Category Archives: Books

Grace Kelly’s Stepping Stones to Success – Exclusive Guest Post by Author Mary Mallory

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Guest Post

Grace Kelly’s Stepping Stones to Success Exclusive Post by Mary Mallory, Author of Living with Grace Though she only made 11 films, Grace Kelly achieved international icon status as a film star thanks to her gorgeous looks, great fashion sense, work … Continue reading →

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Grace Kelly, Model (Exclusive Post by Author Mary Mallory)

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Guest Post

Grace Kelly, Model Exclusive Post by Mary Mallory, Author of Living with Grace Born November 12, 1929, Grace Kelly grew up in the affluent East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia as the third of four children of John B. “Jack” Kelly and … Continue reading →

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To Kill a Mockingbird: The Casting of Scout and Jem

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Annmarie Gatti

The Filming of To Kill a Mockingbird: The Casting of Scout & Jem Exclusive Excerpt from “Why to Kill a Mockingbird Matters” Another Big Thank You to author Tom Santopietro for hand-picking another excerpt for us – this time about … Continue reading →

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Grace Kelly: Dress to Impress, Exclusive Guest Post by Author Mary Mallory

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Guest Post

Grace Kelly: Dress to Impress Exclusive Post by Mary Mallory, Author of Living with Grace Grace Kelly resembled and acted like a Princess long before she actually married Prince Rainier of Monaco. Serene, elegant, and so unforgettable, she is the epitome … Continue reading →

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To Kill a Mockingbird: The Casting of Atticus Finch

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Annmarie Gatti

  The Filming of To Kill a Mockingbird: The Casting of Atticus Finch Exclusive Excerpt from “Why to Kill a Mockingbird Matters” A Big Thank You to author Tom Santopietro for hand-picking this excerpt about the casting of Atticus, from … Continue reading →

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Living with Grace: Life Lessons from America’s Princess – Book Giveaway (Aug)

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Annmarie Gatti

“Living with Grace: Life Lessons from America’s Princess ” Book Giveaway “I think of myself as a modern, contemporary woman who has had to deal with all kinds of problems that many women today have had to deal with.” – Grace … Continue reading →

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That Was Entertainment: The Golden Age of the MGM Musical – Contest Giveaway (Aug)

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Annmarie Gatti

“That was Entertainment: The Golden Age of the MGM Musical” Book Giveaway Calling all musical fans! It’s time for our next contest! This time, I am thrilled to say that CMH will be giving away EIGHT copies of  “That was Entertainment: The … Continue reading →

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Why To Kill a Mockingbird Matters, Book Giveaway (now through August 18)

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Annmarie Gatti

Why To Kill a Mockingbird Matters: What Harper Lee’s Book and the Iconic American Film Mean To Us Today Book Giveaway Meticulous attention to detail… Readers not familiar with the stories behind the novel and film will find much to … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Judy Garland’s Birthday with Her Friend and Confidante, Dottie Ponedel (Exclusive Guest Post by Author Danny Miller)

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Guest Post

Celebrating Judy Garland’s Birthday with Her Friend and Confidante, Dottie Ponedel Judy Garland and Dottie Ponedel always found time for laughs on set. Today marks the anniversary of the birth of Judy Garland, by any measure one of the greatest … Continue reading →

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Hollywood at Play: Evolution of Photography Styles with Publicity Stills, Exclusive Guest Post by Author Mary Mallory

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Guest Post

  Evolution of Photography Styles with Publicity Stills Never a trendsetter, always a follower, motion picture still photography has evolved over 100 years, aping popular processes and styles inaugurated and practiced for decades by art photographers and journalists. Technological advancements … Continue reading →

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