Forgotten Hollywood

Manny P. here…

   We are right around the corner from MCAI MediaProCamp II, which takes place this Saturday from 8:30a-3:00p. The event is scheduled at Santa Ana College’s Digital Media Center (between the college and South Coast Plaza) at 1300 S. Bristol St.

   If you would like to network with some of O.C.’s top media experts, this is the place to be. Expected to attend:

• John Coleman -  President and CEO of Twin Oaks Communications
• Mark Sevi – President of the Orange County Screenwriter’s Association
• Tommy James – Panasonic Rep and Video Tech guru
• Janice Arrington – Orange County Film Commissioner
• James Mathers -  President of Digital Cinema Society
• Bruce Nazarian – CEO of Digital Media Consulting Group

                     JOHN COLEMAN        MARK SEVI – MANNY PACHECO – GARY LYCAN  

 
   This is just a partial list of heavyweights lending their expertise about Southern California’s media market. My good pals Tim Keenan, President of Creative Media, and Gary Lycan, the Orange County Register’s radio reporter will be there too!  I plan on lending my knowledge on what it takes to self-publish a book. Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History will be on display if you want a copy.

   The best part of this day-long event (which includes lunch) – it’s FREE! According to the MCAI website, here is what participants had to say about last year’s MediaProCamp event:

Tons of information…liked the openness…sharing real-world knowledge…great people…everyone was helpful…made great connections…important networking, information and resources!…liked exchanging business ideas in non-threatening environment…liked people with knowledge to share…casual and friendly…loved the flexibility of discussions and groups.

   MediaProCamp II is an intensely productive open series of professional roundtable discussions which provides for fabulous networking for professionals in every area of the media: film, TV, internet, radio, print, etc. If you work in a creative industry, whether you are in technical, performance, or suppliers – you should be at this all-day event on Saturday.

   Here are two links for more information about MediaProCamp II:

http://www.mcai-oc.org/articles/meeting-notes/mediaprocamp-ii-faqs/

http://www.mcai-oc.org/articles/media-pro-camp-ii/media-notables-to-attend-mediaprocamp-ii/

Until next time>                           ”never forget“

Manny P. here…  

   A new store is selling Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History. The sister outlet to the Hollywoodland Experience has decided to carry my paperback. Located at the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and Highland Ave., Souvenirs of Hollywood is the newest location in our family.

   This is the one of the most traveled spots by tourists who want to experience all that is Tinsel Town. According to their website:

   The Zahavi Family have owned and operated four separate stores in Hollywood for 20 years and have developed a well-respected name within the community for style, taste, management, service, hard work and dedication. Through the years, their experiences have provided them with the ability to create a qualitative and well-presented inventory for their diversified clients.

   With a constant eye on the latest trends in the Hollywood and entertainment industries, the Zahavis have continued to update their inventory and have retained the most recent licensed Hollywood specialty items from Disney, Warner Bros., Universal Studios and many others.

   We have taken steps to bring Hollywood to everyone!

   My book is certainly available for their patrons from all over the world to discover…

Until next time>                        ”never forget“      

Manny P. here…

   I really want to thank my wife Laurie for capturing our attendance at the Author Fair at the El Segundo Public Library on Sunday. Her photos tell the story of our day:  From arrival…to set up…to panel discussion…to book-signing.

   A pictures paints a thousand words, so what else can I say. Except thanks to Ellen Cunningham and her staff for their superb organization of the event; to fellow panelists Steve Goldstein, Michael Barry, Judy Artunian, and Mike Oldham (I own a copy of his book Classic Hollywood Stars, which he autographed for me); moderator Kelly McDowell, former mayor of El Segundo; and my folks for their constant and loving support.

   I hope you enjoy the photos, which puts you right in the day’s events, as we saw it…And everyone had a lot of fun!

Until next time…                     ”never forget“

Manny P. here…

   Dennis Batchelder of Bellevue, Washington is a writer and contributor on Amazon.com. He has 37 reviews to his credit. One of his latest subjects involves must-read books for the average person looking to make a purchase. I’m happy to report Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History has made the list. He writes:

   Here’s another set of great new thrillers from authors very eager to be read by YOU…Manny says: It (his book) tells America’s story through the eyes of character actors of Hollywood’s Golden Era including Claude Rains, Ward Bond, Van Heflin, Thelma Ritter, Walter Brennan and Basil Rathbone.                   

      Dennis Batchelder           

   For the complete offering go to this link:

http://www.amazon.com/Another-great-thrillers-authors-eager/lm/R3AXSKBN979BWR/ref=cm_lmt_DYNA_f_1_russss0?pf_rd_p=496997231&pf_rd_s=listmania-center&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1935359169&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10VJ44YG2T240RFXPZFV

   Of course, my paperback is available on Amazon.com. I hope you’ll consider Dennis Batchelder’s unsolicited suggestion. It’s nice to know American history is still considered thrilling!

Until next time>                           ”never forget“

Manny P. here…

   We are around the corner from the 10th Annual Author Fair to be held at The El Segundo Library this Sunday beginning at 12:45. The local press is starting to provide information on this heavily-attended event.

   The Beach Reporter, which serves the Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and El Segundo communities is prepared to offer a lively story promoting the Book Fair. A bevy of authors have promised to attend, and panel discussions are on tap as a highlight to the day’s activities. I have been selected to be on the Hollywood Legends: Fact or Fiction panel.

   Here is a link to The Beach Reporter website with their current update:

http://www.tbrnews.com/articles/2010/06/04/stepping_out/step1.txt  

   Come by and pick up an autographed copy of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History, especially if you live in the South Bay area. The El Segundo Library is located at 111 W. Mariposa Ave., near Main Street. Go to http://www.elsegundo.org/library/ for complete information about The El Segundo Author Fair.

Until next time>                        “never forget“

Manny P. here…

   We have another feather in our proverbial cap! The Media Communications International Association (MCAI) is now recognizing my work as an author. This fine organization has allowed me to tell my journey in the creation of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History.

   You may read the printed article using the link below:

http://www.mcai-oc.org/articles/articles/an-author%27s-journey/

   I’ll contribute future articles to this website to discuss a variety of subjects including:

- How to self publish a book

- The state of the current radio industry in Southern California

   I also plan on visiting their MCAI Media ProCamp II on June 12th to chat about topics that pertain to my paperback (among other things). This networking event is sponsored by the  L.A./Orange County chapter of MCAI, and will be held at Santa Ana College’s Digital Media Center, 1300 S. Bristol St. MCAI’s MediaProCamp II is FREE (including morning coffee and lunch), but YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER ONLINE to attend. The event runs from 8:30a-3p.

   I’m delighted about the acknowledgement by the MCAI!

Until next time>                       “never forget“

Manny P. here…

   Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History now resides in 20 libraries around the U.S (in 11 states). The latest location to carry my paperback is The Library Network in South Gate, Michigan.

   FYI, the numbers of libraries by state now owning a copy of my work:

• CALIFORNIA – 7
• MISSOURI  - 2
• NEW YORK  - 2
• ILLINOIS  - 2
• OREGON – 1
• IDAHO – 1
• KENTUCKY – 1
• INDIANA – 1
• OHIO – 1
• MICHIGAN – 1
• FLORIDA – 1

   Like this country, my paperback definitely stretches “from sea to shining sea…”

Until next time…                   “never forget“