Restless (5 yrs), Sunset Beach and forty years plus on Days of our Lives. All this drama put a serious dent in her classroom attendance record. The sudsy genre produced four Emmy nominations, several Best Actress Awards, a Time Magazine cover, many years of Top-Ten Lists in fan-mags, and even a husband, when in 1974 Susan Seaforth married her Days co-star Bill Hayes.

Some of her activities which have not involved performing have included serving on the board of the Screen Actors Guild, addressing the House Judiciary Committee, and the Republican Platform Committee, docenting at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, and serving as an Elder and Board Member of the First Christian Church of North Hollywood. She has also lectured at Los Angeles Valley College (on Native American religions) and Boston University on acting for television.

The sweep of her credits in film, stage and television include Oklahoma, The Two of Us, I Do I Do, Same Time Next Year, Harvey, Matlock, Heartbeat, Dream Machine, Wrestling with God, 42nd Street, Social Security, Mame and a 1993 13-week tour of Oliver in Florida, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur! In the 90s, Susan wowed Birmingham audiences with her “Mama Rose” in Gypsy, toured Love Letters extensively, played the wily “Mrs. Rubinstein” on TV’s Platypus Man, and charmed West Virginia Public Theatre fans in A Christmas Carol and Cinderella.

In 1997, Susan co-starred in the premiere of Bernard Slade’s sequel play Same Time Another Year; in the spring of 1999, she created the role of “District Attorney Steele” on NBC-TV’s Sunset Beach. In 2007 she sang “I’m Still Here” in Follies and added then added Funny Girl to her credits in 2008.

Her memoir, Like Sands Through the Hourglass, was published by Penguin-Putnam in 2005, and enjoyed robust sales. Currently she is polishing her first historical novel, soon to be released by Decadent Publishing. And, yes, she continues to add her personal spice to the role of “Julie” on Days of our Lives (over 3,000 episodes!).

Hayes’ Websites:
http://www.billandsusanhayes.com,

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bill-and-Susan-Hayes/333110030046326?ref=ts&fref=ts

Twitter: @DaysHayes

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on December 20, 2012 at 1 pm eastern to listen to Susan Seafoth Hayes share her experiences as an author, actress and wisdom seeker. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to ask questions. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.

The interview will be available in the archives at

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze/2012/12/20/until-you-walk-the-path-you-wont-know-where-it

TRUMPET
Brilliant and sassy Elizabeth Trumpet fantasizes starring on the London stage, but to become an actress in 1803 is tantamount to losing her virginity in the most debasing way.
After watching her mother die and her father lose his mind, the courageous sixteen-year-old must find a way to save her family. She scores her first acting job as a fencer—the deadly skill she learned from her brother training for the military. Blessed with talent and a rare singing voice, Lizzie pursues her career, learning from theatrical characters high and low.

When reckless actor Jonathan Faversham sets eyes on Miss Trumpet, he knows he’s found the partner of his life. But Faversham carries ruinous baggage from a dark past. Entangled in lust and ambition, Lizzie gives him her heart and they reach the heights together. Until Lizzie gets more applause than he…

From the magnificence of Regency palaces and the Theatre Royal Covent Garden to the sun-baked pyramids of Egypt and the arms of a real-life Samson, Lizzie is never far from trouble. As her brother rides to glory with Wellington in the Napoleonic Wars, great events threaten her survival. Danger lurks behind stage curtains, when a madman sets fire to take her life and she lifts a sword in revenge.

Will this once innocent girl, with her rise to stardom, be remembered for her art? Or for her shame?

Is Character and Plot Development Archaic?

It was implied to me yesterday that I am archaic. That I don’t know what the modern audience wants. I always loved films because they were a break in the fast pace, competitive world. Those two hours were a time to laugh, cry, be scared and visit other worlds. It was a time to relax and take a break from my own worries and life challenges. You fell in love with and along with the characters. You shared their adventures and their challenges. You also shared in their successes. They gave you hope that you could also win in your life.

But evidently movies aren’t like that any more. I was told that in order to get foreign sales there had to be nudity and sex . Evidently they are more important the the foreign markets instead of love and romance. Plot and character development were less important than the having the scenes strobe across the screen. I have been told that the modern audiences don’t have the attention span, patience, or the intelligence to watch movies that have actual plot and character development. It’s so much easier to produce shallow films; they sell more toys, beach towels and other crap.

I don’t believe this to be true. I believe that there is intelligent life out there, but I think that they are being ignored. I know there is a market for good old fashion plot and character based films. So let them call me archaic. I’ll wear the label proudly because I will not compromise on quality.